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The same three-dimensional laser scanning technology used to monitor the Colosseum in Rome, Italy will be used in a conservation project at the Ipiranga Museum in São Paulo, Brazil. Beatriz Kuhl , a professor at the University of São Paulo’s Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism (FAU-USP), presented the initiative, which is scheduled to begin in July, during FAPESP Week London , held June 2–4 in the British capital. The project involves a complete scan of the museum, inside and out. The [...]

A technological platform developed by Brazilian researchers could revolutionize the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis and vitiligo. The group, affiliated with the NanoGeneSkin laboratory at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Ribeirão Preto, is developing nanoparticles capable of delivering therapeutic RNA molecules directly to skin cells. These nanoparticles can precisely silence the genes responsible for chronic inflammation at the molecular level. The latest advances in the [...]

Despite having the world’s second-largest reserve of rare earth elements, second only to China, Brazil still needs to overcome technological and environmental obstacles to establish a local production chain. This group of 17 metallic chemical elements is essential for manufacturing high-tech products such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and smartphones. To make this sector viable, the country must first build separation and refining facilities. In a second phase, it must master the [...]

A wristwatch that can sense when the user is anxious, even before they realize it themselves. This concept, which sounds like science fiction, is becoming a reality in the laboratories of Viva Bem: Artificial Intelligence for Health and Well-Being . Viva Bem is an Applied Research Center ( ARC ) funded by FAPESP and Samsung at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Researchers affiliated with the Viva Bem center have developed an artificial [...]

A species of moth that was first described in 1818 was believed to be a single species. However, it has since been discovered that it is actually a complex of species, eight of which are found in Brazil. These findings are the result of a study that integrated molecular techniques, morphological data, and the identification of host plants from populations in the Amazon, Atlantic Forest, and Pantanal regions. The study was published in the journal Scientific Reports by researchers from the [...]

Researchers from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FCMS) at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) in Sorocaba, in the interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, have developed a biomaterial containing jackfruit latex, pomegranate peel extract, and simvastatin (a statin-based medication) that shows promising efficacy in treating periodontitis. This chronic inflammatory disease of infectious origin leads to the progressive destruction of the tissues supporting [...]

The United Kingdom is São Paulo's second-largest international partner in science. Over the past 15 years, researchers from the state of São Paulo and Great Britain have published more than 18,000 co-authored articles, with an average citation impact four times higher than the global average. This performance is impressive, but there is still considerable room for growth, especially in areas such as artificial intelligence, energy transition, biotechnology, and biodiversity. These areas [...]

Box jellyfish are often feared as dangerous animals, with some species capable of causing severe or even fatal stings. However, box jellyfish nematocysts - organelles responsible for this toxic sting - are theorized to also play an unexpected role in reproduction. While many studies focus on researching the range of toxicity levels exhibited by the over 50 species of box jellyfish, their reproductive process is poorly understood. In this study, a research team examined reproductive traits of [...]

According to two recently published studies led by scientists from Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE), the Brazilian Amazon is already beginning to experience scenarios previously projected for the coming decades, including longer dry seasons and changes in rainfall patterns. Without integrated policies and initiatives to combat climate change, the situation could rapidly intensify, posing risks to biodiversity, the replenishment of natural water reservoirs, and the [...]