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The current açaí (Euterpe oleracea) harvest has fallen by 30% to 40%, and the price of a basket (paneiro) of the fruit has jumped from BRL 50 last year to BRL 80 this year. This occurred despite a decline in demand due to a surcharge on exports to the United States, the main importer of the product. This was due to a combination of last year's drought in the Amazon and a phenomenon called "açaízation," which is characterized by replacing sustainable [...]

Amid the discussions at COP30, which is being held for the first time in the Amazon, in Belém in the state of Pará, Brazil, a group of Brazilian researchers is warning of the urgent need for Brazil to lead the way in turning promises into practical actions to combat global warming. As host of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, they argue that the country must align its domestic policies with international commitments, emphasizing forest conservation and climate [...]

For many dog owners, a canine visceral leishmaniasis diagnosis for their pet can mean facing the painful decision of euthanasia. This zoonotic disease significantly impacts public health and can be fatal in up to 90% of cases if left untreated. It is part of a group of neglected tropical diseases that receive less investment in drug and vaccine research and development, despite affecting millions of people in developing countries. In Brazil, the disease is still associated with regional [...]

Museums are changing. Urgent social demands, such as the environmental crisis, racial justice, recognition of Indigenous knowledge, and historical reparations, are leading museum institutions to rethink their practices and deeper purposes. This was the starting point for the debate held on June 13th at the Gallery of Paleontology and Comparative Anatomy in Paris as part of the France-Brazil Museology Seminar program. The National Museum of Natural History (MNHN) organized the event in [...]

The current international climate, marked by instability in the world order, represents a window of opportunity for Brazil and Germany to strengthen scientific and technological cooperation. This assessment was made by participants at the opening ceremony of FAPESP Week Germany on March 25th. The event, held by FAPESP and the German Research Foundation (DFG) from March 25th to 26th at the Free University of Berlin, aims to strengthen ties between researchers from the state of São [...]

Relations between Europe and South America—and especially with Brazil—are at a favorable moment, due to factors such as the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, signed in December 2024 and currently being approved. However, in order to take advantage of this window of opportunity and be competitive, Brazil must continue to expand scientific and technological cooperation with European partners. This assessment was made by the Brazilian Ambassador to [...]

May 7, 2024 This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: by Luciana Constantino, FAPESP The Brazilian government is discussing the creation of an "agricultural development zone" at the confluence of three states in the Amazon region—Amazonas, Acre, and Rondônia (hence the proposed acronym AMACRO). Meanwhile, deforestation in [...]

May 7, 2024 This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: by FAPESP Insects and microorganisms that feed on plants, cut up leaves, modify leaf tissue or produce leaf spots and other kinds of damage, are usually known as pests and considered harmful, yet interactions between plants and their natural enemies are important sources of biodiversity. In [...]

As the impacts of climate change increasingly affect the daily lives of residents in several countries, including Brazil, the resilience of forests, especially tropical ones such as the Amazon, has become a frequent topic of research. In addition to studying various factors that influence the way vegetation reacts to global warming, scientists are seeking to improve vegetation models – tools that play a crucial role in understanding and managing ecosystems, contributing to biodiversity [...]