Science and Technology

Most people believe in at least one of the 6 most common health myths, reveals a global survey with 16,000 people in 16 countries; trust in doctors plummets, use of AI explodes, and experts warn of the dangerous advance of misinformation in health.

Alisson Ficher 13/05/2026 at 18:18

Interesting facts

The safest city in Brazil is located in the interior of São Paulo, 85 km from the capital, and impresses with record safety, a tradition in purple fig cultivation, neighborhoods surrounded by nature, and a high standard of quality of life.

Alisson Ficher 13/05/2026 at 18:16

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