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The first steps of a new species
Plants and animals differentiate by means of amazing mechanisms
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The Expansion of Knowledge
FAPESP’s new centers embolden Brazil’s science and enhance its impact
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The subverted skull
Research that links male facial width to aggressive behavior is challenged
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An Immense Portugal
Portuguese Empire granted freedom to local elites in order to sustain itself
By Carlos Haag
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The weakness of stem cells
Contamination may be the cause of poor results in treating Parkinson's disease
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A tradition for bringing together knowledge
Martyn Poliakoff regrets the academics' lack of English knowledge
By Carlos Haag
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An inconvenient pinch of magic
Researchers discover alchemy powder in an archive at the Royal Society
By Carlos Haag