Innovation

Technology

Electronic nose for candidiasis

Device uses six sensors to identify microorganisms responsible for candidiasis

By Redação

Innovation

To measure your carbon footprint

Online calculators encourage ecological awareness and increase access to environmental compensation programs

By Carolina Schwartz

Agronomy

Another Brazilian source of hops

Experimental hop cultivation in Ribeirão Preto proves successful

By Redação

Health

When to hide from the sun

App shows the risks of exposing workers to intense heat

By Redação

Interview

Marco Antonio Chamon: Busy years ahead for Brazil’s space program

The Brazilian Space Agency’s recently appointed president announces new international collaborations as he prepares for a flurry of rocket and satellite launches

By Yuri Vasconcelos

New materials

Advances in 3D printing of human tissues

Artificially produced skin, livers, and intestines emerge as an alternative to testing cosmetics on animals

By Sarah Schmidt

Innovation

For mapping the biodiversity of the forest

In July 2024, in Amazonas, a Brazilian team will compete in the final for the US$10 million prize that encourages the development of autonomous technologies with rapid data integration

By Sarah Schmidt

Interview

Antonio Bisconsin Junior: “Eating insects makes perfect sense”

Food scientist who developed cricket-based protein flour argues that Brazil should aim to produce knowledge and technologies in the sector

By Frances Jones

Interview

Sergio Rezende: A compass to find the way

The physicist and former minister explains what he expects from the debates at the 5^th National Science, Technology, and Innovation Conference, which takes place in June 2024

By Fabrício Marques

Obituary

The cloud architect

Engineer Luiz André Barroso was known for his pioneering work in data center planning

By Fernanda Ravagnani

Health

Open innovation to fight diseases

Center for advanced therapies at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein pursues new treatments for genetic, chronic, and malignant diseases

By Maurício Oliveira

Development

Industrial policy retakes the spotlight

Government and private sector propose missions to combat deindustrialization of the Brazilian economy

By Fabrício Marques

Technology

Smart socks for the elderly

Smart socks offer new option for remote monitoring of dementia patients

By Redação

INTERVIEW

David MacMillan: A catalyst for discoveries

Chemist won the Nobel Prize in 2021 for important innovations in the pharmaceutical industry

By Maria Guimarães

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Tilapia skin could be used to treat corneal injuries in dogs

Used as a bio-dressing, the collagen-rich material stimulates cell regeneration and accelerates healing

By Yuri Vasconcelos

COMPUTING

The challenges of regulating artificial intelligence

Brazil discusses legislation to regulate the use of artificial intelligence

By Sarah Schmidt

Technology

Fire-resistant drone

Drone resistant to high temperatures could be used to assess the source of fires from up close

By Redação

Materials engineering

Glass against cancer

Researchers have developed composite materials with the potential to kill carcinogenic cells and regenerate bone

By Suzel Tunes

BIOECONOMY

Sustainability, female subject

Entrepreneurs from the Amazon use innovation and traditional knowledge to create new cosmetics and foods

By Sarah Schmidt

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Obstacles to innovation

Knowledge about Zika and Chikungunya resulted in several patents, but few products within public reach

By Fabrício Marques

Innovation

Lower X-ray doses

Material used in solar panels can detect smaller X-ray doses with better accuracy than existing medical equipment

By Redação

Mobility

Lithium battery–powered bus in Argentina

A new type of lithium battery–powered electric bus, the first in the country, begins operations in Argentina

By Redação

Aeronautic engineering

EMBRAER’s flying car passes decisive test

Startup Eve Air Mobility makes advances in its development of a Brazilian flying car

By Redação

Energy

Brazilian researchers develop sodium-based battery

Sodium offers an alternative to lithium for electric vehicle batteries

By Domingos Zaparolli

VETERINARY SCIENCE

App helps recognize pain in animals

Free tool created at UNESP determines level of suffering and advises on the need for analgesic treatment

By Suzel Tunes

AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY

New capabilities for space exploration

More Brazilian companies are investing in locally developed nanosatellites for commercial applications

By Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade

Environment

New tools to track forest products

In efforts to curb deforestation in the Amazon, environmental agencies, universities, and NGOs are developing technologies to trace the origins of wood

By Tiago Jokura