Tribute to Ronald Shellard
May 23, 2024 11:14 amBenjamin Constant Institute launches braille version of book about CBPF physicist Ronald Shellard
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Bird flu on the Galápagos Islands
May 23, 2024 11:14 amH5N1 virus detected in samples from birds found dead in the Galápagos Islands
More heat and cold, more workplace accidents
May 23, 2024 11:14 amWorkers suffer due to extreme high or low temperatures in the workplace
An unusual bromeliad
May 23, 2024 11:13 amNew species of bromeliad with hairy leaves challenges perception of these plants
Academic Jabuti
May 23, 2024 11:13 amThe Jabuti literary award will now have an academic version, with the first set to take place in mid-2024
Pre-Hispanic sculpture
May 23, 2024 11:13 amRitual table used in ancient Mayan ceremonies restored
A snake that squeaks
May 23, 2024 11:13 amSnake found by students makes a sound like a chirp when defending itself
Underground canals in the desert
May 23, 2024 11:13 amMap of 28,000 kilometers of underground canals in Morocco could help revitalize the water system for current inhabitants
Spiders, allies of men
May 23, 2024 11:13 amThe Brazilian wandering spider serves as inspiration for erectile dysfunction drug
Scars that last centuries
May 23, 2024 11:13 amStorms on Saturn occur every 20 to 30 years and leave marks that last for centuries
X-ray of plant nutrients
May 23, 2024 11:13 amX-rays measure concentration of micro- and macro-nutrients in plant leaves
Waiting for even more dire effects
May 23, 2024 11:13 amSevere droughts in the Amazon could also cause sudden tree mortality
Chemical and symbolic elements
May 23, 2024 11:13 amTo “unsee” something is a term widely used on social media when a person wishes they had not seen something.... View Article
Professors wanted
May 7, 2024 5:31 pmAccording to the high school students who signed up for USP’s Knowledge and Opportunities Competition, encouragement from teachers is an... View Article
The water hyacinth is the most invasive plant in the world
May 7, 2024 5:25 pmReport identifies the water hyacinth as the most widespread invasive species in the world
Smart socks for the elderly
May 7, 2024 5:24 pmSmart socks offer new option for remote monitoring of dementia patients
After the Moon, the Sun
May 7, 2024 5:23 pmIn early September, India launched its first solar observation mission, Aditya-L1
Children also suffer from violence against women
May 7, 2024 5:23 pmDomestic violence also harms children who witness it
The duo that makes cavities worse
May 7, 2024 5:23 pmBacteria detected in children with cavities function jointly to produce corrosive acids
Your dog is not just sleeping
May 7, 2024 5:22 pmEven in deep sleep, dogs' brains remain alert and capable of distinguishing between different sounds
Enzyme for aviation fuels
May 7, 2024 5:22 pmEnzyme could replace catalysts used in aviation biokerosene production
Brazilian archaeological sites online
May 7, 2024 5:21 pmWebsite provides information on 3,769 dated artifacts from 1,249 Brazilian archaeological sites
Greater risk of being hit
May 7, 2024 5:21 pmDriverless cars are less able to identify minority groups, putting them at greater risk of accidents
Agreement to accelerate transition to clean energy in Africa
May 7, 2024 5:20 pmPartnership seeks to identify, fast-track, and scale clean energy projects across Africa
When defense attacks
May 7, 2024 5:19 pmInflammation can damage healthy cells and contribute to the progression of Alzheimer's
The monkey that crossed the Atlantic
May 7, 2024 5:19 pmExtinct 230-gram monkey sparks new discussions about the origin of South American primates
Thousands of chicks die in Antarctica
May 7, 2024 5:19 pmClimate change kills thousands of emperor penguin chicks in Antarctica
Intense heat, smaller harvests
May 7, 2024 5:18 pmSoybean yield has fallen by 6% for every 1 °C increase in temperature since the 1980s
Higher mortality in metropolises
May 7, 2024 5:17 pmHeatwaves linked to almost 50,000 deaths in Brazilian metropolises between 2000 and 2018
Above the forest
May 7, 2024 5:16 pmAmazonFACE towers will monitor how the Amazon rainforest responds to rising CO2 levels