Science and Technology Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has ceased to be a climatic phenomenon and has become a biological system that feeds on itself, with 8,000 kilometers in length, 37 million tons of algae, and scientists confirm that it is now permanent. Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 26/05/2026 at 21:41
Economy Brazil’s external debt rises to US$ 416.976 billion in April, says Central Bank, while investments in stocks see an inflow of nearly US$ 1 billion. Fabio Lucas Carvalho 26/05/2026 at 21:35
Economy While millions receive Bolsa Família, thousands of Chinese arrive to work in Brazil, exposing the uncomfortable debate about qualification, productivity, employment, and dependence on public money. Noel Budeguer 26/05/2026 at 21:08
Science and Technology Philippines begin construction of the country’s largest desalination plant in a city without enough fresh water to grow, and the 66,500 m³ per day plant will transform the sea into drinking water for 50,000 homes in 24 months with reverse osmosis technology from SUEZ and JEMCO. Valdemar Medeiros 26/05/2026 at 20:42
Science and Technology The first ammonia-powered cargo ship has already been realized with a capacity of 46,000 m³, dual-fuel engine, and a promise to cut carbon in heavy maritime transport. Noel Budeguer 26/05/2026 at 20:26
Rail Transport China modernizes the oldest metro line in Mexico City, taking on the renovation of 18.83 km, 20 stations, new trains, signaling, and maintenance for 19 years in one of the most crowded systems in Latin America. Valdemar Medeiros 26/05/2026 at 20:01
Construction Goodbye steel rebar? Scientists create 3D-printed plastic reinforcement that “bites” into concrete, prevents corrosion, and could change beams, slabs, and bridges in civil construction. Noel Budeguer 26/05/2026 at 19:59
Automotive Small, automatic, and reliable car for around R$ 50,000: Kia Picanto combines economy, structural safety, good internal quality, and durable mechanics, but tests show that it makes sense mainly for urban use and not for those who frequently drive on highways. Carla Teles 26/05/2026 at 19:29
Science and Technology A Danish company has installed in the Canary Islands a pioneering system that uses the Atlantic waves to generate electricity and produce drinking water at the same time, without fossil fuels and without relying on sun or wind, addressing at once two of the greatest needs of isolated islands. Valdemar Medeiros 26/05/2026 at 19:27
Science and Technology End of manual finishing in drywall: robots reduce deadlines by up to 60%, cut labor by about 40%, and bring AI, sensors, and cobots to a stage still dominated by physical effort in construction. Carla Teles 26/05/2026 at 19:14
Economy Owner of Brastemp bets on Brazil after closing factory in Argentina and moves new production stage to Rio Claro, where an investment of R$ 300 million is expected to create 200 direct jobs and up to 2,800 direct and indirect jobs in the local supply chain. Carla Teles 26/05/2026 at 19:11