Forest restoration
2026-11-11
Exclusive focus on carbon sequestration threatens plant diversity in reforestation projects
A survey of the Atlantic Forest and the Cerrado shows that the repeated use of just a few species results in ecologically impoverished forests. A researcher from the Federal University of São Carlos issued this warning during FAPESP Week Netherlands.
Neuroscience
2026-10-30
Overtraining affects the brain’s chemical regulation, study shows
Experiments with mice reveal that overtraining keeps dopamine levels in the brain elevated during rest. This change may be linked to symptoms such as anxiety and sleep disturbances.
FAPESP Week Netherlands
2026-10-30
Heat waves and pollution increase stroke risk in older adults, study finds
Data from research conducted in São Paulo and presented at FAPESP Week Netherlands show that physical exercise and cardiovascular prevention are the best strategies for protecting the brain.
Ecology
2026-11-11
Urban expansion causes ecological collapse in streams in the São Paulo Metropolitan Area (Brazil)
Study reveals that the loss of biodiversity and ecological interactions compromises the natural purification of the water that supplies the region’s more than 22 million residents.
Neglected diseases
2026-11-11
Little-known protein is a potential target for treating Chagas disease, study shows
In laboratory tests, reducing the IP6K enzyme prevented the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite from differentiating and maintaining the infection cycle in human heart cells.
Innovation
2026-11-11
Embraer strengthens open innovation and maps 2,000 startups to accelerate technology deployment
With a plan through 2045, the aircraft manufacturer is investing in partnerships with deep tech companies to overcome supply chain bottlenecks and regionalize component production.
Climate change
2026-11-11
Robots and AI accelerate development of climate-resilient plants in the Netherlands
A Dutch center for advanced plant monitoring has received new funding of €5.4 million to expand its automated modules and digital tools in order to address global agricultural challenges.
Energy transition
2026-11-11
Researchers show a path to optimizing sodium supercapacitors
The element can offer performance similar to lithium and is more abundant and widely distributed, making the devices more sustainable and economically viable.
Biodiversity
2026-11-11
Deadly virus reduces tree frog population by 83% in Atlantic Forest reserve
A study supported by FAPESP reports the first case of mass amphibian mortality caused by ranavirus in South America. The pathogen also affects reptiles and fish.
Bioeconomy
2026-11-11
Producing ‘green’ steel in Brazil is more cost-effective than exporting hydrogen to manufacture it in Europe
An analysis presented at FAPESP Week Netherlands indicates that processing the metal in Ceará state would reduce carbon emissions by 25%, lower operating costs for European consumer industries, and create jobs in Northeast Brazil.
Medicine
2026-11-09
Study explains sudden deterioration in infants with diaphragmatic hernia and warns about treatment
A Brazilian study challenges conventional wisdom by demonstrating that high lung pressure is a protective mechanism in this case. Medications used in ICUs to alter circulation may negate this protection.
