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Brazil just unveiled an ambitious roadmap to boost its astronomy research, upgrade telescopes, and inspire the next generation of stargazers. The National Astronomy Plan runs through 2035 and positions the country as a rising player in space science.
Brazil's science minister told the world's largest economies that research breakthroughs should be shared freely, not hoarded. At a G20 meeting in Recife, nations discussed how open innovation can tackle climate change, health crises, and inequality.
Researchers identified high-risk zones for yellow fever in Brazil's golden lion tamarins, creating a vaccination roadmap that could save this endangered species from future outbreaks. After losing 30% of their population in 2017-2019, the recovered tamarin population now has a science-backed protection plan.
Scientists are calling for more collaborations between artists and researchers to rebuild public confidence in science. The strategy comes as funding cuts threaten research programs worldwide.
A major science organization is launching a digital series that shows how Earth science research translates into real solutions for communities worldwide. The series premiews in December 2026 and goes global in January 2027.
Over 900 Calgary students from Grade 5 to 12 are presenting their self-designed science experiments at the city's largest youth science fair this weekend. Two Grade 12 students developed a promising wound infection detector using red cabbage extract after a cooking accident sparked their curiosity.
Indigenous people in Brazil were hunting whales 5,000 years ago, making these newly discovered harpoons some of the oldest in the world. The find rewrites what we thought we knew about prehistoric whaling traditions.
Scientists discovered that Brazil's cerrado savanna hides a climate superpower underground: ancient peat storing six times more carbon per acre than the Amazon rainforest. Protecting this overlooked ecosystem could be a game-changer for fighting climate change.
Three Chinese scientists won major awards for breakthrough research as Hong Kong cements its role as Asia's science hub. The Future Science Prize, China's first privately funded research award, chose the city for its fourth consecutive year.
Scientists are studying people over 107 years old in Brazil to understand what helps humans live extraordinarily long, healthy lives. The research could reveal genetic keys to extreme longevity that benefit everyone.
Brazil's capital is becoming a major center for space innovation with a new hub connecting researchers, universities, and tech developers. The initiative aims to turn scientific breakthroughs into real-world aerospace solutions across Latin America.
Six international partners just pledged $42 million to fuel Africa's ambitious 10-year science and innovation strategy. The funding will help African nations build stronger research systems and solve local challenges through homegrown science.
Construction workers in Brazil uncovered a 65-foot dinosaur that lived 120 million years ago, revealing an ancient connection between South America and Europe. The discovery shows how giant creatures once traveled between continents that are now separated by an ocean.
A public health professor is slashing his annual research output from 15 papers to just seven, betting that quality beats quantity in science. His radical move challenges a system where some researchers now pump out more than 60 papers yearly.
Scientists in southern Brazil have identified a new species of ancient marine mollusc from a fossil 400 million years old, offering fresh insights into life before dinosaurs. The discovery highlights how much we still have to learn about Earth's prehistoric oceans.
Brazil is set to install its first operational quantum computers in Paraíba state by October 2026, marking a major leap in the country's technological independence. The $40 million project will create a new international quantum computing center and train Brazilian scientists in cutting-edge computing.
Norway has become Brazil's third-largest foreign investor, pouring $14 billion into renewable energy projects that are creating thousands of jobs and accelerating the global clean energy transition. This partnership positions Brazil as a powerhouse for solar, wind, and hydrogen innovation.
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the final moments to complete Brazil's dramatic comeback against Japan, securing their spot in the World Cup's Round of 16. The 2-1 victory marked Brazil's first comeback win in a knockout match since 2002.
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Trinity College just unveiled a privately funded plan to triple the Cambridge Science Park's size, creating 20,000 high-value jobs while opening a free public Park of Science to inspire local kids in STEM. The 50-year masterplan transforms Britain's oldest science park into a £3 billion innovation hub for life sciences, tech, and clean energy.
China's largest research institution is redirecting funds from expensive Western science journals to build its own publishing system. The move could reshape global science publishing and make research more accessible worldwide.
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