Automotive

Electric cars that promised 500 km are starting to lose up to 200 km after remote updates, and owners accuse manufacturers of “silently” locking batteries to prevent overheating.

Débora Araújo 13/05/2026 at 18:14

Economy

Supermarkets closed on Sundays in Brazil: owner of the 4th largest chain in the country advocates for the permanent end of operations, reveals a 10% drop in turnover, and claims that the measure could solve the crisis with 4,000 open positions in the sector.

Alisson Ficher 13/05/2026 at 18:12

Interesting facts

As floods close schools and leave children without classes in Bangladesh, boats with solar panels transform into floating classrooms, providing internet, library, and health services, and bringing the school to the students.

Flavia Marinho 13/05/2026 at 18:05

Armed Forces

AeroVironment passes the FAA test for the first time with the 20 kW LOCUST laser at White Sands and clears the system to take down drones without risk to civilian aircraft.

Douglas Avila 13/05/2026 at 18:03

Agribusiness

New study reveals unexpected connection between bees, flowers, and crops and suggests a possible solution to one of the biggest dilemmas currently faced by agriculture and global food production.

Hilton Libório 13/05/2026 at 18:01

Economy

Discover which three banks will dominate 2026: focusing on credit, security, and international accounts

Fabio Lucas Carvalho 13/05/2026 at 17:41

Renewable Energy

System that promises to store energy in hills, using a fluid denser than water, reaches full power in the UK and can transform former industrial areas into smaller hydroelectric batteries, quick to build and focused on clean energy.

Carla Teles 13/05/2026 at 17:36

Interesting facts

While cities spend fortunes patching potholes and tons of plastic become waste, the Netherlands transforms over 218,000 recycled cups into a modular bike path that can conceal drainage, cables, and pipes.

Flavia Marinho 13/05/2026 at 17:34

Construction

The world’s largest immersed tunnel is being sunk in 79 concrete segments between Germany and Denmark to shorten the Hamburg–Copenhagen journey by 4 hours.

Douglas Avila 13/05/2026 at 17:32

Construction

Brazilian company creates automated micro-factory capable of producing panels for a 42 m² house per shift, with 14 operators, aiming to bring industrialized construction to regions without large fixed social housing factories in the country at a rapid regional scale.

Carla Teles 13/05/2026 at 17:24

Economy

Gasoline could become up to R$ 0.89 cheaper per liter, the Lula government publishes this Wednesday (13) a provisional measure that tries to curb the increase at gas stations amid oil pressure, but the pass-through depends on producers and importers.

Bruno Teles 13/05/2026 at 17:17

Science and Technology

Elon Musk looks at Brazil and lowers the price of Starlink, his internet: price at Magalu drops again in May and portable antenna with dual band Wi-Fi 5, 3×3 MU-MIMO technology, and satellite connection becomes a target for Brazilians in areas without fiber, 4G, or 5G.

Alisson Ficher 13/05/2026 at 17:14