Biodiversity
2024-10-03
Asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs led to the invention of ‘ant agriculture’
When the dust that covered the skies 66 million years ago prevented plants from photosynthesizing and benefited creatures that fed on decomposing organic matter, these insects selected species that could fill their nutrient void, confirms a study published in Science.
Climate change
2024-09-25
Brazil must reinforce protection of forests to meet climate change mitigation goals, study warns
In an article published in Perspectives in Ecology and Conservation, researchers affiliated with the National Space Research Institute (INPE) and the National Disaster Surveillance and Early Warning Center (CEMADEN) in Brazil discuss CO2 emission reduction challenges and solutions.
Physics
2024-09-18
Brazilian participation in mega-project to study neutrinos is fundamental
Researchers at UNICAMP and other Brazilian universities, as well as 20 companies, are participating in the DUNE experiment. They are responsible for the argon purification and photon detection processes, without which the international mega-project would be impossible.
Researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) used concepts of condensed matter physics to describe phase separation. Their findings can have applications in the treatment of diseases.
Circular economy
2024-10-09
Process optimizes extraction of bioactive compounds from agricultural residues for cosmetics and food products
An invention developed at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) obtains theobromine and caffeine from coca bean husks using stingless bee honey as a solvent. The method is a safe alternative to conventional processes, which can be harmful to human health and the environment.
Aging
2024-10-09
Abdominal obesity in conjunction with weak muscles is the main risk factor for metabolic syndrome
A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos and University College London analyzed eight years of data for almost 4,000 over-50s.
Biodiversity
2024-10-09
Effects of environmental factors on Southeast Brazil’s coastal biodiversity surpass those of ecological processes
Marine organisms in areas influenced by lower sea surface temperatures, such as the Lakes Region in Rio de Janeiro state, are between 25% and 100% larger than those inhabiting warmer water along the coast of São Paulo state, the study shows.
International cooperation
2024-10-09
French delegations visit FAPESP to expand research collaboration
Leaders of FAPESP met with representatives of France’s National Research Agency (ANR), Ministry of Higher Education and Research, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to intensify joint research and unveil CNRS’s new International Research Laboratory at the University of São Paulo.
Amazon
2024-10-09
Climate change can alter methane emission and uptake in the Amazon
Researchers at the University of São Paulo conducted an experiment to observe the effects on soil samples of extreme conditions in terms of temperature and rainfall in the laboratory. Their findings show that the balance of greenhouse gas emissions from microbial decomposition of organic matter may change.
Neuroscience
2024-10-09
Electronic game used to investigate how the human brain responds after a prediction error
The work was conducted at the University of São Paulo’s Research, Innovation and Dissemination Center in Neuromathematics; the results were published in Scientific Reports.
Oncology
2024-10-09
Cancer cell therapy developed at University of São Paulo wins Octavio Frias de Oliveira Award
Nominated in the “Technological Innovation in Oncology” category, the study could benefit patients with hematological neoplasms.
Circular economy
2024-10-09
Process optimizes extraction of bioactive compounds from agricultural residues for cosmetics and food products
International cooperation
2024-10-09
French delegations visit FAPESP to expand research collaboration
Neuroscience
2024-10-09
Electronic game used to investigate how the human brain responds after a prediction error
International cooperation
2024-10-09
Initiatives by FAPESP aim to strengthen collaboration between researchers in São Paulo and Canada
Amazon
2024-10-09
Climate change can alter methane emission and uptake in the Amazon
