Technology

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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Pesquisa FAPESP 25 years

Research topics that have stood out since the magazine was launched in 1999

A diverse range of topics, from climate change and exoplanets to ultra-processed foods, have influenced the direction of science and technology over the past two and a half decades

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Genetics

Centre for Genomics of Emerging Diseases in Nigeria

New genomics center for emerging diseases set to open in Nigeria

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Education

An Indigenous hero in a digital world

Educational game explores Indigenous languages, myths, and traditions

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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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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Brazilian universities discuss how to regulate the use of artificial intelligence

With both students and researchers unsure, institutions are debating the ethical limits of AI tools for writing and scientific research

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Technology

The barriers of industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 faces several obstacles in Brazil

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CHEMISTRY

Hydrogel pellets remove water from biodiesel

Reusable material emerges as an alternative for purifying biofuel

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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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Cover

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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FARMING

Trees in pasture areas improve cattle herd productivity

Thermal comfort provided by shade makes cattle more productive and increases their ability to reproduce

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NANOTECHNOLOGY

Egg white increases adhesion of graphene to cotton threads

Group from Recife uses albumen from egg whites to attach plant-fiber coverings used in electronic clothing

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ENVIRONMENT

System captures CO2 from the atmosphere

The country's first system designed to remove carbon directly from the air is installed in Rio Grande do Sul

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ENVIRONMENT

Removing carbon from the atmosphere could help curb global warming

CO2 capture, use, and storage systems present an alternative way for Brazil to mitigate the effects of climate change

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CHEMISTRY

Mushrooms and biogas from brewery waste

Brewery waste used to produce biogas and feed mushrooms

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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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SPACE AGRICULTURE

Brazilian researchers investigate how to grow plants off Earth

The scientists want to contribute to a NASA program whose objective is to grow food for future colonies on the Moon and Mars

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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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New Materials

Banana peel films

Powdered banana peel transformed into bioplastic films with potential applications in packaging

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Energy

Compact device can reduce power outages

Company intends to increase the use of reclosers, which restore electrical current after short circuits in overhead cables

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Aerospace engineering

A drone to explore other planets

Unmanned aerial vehicle is designed to fly on Mars and in inhospitable regions of Earth

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Sustainability

The road to renewable fuel

In the global race to decarbonize the airline sector, Brazil could play a leading role through the production of an alternative to fossil kerosene

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Environment

Retaining pollutants carried by rain

Europe seeks innovative ways to prevent rainwater from carrying pollutants into rivers

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Aeronautic engineering

EMBRAER’s flying car passes decisive test

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

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