Issue # 188 _ October 2011

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... and South America emerged
Huge blocks of rock from different ages and of varied origins formed the continent, which is still on the move By

S&T Policy

History of FAPESP V

Competition in the sky

The continuous investments made by FAPESP have helped astronomers and astrophysicists produce world class science

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Ethics

Good scientific practices

FAPESP launches code to preserve the integrity of research

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Celebration

Debate in Washington

Wilson Center hosts symposium on Brazilian science, celebrating FAPESP's 50th anniversary

Scientometry

Cross-cultural exchange

A study reveals to what extent Brazilian scientific articles receive exposure

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Scientific culture

Elusive readers

Attracting the attention of the public is the big challenge for the satisfied journalists who specialize in science

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Science

Cell Biology

The discrete parasite

Trypanosoma cruzi makes cells work for its benefit

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Astrophysics

An X in the Milky Way?

The center of the galaxy might have two crisscrossing bars

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Modified organisms

Anti-virus protection

Transgenic beans developed by Embrapa are immune to bean golden mosaic disease

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International Year of Chemistry

Pharmacological Battles

Cutting-edge science seeks solutions for neglected tropical diseases

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Paleobotany

The trees of the desert

Forest of conifer trees thrived in a hot, sandy environment when dinosaurs still populated the earth

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Archeology

Luzio's diet

Although prehistoric man lived on river banks ten thousand years ago, he rarely ate fish

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Technology

Archeometry

Hidden paintings

Diagnosis brings to light hidden details of paintings and works of art

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Foods

Edible packaging

Organic covering protects fruit, vegetables and meat

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Environment

Innovation reduces carbon emissions

The end of the gasoline reserve tank in flex-fuel automobiles is a new way of reducing greenhouse gases

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Chemistry

Denser ceramics

Electrical discharges applied to tablets for sensors generate stronger products

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Civil engineering

Durable Concrete

Constructions that can resist time may also withstand fire

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Humanities

Psychology

Times of cholera in love

Adolescent lovers use violence as a form of communication

Sociology

The social strength of umbanda

In crisis, the "Brazilian religion" maintains its cultural power of inclusion

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