Public policies
RETROSPECT

The utopian torch
The hundredth anniversary celebration for Darcy Ribeiro highlights the anthropologist's contribution to sociology and education
By Diego Viana
COVID-19

Pollution exacerbates COVID-19
Study by the University of São Paulo warns of the influence of sociodemographic and environmental variables on how people recover from COVID-19
By Redação
GOOD PRACTICES

Battle against institutional racism in science
Research-funding organizations struggle to meet commitments to combat discrimination
PUBLIC POLICIES

A method to overcome the vicious cycle of poverty
With multiple evidence-based actions, the Dara Institute model can inspire state public policy
DATA

Scientific articles & economic activity
The graph presents data on GDP per capita and scientific articles published per million inhabitants for selected countries
By Redação
Public Policies

Alcohol law prevented 400,000 hospitalizations
Alcohol law reduced hospitalizations and generated savings of R$247.7 million from 2012 to 2019
By Redação
DATA

Tax expenditures associated with research, development, and innovation (RDI)
Tax expenditures associated with research, development, and innovation
By Redação
GOOD PRACTICES

Florida governor proposes law to review tenure of university professors
American Association of University Professors calls the bill an attack on academic freedom
By Redação
FAPESP – 60 YEARS

FAPESP has an extensive bibliographic collection about its history
Books, articles, reports, and open-access academic papers record and analyze the foundation's history and its contributions to the advancement of science in Brazil
By Redação
FAPESP – 60 YEARS

Beyond borders
In its six decades, São Paulo’s FAPESP has helped to strengthen Brazil’s broader science, technology, and innovation ecosystem
GOOD PRACTICES

Australia vetos six humanities research projects
Move sparks debate over political interference in science
ECONOMICS

Tax burden reinforces gender inequality
From greater consumption of essential goods to income tax, the burden is heavier for women
By Diego Viana
Tax history

The Empire’s coffers
Studies on taxation and public spending offer new interpretations on the formation of Brazil
By Diego Viana