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The future of science in Colombia

By Aleszu Bajak | Published: May 21, 2012
Can Colombia attract top scientists and spur innovation? On a continent where Brazil, Chile and Argentina are home to distinguished research institutes and robust science budgets, Colombia is taking the cue to invest more in scientific research. Colciencias, the Colombian government’s science, technology and innovation department, is petitioning for a larger budget and has planned a [...]
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Twitter in Brazil

By Rachel Glickhouse | Published: July 13, 2009
While Twitter has revolutionized communication in the US and around the world, it has had an especially large impact on Brazil. Embraced by pop stars and politicians alike, Twitter has taken Brazil by storm and has become one of the site’s fastest growing markets. More importantly, the site has changed the way Brazilians participate in [...]
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