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.
Climate change
2026-10-21
Wildfires cause Amazon to emit 1.17 billion more metric tons of carbon than it absorbs
A study published on October 21 in Nature reveals that deforestation and wildfires reversed the forest’s CO2 balance between 2010 and 2024, nullifying its ability to sequester greenhouse gases.
Astronomy
2026-11-04
Agreement expands São Paulo state’s presence in the largest astronomical survey in history
FAPESP’s partnership with the U.S.-based AURA consortium guarantees 60 São Paulo state researchers full access to data from the Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile.
Public policies
2026-11-04
Web platform offers tool to support management and development of public policies
Created by a student at the University of São Paulo’s São Carlos campus, Sonar Municipal functions like a Google search engine for municipal laws.
FAPESP 2026 Conferences
2026-11-04
Roman Colosseum gets a ‘digital twin’ to predict structural risks and guide conservation
At the 7th FAPESP 2026 Conference, Italian architect Marcello Balzani presented a project that combines 3D scans and historical data in a database capable of continuously monitoring the nearly 2,000-year-old monument.
FAPESP Week Netherlands
2026-11-04
Study maps Nelore cattle microbiota to reduce methane emissions
Brazilian researchers identify molecular targets in the bovine rumen linked to gas production and feed efficiency. The results were presented during FAPESP Week Netherlands.
Climate change
2026-11-04
FAPESP climate change program expands scope to integrate health, society, and public policy
Focus on interdisciplinarity will make it possible to address not only the physical aspects of climate change but also its environmental, socioeconomic, and health consequences.
Renewable energies
2026-11-04
A new instrument at Brazil’s Sirius accelerator enables researchers to observe solar cells in operation
Developed with support from FAPESP, the platform uses X-ray microscopy to investigate photovoltaic materials under real-world conditions of temperature, light, and humidity.
FAPESP Week Netherlands
2026-10-30
Platform simulates lowest-cost pathways for Brazil to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Developed by the State University of Campinas in partnership with Princeton University, this open-access tool combines energy modeling and land-use data to guide public officials and society in creating decarbonization policies.
FAPESP Week Netherlands
2026-10-30
FAPESP and NWO renew agreement and plan to expand scientific cooperation
An amendment to the agreement ensures the continuation of joint calls for proposals through 2028 and paves the way for new research centers, technology partnerships, and strengthened academic exchange between São Paulo and the Netherlands.
