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Study proposes simple low-cost solutions to improve thermal comfort in social housing
Publicado em 21 de junho de 2023
A new study has proposed simple and low-cost solutions to improve thermal comfort in social housing buildings. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Sheffield and published in the journal Energy and Buildings, aimed to address the issue of energy poverty, which affects millions of people worldwide.
Energy poverty is defined as the inability to afford adequate energy services, such as heating, cooling, and lighting. It is a major problem in social housing, where residents [...]
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Brazilian fossil provides earliest evidence of evolutionary trait that enabled dinosaurs to become giants
Publicado em 20 junho 2023A new study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution has revealed that a fossil found in Brazil provides the earliest evidence of an evolutionary trait that enabled dinosaurs to become giants. The fossil, which is believed to be around 225 million years old, is from a dinosaur-like creature called a sauropodomorph. Sauropodomorphs were the ancestors of the giant sauropods, such as Diplodocus and Brachiosaurus, that roamed the Earth during the Jurassic period. The fossil is [...]ver notícia -
Peptide from venomous fish toxin controls lung inflammation in mice
Publicado em 13 junho 2023Researchers have discovered a peptide from the venomous fish toxin that can control lung inflammation in mice. The study was conducted by a team of scientists from the University of Queensland and was published in the journal Nature Communications. The peptide, called Hi1a, was found to be effective in reducing inflammation in the lungs of mice. The researchers believe that this peptide could be used to develop new treatments for lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary [...]ver notícia -
Experiment in Brazil identifies flood-prone areas of cities
Publicado em 12 junho 2023A recent experiment conducted in Brazil has identified flood-prone areas of cities, which can help in better urban planning and disaster management. The experiment was conducted by researchers from the University of São Paulo and the University of Campinas, in collaboration with the São Paulo State Water and Energy Company. The researchers used a combination of satellite images, geographic information systems (GIS), and machine learning algorithms to identify areas that are at [...]ver notícia -
Brazilian algorithm aims to project future of Amazon rainforest and predict changes in carbon capture
Publicado em 06 junho 2023The Amazon rainforest is one of the most important ecosystems on the planet, providing a home to millions of species and playing a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate. However, the Amazon is under threat from deforestation, climate change, and other human activities. To help protect this vital ecosystem, Brazilian scientists have developed an algorithm that can project the future of the Amazon and predict changes in carbon capture. How the Algorithm Works The algorithm uses [...]ver notícia -
Municipal administrators in Brazil know about NbS but rarely use them to reduce environmental inequality, study finds
Publicado em 01 junho 2023A recent study conducted in Brazil has found that municipal administrators are aware of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) but rarely use them to reduce environmental inequality. Nature-based Solutions are defined as actions that work with nature to address societal challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. These solutions can include measures such as reforestation, green infrastructure, and sustainable land management. The study, which was conducted [...]ver notícia -
Research Project Analyzes Medical, Nutritional and Environmental Applications of New Antarctic Bacteria
Publicado em 30 maio 2023A team of researchers from various institutions around the world have come together to study the potential applications of new bacteria found in the Antarctic region. The research project aims to analyze the medical, nutritional, and environmental benefits that these bacteria may offer. Medical Applications One of the main focuses of the research project is to investigate the medical applications of the new Antarctic bacteria. The team is particularly interested in studying the [...]ver notícia -
Study: Toxins detected in samples of curd cheese and artisan mozzarella in Brazil
Publicado em 25 maio 2023Strictly speaking, cheese should be completely free of aflatoxins, a class of toxic compounds that are produced by certain molds found in food, and can cause liver damage and cancer. In practice, however, the technology used to produce milk and cheese is unable to guarantee the total absence of aflatoxins, as demonstrated by research performed in several countries. In the latest study conducted in Brazil on this subject, a team of researchers analyzed 28 samples of curd cheese and mozzarella [...]ver notícia -
In resistance training, focusing on load or number of repetitions leads to same muscle growth
Publicado em 24 maio 2023A study by researchers at the State University of Campinas showed that although the two types of training produce similar metabolic stress, muscle activation is different. Peer-Reviewed Publication FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO Which kind of resistance training promotes more muscle growth: low load with many repetitions or high load with fewer repetitions? According to a study conducted at the State University of Campinas [...]ver notícia -
Leishmania parasite manipulates organism's defense system to continue replicating, study shows
Publicado em 23 maio 2023A recent study has shown that the Leishmania parasite is able to manipulate the organism's defense system in order to continue replicating and causing harm. Leishmania is a parasitic protozoan that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected sandflies. It is responsible for a range of diseases, including cutaneous leishmaniasis, visceral leishmaniasis, and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of York, found that the [...]ver notícia