Brachycephalus dacnis is the seventh species of flea toad identified and is larger only than an individual of a closely related species found in southern Bahia state, Brazil. The study published in PeerJ was led by a group at the State University of Campinas.

A new research paper presents a cutting-edge catalog of banana diversity, utilizing innovative genomic techniques to trace the ancestral origins of various banana cultivars. The study involved collaboration between multiple institutions and includes a comprehensive catalog of cultivated bananas.

The participation, voice and leadership of women in conserving biodiversity is critical to reversing the biodiversity crisis. But grassroots women are typically excluded from the decision-making, capacity-building, and finance designed to conserve biodiversity. A new policy brief for participants at United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia outlines the tools nations can use to change the status quo.

The most advanced respirometry chambers in Latin America were inaugurated at the Alliance Bioversity-CIAT campus in Colombia. These are hermetically sealed spaces designed to precisely measure and analyze the concentrations of gases, such as methane and carbon dioxide, produced by animals.

2023 was a record year for wind energy, with more than 1,051 gigawatts of installed capacity and generating 10% of the world's electricity. This milestone marks a crucial step forward in the transition to a more sustainable future, by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change. However, the exponential growth and size of wind turbines, especially those located at sea, also pose new technical challenges. These structures, although solid, are exposed to extreme environmental conditions that generate constant vibrations, putting their structural stability at risk. 

At this event, the Albert Einstein World Award of Science and the Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts were conferred upon distinguished leaders in their respective fields, in recognition of their tireless pursuit of the advancement of human culture and well-being. In addition, four young academic leaders from McGill received special recognition at the ceremony for their remarkable performance early in their careers through their groundbreaking and impactful work. 

A study conducted by researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) suggests that species thought to be distributed worldwide probably do not exist in Central and South America. At the same time, a wide array of environments and few specimens from the region point to the likelihood of vast species richness.

The work plan for the next five years was signed by representatives of the two agencies on October 16th in Bologna.