A system developed at the University of São Paulo combines radar data with a neural network to track precipitation every five minutes. The software can run on standard laptops.
Food engineering
2026-09-30
Researchers develop low-glycemic-index cane sugar
Combining sucrose with antioxidants derived from coffee and peanut waste slows the body’s absorption of the sugar without altering its taste. A patent application for the product has already been filed.
Health
2026-09-21
Strength training causes fat cells to shrink even before weight loss
A study with mice conducted at the State University of Campinas shows that seven days of strength training were sufficient to activate lipid breakdown mechanisms.
A study published in the journal Nature shows that Tametara mirim lived underground, while a contemporary species from Argentina lived on the surface, indicating that an ecologically diverse population of snakes already existed 80 million years ago.
Biomedicine
2026-10-07
Research shows limits of specificity of tool used to detect hydrogen peroxide
A study conducted by Redoxoma, a FAPESP Research, Innovation, and Dissemination Center, indicates that genetically encoded fluorescent probes also respond to other biological oxidants.
Bioeconomy
2026-10-07
Using biochar in agave cultivation increases plant biomass by 60%
Scientists are seeking to reduce the initial growth of agave, which is considered one of the most promising crops for biofuel production and carbon sequestration in the semiarid region.
Circular economy
2026-10-07
Technology based on recycled synthetic fibers enables the production of drinking water from moisture in the air
Researchers have developed a system capable of generating up to six liters of water per day using cells made from a material derived from recycled textile waste.
Psychiatry
2026-10-07
Cyberbullying rarely occurs in isolation; it functions as an extension of school violence
A study by the Federal University of São Paulo indicates that adolescents involved in multiple contexts of violence are 11 times more likely to develop mental health issues, reinforcing the urgency of integrating anti-bullying efforts with drug prevention in schools.
Neglected tropical diseases
2026-09-30
Anti-cancer molecules show promise in the fight against malaria
In vitro tests conducted at the University of São Paulo suggest that the compounds eliminate the parasite during both the symptomatic phase and the stage at which it infects the mosquito vector.
Call for Proposals
2026-09-30
FAPESP launches call to attract young investigators from abroad
New initiative will support up to 20 outstanding researchers seeking to establish or advance their research careers at institutions in the state of São Paulo.
Physics
2026-09-30
Review harmonizes theory and experiment in the calculation of the magnetic moment of the muon
An article co-authored by hundreds of researchers shows that the historical discrepancy between theoretical predictions and experimental data has virtually disappeared. The result is fundamental to validating the Standard Model of Particle Physics.
