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Evolution

Lice, the origin of the kiss?

Human kissing may have arisen through evolution of a hygiene habit among primates

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Astrophysics

A retouched image

Image of the Sagittarius A* black hole published in 2022 may not show its actual shape

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Mathematics

From Kumon classes to first scientific article

Student develops theorem that makes it simple to multiply numbers with repeating digits by nine

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Botany

Gourmet vanilla only for agoutis

Vanilla chamissonis seeds, indigestible by omnivores, are consumed only by agoutis

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Nutrition

The four requirements of a good diet

A healthy diet should be balanced, moderate, diverse, and adapted to individual needs

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Global warming

Research to protect the Congolian rainforest

Lack of researchers threatens rainforest conservation in Democratic Republic of Congo

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Technology

First aid in the palm of your hand

Mobile app gives caregivers and educators guidance on first aid for common accidents involving children

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Genetics

South Africa bans GM corn

South Africa cancels commercial approval of drought-resistant genetically modified maize

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Paleontology

Fossil helps understand how bird brains evolved

Skull from dinosaurs' time is exceptionally well preserved

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Climate change

Polar bears more exposed to pathogens

Rising temperatures in the Arctic increase infection risk for polar bears

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Retrospect

Historical spaces and fresh air

Cemeteries should be appreciated as historical, artistic, and environmental heritage

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Awards

Quickly mapping the rainforest

Brazilian team wins award at international competition Xprize Rainforest

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History

Life in an oasis during the Bronze Age

Remnants of a six-acre fortified city in Saudi Arabia indicate slow urbanism in the region

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Biotechnology

Artificial skin now complete

Researchers create lab-based equivalent of human skin using human cells and collagen bioink

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Retrospect

Final notes

Feature film based on notes written by literary critic Antonio Candido sheds light on the final years of his life

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Animal behavior

Brains connected by a look

Eye contact and affection strengthen bond between dogs and humans

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Botany

Newly discovered but already endangered

New plant species found in Espírito Santo in 2023 already threatened with extinction

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Food Science

Cheese flavor makers

Fermentation of milk releases volatile compounds that contribute to the flavor of cheeses

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FAPESP

Marco Antonio Zago reappointed FAPESP president

Marco Antonio Zago reappointed president of FAPESP; Carmino de Souza named vice president

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Fossils

Dinosaur precursor prepared for bipedal running

Dinosaur precursor had skeletal features that paved the way for bipedal running

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Public Health

Cycling against Parkinson’s

Cycling causes changes in brain function that may be beneficial in the treatment of Parkinson's

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Oceanography

Ocean acidification on the rise

Ocean acidification nears critical threshold, threatening marine life

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Evolution

The first farmers

Tens of millions of years before the agricultural revolution, ants were already farming fungi

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Technology

AI Archaeology

Artificial intelligence helps archaeologists identify Nazca geoglyphs in Peru

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Pollution

Plastic waste from Africa reaches Ceará by sea

Most plastic waste collected on beaches in Ceará came from Africa

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Agriculture

Fermentation system can increase cocoa production

Management system for processing cocoa beans could double production and triple profits

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Astrophysics

The most detailed map of the Milky Way

Most detailed map ever made of the Milky Way reveals the galaxy's three-dimensional structure and motions of its stars

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Public health

For five days, São Paulo had the worst air in the world

For five consecutive days in September, São Paulo had the worst air in the world

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Agriculture

Passion fruit against the Sun

Passion fruit species recommended for insomnia could also be used in sunscreen

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Meteorology

Another El Niño, south of the equator

Wind and current changes in the Pacific influence climate across the planet

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