Issue # 168 _ February 2010
S&T Policy
Acknowledgement
Between the laboratory and the office
Oscar Sala combined scientific excellence and institutional leadership
By Neldson MarcolinClinical trials
SUS requirements
Research network in teaching hospitals expanded
By Fabrício MarquesBioenergy
Advanced center
Laboratory in Campinas is going to invest in the bottlenecks in cellulosic ethanol research.
By Fabrício Marques
Science
Chemistry
Secrets under the paint
X-ray fluorescence provides intimacy to nineteenth century paintings
By Maria GuimarãesCosmology
Invisible universe
Astronomers and physicists throughout the world try to find out what makes up 96% of the cosmos
By Ricardo ZorzettoMedicine
Poison in the medicine
Harmful effects limit the potential therapeutic uses of curcumin
By Salvador NogueiraCellular biology
Autophagy for survival
The manipulation of cellular autodigestion inspires new strategies to fight disease
By Carlos FioravantiCrodowaldo Pavan
Special feature - Crodowaldo Pavan
The contribution to biology, scientific and technological policy and the dissemination of science
By RedaçãoTechnology
Naval engineering
Marine trials
Laboratory expands the study of projects for oil exploration vessels
By Evanildo da SilveiraMaterials engineering
Competitive ceramics
Partnering among industries in research center results in fewer losses and higher quality products
By Dinorah ErenoMaterials engineering
The refining of raw materials
São Paulo surfacing industry achieves high quality thanks to process innovation and special glazes
By Dinorah ErenoHumanities
History
Brazil, French style
The Brazilian years (1930 to 1940) of French historian Fernand Braudel marked his life and work
By Joselia Aguiar
