Physics

Astronomy

Gamma-ray bursts hint at the existence of a new type of neutron star

A study led by a Brazilian scientist suggests that these celestial objects last less than 1 second and have a 20% greater mass than observed

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Physics

Nuclear fusion experiment produces more energy than it consumes for the first time

The result achieved in the USA is a milestone, but there is still a long way to go to master the technology

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Physics

There are about 90 nuclear fusion reactors operating worldwide

Three small experimental machines are located in Brazil

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Biochemistry

New biocatalyst may be more efficient at breaking down the water molecule

USP researchers shed light on reaction fundamental to hydrogen fuel production

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Physics

Dark matter could produce antimatter capable of crossing the Milky Way

Experiment carried out at the LHC particle accelerator indicates that half of the antiparticles generated in this way reach the vicinity of Earth

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Astrophysics

Data from James Webb Telescope used to reconstruct formation of planetary nebula

Images suggest the celestial object originated from an interaction involving at least four stars

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INTERVIEW

Michel Spiro: Basic sciences for sustainability

The French physicist shows how curiosity-based research can help in the efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals

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OBITUARY

Research as a passion and a mission

Herch Moysés Nussenzveig, a scholar of optical phenomena such as the rainbow, defender of science, and physics education enthusiast, died in November, at the age of 90

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Physics

Exotic phase of matter could be useful in the development of quantum computers

Magnetic compound in a state known as spin liquid appears to be more stable than previously thought

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INTERVIEW

Yvonne Primerano Mascarenhas: Thinking never hurt anyone

Mascarenhas, 91, talks about her academic career and her work advocating science and education

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Astronomy

The first step toward returning to the Moon

Rocket took off from the US in November, launching the Orion spacecraft on a trip around the Moon

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Astrophysics

A black hole in Earth’s backyard

Black hole with a mass equivalent to 10 Suns discovered near Earth

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Technology

A 433-qubit quantum processor

In November, IBM presented the Osprey, the most powerful quantum processor ever created

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SCIENCE COMMUNICATION

Ig Nobel Prize for constipated scorpions

Satire of the biggest scientific award in the world selects the work of a pair from the University of São Paulo in the Biology category

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NOBEL PRIZE

The 2022 winners

Twelve individuals and two institutions were awarded the Nobel Prize this year

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Astronomy

Spacecraft deflects asteroid

Spacecraft deliberately collides with moon orbiting asteroid

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PHYSICS

AI for finding materials

Machine learning could accelerate the discovery of two-dimensional crystals similar to graphene but with specific properties

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BIODIVERSITY

International project preserves seeds of the wild varieties of 28 agricultural crops

Brazil contributed with five samples of sweet potato, four of rice, two of potato, and two of millet

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PHYSICS

A phenomenon similar to the effects of a black hole can affect vehicle traffic in fog

Study suggests a phenomenon similar to a black hole affects the dynamics of vehicle traffic

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Acknowledgment

New Pesquisa FAPESP scientific coordinator

Physicist Luiz Nunes de Oliveira named scientific coordinator of Pesquisa FAPESP

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ASTROPHYSICS

International consortium invests US$205 million in Earth-based super telescope

FAPESP contributes an extra US$5 million to the Giant Magellan Telescope, of which it has been a founding partner since 2014

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Astronomy

Brazil collaborates on installation of new observatory in Spain

Brazil collaborates on installation of new observatory in Spain

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Astronomy

Korean Mission to the Moon

South Korea sent its first mission to the moon in August

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Nanotechnology

Rupture-resistant nanowires

Brazilian researchers observed in atomic-scale the formation and rupture of zirconium dioxide ionic cables

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Acknowledgment

UNICAMP physicist and UFRJ biophysicist win national award

Physicist from Unicamp and biophysicist from UFRJ were awarded in the 4th edition of the event

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Physics

Diving from 8 meters high can lead to injury

Mannequins fitted with sensors indicate that diving from 8 meters high can cause injuries

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ASTRONOMY

Preventing impact with Earth

Simulations used to find the best strategy for diverting an asteroid on a collision course with Earth

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Astronomy

A star turned into spaghetti

A star was torn apart after nearing a black hole

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ASTROPHYSICS

Impressive sharpness of the first images from the James Webb telescope

Cosmic snapshots show the far reaches of the Universe in infrared, as well as star nurseries and clusters of galaxies

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Video

Fishes and corals also suffer with climate change

Altered ocean currents carry less of the microorganisms which feed deep and cold water corals. Closer to the surface, rising temperatures pose energetic challenges for fishes | 3'02

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