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On June 8th, the Brazilian Center for Physics Research in Rio de Janeiro inaugurated a mural that covers the entire surface of one of the institution's walls. It is entirely dedicated to science, technology and innovation. This celebration of urban art—unique in the world, due to its breadth and thematic—is part of a project to promote science in Brazil and invite the country's youth to take up a scientific career.
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