Innovation

MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Research centers and companies in Brazil finding new applications for niobium

Innovations made using the material target batteries, cosmetics, fungicides, and catalysts

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INTERVIEW

Liane Rossi: Brazilian scientist recognized by Swedish royalty

USP researcher who specializes in sustainable chemistry was awarded King Carl XVI Gustaf Professorship in Environmental Science

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AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

Robot eliminates invasive plants and insects that damage crops

Robot eliminates invasive plants and insects that damage crops

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NUCLEAR ENGINEERING

AI created in Brazil helps in Angra 1 operational license renewal process

Artificial intelligence software estimates historic temperature of key equipment to extend lifespan of nuclear power plants

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INNOVATION

Deep techs, science-based startups that develop solutions to complex problems, are gaining focus and interest in Brazil

Survey identified 875 companies of this type in Brazil; 55% of them in the state of São Paulo

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Technology

Tree-planting capsules

Biodegradable tree seed capsules made of cardboard and starch improve germination

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Water engineering

New device set to expand knowledge about Brazilian soils

Pioneering automated equipment that measures water permeability in soil will hit the market in 2025

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Innovation

The challenge of translating university knowledge to market success

The challenge of translating university knowledge to market success

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Civil engineering

Buildings need to be adapted to higher temperatures

Buildings need to be adapted to higher temperatures

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Aeronautical engineering

Chinese flying car debuts in Brazil

Chinese-made EHang model completes first flight trial in São Paulo as Embraer’s eVTOL prototype nears flight-testing phase

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Biotechnology

Research indicates new uses for microalgae

In the lab, the microscopic organisms proved capable of producing fertilizer, fixing metals in effluents, and offering new strategies for biofuels; the challenge is to expand the scale

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Defense

Brazilian company develops monocular capable of seeing heat emitted by the body

Military equipment is designed to detect people in dark, smokey, dusty, or foggy environments

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Physics

Brazilians participate in the largest international experiment studying neutrinos

Scientists created a method of purifying liquid argon for the experiment

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Entrepreneurship

Support for artificial intelligence startups on the rise

Support for artificial intelligence startups on the rise

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Legislation

Companies test innovative products and services in experimental regulatory sandbox environments

The approach has been adopted by regulatory bodies and government agencies to evaluate and accelerate the implementation of new technologies

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New materials

Efficient and flexible solar cells

Ultra-thin, flexible perovskite solar cells could be printed onto bags, cellphones, and cars

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Biotechnology

Plant-based proteins improve lab-grown meat

Agricultural waste could reduce costs and make meat grown from animal cells even more similar to conventional meat

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Environment

Good cultivation practices can reduce carbon emissions in the field

Good cultivation practices can reduce carbon emissions in the field

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Technology

Fast-charging batteries for electric cars

Electric car battery prototype can be charged in five minutes

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TRANSPORT ENGINEERING

Brazilian magnetic levitation train begins new phase of testing

MagLev Cobra uses the magnetic force between rare-earth magnets and superconductors to move without touching the track

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ENERGY

Brazilian scientists develop lightweight, flexible lead battery

The device, still in the prototype phase, is foldable and can be used for multiple applications, including vehicles, clothing, electronic devices, and even microsatellites

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AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

A vibrant way to control brown stink bugs

A device that simulates the vibrations emitted by the insect could be used to monitor its presence in soybean and maize crops

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CHEMISTRY

Hydrogel pellets remove water from biodiesel

Reusable material emerges as an alternative for purifying biofuel

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CLIMATE CHANGE

How sponge cities can help prevent flooding

How sponge cities can help prevent flooding

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Cover

The challenge of understanding what animals feel

Strategies created to measure pain and try to decipher animals’ emotions

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Care and empathy for animals

Researchers from various disciplines investigate ways to reduce pain and improve the quality of life for species used or consumed by humans

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AGRICULTURE

New environmental practices foster the creation of agricultural startups

Survey by EMBRAPA identifies growth of agricultural companies linked to sustainability, with a significant increase in the North of Brazil

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PHYSICS

Quantum startup develops random-number generator used in lottery

Chilean company was founded based on a method developed by a physicist from Minas Gerais and his Polish colleague

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PLANNING

Quantum technologies need to attract more engineers

The topic was addressed at a thematic meeting held in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, a preparatory event for the 5th National Conference on Science, Technology, and Innovation

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Data

Industrial expenditure on R&D in Brazil

Graphs show industry R&D spending in Brazil in 2022

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