Category: Science and Technology
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FII Institute to Host First Latin American Summit in Rio de Janeiro
The FII Institute announced its first FII PRIORITY Latin American summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With the theme ‘Invest in Dignity’, the summit will take place from June 11 to 13, 2024, at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro. The summit is part of the FII PRIORITY program, an annual series of summits,…
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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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Streaming Makes Brazil the Ninth Largest Music Market in the World
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In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth among the top ten music markets in the world – a remarkable performance driven mainly by streaming. Last year, the Brazilian music market generated R$ 2.864 billion, a 13.4% increase compared to the previous year. The data is included in the report released on Thursday (21) by Pro-Música, an entity…
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Brazilian-Led Team Transplants Pig Kidney into Living Patient
Surgeons in Boston, led by Brazilian physician Dr. Leonardo V. Riella, Medical Director of Kidney Transplantation at Massachusetts General Hospital, transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a 62-year-old sick man, in the first procedure of its kind. If successful, the discovery will offer hope to hundreds of thousands of Americans whose kidneys do not…
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Brazil and France Sign Commitment to Protect the Amazon
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During his first day of visit to Brazil on Tuesday (March 26), French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized, in the presence of President Lula, the plans of both governments to establish a binational conservation unit encompassing Brazil and French Guiana – the French overseas territory that borders Brazil in the state of Amapá. The unit will…
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Strawberries Are The Most Contaminated Food With Pesticides
Approximately 95% of non-organic strawberries, leafy greens like spinach and kale, grapes, peaches, and pears tested by the United States government showed detectable levels of pesticides, according to the 2024 Pesticide Buyer’s Guide. Nectarines, apples, bell peppers, cherries, blueberries, and green beans complete the list of the 12 most contaminated product samples. It is nicknamed…
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Brazilian Women Making a Difference in 2024
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce the six Brazilian women who have been honored with the 2024 Brazilian Women Making a Difference Award. These women have stood out in their communities, demonstrating boldness and pioneering spirit in various causes, reflecting the experience, strength, and…
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House Approves Bill That Could Ban TikTok in the U.S.
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The House of Representatives in the United States overwhelmingly and bipartisanly voted on Wednesday (13) to approve a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok, a major challenge for one of the world’s most popular social media apps. The condition for the app – used by about 170 million Americans – not…
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Less Than a Month Until the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Find Out Where You Can See It
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We are less than a month away from a rare opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse that is expected to plunge a considerable part of North America into darkness on April 8. The total eclipse this year will last longer than the one seen by over 20 million people in August 2017, and according…
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Bad Times for Boeing
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In yet another terrible episode involving a Boeing aircraft, a 787 Dreamliner suddenly fell mid-flight on Monday (11), injuring dozens of passengers after the pilot temporarily lost control of the aircraft. The pilot managed to regain control and land the plane safely, but it is still unclear what caused the LATAM flight departing from Australia…