Category: Science and Technology
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Only 25% of Sunscreens Available on the Market Are Safe and Effective, Says New Study
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in children, Geral, Health, Inside, Men, Science and Technology, United States, Weather, Women, WorldA new study suggests that only 1 in 4 sunscreens available on the market is safe and effective, raising concerns about ingredients that may harm health and the environment.
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Leaders in AI Collaborate for Brazil’s Climate Resilience
AI/R, a global leader in technology specializing in Data, AI, and Generative AI services, announced a plan to dedicate resources to pro bono programs over the coming years, aiming to harness the power of AI and data analytics. The program is a joint effort with global technology partners such as AWS, and leading Brazilian IT…
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Global Wave of Extreme Weather Events Suggests Summer of Increased Risks
A series of unprecedented weather and climate events has hit several continents in recent weeks, killing hundreds of people and displacing many others. The relentless heat in Southeast Asia, the flooding in southern Brazil and Texas, and other events forecast an intense summer and align with scientific expectations of a warmer climate. The extremes that…
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US Presidential Candidate Says He Had a Worm in His Brain. How Does a Parasite Like This Get into the Brain?
The revelation by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., independent candidate for the presidency of the United States, that a doctor found a dead worm in his brain raised questions about what brain parasites are, the damage they can cause, and how exactly they get there. Brain parasites encompass much more than worms. There are “legions” of…
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Brazilian Geopark Receives UNESCO Recognition
The Terra dos Gigantes geopark in Uberaba (MG) has been designated a UNESCO Global Geopark. Now, Brazil has six internationally recognized units.
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Streaming Makes Brazil the 9th Largest Music Market in the World
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In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth among the ten largest music markets in the world — a remarkable performance primarily driven by streaming. Last year, the Brazilian music market recorded revenues of R$ 2.864 billion, a 13.4% increase compared to the previous year. The data is from a report released on Thursday (21) by Pro-Música, the…
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Brazil surpasses 2 million homes with solar energy
A recent study by the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSOLAR) reveals that Brazil has reached a significant milestone, with over 2 million homes now equipped with solar energy systems. This achievement represents a remarkable investment totaling more than 70.3 billion reais since 2012. According to data from ABSOLAR, the solar rooftops installed in…
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NASA Expands Use of Freshwater Tool to Protect the Amazon
NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the Large-Scale Hydrology Research Group at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul – the only institution outside the United States participating in the project, launched OpenET-Brazil in April – an online tool designed to provide detailed data on water consumption and evapotranspiration…
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Biden Signs Law That Could Ban TikTok in the U.S.
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President Joe Biden signed a bill on Wednesday (24) that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok, raising the threat to the company’s operations in the United States. The Congress approved the bill this week as part of a broad foreign aid package aimed at supporting Israel and Ukraine. The measure was passed by…
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High-Speed Train Connecting Las Vegas and California Begins Construction
Workers began construction on Monday (22) of a new high-speed rail system that will connect Southern California and Las Vegas. The Brightline West system will reach average speeds of about 185 kilometers per hour and a maximum speed of around 320 km/h, comparable to other high-speed systems around the world. The Eurostar between London and…