Issue # 284 _ October 2019
Pesquisa Fapesp 20 Years
Pesquisa Fapesp 20 Years
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Growth in numbers
Brazil’s research indicators have improved consistently over the past two decades
By Fabrício MarquesS&T Policy
Environment
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Forestry budgets
Researchers examine why some conservation areas receive more public funding than others
By Rodrigo de Oliveira AndradeScience
Microbiology
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Bacteria in the ICU
Microbes found on mattresses, medical equipment, and smart devices can survive routine cleaning
By Carlos FioravantiEnvironment
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How to monitor forest fires
Data from NASA and INPE satellites confirms increased number of fires in the Amazon
By Marcos Pivetta and Rafael GarciaTechnology
Precision Livestock Farming
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Weighing the herd
Innovative cattle-weighing solutions promise improved livestock productivity on Brazilian farms
By Frances Jones