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.
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.
Startup develops technology that accelerates bone regeneration and reduces the risk of complications after surgery.
Genomics
2026-09-23
Brazilian researcher participates in project to expand diversity of African genomes in public databases
In partnership with Angolan researchers, a professor from the State University of Campinas will lead the sequencing of 750 DNA samples from Angola. The data will contribute to the development of precision medicine.
Experiment with female rats shows that treatment targeting only one estrogen receptor provides metabolic protection without the risk of stimulating tumors in the uterus and breasts.
Food preservation
2026-09-23
Starch-based sensor changes color to indicate moisture in food packaging
Developed at the University of São Paulo, the smart device uses cobalt chloride to detect a loss of crispness in products such as cookies.
Quantum physics
2026-09-23
Twin photons maintain their correlation even after traveling 7 km from one end of Guanabara Bay to the other
An experiment conducted between Niterói and Rio de Janeiro paves the way for proving the preservation of quantum entanglement outdoors and for developing future ultra-secure communication networks.
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.
