Science and Technology

Jaw fossils preserved in rock 86 million years ago reveal that a 19-meter octopus dominated the Cretaceous seas as an apex predator, and the discovery suggests that today’s octopuses are dwarfs compared to intelligent ancestors that rivaled mosasaurs and plesiosaurs.

Débora Araújo 11/05/2026 at 14:28

Agribusiness

Rural producers from São Paulo are in the crosshairs of new European Union rules and will now have to prove the origin of their products to avoid losing market.

Fabio Lucas Carvalho 11/05/2026 at 14:26

Interesting facts

Under a new Law, Brazilian roads and railways will feature animal crossings; the text stipulates bridges, tunnels, fences, and priority areas for animal protection.

Alisson Ficher 11/05/2026 at 14:24

Construction

Government authorizes construction from scratch of colossal US$ 30 billion city for 2.5 million people with 575-meter skyscrapers, Amsterdam-inspired canals, 25 thousand hectares, and urban system monitored by artificial intelligence in Uzbekistan

Alisson Ficher 11/05/2026 at 14:18

Economy

How much does a painter charge to paint a 75 m² house in 2026? The actual area can reach 300 m², labor varies by finish, and hidden wall details can skyrocket the cost of residential painting.

Alisson Ficher 11/05/2026 at 14:16

Agribusiness

The Netherlands’ secret that intrigues the world: how a small territory became a food giant with AI, smart greenhouses, sensors, water reuse, and a technological lesson that Brazil perhaps can no longer ignore to produce more without encroaching on new natural areas.

Caio Aviz 11/05/2026 at 14:14

Interesting facts

South Korea will sink 30 giant concrete caissons, weighing up to 16,000 tons each, into the sea to create the foundation for an unprecedented airport on an island without road access.

Alisson Ficher 11/05/2026 at 14:12

Interesting facts

While other countries compete for land to generate energy and expand their cities, the Netherlands transforms highway noise barriers into solar power plants to produce electricity without occupying new areas.

Alisson Ficher 11/05/2026 at 14:10

Economy

Former 3M health division prepares a new factory of over 20,000 sqm in São Paulo, injects hundreds of millions into medical production, and positions Brazil as a base to supply Latin America.

Valdemar Medeiros 11/05/2026 at 14:08

Rail Transport

British train powered solely by battery debuts with passengers after 22 months of testing, exceeds 320 km on a single charge, and threatens to retire diesel on lines without complete electrification.

Noel Budeguer 11/05/2026 at 13:37

Oil and Gas

Alert from the world’s largest oil company: blockade in the Strait of Hormuz removes 1 billion barrels from the market and may take time to normalize.

Romário Pereira de Carvalho 11/05/2026 at 13:29

Agribusiness

A city of 3,500 inhabitants in the Midwest of Santa Catarina is home to 33 wineries and accounts for 70% of all wine produced in the state, surpassing traditional hubs like São Joaquim, while the number of Santa Catarina manufacturers grew 29% in six years.

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 11/05/2026 at 13:27