Climate change
2026-08-12
Sediments off Brazil’s Northeast coast reveal sudden changes in heat transport in the Atlantic
Research shows that the AMOC, a system fundamental to the Earth’s climate, has undergone sudden changes in the past, driven by climate shifts similar to those we are experiencing now.
Health
2026-08-03
A high-sugar diet may worsen asthma, even in the short term
In a study conducted on mice, high consumption of condensed milk induced a fast inflammatory response in abdominal adipose cells that extended to the lungs.
Conservation
2026-07-29
Indigenous territory maintains ecological stability amid agricultural expansion in the Brazilian savanna
A study combining remote sensing, geographic data science, and field research shows that the Xavante territory has preserved its environmental configuration, while neighboring areas have been converted to large-scale soybean farming and livestock ranching.
Quantum physics
2026-08-12
Anomalous quantum oscillations reveal new physics in a topological insulator
Experimental and theoretical study shows that, under extreme magnetic fields, electrons in zirconium pentatelluride exhibit unconventional behavior indicating a topological origin rather than many-body interactions.
COVID-19
2026-08-12
Study seeks innovative therapies against COVID-19
A researcher affiliated with a FAPESP-funded center is studying monoclonal antibodies capable of neutralizing different variants of SARS-CoV-2.
Biodiversity
2026-08-12
Scientists discover new frog species in the Amazon’s flooded forests
Identified in western Acre, Adenomera varcena reveals a hidden diversity that could be confirmed only through call and DNA analyses.
Innovation
2026-08-12
App offers educational and interactive itineraries in green spaces and ecological parks
The free app turns a smartphone into an interactive guide for ecotourism.
Behavior
2026-08-12
Unsupervised free time increases the likelihood that adolescents will engage in violent behavior
This is the conclusion of an international study involving more than 58,000 young people from 21 countries. In Brazil, approximately 1,900 adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17 were interviewed.
Biodiversity
2026-08-12
Most mammal species discovered in the South since 1990 are found in the North
A Brazilian study analyzed the fate of 1,116 species described over the past 35 years and proposes measures to prevent so-called “parachute science”.
Biochemistry
2026-08-10
New technique reveals on a large scale how thousands of proteins change shape and move
Led by a Brazilian researcher, a study published in Nature shows that molecules with nearly identical three-dimensional structures can exhibit completely different behaviors over time.
Health
2026-08-05
Study points to a link between hypothyroidism and sleep apnea
Research involving residents of São Paulo (Brazil) suggests a bidirectional relationship between the two conditions and indicates the benefits of hormone therapy for improving sleep quality.
