Plants use pollen bombs to compete for space on hummingbird beaks
July 17, 2025 11:06 amSuccess in competition between male gametes can increase chance of reproduction
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Aquifer depletion threatens forests and rivers
July 17, 2025 11:06 amOver-exploitation and climate change are damaging environments that depend on underground water reserves
Drought and wildfires reduce forest biodiversity
July 17, 2025 11:04 amAlthough the populations of some plant and animal species are able to recover when rains return, the effects of drought and wildfires can last years
“If left untreated, bipolar disorder is a progressive disease,” says psychiatrist Flávio Kapczinski
July 17, 2025 11:03 amUFRGS researcher is part of an international group defining the progressive stages of the disorder and is leading a survey of mental illnesses in Brazil
Program that empowers pregnant women to make choices reduces unnecessary cesareans
July 17, 2025 11:03 amCreated 10 years ago, Parto Certificado prevented more than 20,000 surgical births between 2014 and 2019
Skilled occupations and occupational structure
July 17, 2025 11:02 amGraphs show the prevalence of skilled occupations in Brazil and around the world
Blind dates
July 17, 2025 10:58 amNonstandard scientific collaborations tracked to detect articles sold by paper mills
Misconduct in studies on superconducting materials costs researcher his job
July 17, 2025 10:57 amMisconduct in studies on superconducting materials costs researcher his job
Clinical trial failure ends controversial trajectory of promising treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
July 17, 2025 10:57 amClinical trial failure ends controversial trajectory of promising treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Public universities in São Paulo create flexible model for graduate studies
July 17, 2025 10:54 amNew pathway offers a master's degree with interdisciplinary curriculums and the chance to advance to a doctorate after one year
Deep techs, science-based startups that develop solutions to complex problems, are gaining focus and interest in Brazil
July 17, 2025 10:54 amSurvey identified 875 companies of this type in Brazil; 55% of them in the state of São Paulo
USP sociologist is renowned for her studies on care
July 17, 2025 10:51 amNadya Araujo Guimarães has analyzed the working conditions of professionals such as caregivers for the elderly and domestic workers
USP team identifies microplastics in the human brain
July 17, 2025 10:51 amMicroscopic particles, which have already been found in various organs and tissues of the human body, have now been identified in the brain
Prehistoric representations of animals in the state of São Paulo
July 17, 2025 10:25 amRecent research in São Paulo identified 58 archaeological sites with rock art depicting animals
Styrofoam-eating beetles
July 17, 2025 10:23 amKenyan beetle larvae can digest Styrofoam as part of a balanced diet
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