Construction Architects and Engineers point to a 2 to 3 mm coating as a possible substitute for porcelain and traditional ceramic tiles: microcement covers walls, floors, and countertops without demolition, without grout lines, and with less debris in modern renovations. Valdemar Medeiros 05/05/2026 at 11:47
Science and Technology A study confirms for the first time, with two decades of data, that a warm mass of deep water in the Southern Ocean is approaching Antarctica and threatening the continent’s ice shelves. Bruno Teles 05/05/2026 at 11:42
Science and Technology The magnetic anomaly over Brazil was born in the Indian Ocean 900 years ago, crossed Africa until settling in South America, and the most curious detail is that this “hole” in Earth’s shield may be repeating an ancient path. Carla Teles 05/05/2026 at 11:26
Science and Technology Scientists are testing if life could travel from Mars to Earth inside meteorites Bruno Teles 05/05/2026 at 11:20
Logistics and Transportation After 16 years and almost 600 prototypes, a Chinese inventor unveils the world’s smallest and cheapest manned jet, at just 3.80 meters long and costing US$7.2 thousand in materials. Valdemar Medeiros 05/05/2026 at 11:17
Construction A penitentiary with 2,600 inmates in the heart of Florianópolis will give way to a 173,000 m² tourist and cultural megacomplex, with a theater for up to 2,500 people, but the turnaround still depends on the creation of new vacancies in the prison system until 2028. Carla Teles 05/05/2026 at 11:07
Renewable Energy Renewable energy sources are gaining global prominence by driving the energy transition and reducing environmental impacts in the face of advancing climate change. Keila Andrade 05/05/2026 at 11:06
Interesting facts Bridge on the coast has traffic flow blocked by construction, queues reach 40 minutes; commerce loses up to 95% of its business, free shops plummet 80%, and blockages on the Barão de Mauá International Bridge block accesses. Alisson Ficher 05/05/2026 at 11:03
Interesting facts Embraer closes historic contract with the United Arab Emirates for up to 20 C-390 Millennium freighters, including 10 firm orders, consolidating the aircraft’s largest international sale and expanding military, humanitarian operations, and global logistical support. Alisson Ficher 05/05/2026 at 11:01
Interesting facts R$ 70 million Black Hawk helicopter comes under government scrutiny after an already signed contract stipulates delivery in 12 months, capacity for 11 soldiers, a speed of 294 km/h, and the risk of unroofing houses due to the rotor’s force. Alisson Ficher 05/05/2026 at 10:59
Interesting facts A village with 115 inhabitants wants new residents: it offers a house, a job, up to 44 thousand euros in benefits, almost free rent, an annual grant of 8 thousand euros for 3 years, and a 20 thousand euro incentive for businesses in the mountains of Italy. Alisson Ficher 05/05/2026 at 10:57
Courses Study at the Federal Institute: 390 free spots are opened by the Federal Institute of Acre with selection via ENEM score and online registration Alisson Ficher 05/05/2026 at 10:55