April 18, 2015 José Mariano Gago (1948–2015) The FCT notes with deep regret the passing of José Mariano Gago. The scientific community pays tribute to this leading figure in science policy by observing five minutes of silence at noon on April 20.
April 16, 2015 New X-ray camera: 3D images with minimal radiation A research team at the Institute of Plasmas and Nuclear Fusion (IPFN-IST) is developing a pioneering X-ray technology that will allow 3D imaging of the inside of the human body, using low doses of radiation.
April 16, 2015 New X-ray camera: 3D images, minimal radiation Seeing the inside of the human body in three dimensions with minimal doses of ionizing radiation is what will enable innovative technology currently under development at the Institute of Plasmas and Nuclear Fusion (IPFN-IST).
March 27, 2015 LaserLab’s study on photovoltaic cells is Hot Article Could energy-producing windows one day replace traditional photovoltaic panels? A study on third-generation photovoltaic cells takes a major step toward developing windows that directly transform sunlight into electricity.
March 27, 2015 Study on photovoltaic cells is Hot Article Replacing photovoltaic panels with windows capable of producing electricity? A study by LaseLab at the University of Coimbra has taken a step toward the future development of windows that transform sunlight into electrical energy.
March 17, 2015 Veniam’Works set to expand citywide WiFi networks into US cities Spin-off company formed by FCT-funded CMU-Portugal Program raised $5 million in venture capital to accelerate the deployment of connected vehicles and cities.
March 17, 2015 Veniam’Works set to expand WiFi networks to US cities Spin-off from the CMU-Portugal Program, funded by FCT, secured $5 million in venture capital to accelerate the connection of vehicles and cities to the Internet.
March 3, 2015 Premio Pulido Valente se otorga a un estudio sobre las puntas de los cromosomas João Pedro Vinagre, a researcher at IPATIMUP, University of Porto, is the winner of the 2014 edition of the Pulido Valente Prize.
March 3, 2015 2014 Pulido Valente Award for study on chromosome ends João Pedro Vinagre, from the Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology (IPATIMUP) at the University of Porto, is the winner of the 2014 Pulido Valente Award.
February 26, 2015 Pesquisadores baseados em Portugal obtêm número recorde de bolsas do Conselho Europeu de Pesquisa Fifteen researchers working in Portugal secured funding in the 2014 calls of the European Research Council (ERC).
February 26, 2015 European Research Council recognizes scientists working in Portugal Fifteen researchers in Portugal secured funding in Calls European Research Council's Calls .
December 26, 2014 Portuguese researchers elected Fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The nomination recognizes the outstanding contribution to technology made by Mário Figueirinha and Nuno Borges, from the Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT).
