Technology

Energy

The race for perovskite solar cells

Brazilian research groups are helping to advance research about a promising class of materials for photovoltaic applications

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Innovation

For mapping the biodiversity of the forest

In July 2024, in Amazonas, a Brazilian team will compete in the final for the US$10 million prize that encourages the development of autonomous technologies with rapid data integration

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Interview

Siang Wun Song: Fast and powerful

The Chinese-Brazilian scientist is a pioneer in a field of research that aims to increase the processing capacity of computers and make them faster

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Astronomy

Internet down? It could be because of the Sun

Extreme solar activity could cause internet and power outages in 2024

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Sustainability

Seven-hour flight with 100% SAF

A Boeing 787 completed the first transcontinental flight powered entirely by sustainable fuel

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

A test of quality

A modified cardboard sensor with gold particles may help monitor the quality of water consumed by the population

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ENERGY

The power of salt

Researchers developed the first prototype of a Brazilian sodium battery, which could provide an alternative to lithium storage modules

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PHARMACOLOGY

A potential vaccine against cocaine addiction

Research to develop an immunizing agent for treating addiction to cocaine is underway

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Energy

Offshore wind farms could provide electricity for oil platforms

The first test of a reduced-scale structure was carried out in Brazil with positive results

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Interview

Antonio Bisconsin Junior: “Eating insects makes perfect sense”

Food scientist who developed cricket-based protein flour argues that Brazil should aim to produce knowledge and technologies in the sector

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Oncology

New treatment for skin cancer

Photodynamic therapy and device developed at university will be available to SUS patients

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Data

Admissions to engineering and computing courses

Survey shows changes in number of admissions to engineering and computing courses

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Good practices

Compromised peer review leads to retraction of 209 articles

Publishing company Sage has announced the retraction of 209 scientific articles

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Good practices

Automatic conversion in Excel changed to prevent errors in genetic studies

Microsoft has announced changes to an Excel feature that has become infamous for introducing errors into research data

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Interview

Sergio Rezende: A compass to find the way

The physicist and former minister explains what he expects from the debates at the 5th National Science, Technology, and Innovation Conference, which takes place in June 2024

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