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This is one of the findings of a study led by Brazilian scientists and reported in the science journal Fire. The researchers built a model based on images from the SENTINEL-2 satellite and were able to detect burned areas much more accurately   2023-10-17 (Press-News.org) In 2020, the Pantanal, the largest tropical freshwater wetland in the world and a biodiversity hotspot, was swept by high-intensity fires that destroyed native vegetation in an area totaling 44,998 square [...]

Despite steps toward decreasing deforestation, uncontrolled wildfires are threatening environmental gains in Brazilian Amazonia, one of the world’s most critical carbon sinks and a region of high biological and cultural diversity. An international team of scientists, including Tyndall researchers Rachel Carmenta and Matthew Jones, are raising the alarm in a letter published today in Nature Ecology & Evolution. ‘Increasing wildfires threaten progress on halting deforestation in [...]

A researcher administers the biomaterial to ornamental fish from the Amazon. The bioparticle was effective in this trial, paving the way for its use to treat fish farmed for human consumption In addition to helping combat antimicrobial resistance, the bioparticle developed at the Federal University of São Paulo avoids the waste and pollution created by excessive amounts of drugs in water bodies. A novel biomaterial developed at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) [...]

A new study has found that poor sleep quality can worsen health problems in obese older people. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, found that poor sleep quality was associated with an increased risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The study involved 1,000 obese older adults who were followed for six years. The participants were asked to rate their sleep quality on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 [...]

A new study has revealed that the Amazon rainforest hides thousands of records of ancient Indigenous communities under its canopy. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of Exeter and the Federal University of Pará, found that the rainforest contains a vast network of earthworks, ditches, mounds, and other structures that were built by Indigenous peoples over the past 8,000 years. The researchers used satellite imagery and ground surveys to identify more [...]

Scientists are looking for new ways to treat toxoplasmosis, an infectious disease that affects more than a third of the world population. One of the most recent advances is reported in an article published in the journal PLOS ONE by researchers at the Jundiaí Medical School (FMJ) in São Paulo state, Brazil. The group screened 160 existing drugs to explore their potential repurposing to combat toxoplasmosis. The drugs belonged to the COVID Box, a library of compounds developed [...]

A recent study conducted by a team of researchers has shed light on how a large tertiary hospital was able to prevent the spread of 'superbacteria' within its premises. The study, which was published in the Journal of Hospital Infection, revealed that the hospital implemented a comprehensive infection control program that included strict hand hygiene protocols, environmental cleaning, and the use of antimicrobial stewardship programs. According to the researchers, the program was [...]

A team of researchers has successfully created the first synthetic sugarcane molasses with a fully reproducible composition. The breakthrough could have significant implications for the food and beverage industry, as well as for the production of biofuels. Traditionally, sugarcane molasses has been produced as a byproduct of sugar production. However, the composition of molasses can vary widely depending on factors such as the type of sugarcane used, the climate, and the processing methods. [...]

Motivated by a desire to control their weight or live a healthier life, large numbers of people display behavior, thoughts or feelings about food and the body referred to by specialists as “dysfunctional dietary behavior” or “disordered eating attitudes,” a risk factor for the development of eating disorders. They include people who start a restrictive diet on impulse, fast for long periods, indulge in binge eating or feel guilty when they eat certain foods. A group [...]