Technology

Energy

The end of a nuclear fusion reactor

Nuclear fusion reactor operating in the United Kingdom since 1983 to be decommissioned

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Photolab

Microscopic view

Science and art collide in microscopic images colored using nanoart

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New materials

Nanocellulose used in tires and cosmetics

Substance extracted from plants increases the strength and reduces the weight of paper, rubber, plastics, paints, and cement

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Innovation

To measure your carbon footprint

Online calculators encourage ecological awareness and increase access to environmental compensation programs

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Agronomy

New techniques for determining soil identities

Land mapping with sensors, drones, and satellites improves agricultural productivity and identifies erosion and water or nutrient loss

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Agronomy

Another Brazilian source of hops

Experimental hop cultivation in Ribeirão Preto proves successful

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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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Health

When to hide from the sun

App shows the risks of exposing workers to intense heat

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Agricultural engineering

New sensors help to optimize use of irrigation in the field

Devices developed in Brazil were designed to measure soil moisture

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Interview

Marco Antonio Chamon: Busy years ahead for Brazil’s space program

The Brazilian Space Agency’s recently appointed president announces new international collaborations as he prepares for a flurry of rocket and satellite launches

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New materials

Advances in 3D printing of human tissues

Artificially produced skin, livers, and intestines emerge as an alternative to testing cosmetics on animals

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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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