Innovation
Plague
Hydrogel with pest-fighting worm
A mixture of water, hydrogel and worm helps to combat the wood wasp
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Corporate Research
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Innovation in defense
Mectron develops technological solutions for military and space industries
wireless control
A sensor in the brain
Researchers used a wireless nanoprobe to control the behavior of mice
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AGRICULTURE
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Combating waste
New equipment increases water use efficiency in the field by more than 30%
By Redação
Cover
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The aircraft nursery
Manufacturers of small aircraft invest in collaboration with universities
INNOVATION
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Productive interaction
Books demonstrate data about connections between universities and companies
BIOENGINEERING
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Made-to-measure prostheses
Titanium implants for patients who lost skull or face bones
Smart window
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Sun-smart window
Electronic film halt the passage of incoming sunlight and gives privacy
By Redação
Award
Detecting obstacles
Ultrasonic sensors in a pair of glasses improve the mobility of the blind
By Redação
university-company
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Ibero-American Innovation
Transfer of knowledge and technology generate profits
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Collaboration
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Competitive measurements
Inmetro seeks universities to participate in a metrology network
Laboratories
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Fragmented efforts
Brazil’s research infrastructure has benefited from recent investment
Corporate research
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Determined to see farther ahead
Bradar designs radars for remote sensing, air defense and meteorology
ink-jettable
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Flexible connectors
New method contributes to the production of flexible electrical conductors
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Eletronic device
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Controlled healing
Skin healing process may be analyzed by printed circuit board
By Redação
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Accelerated process
Program develops and projects mature before they hit the market
HydroNode
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Probe monitors the water
UFMG developed a probe that can monitor the water in reservoirs
By Redação
OLED
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Flexible lighted screen
New plastic films could be used in cell phones and television screens
By Redação
Solar energy
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Layered solar panel
Materials could make it easier to produce photovoltaic cells more efficient
By Redação