Climate change
2026-05-27
Longer droughts and changes in rainfall are already occurring in the Amazon, research indicates
Recently published studies led by Brazilian scientists indicate an extension of the dry season from four to six months and an increase in the water deficit of more than 150 millimeters. These studies serve as a warning for 2026 and 2027, when a “super El Niño” is forecast.
Genomics
2026-05-20
South American Indigenous peoples are diverse and descend from a third wave of migration
A FAPESP-funded study using whole-genome data from across the continent tells a more detailed story of its settlement. The study was featured on the cover of Nature.
Innovation
2026-05-13
Brazilian technology helps NASA assess health risks for astronauts on mission to the Moon
The U.S. space agency used a device developed by a startup supported by FAPESP to monitor the sleep patterns, physical activity, and interactions of astronauts on the Artemis 2 mission.
Innovation
2026-05-27
Researchers map initiatives in the Amazon that inspire the future of innovation
A scientific mission to the region by a FAPESP-supported RIDC shows how integrating deep tech with local knowledge can help regenerate ecosystems and produce global solutions.
Astronomy
2026-05-27
Study explains why the most massive galaxies in the early Universe stopped forming stars prematurely
Model points to galaxy mergers as the cause of intense bursts of star formation and the formation of supermassive black holes, asserting that active galactic nuclei blocked the supply of raw material for new stars.
Oncology
2026-05-27
Fat and muscle mass help prolong the life of patients with head and neck cancer
Two unprecedented studies indicate that early nutritional monitoring can directly impact patient survival.
Ecology
2026-05-27
Study clarifies conditions for amphibian species richness on marine islands
Analysis of data from over 5,000 territories and 1,924 species of toads and frogs shows that two of the main theories about the biodiversity of plants, birds, and mammals in these habitats do not explain the richness of anuran amphibians on their own.
Climate change
2026-05-27
The temperature in the city of São Paulo has risen more than the global average
The replacement of vegetation with materials such as asphalt, concrete, and masonry exacerbates warming, says a researcher from the University of São Paulo at an event organized by FAPESP and the NWO.
Young researchers
2026-05-20
Registration is now open for the São Paulo School of Advanced Science in FoodOmics
The event, organized by the State University of Campinas, aims to promote understanding of the potential of omics technologies in science, engineering, food technology, and nutrition.
Obesity
2026-05-20
Scientists discover how a father’s obesity affects his children’s metabolism
Experiments with rodents show that metabolic dysfunction is “transmitted” to offspring through molecules present in sperm, causing them to become pre-diabetic. This phenomenon is reversible through weight loss before conception.
Climate change
2026-05-20
RCGI launches carbon credit registry with scientific rigor
Initiative combines validation with a mandatory fund that transforms credits into investments for science and society.
