Innovation
DENTISTRY

A tooth whitener made from mushrooms
Developed through an interdisciplinary project at universities in the state of São Paulo, the new product has fewer adverse effects
By Tiago Jokura
Chemistry

Artificial cornea restores vision
Patients in Iran and India able to see better thanks to bioengineered implant
By Redação
COVID-19

Pandemic accelerates development of innovations in healthcare
Several technological solutions were created to help patients and prevent infections caused by the coronavirus
By Tiago Jokura
OPTICS

New system improves the performance of atomic-resolution microscopes
Innovation developed at UNICAMP launched on the global market by American company
By Suzel Tunes
Interview

Osvaldo Catsumi Imamura: A secure device
The engineer who created the layered security framework for Brazil’s electronic voting machine explains why the system is trustworthy
By Yuri Vasconcelos and Neldson Marcolin
Engineering

Startup captures energy dispersed into the air by factories
Device transforms electromagnetic waves into electric current to power Internet of Things sensors in factory environments
By Tiago Jokura
physical

Microscopic drones controlled by light
Physicists propel and control a microscopic object with precision using only light
By Redação
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Entrepreneurship established as a field of research
Studies confirm the perception that it is difficult to do business in Brazil
By Diego Viana
COVID-19

Anti-coronavirus semiconductors
Nanotechnological materials emerge as promising alternatives in the battle against SARS-CoV-2 and future pandemics
By Suzel Tunes
Medicine

Transplanted heart was infected
Pig heart transplanted into human patient in January was infected with porcine virus
By Redação
Funding

Canada launches new innovation agency
Canadian government announces launch of new agency to promote innovation
By Redação
DATA

Tax expenditures associated with research, development, and innovation (RDI)
Tax expenditures associated with research, development, and innovation
By Redação
Video

With Brazilian optic fibers, Japanese telescope Subaru promises to widen observations on the Universe
Equipment set in Hawaii may significantly improve the ability to study distant galaxies and very weak stars | 2'52
By Redação
FAPESP – 60 YEARS

Beyond borders
In its six decades, São Paulo’s FAPESP has helped to strengthen Brazil’s broader science, technology, and innovation ecosystem
ENGINEERING

A robot guide dog for the blind
Startup from Espírito Santo launches robotic guide dog to help the blind
Aeronautical engineering

For the short haul
Brazilian startup to manufacture aircraft specially designed to operate out of underserved small-town airports in Brazil
By Tiago Jokura