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New institute set to tackle citrus diseases
July 17, 2025 10:22 amResearch center aims to tackle diseases such as greening
Floods increase premature births
July 17, 2025 10:20 amFloods increase premature births by 3% worldwide
Quality of life in 142 cities
July 17, 2025 10:19 amZurich, Oslo, and Canberra top 2024 ranking of the world's 142 smartest cities
Concern about fragile bones
July 17, 2025 10:17 amFragility fractures affect 400,000 Brazilians per year
Nanofiber pollution filters
July 17, 2025 10:16 amBiodegradable nanofibers increase the efficiency of air conditioning filters in vehicles
Crack users speak out
July 17, 2025 10:15 amHigh levels of vulnerability in “Crackland,” where 69% of people are unhoused and more than 60% have recently experienced aggression
Tree-planting capsules
July 17, 2025 10:14 amBiodegradable tree seed capsules made of cardboard and starch improve germination
Longing for cleaner air in your kitchen?
July 17, 2025 10:13 amAir fryers generate less pollution than other frying methods
Pocket problem
July 17, 2025 10:12 amGlobal losses from online gambling could reach $700 billion by 2028
Heavy disperser
July 17, 2025 10:10 amManatees are important seed dispersers that help to maintain aquatic vegetation
More mining in the Amazon
July 17, 2025 10:07 amIndustrial mining grew fivefold in Brazil between 1985 and 2022
Putting a stop to smoking
July 17, 2025 10:06 amWHO launches first clinical guideline to help people quit smoking
Particles and processes
July 17, 2025 10:03 amFor a long time, we have been bombarded with images of plastic waste, especially marine scenes like floating islands of... View Article
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Disputed territories
June 11, 2025 12:13 pmMineral extraction for energy transition aggravates land possession and water access conflicts in Brazil
The Amazon revealed
June 11, 2025 12:11 pmResearchers meet with people from the rainforest to discuss how laser scanning can provide information about the region’s past and contribute to its future
Stings neutralized
June 11, 2025 12:11 pmScientists developed a serum for the stings of Africanized bees, which are responsible for 30,000 accidents per year in Brazil
A potential model of Alzheimer’s disease
June 11, 2025 12:11 pmBrazilian researchers identify characteristic lesions of human neurodegenerative disease in the brains of capuchin monkeys
Oropouche on the prowl
June 11, 2025 12:11 pmNew variant of virus multiplies rapidly and may facilitate disease transmission
Protection against severe dengue
June 11, 2025 12:11 pmThe candidate vaccine from Butantan reduces the risk of developing the severe form of the disease by 89%
The surprising faces of the Caatinga
June 11, 2025 12:10 pmThe diversity of landscapes underpins the proposed new classification of semiarid environments
Closer to neutrinos
June 11, 2025 12:09 pmBrazilian scholars have developed methods to purify liquid argon for the international DUNE project; the aim of this experiment is to detect the mysterious particles known as neutrinos
For more influential journals
June 11, 2025 12:09 pmThe SciELO library is now a national initiative, reasserting Brazil’s commitment to open-access academic journals
Clear signs of recovery
June 11, 2025 12:08 pmFAPESP Annual Report shows that São Paulo’s scientific community regained momentum in 2023
Global levels rise, while national levels fall
June 11, 2025 12:04 pmGreenhouse gas emissions are increasing worldwide but are decreasing in Brazil because of reduced deforestation in the Amazon
Crystals in tubes
June 10, 2025 2:36 pmPhotograph showing the crystallization of calcium carbonate in tubes wins award
Originally from a riverside community, Gracialda Costa Ferreira investigates the identities of trees
June 10, 2025 2:35 pmForest engineer also aims to improve the income of Amazonian communities
100 years of TV: From tubes to smart TVs
June 10, 2025 2:35 pmTelevision faces competition from the internet and struggles to remain relevant
Researchers write books for children
June 10, 2025 2:34 pmIllustrated books with literary elements seek to spark scientific curiosity among children