Category: Science and Technology
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Floods in Spain Leave More Than 60 Dead
At least 64 people have died and others are missing after devastating floods hit eastern Spain since Monday (28), according to local authorities, in one of the worst natural disasters to strike the country in recent years. The catastrophic flooding swept away cars, inundated homes, and cut off electricity across eastern Spain. Rescue teams faced…
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Why Brazilian Communities Are Suing Mining Company Over the Mariana Dam Disaster in London?
In a historic case, Brazilian communities affected by the catastrophic Mariana dam disaster in 2015 have taken the Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP to court in London. The trial began on Monday (21) and is expected to extend until March 5, 2025. The lawsuit stems from the collapse of the Fundão dam, operated by a joint…
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Why Are Brazilians Suing Mining Company Over Mariana Disaster in London?
In a historic case, Brazilian communities affected by the catastrophic dam disaster in Mariana in 2015 have taken the Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP to court in London. The trial began on Monday (21) and is expected to last until March 5, 2025. The lawsuit stems from the collapse of the Fundão dam, operated by a…
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Brazil Dumps 1.3 Million Tons of Plastic into the Ocean Every Year
Brazil ranks eighth among the world’s largest polluters when it comes to plastic dumping in the ocean—and first in Latin America. The country dumps 1.3 million tons of plastic annually, according to a report by the NGO Oceana. This volume represents eight percent of this type of pollution on the planet. The impact of this…
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Brazil Dumps 1.3 Million Tons of Plastic into the Ocean Every Year
Brazil ranks eighth among the world’s largest polluters when it comes to dumping plastic into the ocean — and first in Latin America. The country dumps 1.3 million tons of plastic every year, according to a report by the NGO Oceana. This volume represents eight percent of this type of pollution on the planet. The…
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Brazil to Produce Flying Electric Cars
Embraer, a Brazilian conglomerate that produces airplanes and aerospace parts, revealed the prototype of its new flying electric car a few months ago. Now, the project has received federal funding to become a reality. The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved funding of R$ 500 million for the development of flying cars.…
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Brazil Will Produce Electric Flying Cars
Embraer, a Brazilian conglomerate that produces airplanes and aerospace parts, revealed the prototype of its new electric flying car a few months ago. Now, the project has received federal funding to become a reality. The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) approved funding of R$ 500 million for the development of flying cars. The resources will go…
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The Fashion of the Sleep-Monitoring Ring
The latest sleep monitoring gadget, the fourth-generation Oura Ring, was launched this week. It is a miniature computer that costs $350 and is meant to be worn on the finger like a piece of jewelry. The interior of the ring comes with small embedded sensors that collect data on vital signs such as heart rate,…
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X Is Back in Brazil
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Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes ordered the unblocking of the social network X in Brazil last week. The platform has resumed full operations in the country.
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X Is Back in Brazil
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Last week, Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court ordered the unblocking of the social network X in Brazil. The platform has resumed full operations in the country. The blockade had been in place for approximately 40 days, following a decision made on August 30, when the company closed its Brazilian office and…