Health
GOOD PRACTICES
Australia vetos six humanities research projects
Move sparks debate over political interference in science
ECONOMICS
Tax burden reinforces gender inequality
From greater consumption of essential goods to income tax, the burden is heavier for women
By Diego Viana
Tax history
The Empire’s coffers
Studies on taxation and public spending offer new interpretations on the formation of Brazil
By Diego Viana
Higher education
Barriers to inclusion
Affirmative action has yet to gain ground in Brazilian graduate education
COVID-19
Third dose lowers risk of death
Coronavirus vaccine booster doses significantly reduce the risk of death from COVID-19
By Redação
Financing
More money for science in the USA
The US House of Representatives passed a bill expanding the budgets of research-funding agencies in the country
By Redação
Public health
Mosquito net benefits last for decades
Mosquito net benefits last for decades
By Redação
Recognition
Tribute to Antonieta de Barros
Antonieta de Barros (1901–1952) has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC)
By Redação
GOOD PRACTICES
Biden’s chief science advisor forced to resign
Biden's chief science advisor forced to resign
By Redação