Technology

New materials

Rigid and stretchy double network

Researchers develop synthetic metamaterial that combines seemingly incompatible properties

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Aeronautical engineering

Embraer eVTOL development advances

Company set to begin flight tests of its flying car, which is planned to enter commercial operation in 2027

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Biomedical engineering

Do you want to improve your sleep and well-being? Check the light and temperature levels

Prototype uses sensors to assess the conditions of indoor environments

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Automotive engineering

Device designed in Brazil retains some of the CO2 emitted by trucks

System captured up to 17% of gas emissions from diesel engines in real-world tests

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Biotechnology

Microorganisms provide alternative for production of sustainable oils

Inputs can be used for development of biofuels and as an ingredient in the food and cosmetics industries

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Space

German rocket flies for 30 seconds

German company becomes first to launch orbital rocket in mainland Europe

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Agriculture

Robotic fruit-picking arm

Robotic arm capable of gently picking fruit without damaging it

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Agricultural Engineering

A coffee revival in Paraíba

With varieties selected by researchers, farmers gradually resume production in the mountainous region of the state

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HEALTH

Brazilians develop breast examination device that uses microwaves

Device is designed to dispense with the need for breast compression and ionizing radiation used in traditional mammograms

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Scientists develop innovative models of prosthetics and exoskeletons

Prototype devices created by new research centers in search of greater cost-benefit

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Energy

Recyclable solar panels

Swedish scientists create recyclable perovskite solar cell

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INNOVATION

The webs that connect universities and companies

Study looks into how 240 academic laboratories interact with industry

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interview

Suzana Nunes: Female chemical engineer lives in Saudi Arabia

Brazilian scientist develops membranes that act as sophisticated filters, while also working on the permeability of science across genders and countries

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DATA

MCTI spending increased significantly between 2020 and 2024

MCTI spending increased significantly between 2020 and 2024

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AGRONOMY

Drone radar facilitates agricultural monitoring

Device created by São Paulo–based startup also performs soil analysis and is capable of locating mineral deposits, anthills, and bones buried underground

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