History
2026-09-02
Traces of nearly four million coins reveal how Rome achieved economic integration
A study conducted at the University of São Paulo combined digital archaeology and data science to map the financial flows of the Roman Republic. The results suggest that the consolidation of Roman rule depended not only on military conquest but also on the economic integration of the territories under Roman control.
Health
2026-08-26
Older men who sleep more than nine hours are at greater risk of losing mobility
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.
Sustainable agriculture
2026-09-02
Research identifies ideal regions of the genome for creating drought-resistant corn
Identification paves the way to accelerate and reduce the cost of more precise cultivar development.
Astronomy
2026-09-02
New physical model explains Venus’s retrograde rotation as a natural result of planetary evolution
Study shows that an interaction of gravitational and atmospheric factors can reverse the planet’s direction of rotation without the need for collisions with external bodies. This phenomenon may be common among exoplanets in the habitable zone.
Food technology
2026-09-02
Researchers turn broken bean grains into a high-value protein ingredient
Developed at the Institute of Food Technology with support from FAPESP, the innovation could serve as an alternative to proteins from soybeans or peas, which are largely imported.
A clinical trial conducted at the University of São Paulo demonstrated that both non-pharmacological approaches improve quality of life and alleviate respiratory and anxiety symptoms in the medium term.
Innovation
2026-09-02
Natural capital could give Latin American startups a competitive advantage
Report indicates that, rather than competing in areas such as artificial intelligence, science-based startups should prioritize regional strategic assets, such as biodiversity, to develop unique solutions that are difficult to replicate globally.
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.
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.
