Technology

Crop Science

New cultivation techniques seek to curb the spread of citrus disease

Greening was one of the main causes of a 25% drop in yield in the last harvest

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Climate change

Injecting particles into the atmosphere could temporarily reduce global warming

The controversial technique of releasing aerosols could reduce the amount of sunlight reaching Earth, but the negative side effects might outweigh the benefits

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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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AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

A vibrant way to control brown stink bugs

A device that simulates the vibrations emitted by the insect could be used to monitor its presence in soybean and maize crops

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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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FAPESP

UNICAMP Dean appointed to FAPESP Board of Trustees

UNICAMP dean appointed to the Board of Trustees

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Technology

Surgical masks coated with cellulose nanofibers

Cellulose nanofibers reinforce surgical masks

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ENERGY

The race for perovskite solar cells

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

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SUSTAINABILITY

The road to renewable fuel

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

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CHEMISTRY

Hydrogel pellets remove water from biodiesel

Reusable material emerges as an alternative for purifying biofuel

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

Scientists develop serum for Africanized bee venom

Scientists develop serum for Africanized bee venom

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