A study followed more than 3,000 people over the age of 60 for eight years and found that this decline is not observed in women.
Artificial Intelligence
2026-08-18
Artificial intelligence acts as an ‘ideological chameleon’ and may deepen political polarization, study finds
Researchers evaluated 21 language models, such as GPT and Gemini, and found that they all alter their discourse to align with the user’s bias, potentially functioning as echo chambers.
Climate change
2026-08-12
Sediments off Brazil’s Northeast coast reveal sudden changes in heat transport in the Atlantic
Research shows that the AMOC, a system fundamental to the Earth’s climate, has undergone sudden changes in the past, driven by climate shifts similar to those we are experiencing now.
Functional materials
2026-08-26
Study develops new approach to creating semiconductor and metallic materials using an ultrafast laser
Work by researchers at a FAPESP-supported research center may open promising avenues for applications in photocatalysis, optoelectronics, and photonics.
Innovation
2026-08-26
Technology uses quantum properties to accelerate the search for new drugs
Startup develops a sensor that measures interactions between molecules with high precision, which can reduce the time and costs of discovering drug candidates.
Climate change
2026-08-26
Although research on animal production and climate is growing, bringing science to the field remains challenging
A research group from the University of São Paulo analyzed over 1,600 articles and found that research increased by 9.5% annually between 1974 and 2025. The authors advocate for regionalized solutions and public policies to bridge the gap between evidence and implementation.
Functional materials
2026-08-26
Researchers use ceramic material with a crystalline structure to degrade dyes and inactivate bacteria
Study involving the Center for the Development of Functional Materials was published in the journal Ceramics International.
FAPESP 2026 Conferences
2026-08-26
Sickle cell anemia: Treatment for the disease that ushered in molecular medicine faces barriers of inequality and racism
Research on sickle cell anemia spurred the development of genetic technologies, but there is an urgent need to democratize access to modern therapies, noted French hematologist Jacques Elion at a conference hosted by FAPESP.
Ecology
2026-08-24
Large mammals alter soil chemistry and increase fertility in the Atlantic Forest
Study reveals that tapirs, peccaries, agoutis, and deer act as true ecosystem engineers by reducing soil acidity, increasing diversity, and accelerating the decomposition of organic matter in the forest.
Dentistry
2026-08-19
Air pollution induces changes in the oral mucosa and worsens periodontal disease
Research conducted on mice provides experimental evidence that exposure to PM2.5, a main component of urban air pollution, increases oxidative stress, intensifies inflammatory responses, and worsens the destruction of periodontal tissues.
Neglected tropical diseases
2026-08-19
Study explains how the Chagas disease parasite ‘activates’ its form capable of infecting mammals
Understanding how Trypanosoma cruzi manipulates its own RNA to alter protein production and invade the host could lead to new therapeutic approaches against the disease.
