Science and Technology

Compound extracted from the leaves of the red copaiba, a tree from the Atlantic Forest, inhibits entry, replication, and proteins of SARS-CoV-2 on various fronts and reinforces the potential of Brazilian biodiversity in the search for new drugs against Covid-19.

Carla Teles 28/04/2026 at 20:49

Science and Technology

Lab-grown meat has become the target of bans and moral panic because lawmakers compare the technology to Frankenstein, while experts try to contain rumors that protect conventional livestock and may delay the only animal protein created to reduce carbon, water, and land use.

Valdemar Medeiros 28/04/2026 at 20:44

Interesting facts

Giant light poles that resemble space towers are already being installed on highways and industrial areas, reaching impressive heights, illuminating large areas on their own, and using advanced technology that is changing urban infrastructure without almost anyone noticing.

Flavia Marinho 28/04/2026 at 20:38

Armed Forces

Columbia-class: the largest nuclear submarine the US has ever built has barely begun to be assembled and is already 1 year behind schedule — each unit costs $15 billion.

Douglas Avila 28/04/2026 at 20:34

Interesting facts

While in Brazil the age of criminal responsibility is 18, in El Salvador adolescents as young as 12 can be arrested and even sentenced to life in prison.

Felipe Alves da Silva 28/04/2026 at 20:29

Interesting facts

The abandoned building in João Pessoa’s most expensive square meter, built in the 1990s, has become a threat to 200 families, has problems with makeshift electrical installations, could collapse at any moment, and faces an urgent demolition request.

Flavia Marinho 28/04/2026 at 20:23

Economy

A survey by Anbima shows that 20% of bettors in Brazil already treat bets as an investment, spending an average of R$ 284 per month and reinforcing a scenario of greater risk, financial confusion, and less room for wealth accumulation.

Carla Teles 28/04/2026 at 20:20

Interesting facts

Anvisa bans clobutinol in cough syrups after identifying a risk of severe arrhythmia, following a move already adopted by other countries, which have withdrawn the substance from the market due to potentially fatal cardiac effects.

Carla Teles 28/04/2026 at 20:15

Construction

The United Arab Emirates will inaugurate the country’s first passenger train in 2026 — 1,200 km of tracks through the desert, linking 7 emirates in less than 2 hours.

Douglas Avila 28/04/2026 at 20:10

Economy

Government releases R$ 1.2 billion to build 541 health units in 505 municipalities and promises to impact 11 million Brazilians in 26 states.

Noel Budeguer 28/04/2026 at 20:04

Interesting facts

The only Brazilian town chosen by Forbes as one of the 50 most beautiful in the world has 65 islands, colonial mansions, and stone streets that the sea has invaded for more than 300 years.

Ana Alice 28/04/2026 at 20:00

Construction

Court suspends bidding for the “middle section” of BR-319 on the eve of auctions, cites significant environmental impact, and halts Dnit’s tenders for paving the highway that connects Manaus to Porto Velho.

Carla Teles 28/04/2026 at 19:50