Issue # 295 _ September 2020

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The effects of COVID-19
Months after overcoming the acute phase of the disease, some patients still suffer from persistent lung, heart, or brain problems By
Potential treatment
With no effective antiviral therapy, COVID-19 management for the time being consists of reducing inflammation and preventing blood clots By
The uncertainty of herd immunity
With a lack of scientific consensus on the subject, experts warn that protection measures against COVID-19 must be maintained By
Scientific philanthropy boost
Pandemic drives donations from companies and individuals wishing to support COVID-19 research in Brazil By
The distance between dental research and treatment
The pandemic focuses attention on the debate regarding scientific production and dental care in the public healthcare system By

 

UFRJ – 100 Years

A century-long heritage

The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro has reached its 100th anniversary as one of the most productive institutions in Brazil

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UFRJ – 100 YEARS

Strengths in life sciences

From basic to applied research, UFRJ has produced cutting-edge science across different fields

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UFRJ – 100 YEARS

Masters of challenge

COPPE, an engineering institute best known for its marine engineering, energy, and sustainability research, is now helping to tackle COVID-19

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UFRJ – 100 YEARS

100 vigorous years

Brazilian universities created a unique model to catch up from a late start

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Bibliometrics

The fear of indifference

Researchers attempt to understand why many scientific articles are never cited

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Ecology

The advance of stagnant water

Small dams, ponds and swamps are proliferating in degraded areas of the Upper Xingu region, altering their biodiversity

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Biology

The faithful frog

Saxicolous frogs only reproduce with two or three specific females, behavior never before seen in amphibians

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Astrophysics

Where the “day” lasts half a minute

Brazilians discover the fastest white dwarf star, which completes one rotation on its axis in less than 30 seconds

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Cyber security

Internet vulnerabilities

Despite the increase in cybercrime in Brazil, low investment makes it difficult for national cybersecurity companies to grow

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Museology

Revisiting and reclaiming the past

Efforts to repatriate cultural heritage spark debate about how best to manage collections formed as a colonial legacy

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Plastic arts

The esthetic of rupture

The 100th anniversary of the birth of Lygia Clark is celebrated by a deeper understanding of her work

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Literature

Beyond poetry

Studies illuminate the intellectual trajectory of Cecília Meireles and uncover new aspects of her work

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