International issue | February 2014
S&T Policy
Science
CELL BIOLOGY
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Metastatic RNA
A new study shows the role of a special type of ribonucleic acid in spreading cancer
By Marcos PivettaPHYSICS
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The power of collisions
Collisions between grains is the main driver of sandstorms
By Igor Zolnerkevicclimate change
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Coffee with more gas
Coffee plants grow bigger and produce more when there is more CO2 in the atmosphere
By Carlos FioravantiTechnology
ENERGY
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Green Flight
Study encourages the production of biokerosene for civil aviation
By Marcos de OliveiraINNOVATION
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Knowledge on the market
Companies seek out universities in a bid to create more competitive products
By Dinorah ErenoCOMPUTER ENGINEERING
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Market logic
A small company develops artificial intelligence software to control industrial production
By Evanildo da SilveiraINDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
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Worldwide competence
Creation of innovative products makes Mahle’s Brazilian technology center stand out
By Dinorah ErenoHumanities
SOCIOLOGY
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The justice of impunity
Inefficiency of the police and the courts destroys faith in democratic institutions
By Carlos Haag