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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
A construction crew in northeastern Brazil uncovered a 120-million-year-old giant sauropod whose closest cousin lived in Spain, revealing how dinosaurs once traveled between continents. The discovery rewrites what scientists know about ancient animal migration across the early Atlantic.
Brazil just opened applications for a major clean energy innovation program that pairs companies with research institutions to develop low-carbon technologies. The initiative runs through August and aims to strengthen the nation's sustainable industry while cutting emissions.
Kazakhstan and Brazil are growing their agricultural partnership with trade jumping 10% to reach $89.5 million. The countries are now teaming up on livestock development, scientific research, and modern farming technology. #
Brazil just proved agriculture can power an entire economy, with farms growing 11% while the rest of the country managed just 1.5%. Innovation in biological pesticides and AI-driven tools are making the South American giant a global food powerhouse. ##
A billionaire-backed vessel is revolutionizing marine research by pairing cutting-edge science with Hollywood-level storytelling. OceanXplorer partners with local scientists worldwide to explore the deep sea while sharing discoveries with millions online.
Ethiopia's largest coffee group just teamed up with Brazil's top agricultural research institute to share cutting-edge farming technology. The partnership could revolutionize how Africa's oldest coffee producer grows and exports its most valuable crop.
A Panama City science museum is turning cocktail hour into a chemistry lesson. Local bartenders will demonstrate the science behind mixology while guests vote for the best drinks.
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