Category: Science and Technology
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Clear Your Doubts About the New Covid Vaccine
New vaccines against Covid-19, which can help protect you against the most common variants of the virus currently circulating, are widely available. Doctors say that some people prefer to wait until October to get the Covid vaccine, to be vaccinated against the flu at the same time and have better protection throughout the winter. But…
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Autumn Is Coming: What Is the Right Time to Get the Flu Vaccine?
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In the last days of summer, flu season is not far off. Some pharmacy chains have already begun asking consumers to avoid crowds and get the flu vaccine. But some experts say that for most people, getting vaccinated in early September may be too early to provide protection that will last throughout the flu season.…
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US Loses Tech Talent Due to Immigration Policy
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The US risks losing its status as the top destination for foreign workers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, thanks to outdated and rigid immigration policies. Other nations, including the European Union, Canada, and the United Kingdom, are becoming more favorable destinations with streamlined and agile immigration processes, according to a new report…
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Supreme Federal Court Maintains Suspension of X in Brazil
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On Monday morning (September 2), the 1st Panel of the Supreme Federal Court voted to maintain the suspension of the social network X, formerly known as Twitter. To avoid further confrontations, Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, agreed to block the social network in Brazil. Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court (STF)…
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X is Prohibited in Brazil
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Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, Starlink, has agreed to block its social media site X in Brazil, a shift in the dispute between the American billionaire and the Supreme Court of the largest nation in Latin America. A Starlink had previously stated that it would not comply with the ban on X in Brazil, calling…
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Two Months Before the Election, How Is the Electoral Race in the U.S.?
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National polls for the U.S. presidential race show that Kamala Harris has gained about three points for the Democrats since she became the nominee, following President Biden’s withdrawal. However, according to an analysis by The Guardian, when comparing this performance to previous elections, data from RealClearPolitics reveals that Harris’s lead over Trump is weaker than…
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Brazilian scientists develop fast-degrading bioplastic
Brazilian researchers have developed a type of bioplastic that degrades quickly when composted or discarded in the environment. The material is innovative because it uses small encapsulated bioactive particles from functional foods like carrot and chia. Unlike synthetic plastic, it does not leave residues that pollute the environment, harming life in the oceans and even…
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Amazon Day in New York
Amazon Day is a series of unique and immersive experiences to celebrate the Brazilian Amazon. The event will take place at the Consulate General of Brazil in New York on September 5 from 3 PM to 8 PM. The event will include gastronomy, featuring the flavors of the Amazon; an exhibition of Amazon products; 360º…
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Social network X closes its offices in Brazil
By its own decision, the social network X — formerly known as Twitter — closed its offices in Brazil on Saturday (August 17). Despite this measure, the service of the social network is expected to remain available to Brazilians.
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XPrize: Scientists Race to Unravel the Mysteries of Tropical Forests
The challenges faced by biome specialists around the world are countless, and when the environment is as vast and dense as that of a tropical forest, the difficulties can take on amplified proportions, such as the arduous task of collecting data from the highest branch of a 50-meter tall tree. To overcome these constraints and…