Issue # 196 _ June 2012
S&T Policy
Recognition

Laser on nanotubes
A professor from UFMG receives an international prize for his contribution to nanoscience
By Fabrício MarquesScience
Marine life

The living rocks of Abrolhos
The coast of Espírito Santo and Bahia are home to the largest bank of calcareous algae in the world
By Evanildo da SilveiraEmerging parasites

The exterminator of amphibians
Animal trafficking may spread fungus that is lethal for toads and frogs
By Carlos FioravantiObituary

Among pioneers
Luiz Edmundo de Magalhães took part in the consolidation of genetics in Brazil
Side effects

Medicine and poison
Compound used for treating cancer damages heart cells
By Evanildo da SilveiraTechnology
Corporate research

Unbeatable forests
Suzano invests in energy and products to replace oil derivatives
By Dinorah ErenoProducing prostheses

Assai plastic
Seed of tropical fruit is raw material used to replace bones in the skull
By Evanildo da SilveiraGlycerol

Welcome waste
Biodiesel by-product can be used to suppress dust in vehicles used in mines
By Yuri VasconcelosAutomobile Industry

Ethanol savings
Dual-fuel engines get good mileage from ethanol
By Marcos de Oliveira