Worldwide, there were an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022, according to new…

The Atlantic Forest is the biome that has experienced the most significant changes in land cover and use in Brazil…

Weight-loss drugs have skyrocketed in popularity because of their quick results and use among celebrities and influencers. J.P. Morgan predicts…

Since Day One of the Biden-Harris Administration, the fight against climate change has been a defining cause of President Biden’s…

Brazil has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2035, setting a more ambitious target than its previous…

Sociallyin, a social media marketing agency, reveals critical insights into user behavior, engagement, and marketing potential, in its comprehensive analysis of Instagram’s…

Renewable energy production will drive much of American job growth over the next decade: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics…

President Xi Jinping of China visited South America in November to attend two important multilateral meetings – the APEC meeting and…

Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the heads of state and government of the G20, the main forum for international economic…

The Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, launched at the opening of the G20 summit on Monday (18) in Rio…

In a landmark gathering, leaders from the world’s largest economies have descended upon Brazil for the highly anticipated G20 summit,…

Brazil has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2035, setting a more ambitious target than its previous…

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It…

(1) Child care costs vary widely in the United States In 2018, the median annual cost of child care for…

A recent survey reveals that a staggering 80% of New York City residents feel their city is unprepared for climate-related risks. The…

The G20 is the forum for economic cooperation among the world’s 19 largest economies, along with the European Union, and…

In a landmark case, Brazilian communities affected by the catastrophic 2015 Mariana dam disaster took the anglo-Australian mining giant BHP…

Brazil ranks eighth among the world’s biggest polluters when it comes to dumping plastic in the ocean—and first in Latin…

Embraer, Brazil’s conglomerate that produces airplanes and aerospace parts, has unveiled the prototype of its new electric flying car few…

Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ordered the unblocking of the social network X in Brazil…

As people living near airports probably already know, all that overhead traffic can take a huge hit to their sleep,…

As Brazil prepares – for the first time – to host global leaders at this year’s G20 summit, most Brazilian adults are…

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made one of the most compelling speeches of his presidency during the opening of…

On Wednesday (Sep. 18), the Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered social network X to immediately suspend new…

From January to August 2024, fires in Brazil have reached 11.39 million hectares of the country’s territory, according to data…

On Monday morning (Sep. 2), the 1st Panel of the Federal Supreme Court voted to maintain the suspension of the…

Brazilian researchers have developed a type of bioplastic that degrade quickly when composted or when discarded in the environment. The…

Amazon Day is a series of unique and immersive experiences to celebrate the Brazilian Amazon. It will take place at…

By its own decision, social network X—formerly known as Twitter—closed its offices in Brazil on Saturday (Aug. 17). Despite the…

The challenges faced by biome specialists around the world are countless, and when the environment is as vast and dense…

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched the country’s Green Seal Program (Programa Selo Verde Brasil). The program standardizes…

The Brazilian Game Companies Association (Abragames), with collaboration of the consulting firm Nordicity, has released a new report outlining the…

Shopping for groceries can be like navigating a maze: so many choices in every aisle, food packages covered in marketing…

Most consumers know how a traditional pharmacy works. Far fewer are aware of an alternative option: a compounding pharmacy. Here’s…

Brazilian infectologist and researcher Beatriz Grinsztejn will be the first Latin American woman to serve as chair of the International…

In today’s world, apps are crucial for business growth and customer experience. They enable shopping, appointment setting and customer service…

Researchers in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, have made a momentous discovery for the paleontology. In May, after heavy rains…

A large analysis of data from nearly 400,000 healthy U.S. adults followed for more than 20 years has found no…

Close to 238,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year. That’s about one person…

In 2022, 73,654 people died from a fentanyl overdose in the US, more than double the amount of deaths from…

The planet’s largest continuous wetland area, the Pantanal has recorded 9,014 fire hotspots in the last 12 months, almost seven…

A study was released by the Cancer Foundation in Switzerland A study by researchers from the Cancer Foundation shows that smoking accounts for 80 percent…

Dozens of experts debated how to improve the rules regarding electronic cigarettes, the consumption of which is a global reality,…

As climate change caused by human action on the environment intensifies, environmental and climatic disasters have increased worldwide, as is…

The United States, through USAID, intends to provide $800,000 in humanitarian assistance to meet the immediate needs of those affected…

AI/R, a global leading technology company specializing in Data, AI, and Gen AI services, has announced a plan to dedicate…

The Terra dos Gigantes (Land of the Giants) geopark in Uberaba, located in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Minas Gerais…

In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth in the world’s top ten music markets—a remarkable performance chiefly boosted by streaming. Last year,…

A recent study by the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (ABSOLAR) reveals that Brazil has achieved a significant milestone, with…

NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the Large-Scale Hydrology Research Group of the Federal University…

This Sunday, April 22nd is Earth Day. Nations around the globe are joining hands in a concerted effort to address pressing…

Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the inclusion of multibillionaire Elon Musk among the people investigated in…

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the northeastern at 10:23 a.m. Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.), sending…

Energea announces the completion of 12 new projects in its Community Solar in Brazil portfolio. These latest additions mark a significant milestone in Energea’s…

FII Institute announced its inaugural Latin American FII PRIORITY summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Themed ‘Invest in Dignity’, the summit is set…

In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth in the world’s top ten music markets—a remarkable performance chiefly boosted by streaming. Last year,…

In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce the six Brazilian…

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Each year,…

Israel and Palestine, Russia and Ukraine, armed conflicts in Somalia, Sudan, Nigeria, and Syria. Different parts of the world are…

Entrepreneur Flávio Figueiredo Assis promises to make history by launching the first originally Brazilian electric car. More than contributing to…

2023 was a landmark year for Alzheimer’s disease research, including advancements in treatment, risk factors and diagnosis. Here are five…

Entrepreneur Flávio Figueiredo Assis promises to make history by launching the first originally Brazilian electric car. More than contributing to…

On January 25, 2019, a dam collapsed in Brumadinho, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The disaster killed 272 people…

The year 2023 was the hottest in the planet’s history and also the hottest on record for Brazil. The average…

Predicting the future is always tricky, but here are some major events and trends in 2024 that warrant close attention:…

The number of children and teenagers with internet access in Brazil saw a small increase in 2023, a survey released…

As a new year approaches and after a year in which Brazil once again assumed a more relevant position in…

Scientists in Brazil are developing a vaccine against cocaine addiction, called Calixcoca. The vaccine has shown promising results in animal…

A severe drought in the Amazon River exposed ancient rock carvings that had been submerged for centuries. The carvings, which…

The scams deluge that flourished during the COVID-19 pandemic and proliferates yet today has heightened the public’s fraud anxiety. Rampant fraud is also reshaping…

Brazil took the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a one-month term in the beginning of October.…

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday (19) that the fight against climate change and inequality are…

Brazil’s Central Bank announced on Monday (Aug. 7) its plan to adopt a virtual currency by the year 2024. This…

Clean, safe drinking water is essential for human health, especially for children, who are particularly vulnerable to certain contaminants. Local,…

A new report by UNAIDS shows that there is a clear path that ends AIDS. The study called ‘The Path…

edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. announced that Project University, an affiliate of Project Company developing academic courses with…

Melissa, iconic Brazilian-based footwear brand founded in 1979, reflects on its 40-plus years in business crafting stylish, 100% vegan shoes…

TSX Entertainment unveils the TSX app, a pioneering mobile-integrated entertainment platform with a major feature – PixelStar, which allows users to…

This Wednesday, the Meta platform (Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) has just launched its newest app. Threads is the microblogging bet…

Google has withdrawn a gaming app that allowed players to buy, sell and torture black virtual “slaves” after a racism…

Smartphones are our lifeline – we use them to connect us to just about everything and everyone in our world.…

Above all, consumers value convenience, speed and good deals, according to new research by Sensormatic Solutions, and they can expect…

“If you are one of the people who still wrinkles their nose when they hear anything about Artificial Intelligence or…

Since its launch, ChatGPT has attracted the attention of professionals from several fields. Efí, one of the major Brazilian fintechs,…

For many patients, initial cancer treatments are not enough, and residual cancer cells that survive these treatments can cause relapse.…

You’ve selected your insurance plan for the year. Now, it’s time to start using your benefits, beginning with an annual…

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is an extremely contagious bacterial infection that can lead to severe, sometimes life-threatening health…

The “Brazil Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook” report found that BNPL payments are expected to grow…

When working from home and attending school virtually became part of everyday life during the COVID-19 pandemic, it taught us…

Delta becomes first major U.S. airline to introduce fast, free Wi-Fi for all, in partnership with T-Mobile. Experience coming to…

Who will win the 2022 World Cup? For now, we don’t know, but from the web sustainability point of view,…

The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, together with the Brazilian Ministry of Economy, Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sebrae…

The president-elect, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will propose that the 30th edition of the Conference of the Parties of…

The Brazilian stand at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) that took place in Egypt in November received…

Local and international industry leaders, academia, experts, and producers discussed long-term food production and sustainability issues, and agriculture technology solutions.…

For at least 50.000 years, humanity has been on a journey of separation – pulling back from nature and becoming…

The Brazilian Navy last week signed a contract for the construction of a new support vessel for Brazil’s Antarctic program…

If you wonder if your polio vaccine you had as a child is still current, you can check your polio…

Biotechnology – one of the fastest-growing scientific fields – uses tools from biology, chemistry, computing, engineering and mathematics to advance…

Sea turtles have been swimming the world’s oceans for more than 100 million years. Yet today the survival of these…

If we approached rivers, mountains, dragonflies, redwoods, and reptiles as if all are alive, intelligent, suffused with soul, imagination, and…

Several months ago, I wrote a story for The Brasilians about Lu, the most widely followed non-human influencer in the…

U.S. innovation powers the world. And U.S. assistance enables creative solutions to overcome local challenges. The United States is a…

Addressing the climate crisis is central to U.S. foreign policy, said Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He called it central…

The United States will reduce its carbon emissions by 50% to 52% by 2030, said President Biden at the Leaders…

World Press Freedom Day 2021 recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration, a document created and signed by a…

When NASA’s Perseverance rover searches Mars for signs of ancient life it uses technology from partner nations across Europe. The…

When it comes to the world of social media and retail engagement, nothing gets more press and attention than so-called…

Brazilian humor is oftentimes a window with the clearest view into the Brazilian psyche. A good joke told at a…

Since mid-December last year, there has been much excitement and a frenzy created around a cure for the Covid-19 virus.…

The National Women’s Hall of Fame has inducted six trailblazing Black women into its unique sisterhood, recognizing their contributions at…

With in-person gatherings risky for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic, Guilherme Gagantini (photo), 80, created an online bingo game called…

Previous studies have shown that a potent immune response may cause people who become seriously ill or die of Covid-19.…

Nokia predicted Brazil would be home to the world’s biggest auction of 5G-suitable spectrum when it conducts a sale in…

Space Technology announced the successful launch of the Brazilian Geostationary Defense and Strategic Communications Satellite (SGDC), held at the Guyana…

The United States Army Research, Development, and Engineer Command (RDECOM) opened an office at the US Consulate in São Paulo…

The Secretary of Telecommunications of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications, André Borges, took part in discussions on…