Science and Technology China has begun constructing the world’s largest solar power plant in the Xinjiang desert, which combines 5 million panels with towers that melt salt at extreme temperatures to store energy and operate all night without relying on any batteries. The nearly 1 billion dollar project is set to be completed in October. Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 14/04/2026 at 16:41
Science and Technology DARPA invests $46 million in powdered artificial blood that can be stored for years without refrigeration, does not require a blood type, and promises to transform care for severely injured individuals on the battlefield by allowing immediate transfusion anywhere. Valdemar Medeiros 14/04/2026 at 16:38
Power Generation Promise that affects the wallet: Brazilian general director of the largest hydroelectric plant in Brazil says that the tariff should drop in 2027. Noel Budeguer 14/04/2026 at 16:36
Sustainability Spaceship-style house attracts attention by combining solar energy, water reuse, and total autonomy in an innovative housing model. Caio Aviz 14/04/2026 at 16:30
Science and Technology China has built a drilling machine the size of a 5-story building that weighs 4,000 tons and is digging a 14-kilometer tunnel 89 meters deep under the Yangtze River for high-speed trains to travel at 350 km per hour underwater, and it has already set a world record by excavating 11 km nonstop. Bruno Teles 14/04/2026 at 16:20
Agribusiness One of the largest grain importers on the planet wants to be part of the BRICS Grain Exchange to protect itself from external interference and ensure long-term contracts with fairer prices. Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 14/04/2026 at 16:17
Agribusiness South Africa and China reach an agreement that reduces costs in the export of citrus fruits and paves the way for South African fruits to arrive cheaper and of better quality to a market of 1.4 billion consumers. Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 14/04/2026 at 16:15
Renewable Energy British engineers cool air until it turns into liquid, store energy for weeks, and create an “invisible battery” capable of sustaining the power grid when the wind stops and the sun disappears. Valdemar Medeiros 14/04/2026 at 16:09
Science and Technology Researchers believed for decades that genetics influenced only a small part of people’s lifespan and that lifestyle was what mattered most, but a new study from the Weizmann Institute in Israel turned this idea upside down and showed that DNA plays a much larger role than anyone imagined in determining who lives longer and who dies sooner. Bruno Teles 14/04/2026 at 16:02
Science and Technology Autonomous trucks are already traversing highways in the United States, and a study projects that up to 70% of truck drivers may no longer be needed as the profession begins to shift from long-haul to last-mile with fewer hours, lower income, and potential impact on millions of workers. Valdemar Medeiros 14/04/2026 at 15:55
Economy Brazil tightens the grip on billionaires with assets over US$ 100 million, targeting billionaires, business owners, and heirs who currently pay proportionally less tax than most of the population. Noel Budeguer 14/04/2026 at 15:52
Interesting facts The oldest tree in the world, alive since before the birth of Jesus Christ, is cut down in a scientific study and the case changes environmental preservation rules. Caio Aviz 14/04/2026 at 15:45