Innovation

Mining engineering

Brazil invests in research to master the production cycle of rare-earth minerals and supermagnets

Minerals at the center of global geopolitical disputes are considered essential for the energy transition

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Chemical engineering

Compound based on thyme oil proves effective against Aedes aegypti

Technology licensed to a company from São Paulo eliminated 100% of dengue mosquito larvae in tests

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Ocean engineering

System will monitor oil wells and other structures on the seafloor

Brazilian technology uses acoustic modems and sensors to assess the integrity of equipment installed on the ocean floor

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Indicators

IBGE Innovation Survey to resume after eight-year break

Methodological changes will be made to the survey, expanding the concept of innovation

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Naval engineering

Brazil takes another step towards building a nuclear-powered submarine

Assembly of the prototype reactor that will propel the vessel is underway; project is set to be completed in the next decade

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Chemical engineering

New technique for recycling lithium-ion batteries

Pilot plant will test unique process for recovering chemicals from the main types of devices on the market

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Green energy

Brazilian scientists transform CO2 into fuel for ships, cars, and trucks

Ongoing projects seek to establish industrial production of renewable methanol, gasoline, and diesel

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Space engineering

To locate people lost at sea

A nanosatellite developed in Brazil is designed to help rescue small boats during maritime emergencies

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Innovation

Linking universities and businesses

Survey maps activities at 240 academic laboratories to understand how they interact with the industrial sector

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Biotechnology

Gene editing accelerates cattle improvement

Calves with shorter hair represent the first uses of CRISPR in animal breeding

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Energy

Brazil begins development of nuclear microreactors

Electricity generation system under development in the country with the aim of serving isolated communities in place of diesel generators

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Data

Industry spending on R&D in 2022 and 2023

IBGE releases results of its 2023 Semiannual Innovation Survey (Semiannual Pintec)

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Funding

Support programs for innovative small businesses gain traction as R&D policy around the world

Inspired by the American model, these initiatives offer nonrepayable grants to small companies

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Ranking

New trends in trademark and patent registrations in Brazil in 2024

INPI list offers details of innovation activities

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Interview

Regional economics expert advocates for strengthening mid-sized cities in Brazil

Clelio Campolina Diniz was dean of UFMG and served as minister of science, technology & innovation

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Photolab

Parasitized egg

Photograph awarded by CNPq shows a mosquito egg colonized by a fungus

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Space engineering

Satellite designed to locate people lost at sea

Nanodevice created at a university is designed to help rescue small boats in emergency situations

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Sustainability

Research center and company create method for recycling LED lamps

Method based on physical processing of material could reduce waste generation and stimulate circular economy

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Biotechnology

Bacterial cellulose membranes help wounds heal

Brazilian universities and companies are advancing with new applications for biomaterials made from plant waste

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Innovation

How to avoid failures in radical innovation projects

How to avoid failures in radical innovation projects

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Integrity

USP creates Office of Research Integrity and Protection

New office tasked with preventing conflicts of interest and supporting entrepreneurial teachers

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Aeronautical engineering

Embraer eVTOL development advances

Company set to begin flight tests of its flying car, which is planned to enter commercial operation in 2027

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Automotive engineering

Device designed in Brazil retains some of the CO2 emitted by trucks

System captured up to 17% of gas emissions from diesel engines in real-world tests

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Scientists develop innovative models of prosthetics and exoskeletons

Prototype devices created by new research centers in search of greater cost-benefit

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INNOVATION

The webs that connect universities and companies

Study looks into how 240 academic laboratories interact with industry

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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

Trucks and buses operate without drivers

Autonomous navigation system developed by Vitória-based startup allows vehicles to identify obstacles and travel on predefined routes

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Interview

Allaine Cerwonka: Artificial intelligence connections

Director of UK's national institute for data science discusses research collaborations with Brazil

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cover

The high energy demands of the cryptocurrency market

The digital currency industry’s electricity consumption is equivalent to that of an average European country

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COVER

How to make data centers more sustainable

Renewable energy sources and more efficient distribution of computing tasks could reduce the impacts of these facilities

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COVER

The environmental impacts of computing

The energy- and water-intensive sector is responsible for 1.7% of atmospheric carbon emissions; a new area of research has emerged to address the problem

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