Climate change
2026-10-14
Extreme drought and heat from the last El Niño signal a “new normal” for tropical forests
An international study reveals that the unprecedented heat stress of 2023–2024 will likely recur in the coming decades unless emissions are reduced. The Amazon is the most vulnerable region.
Meteorology
2026-10-07
New AI tool predicts storm paths and intensity on a very short-term basis
A system developed at the University of São Paulo combines radar data with a neural network to track precipitation every five minutes. The software can run on standard laptops.
Food engineering
2026-09-30
Researchers develop low-glycemic-index cane sugar
Combining sucrose with antioxidants derived from coffee and peanut waste slows the body’s absorption of the sugar without altering its taste. A patent application for the product has already been filed.
A study involving Brazilian researchers analyzed samples from subway stations, hospitals, bank branches, soil, and sewage in 31 countries. The researchers used genetic screening with a tool developed at the University of São Paulo.
Archeology
2026-10-14
Corn farming sustained large pre-colonial villages in the Brazilian savanna
For the first time, research reveals the food subsistence strategies of these communities, which involved sophisticated land use practices that incorporated various species. Previously, it was believed that these populations were either hunter-gatherers or monoculture farmers.
Energy transition
2026-10-14
Perovskite solar cells generate electricity from artificial light indoors
The study was conducted by scientists at the Center for Innovation in New Energies – one of FAPESP’s Applied Research Centers –, in collaboration with researchers from Italy.
Innovation
2026-10-14
Natural extract improves weed control in crops
A bioherbicide developed by a São Paulo startup optimizes field management and reduces the need for synthetic pesticides by up to 50%.
Biomedicine
2026-10-07
Research shows limits of specificity of tool used to detect hydrogen peroxide
A study conducted by Redoxoma, a FAPESP Research, Innovation, and Dissemination Center, indicates that genetically encoded fluorescent probes also respond to other biological oxidants.
Bioeconomy
2026-10-07
Using biochar in agave cultivation increases plant biomass by 60%
Scientists are seeking to reduce the initial growth of agave, which is considered one of the most promising crops for biofuel production and carbon sequestration in the semiarid region.
Circular economy
2026-10-07
Technology based on recycled synthetic fibers enables the production of drinking water from moisture in the air
Researchers have developed a system capable of generating up to six liters of water per day using cells made from a material derived from recycled textile waste.
Psychiatry
2026-10-07
Cyberbullying rarely occurs in isolation; it functions as an extension of school violence
A study by the Federal University of São Paulo indicates that adolescents involved in multiple contexts of violence are 11 times more likely to develop mental health issues, reinforcing the urgency of integrating anti-bullying efforts with drug prevention in schools.
