Socioeconomic and cultural factors increase the vulnerabilities of the female sex to disasters caused by extreme climate events, says Mexican researcher and IPCC member.
Difficulties found in the business sector are even greater in the technological segment; in large companies, the problem is regulatory uncertainty, says researcher.
A device developed by researchers in São Paulo is approximately four times less expensive than imported equipment and can make electroretinography more accessible
The evolution of microorganisms comprises 85% of biological history, according to Andrew Knoll during the São Paulo School of Advanced Sciences on Evolution
“It is crucial that the voice of science be heard when dealing with global issues, as this is the most successful means of creating knowledge,” says Michael Clegg, president of IANAS
The dynamics and complexity of the scientific process and its relationships with culture, the economy and education were debated at the 1st Planning Meeting for the 2013 World Science Forum
Specialists gathered in São Paulo to debate managing climate extremes express concern over the difficulties journalists face in dealing with this complex theme
Workshop brings together BIOEN-FAPESP researchers with projects focused on the production of second-generation ethanol, biodiesel and other chemical products from renewable sources
Researchers affirm that the conference produced significant mobilization in the scientific community, but the final document caused frustration due to the exclusion of important topics.
Brazilian researchers participate in the Double Chooz experiment in France, where neutrino oscillation measurements of unparalleled precision are made in flows produced by a nuclear reactor.
Study conducted at the Metropolitan Studies Center-FAPESP demonstrates how social networks influence poor people’s chances of obtaining better living conditions.
Estrogen stimulates the proliferation of cells responsible for the maintenance of spermatozoid production and can also be related to prostate cancer, say Brazilian researchers.
The risks of disasters caused by heat waves, record high temperatures and strong precipitation will depend on the level of vulnerability and exposure of populations, concludes the IPCC.
Work in the field reveals that the percentage of the nitrogen in fertilizers that is transformed into greenhouse gases is lower than expected. The study reinforces the environmental benefits of ethanol.
In a workshop at FAPESP, researchers sought interactions with industry to advance new alternatives for sugarcane bagasse use, including the manufacture of biodegradable plastic produced by bacteria from organic materials
The combined use of thalidomide and dexamethasone was more efficient in retarding the progression of the disease in transplant patients, indicates studies
The 1982 discovery of these crystals sparked skepticism from the scientific community until they were finally accepted after more than a decade, says Israeli Daniel Shechtman.
An enzyme from a metabolic pathway of the parasite that causes the disease could be a target for new medications that would impede Leishmania growth and infection in humans.
The São Paulo Advanced School of Comparative Oncology will present the most recent scientific advances in the area, which integrates naturally occurring cancer in domestic animals and humans.
Scientists describe the potential mechanisms of action of P-MAPA, a drug that can activate immune system receptors, in an article in Infectious Agents and Cancer.
A book produced by the Metropolis Studies Center and Minister of Cities shows that a third of municipalities do not have the structure to manage housing policies.
A study shows that mice exposed to São Paulo air during gestation and following birth developed 13 times more atheromatous plaques than the control group
The objective of the study was to identify drugs that can modulate the liberation of coagulating substances inside organisms, preventing hemorrhage and thrombosis.
Research project contributes to understanding of the relationship between foreigners and the transformations that have occurred in São Paulo city since the 19th century.
The acronym HDL – which stands for "high-density lipoprotein," more popularly known as "good cholesterol" – has become familiar to even those outside health care, now that several studies have demonstrated the importance that this lipoprotein has in the prevention of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
A study tracks the international education of the Brazilian elite ruling class and identifies their strategies in competing for highly visible positions as spokespeople for word leaders.
A study performed at the USP Polytechnic School indicates that changes to the treatment of sewage from the São Paulo coast’s oldest outfall will allow the system to maintain its current level of discharge.
Scientists participating in experiments at LHC announce discovery of a new subatomic particle that could be the Higgs boson particle, ending a half-century quest.
A study conducted in 11 Brazilian capitals revealed that more than 70% of the 4,025 interviewees were spanked when children. For 20% of them, physical punishment occurred regularly – at least once a week or more.
USP historian makes the above assertion in a study on the first stage of Japanese immigration to Brazil, which covers the process of cultural integration.
Doing research is not enough, being a good scientist means knowing how to write scientific articles, says Carl Webster, editor of World Aquaculture Magazine
Over 16% of the researchers and employees that work in vivariums and laboratories develop allergies to the proteins that are shed in the urine, saliva or fur of the laboratory animals. Although their constant exposure to these allergens places these workers at risk of developing illnesses such as asthma, only 19.4% of workers routinely use protective masks.