Minerais

Science and Technology

Chestnuts seem rich in minerals, but a study by Unifesp simulated human digestion and showed that the body only absorbs part of the copper and magnesium.

Geovane Souza 15/06/2026 at 16:08

Interesting facts

Avocado is no longer seen as a diet villain; it has gained the status of a powerful fruit because it carries the same healthy fat as olive oil and also provides fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Viviane Alves 11/06/2026 at 14:05

Interesting facts

Chinese scientists have discovered two new lunar minerals by analyzing soil samples brought back by the Chang’e-5 mission: the findings were named magnesiochangesite-(Y) and changesite-(Ce), and both were approved by the International Mineralogical Association, according to the Chinese space agency in Chengdu.

Bruno Teles 08/05/2026 at 10:04

Science and Technology

A new analysis of the asteroid Bennu finds ancient water marks and sulfur minerals, revealing preserved chemical zones and clues about the history of the celestial body.

Carla Teles 20/04/2026 at 20:56

Economy

Why are the United States competing for maritime routes in Africa while China is buying up rare mineral mines that supply the entire world?

Bruno Teles 16/04/2026 at 00:08

Science and Technology

Pirita, the “fool’s gold,” deceived prospectors for centuries and today helps science uncover the origin of Earth’s magma.

Caio Aviz 09/04/2026 at 00:48

Economy

United States Offers Up to $100 Billion to Create International Critical Minerals Bloc with Brazil and 53 Other Countries, Including Funding and Geological Mapping, but Proposal Raises Concerns Over Sovereignty and Trade Autonomy

Noel Budeguer 25/02/2026 at 18:58

Mining

Vale Mining Announced $3.5 Billion Investment in Copper Mining in Carajás, One of the World’s Most Needed Minerals, Sparking Global Competition for Construction, Technology, Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy, and Data Centers

Flavia Marinho 25/02/2026 at 10:42

Holanda desenvolve concreto com bactérias que ajudam a fechar pequenas fissuras por dentro, reduzem infiltrações e prolongam a vida útil de pontes e prédios, sem precisar de reparos constantes

Science and Technology

Netherlands Develops Concrete With Bacteria That Help Close Small Cracks From Within, Reduce Infiltration, and Extend the Lifespan of Bridges and Buildings Without the Need for Constant Repairs

Noel Budeguer 15/02/2026 at 18:42

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Science and Technology

China, The Asian Giant Manufacturing Solar Panels, Electric Cars, and Batteries, Wants the World Captive to Its Supremacy in Critical Minerals and Is Targeting the Ocean Depths to Extract Trillions of Niobium, Copper, Cobalt, and Manganese Nodules

Flavia Marinho 15/02/2026 at 16:30

Saiba por que a Groenlândia é a maior ilha do mundo, não um continente, e como Trump colocou o território no centro da geopolítica global.

Geopolitics

Greenland: Why The Largest Island In The World Is Not A Continent And Became Target Of Trump

Sara Aquino 27/01/2026 at 15:44

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Economy

With 25.1 Thousand Tons of Gold, Copper, and Silver, Discovery of Colossal Deposit in South America, Valued at Half a Trillion Dollars, Surprises the Global Mining Market

Flavia Marinho 23/11/2025 at 17:40

Chestnuts seem rich in minerals, but a study by Unifesp simulated human digestion and showed that the body only absorbs part of the copper and magnesium.

Avocado is no longer seen as a diet villain; it has gained the status of a powerful fruit because it carries the same healthy fat as olive oil and also provides fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

A new analysis of the asteroid Bennu finds ancient water marks and sulfur minerals, revealing preserved chemical zones and clues about the history of the celestial body.

Why are the United States competing for maritime routes in Africa while China is buying up rare mineral mines that supply the entire world?

Pirita, the “fool’s gold,” deceived prospectors for centuries and today helps science uncover the origin of Earth’s magma.

United States Offers Up to $100 Billion to Create International Critical Minerals Bloc with Brazil and 53 Other Countries, Including Funding and Geological Mapping, but Proposal Raises Concerns Over Sovereignty and Trade Autonomy

Vale Mining Announced $3.5 Billion Investment in Copper Mining in Carajás, One of the World’s Most Needed Minerals, Sparking Global Competition for Construction, Technology, Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy, and Data Centers

Netherlands Develops Concrete With Bacteria That Help Close Small Cracks From Within, Reduce Infiltration, and Extend the Lifespan of Bridges and Buildings Without the Need for Constant Repairs

China, The Asian Giant Manufacturing Solar Panels, Electric Cars, and Batteries, Wants the World Captive to Its Supremacy in Critical Minerals and Is Targeting the Ocean Depths to Extract Trillions of Niobium, Copper, Cobalt, and Manganese Nodules

Greenland: Why The Largest Island In The World Is Not A Continent And Became Target Of Trump

With 25.1 Thousand Tons of Gold, Copper, and Silver, Discovery of Colossal Deposit in South America, Valued at Half a Trillion Dollars, Surprises the Global Mining Market

Mother and daughter build a 70 m² house with more than 8,000 discarded glass bottles and impress with their creativity; known as the Casa de Sal, the property is located on Itamaracá Island, in Pernambuco.

Workers were opening a new road connection near the Marginal Tietê when they found, in the underground of the construction site, remnants of locomotives, wagons, and boilers from the 19th century linked to the forgotten history of Lapa.

Instead of burning or burying old tires, an American city is transforming about 2,000 of them into the street itself, paving its first sections with a quieter and more durable rubber asphalt.

China transforms desert-devastated area into the world’s largest artificial forest, planting trees for 60 years, blocking sand that reached Beijing, and creating a “green lung” of 92,000 hectares in a region once considered lost.

Greek island offers free housing for volunteers, but there’s a condition: you need to take care of rescued cats.

China has deployed snake-shaped robots to slide along power lines, where they have already inspected over 130 kilometers of cables using cameras and sensors to detect damaged wires, worn-out parts, and overheating.

Engineers want to carve through Africa with a giant canal to bring water from the world’s second-largest river to a dying lake on the edge of the Sahara Desert that has already lost 90% of its water.