International cooperation
2026-09-16
The IPT in São Paulo and the Polytechnic University of Turin are establishing a new FAPESP International Research Center
The PoliTO Hub will develop joint projects in energy transition, artificial intelligence, smart cities, transportation, architecture, and urban planning.
Quantum physics
2026-09-09
Brazil builds its first cold ion trap for quantum computing
The technology developed at the University of São Paulo keeps strontium particles isolated, paving the way for the production, manipulation, and entanglement of qubits.
History
2026-09-02
Traces of nearly four million coins reveal how Rome achieved economic integration
A study conducted at the University of São Paulo combined digital archaeology and data science to map the financial flows of the Roman Republic. The results suggest that the consolidation of Roman rule depended not only on military conquest but also on the economic integration of the territories under Roman control.
FAPESP 2026 Conferences
2026-09-16
Quantum computing requires strategic preparation before commercial adoption
At the 6th FAPESP 2026 Conference, the quantum technologies coordinator at Brazil’s largest private bank demonstrated how current research can reveal applications, anticipate risks, and develop expertise in a technology that has yet to reach large-scale commercial use.
Climate change
2026-09-16
Climate change shortens the flowering and fruiting period of Cerrado species
A study conducted at São Paulo State University evaluated 31 species of trees and shrubs in the Itirapina region, located in the central-eastern part of the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Interview
2026-09-16
Combating ‘colonial science’ on the ocean floor
In an interview with Agência FAPESP, Diva Amon, a scientist from Trinidad and Tobago who led the first Caribbean deep-sea expedition, explains the urgency of keeping specimens and data in their countries of origin and strengthening South-South partnerships.
Biotechnology
2026-09-16
Device simulates human tissue and offers an alternative to animal testing
Developed at the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials, this technology enables the three-dimensional cultivation of cells and allows for a more accurate assessment of the toxicity of drugs, nanomaterials, and pollutants.
Electrochemistry
2026-09-14
Periodic voltage fluctuations allow us to ‘see’ inside lithium batteries
A mathematical model developed by researchers at the State University of Campinas reveals that small fluctuations in the electrical potential difference can characterize electrode microstructure and help monitor battery degradation.
Environment
2026-09-09
Scientists use water isotopes to map changes in Amazon rainfall
Research from São Paulo State University indicates that daily precipitation monitoring allows scientists to track moisture sources and can serve as an early warning system for droughts.
History of Brazil
2026-09-09
Book on motherhood and slavery in imperial Rio de Janeiro now available in English
Written by historian Lorena Féres da Silva Telles and recently published by the University of Georgia Press, the book reconstructs the life stories of women in the largest slave-holding city of the 19th century.
Mental health
2026-09-09
Supporting children with mental disorders accounts for 50% of a family’s monthly income
The data are from a project linked to the Center for Research and Innovation in Mental Health, one of the Applied Research Centers funded by FAPESP. The study was conducted with 1,158 caregivers of young people aged 14 to 23.
