Category: Geral
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Indigo Jeans Are Synonymous with American Style Again
The iconic indigo jeans that help define the youthful image of the United States – derived from cultural references like the rebellious outfit of movie star James Dean or the album covers of rock musician Bruce Springsteen – are being manufactured again in the US. American workers were already wearing indigo jeans in 1873, when…
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From Cinema to Tourism: Brazilian Destinations That Shine on Screens and Attract Travelers
Stunning landscapes, historic cities, and unusual nooks of Brazil have been gaining ever more prominence on the screens of national cinema. What was once just a backdrop for major productions is now becoming a destination for tourists seeking immersive experiences. This is one of the trends highlighted in the latest edition of the Revista Tendências…
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Senior Tourism Gains Momentum in Brazil
With more free time, energy, and decision-making power, people over 60 are driving the sector and inspiring new itineraries. Initiatives from the Ministry of Tourism promote the comfort and safety of these visitors. The increase in life expectancy and improvements in the quality of life have transformed the profile of senior tourists. Increasingly active, independent,…
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Bahian Beach Named Best in the Americas
Ponta de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, in Salvador (BA), tops ranking that assessed 200 beaches from 11 countries. The Bahian representative features on the list of Brazilian destinations recognized with the Blue Flag certification. The Ponta de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, located on the stunning Ilha dos Frades in Salvador (BA), has been named the…
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In Brazil, young children are more exposed to climate risks, study shows
Brazilian children born in 2020 will experience 6.8 times more heat waves and 2.8 times more floods and crop losses over their lifetimes than those born in 1960. The data can be found in a report published by the Núcleo Ciência pela Infância (NCPI). The study points to a continuous increase in extreme natural events…
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ALERT: E-cigarettes are becoming very popular among Brazilian teenagers
A Unifesp study reveals that one in nine Brazilian teenagers uses e-cigarettes, a number five times higher than that of traditional cigarettes.
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Brazilian Sugarcane Bagasse Transformed into Eco-Friendly Packaging for Electronics
Researchers from the National Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) have developed a new antistatic and sustainable packaging made from sugarcane bagasse and carbon black – a material derived from the incomplete combustion of vegetable matter, such as coal and coal tar, or petrochemical products. The material was designed to increase safety and…
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Fossil Discovered in Brazil Sheds Light on the Origin of Dinosaurs
About 250 million years ago, our planet experienced what was probably the largest extinction event for life forms, known as the Great Dying. More than 95% of marine species and 70% of terrestrial vertebrate lineages are estimated to have disappeared during this period, which marks the end of the Paleozoic era and the beginning of…
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UNESCO Recognizes Brazilian Project Focused on Coral Preservation
UNESCO has recognized the Coral Biofactory project in Porto de Galinhas (PE) as a global reference for coral preservation during the Ocean Decade.
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Discover the Two Brazilian Villages Nominated for a UN Global Award
Antônio Prado and Linha Bonita, in the Serra Gaúcha, are among the eight Brazilian destinations nominated for the UN Tourism “Best Tourist Villages” award.