Health
2026-02-13
Parents’ alcohol and drug use influences their children’s consumption, research shows
Combining acceptance and monitoring in the education of young people reduces the risk of repeating consumption patterns, even in families where parents also use these substances, including cigarettes, vapes, and marijuana.
Child development
2026-02-11
Childhood obesity causes early vascular damage, according to a study of children in São Paulo (Brazil)
Research conducted with 130 children between the ages of six and 11 showed that inflammation associated with obesity and being overweight affects the functioning of the endothelium – the layer that lines blood vessels – paving the way for diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart attack, and stroke.
Health
2026-02-02
The ‘yo-yo effect’ impairs metabolism and reduces brown fat activity in women
Research from the State University of Campinas reveals that cycles of weight loss and weight regain affect more than just the numbers on the scale.
Geosciences
2026-02-18
Impact-formed glass evidence of cosmic collision in Brazil about 6 million years ago
A field of tektites extending across the states of Minas Gerais, Bahia, and Piauí, has been discovered in Brazilian territory for the first time. The more than 600 objects collected thus far may have been formed by a single collision event between an extraterrestrial body and the Earth’s surface.
Immunology
2026-02-18
New strategies boost effectiveness of CAR-NK therapy against cancer
A study by FAPESP-supported center used the NK-92 cell line to test new chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) models. Tests demonstrated an increased ability of the cells to destroy tumors.
Innovation
2026-02-18
Platform maps and helps decipher Brazil’s innovation potential
FAPESP-supported startup uses artificial intelligence to connect government data and reveal a complete picture of innovation ecosystems in all Brazilian municipalities.
Urbanization
2026-02-18
More than 3 million people live in precarious areas in the São Paulo Metropolitan Area
Research by a FAPESP-supported center indicates that the favela formation process is ongoing but slowing down.
Climate change
2026-02-13
Deforestation in the Amazon raises the surface temperature by 3 °C during the dry season
Satellite data also shows 25% less rainfall compared to regions with high forest cover.
Climate change
2026-02-11
Diversifying agricultural crops can more than double carbon fixation
Researchers at a FAPESP-supported research center demonstrate that diversified crop management in agricultural systems increases carbon capture in the soil.
Innovation
2026-02-11
Robot turns math classes into play
Brazilian startup supported by FAPESP develops technology to support teachers and identify individual student difficulties.
Sustainable agriculture
2026-02-11
Model more accurately maps the impact of frost on corn crops
Tool uses remote sensing to reduce uncertainties regarding agricultural losses, contributing to public policy.
