Health
2026-02-13
Parents’ alcohol and drug use influences their children’s consumption, research shows
Combining acceptance and monitoring in the education of young people reduces the risk of repeating consumption patterns, even in families where parents also use these substances, including cigarettes, vapes, and marijuana.
Child development
2026-02-11
Childhood obesity causes early vascular damage, according to a study of children in São Paulo (Brazil)
Research conducted with 130 children between the ages of six and 11 showed that inflammation associated with obesity and being overweight affects the functioning of the endothelium – the layer that lines blood vessels – paving the way for diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart attack, and stroke.
Health
2026-02-02
The ‘yo-yo effect’ impairs metabolism and reduces brown fat activity in women
Research from the State University of Campinas reveals that cycles of weight loss and weight regain affect more than just the numbers on the scale.
Climate change
2026-02-13
Deforestation in the Amazon raises the surface temperature by 3 °C during the dry season
Satellite data also shows 25% less rainfall compared to regions with high forest cover.
Climate change
2026-02-11
Diversifying agricultural crops can more than double carbon fixation
Researchers at a FAPESP-supported research center demonstrate that diversified crop management in agricultural systems increases carbon capture in the soil.
Chemistry
2026-02-11
Research advances in porous materials, as highlighted in the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Study involving researchers from a FAPESP-supported center presents a new molecular architecture based on zirconium metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) designed for efficiently degrading emerging water contaminants.
Innovation
2026-02-11
Robot turns math classes into play
Brazilian startup supported by FAPESP develops technology to support teachers and identify individual student difficulties.
Sustainable agriculture
2026-02-11
Model more accurately maps the impact of frost on corn crops
Tool uses remote sensing to reduce uncertainties regarding agricultural losses, contributing to public policy.
Maternity
2026-02-11
Pregnant women unaware of their rights and suffer violations in the workplace
Study funded by FAPESP shows that most Brazilian women are unaware of their labor rights during pregnancy and postpartum.
Neurobiology
2026-02-09
Synthetic oxytocin may prevent anxiety caused by social stress, according to a study in an animal model
Research from São Paulo State University shows that carbetocin, when administered before social stress situations, prevents anxiety in laboratory rats without having direct anxiolytic effects.
Bioengineering
2026-02-09
Biofilm made from fish skin could be a sustainable alternative for food packaging
Brazilian researchers developed the material using biopolymers extracted from an Amazonian species known as tambatinga as the raw material.
