Category: In Focus
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Summer Vacation in the Northern Hemisphere, Europe and Asia
And since the autumn and winter seasons can be quite harsh, people like to take advantage of the good weather. That’s why school and academic vacations last all summer, in the middle of the year. It’s Summer Vacation! Its start marks the end of the school year. In other words, when you return to university,…
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From Train Tracks to Cycling Trails
The United States has thousands of miles of abandoned railway tracks that trains no longer use. Rails to Trails, a non-profit organization, works with local and state governments to develop extensive park systems coast to coast along former railway lines converted into trails. So far, they have created 56,327 kilometers of new trails and have…
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Anavilhanas National Park
Anavilhanas National Park is the ideal destination for visitors seeking a complete ecotourism experience. An impressive wildlife, lush vegetation, lakes, and a sky full of stars make the region a truly magical place. The National Park comprises 400 islands, several lakes, rivers, igapós (flooded forests with black waters), and an impressively diverse wildlife and vegetation.…
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Born 150 Years Ago, Aviation Pioneer Santos Dumont Made History
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Passengers traveling on the air bridge from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro land at Santos Dumont Airport in the city, which opened its doors for the first time in 1936. In the spacious arrivals hall, with vast glass windows overlooking the runways and the stunning Guanabara Bay in the background, travelers cannot help but…
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¡Moda Hoy! Latin American and Latinx Fashion Design Today at the Museum at FIT
The exhibition ¡Moda Hoy! Latin American and Latinx Fashion Design Today, at the Museum at FIT, examines the work of 21st-century Latin American and Latinx fashion designers. The exhibition features over 60 objects from the museum’s permanent collection, including many new acquisitions, bilingual texts in English and Spanish, and supplementary fashion media. It highlights designers…
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Photographer Captured Stunning Image of Christ the Redeemer “Holding” the Moon
Brazilian photographer Leonardo Sens finally captured the stunning image of Christ the Redeemer “holding” the Moon after years of study and patience.
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Project University Joins edX as a Partner to Expand Access to Top Universities in Brazil
edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc., announced that Project University, an affiliate of Project Company that develops academic courses with top universities in Brazil, is the newest member of edX’s global partner network, joining hundreds of universities and institutions in expanding access to the best education in the world. As a…
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Brazil Can Be Richer and Greener
Brazil is in a strong position to provide a better life for its population while also successfully facing the threat of climate change, according to a new report from the World Bank Group. The “Country Climate and Development Report for Brazil” outlines that Brazil can become a global clean energy powerhouse and save the Amazon…
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Team Disappoints and Brazil Says Goodbye to Women’s World Cup
In Brazil’s main commitment at the women’s football World Cup, the team led by Pia Sundhage failed to score the goal needed to advance to the knockout stage. After a goalless draw against Jamaica on Wednesday (2) in Melbourne, the Brazilian team said goodbye to the World Cup without even making it past the group…
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Sinéad O’Connor: “When artists are dead, they are much more valuable than when they are alive”
In a 2021 interview with People magazine to promote her memoir “Rememberings,” O’Connor said she explained to her children the importance of protecting her music and finances. She told them to call the accountant before calling 911 if she were found dead. “Look, when artists are dead, they are much more valuable than when they…