Technology
Retrospect
São Paulo’s dream of autonomy in the fight against cancer
A public fundraising campaign enabled the construction of a hospital in the 1940s, but its independence from the public authorities lasted only a few years
By Mariana Ceci
Biomedical engineering
Camera attached to backpack alerts visually impaired to obstacles
Prototype aims to complement the traditional cane, which only detects hazards near the ground
Aeronautical engineering
Drones used to fight fires and monitor environmental conditions
University in São Paulo is working with companies to design drones capable of fighting forest fires and measuring greenhouse gas concentrations
Metallurgical engineering
Urban mining can reduce environmental impacts of rare-earth mineral production
Research groups are developing methodologies for recycling magnets, batteries, and other materials containing these chemical elements
By Frances Jones and Yuri Vasconcelos
Mining engineering
Brazil invests in research to master the production cycle of rare-earth minerals and supermagnets
Minerals at the center of global geopolitical disputes are considered essential for the energy transition
By Frances Jones and Yuri Vasconcelos
Digital world
Protecting yourself against cyber attacks
Making backups is a key measure against virus attacks
By Redação
Physics
Fully Japanese quantum computer
Japan’s first superconducting quantum computer begins operating
By Redação
Computer engineering
A theory to explain how the software industry works
Study by Brazilian researchers details how computer programs and applications used in our daily lives are produced
Chemical engineering
Compound based on thyme oil proves effective against Aedes aegypti
Technology licensed to a company from São Paulo eliminated 100% of dengue mosquito larvae in tests
Retrospect
Launched 70 years ago, the polio vaccine has prevented thousands of deaths
Now, the low immunization rate is paving the way for polio to return
By Suzel Tunes