Issue # 280 _ June 2019

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Returning to the Moon
The USA wants to put astronauts back on the Moon by 2024, this time with the aim of establishing a permanent settlement By
Brazilian lunar mission
Garatéa-L project plans to put a nanosatellite into lunar orbit to study how life responds to high levels of radiation By
From war to space
July 20 marks the 50th anniversary of humankind’s arrival on the Moon, the final chapter of a technological and military saga filled with twists and turns By

S&T Policy

Funding

The benefits of investing in science

Meeting of the Global Research Council in São Paulo addresses the challenges of responding to increasing expectations that research should have a societal and economic impact

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S&T POLICY

A legacy for the future

A decree issued in 1989 created an original funding model that unlocked extraordinary growth at state universities in São Paulo

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Diffusion

Science between sips of beer

With events in 85 cities, Brazil played a major role in this year's international Pint of Science festival, which takes place in 24 countries

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Science

Medicine

Bacteria against disease

Researchers test fecal microbiota transplantation and foods with live microorganisms in treating infections

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Ecology

Selective hosts

Flowers exploit color and odor to hide from or attract specific bees

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Environment

How forests are reborn

In dry areas, hardwood trees are the first to naturally regenerate, while the reverse occurs in wet forests

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Paleontology

A stranger in the Grand Canyon

280-million-year-old fossil footprints from an ancient desert provide first evidence of the presence of vertebrates that in theory had not yet adapted to dry environments

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PHYSICS

Fluidity in curved space-time

Study backs up theory on how dense matter interacts with strong gravitational fields

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Technology

Internet

The future of the web

As the web turns 30, the technology that has transformed the modern world faces challenges to remaining a free, democratic, and pluralistic domain

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Biomedical Engineering

Keeping the skull intact

Brazilian startup launches noninvasive device for monitoring intracranial pressure

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Biotechnology

In the skin of tilapia

Biological material already known for treating burns begins to be used in gynecological surgeries

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Humanities

Population Studies

Misplaced youth

Researchers look for explanations for the increase in youth suicide rates in Brazil

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LAW

Justice is delayed, but (apparently) isn't failing

Combating corruption is studied from the vantage of police investigations and criminal prosecutions

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INTERVIEW

Heide Hackmann: Unified knowledge

Natural science and social science organizations merge to form an international council to fund transdisciplinary research projects

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Education

Spaces for learning

School libraries have a positive impact on student performance, especially in low-income communities, study finds

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