Renewable Energy

While hydroelectric plants lose capacity due to evaporation caused by heat in the reservoirs, the Philippines are installing floating solar panels on the plants’ own lakes, generating energy, reducing evaporation by up to 70%, and cooling the panels to increase electrical efficiency at the same time.

Débora Araújo 15/05/2026 at 14:52

Job Openings

Work at the Federal Institute: IF calls for individuals with high school, technical, and higher education levels with salaries that can exceed R$ 8,000 in positions such as Administrative Assistant, Psychologist, and IT Analyst in a competition with around 600 vacancies and online registration.

Alisson Ficher 15/05/2026 at 14:50

Automotive

Ford CEO disassembles BYD electric car, is impressed with the speed of the Chinese, and admits that the problem is no longer just the low price.

Fabio Lucas Carvalho 15/05/2026 at 14:39

Science and Technology

New equipment for vehicles promises to revolutionize driver safety on Brazilian roads with groundbreaking intelligent anti-sleep seat technology.

Jefferson Augusto 15/05/2026 at 14:37

Construction

Four sisters and their mother moved back in together and gained a house where each perforated brick on the facade filters the sun, the wind, and the street’s gaze: the Vietnamese project Nhà Bè is architecture that breathes through the walls.

Bruno Teles 15/05/2026 at 14:35

Construction

Brick is a thing of the past: they created a ‘PET House’ made with 612,000 recycled plastic bottles, capable of withstanding winds of up to 524 km/h, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and quick assembly in a few days.

Alisson Ficher 15/05/2026 at 14:30

Economy

What was decided at the summit between Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing? According to Chinese diplomacy, the two countries decided to maintain “all” existing trade agreements, create trade and investment councils, and Xi will visit the United States in the fall.

Bruno Teles 15/05/2026 at 14:28

Automotive

Honda ends the era of emotionless electric vehicles: the new Super-ONE 2026 offers up to 70 kW in Boost mode, a simulated 7-speed transmission, active sound, 274 km range, and weighs only 1,090 kg.

Alisson Ficher 15/05/2026 at 14:26

Construction

Forget bricks and cement in construction: a sustainable 150 m² house was assembled in just 4 days with a screwdriver, lightweight Lego-style blocks, and thermal insulation that reduces energy consumption without heavy concrete work, in France.

Alisson Ficher 15/05/2026 at 14:24

Courses

Seduc offers a R$ 600 scholarship to study in free online technical courses with 172 spots distributed between Teresina and three other municipalities.

Valdemar Medeiros 15/05/2026 at 14:22

Construction

Refugee becomes ‘desert bricklayer’ and builds houses with 6,000 bottles filled with sand; UN-supported project has houses resistant to extreme heat, storms, and rain in the Sahara.

Alisson Ficher 15/05/2026 at 14:20

Interesting facts

Driving a motorhome requires skill, patience, and defensive driving to turn long trips into safe and unforgettable experiences on Brazilian roads.

Jefferson Augusto 15/05/2026 at 14:18