Chemistry
José Israel Vargas
José Israel Vargas: from crisis to opportunity
Former minister remembers his career as scientist and policy maker
The history of science
Documents worth their weight in gold
Brazilian researchers find philosopher's stone recipe at the Royal Society
By Carlos Haag
Nanotechnology
Magnetism for cancer treatment
Group develops new route for the production of biomedical materials
Dissemination of Science
Boiling
International Year of Chemistry shows the science of atoms in our daily lives
Globalization
Preparing for the leap
Laboratory wants to attract foreigners researchers on the synchrotron light
Chemistry
Adding value to gas
Project is to take advantage of CO2 to grow microalgae and cyanobacteria
Chemical Engineering
Advanced plastic
Material gains impact-related resistance and lower combustion properties
Physical chemistry
Power games
Nanotubes of biological molecules may turn into sensors and energy cells
Chemistry
Valuable antibodies
Companies and institutes in Brazil produce essential input for research
Chemical engineering
Enzymatic route
New pre-treatments make production of second generation ethanol easier
Chemistry
Reduced friction
Polymer mixed into ethanol enables biofuel to run through pipeline faster
Chemistry
Secrets under the paint
X-ray fluorescence provides intimacy to nineteenth century paintings
New materials
Colored gold
Gold powder mixed with other metals results in a variety of colored alloys
Recycling
Constructive residue
Sludge from the paper industry is a compound for construction materials