Highlights

INTERVIEW

USP sociologist is renowned for her studies on care

Nadya Araujo Guimarães has analyzed the working conditions of professionals such as caregivers for the elderly and domestic workers

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COVER

Life immersed in microplastics

Microscopic particles, which have already been found in various organs and tissues of the human body, have now been identified in the brain

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Archaeology

Prehistoric representations of animals in the state of São Paulo

Recent research in São Paulo identified 58 archaeological sites with rock art depicting animals

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Entomology

Styrofoam-eating beetles

Kenyan beetle larvae can digest Styrofoam as part of a balanced diet

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Agriculture

New institute set to tackle citrus diseases

Research center aims to tackle diseases such as greening

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Public Health

Floods increase premature births

Floods increase premature births by 3% worldwide

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Environment

Quality of life in 142 cities

Zurich, Oslo, and Canberra top 2024 ranking of the world's 142 smartest cities

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Health

Concern about fragile bones

Fragility fractures affect 400,000 Brazilians per year

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Biotechnology

Nanofiber pollution filters

Biodegradable nanofibers increase the efficiency of air conditioning filters in vehicles

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Sociology

Crack users speak out

High levels of vulnerability in “Crackland,” where 69% of people are unhoused and more than 60% have recently experienced aggression

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Technology

Tree-planting capsules

Biodegradable tree seed capsules made of cardboard and starch improve germination

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Nutrition

Longing for cleaner air in your kitchen?

Air fryers generate less pollution than other frying methods

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Gambling

Pocket problem

Global losses from online gambling could reach $700 billion by 2028

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Animal Behavior

Heavy disperser

Manatees are important seed dispersers that help to maintain aquatic vegetation

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Geography

More mining in the Amazon

Industrial mining grew fivefold in Brazil between 1985 and 2022

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