Science and Technology

Serra da Chapadinha, known as the water reservoir of Bahia, becomes the center of an environmental dispute for supplying the Paraguaçu River, influencing the water supply of Salvador, and containing preserved areas under pressure from mining, land grabbing, and the expansion of farms in Chapada Diamantina.

Carla Teles 14/05/2026 at 13:58

Construction

How to find out the number of tiles without making mistakes in the construction: a simple calculation shows why a gable roof might need 1,350.

Fabio Lucas Carvalho 14/05/2026 at 13:56

Economy

Brazil copies the USA and Canada to create completely silent houses with filled panels that reduce construction time by up to 60%, eliminate thermal bridges, and allow for the construction of complete properties in a few weeks.

Alisson Ficher 14/05/2026 at 13:54

Science and Technology

Psychologists and cognitive studies claim that children who watched Dragon Ball in the 1980s and 1990s developed a ‘decisive advantage’ related to empathy, social interpretation, and moral thinking.

Alisson Ficher 14/05/2026 at 13:52

Courses

Information Technology, Agribusiness, or Marketing 100% free online courses at the Federal Institute: there are 1,320 spots without an entrance exam; see how to enroll at IF Sudeste MG

Alisson Ficher 14/05/2026 at 13:49

Construction

Few people know, but replacing “tijolo baiano” with lightweight blocks can change the heat inside the house, reduce the weight of the masonry, and cut waste because the material is easy to saw, adjust, and fit into the construction.

Valdemar Medeiros 14/05/2026 at 13:47

Interesting facts

Synthetic turf banned: United States, Netherlands, and Australia tighten rules after artificial lawns increase urban flooding and release microplastics

Alisson Ficher 14/05/2026 at 13:43

Construction

Empty beer bottle turns into sand, and the sand turns into concrete: an American city has discovered how to recycle glass locally using a solar-powered truck that crushes five tons of bottles per day in a local circular economy project.

Bruno Teles 14/05/2026 at 13:36

Interesting facts

Research with more than 470,000 people reveals the paradox of the Brazil brand: a country admired for tourism, culture, and economic opportunities, but still needing to overcome insecurity, political distrust, and lack of continuity to strengthen its image in the world.

Carla Teles 14/05/2026 at 13:16

Interesting facts

Iran authorizes the passage of about 30 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz while Trump visits Beijing, according to an Iranian agency, the transit of Chinese ships was resumed after an understanding between Tehran and China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil.

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 14/05/2026 at 13:09

Corporate News

NTS expands social investment to R$ 51.7 million in 2025 and supports 37 projects with more than 130,000 people benefited.

Corporativo 14/05/2026 at 12:54

Maritime

Wilson Sons deploys the WS Capella at the Port of Santos and boosts operations with a 70-ton tugboat designed to handle giant ships.

Corporativo 14/05/2026 at 12:51