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Elvira Fortunato: "In science, bureaucracy suffocates us and takes away our competitiveness"
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Elvira Fortunato: "In science, bureaucracy suffocates us and takes away our competitiveness"

SAPO Notícias4 September 2026 at 11:29

Elvira Fortunato, Portuguese scientist, talked about the new sensors capable of measuring glucose through sweat, a technological innovation that represents a significant advance in health monitoring.

The scientist also addressed the projects she develops for space, revealing part of her investigations that extend beyond Earth.

Regarding the future of research, Elvira Fortunato expressed concern about the bureaucracy that affects the scientific sector, stating that it "suffocates" researchers and compromises the competitiveness of scientific work.

These statements were made by the Portuguese scientist during an interview where she shared her perspectives on the current state and future prospects of scientific research.

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