Physics
Mathematical physics

Borderless biodiversity
Simulation indicates that species may form without geographical isolation
Sergio Rezende

Sergio Rezende: Politics with science
Physicist commands the Ministry of Science and Technology in Brazil
Physics

Welcome impurities
Simulations explain how nanotubes detect toxic gases in low concentrations
José Goldemberg

José Goldemberg: From critic to herald
The former Dean of USP looks back on 60 years of academic life
Physics
Black or white
Computer simulations explain how different opinions spread among the population
Physics

The long wings of neurons
Quantity and efficiency of connections depends on the shape of the cells