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At a joint FCT-OECD workshop, researchers, decision-makers, and professionals from public research systems discussed the topic of transnational analysis of the impact of public research.

As of today, FCT has a new president. Scientist Maria Arménia Carrondo becomes the first woman to lead the Portuguese funding agency in its 48-year history.

As of today, FCT has a new president. For the first time in the institution's history, this position is held by a woman—scientist Maria Arménia Carrondo.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

João Pedro Vinagre, a researcher at IPATIMUP, University of Porto, is the winner of the 2014 edition of the Pulido Valente Prize.

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.