Category: Ecology
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Peer Pressure Can Make This Clownfish Change Its Stripes
In the Disney movie Finding Nemo, the clownfish Marlin worries that his son Nemo might have suffered an injury and asks him to count how many stripes he has. Nemo gets the answer right — three. But in another species, the tomato clownfish, all but one of those stripes disappear as the young fish mature.…
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Peer pressure can make this clownfish change its stripes
In Disney’s Finding Nemo, the clownfish Marlin worries that his son Nemo might be hurt and asks him to count how many stripes he has. Nemo gets the answer right: three. But in another species, the tomato clownfish, all the stripes except one disappear as the young fish mature. Now, in an article published in…
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“The sertão resists in the face of climate change,” researcher states
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When Carlos Magno de Medeiros Morais states that “The sertão resists in the face of climate change,” he is not talking about an academic abstraction. He is talking about a concrete territory, a lived experience, and a productive agricultural model that has resisted for generations in the Brazilian Semi-Arid region. Mestre in Agroecology and coordinator…
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“The Sertão resists in the face of climate change,” says researcher
When Carlos Magno de Medeiros Morais states that “The Sertão resists in the face of climate change,” he is not talking about an academic abstraction. He is talking about a concrete territory, a lived experience, and a productive agricultural model that has endured for generations in Brazil’s Semi-Arid region. With a master’s degree in Agroecology…
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Historic Rains Leave 20 Dead in Minas Gerais’ Zona da Mata Region
At least 20 people died in Minas Gerais’ Zona da Mata region due to historic rains since Monday night, with Juiz de Fora the hardest hit, confirming 16 deaths.
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My office is on the beach: Brazilian coastline consolidates as paradise for digital nomads
The image of a laptop resting on a table with a sea view has gone from being just a dream to becoming the routine for many professionals. The Brazilian coastline is emerging as a reference for digital nomads, those workers lucky enough to combine work and travel. The trend of an office anywhere in the…
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CUIABÁ: Heat, Exuberant Nature, and the Gateway to Ecological Paradises in the Heart of Brazil
With the official arrival of summer, Cuiabá takes its place as one of the hottest and most vibrant capitals in the country. If high temperatures are the city’s trademark, they also serve as the perfect invitation to explore the natural riches that surround it. Strategically located in the heart of South America, Cuiabá is the…
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“Groundhog Day”: They Say Punxsutawney Phil Saw His Shadow, Predicting 6 More Weeks of Winter Weather
Punxsutawney Phil is predicting six more weeks of winter weather after seeing his shadow on Monday. His annual prediction was translated by his handlers at Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club says that when Phil is deemed not to have seen his shadow, it means an early spring. When he sees it,…
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“Groundhog Day:” Punxsutawney Phil Saw His Shadow, Predicting 6 More Weeks of Cold Weather in the US
Punxsutawney Phil is predicting six more weeks of cold weather after seeing his shadow on Monday. His annual prediction was interpreted by his handlers at Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club states that when Phil does not see his shadow, it means there will be an early spring. When he sees it,…
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Brazil Bets on Nature Destinations to Boost ‘Digital Detox’ Travel
The fatigue caused by excessive screen time, notifications, and constant connections is directly influencing the behavior of Brazilian travelers. Increasingly, vacations are shifting away from hyperconnectivity to represent a necessary break for mental balance, rest, and reconnection with nature. In this context, ‘digital detox’ is solidifying as one of the main tourism trends in the…