16-Jun-2025 Study of adolescents shows that the urban environment influences their sense of justice and trust in institutions Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Over the course of three years, researchers from the University of São Paulo and their collaborators examined the “belief in a just world” of 659 São Paulo residents between the ages of 12 and 14. The results highlight the importance of incorporating urban and structural factors, such as access to services and community cohesion, into discussions on citizenship and democratic development. Journal Journal of Environmental Psychology Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
16-Jun-2025 XXIX Brazilian Congress of Nutrology MetaScience Press Meeting Announcement The XXIX Brazilian Congress of Nutrology – CBN 2025 (link: https://abran.org.br/cbn2025/) promises to be a milestone in the health field, being the main event dedicated to Nutrology in all of Latin America. This exceptional meeting will bring together renowned national and international experts, providing an environment conducive to the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge, the promotion of scientific innovation and the stimulation of integration among Nutrology professionals. Funder Eli Lilly and Company, Marjan Farma, Novo Nordisk
16-Jun-2025 Machine learning can predict which babies will be born with low birth weights Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication The evaluation of predictive models for low birth weight cases was based on data from a population study of over 1,500 pregnant women in the city of Araraquara in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Early identification of the problem is crucial for effective intervention. Journal BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
16-Jun-2025 Researchers from Brazil and France are set to test new cell therapy for cancer Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Scientists from the Curie Institute and the University of São Paulo are about to conduct a clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new CAR-T cell-based immunotherapy for patients with oculocerebral lymphoma; the project was presented at FAPESP Week in Toulouse. Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
13-Jun-2025 Museomics highlights the importance of scientific museum collections Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Meeting Announcement At a symposium in Paris, a University of São Paulo professor of zoology explains how new technologies allow for the use of degraded DNA from specimens preserved for decades, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the conservation of b Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
13-Jun-2025 What’s really in our food? A global look at food composition databases and the gaps we need to fix The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture Peer-Reviewed Publication We need better understanding of what is in our food. While many national databases exist, new research reveals large information gaps. The Periodic Table of Food Initiative is a global effort to collect and share data on food to build better food systems. Journal Frontiers in Nutrition Funder Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Seerave Foundation, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
13-Jun-2025 Science and innovation for a sustainable future Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Meeting Announcement At VivaTech in Paris, research center coordinators showcase the advances made at the University of São Paulo in agriculture, climate, energy, computing, artificial intelligence, and health. Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
13-Jun-2025 Drones can detect fires and monitor greenhouse gas emissions Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Meeting Announcement University of São Paulo researchers are developing an aircraft equipped with sensors that can detect and measure the concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane in the environment; the project was presented at FAPESP Week France in Toulouse. Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
12-Jun-2025 Study shows ways to tackle homophobic bullying in schools Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Based on individual interviews with adolescents and focus group discussions, researchers from São Paulo State University have created a classification of the coping strategies used by young people in situations of school bullying. The study also provides recommendations for educational institutions. Journal Journal of School Violence Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
12-Jun-2025 Playing to learn? It works, but it has its limits Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral A new ESPOL study reveals that turning learning into a game can improve grades in STEM subjects, but it doesn't necessarily motivate students more. The research was based on the theory of Gamified Learning and was applied to 175 engineering students. One group was implemented with a weekly leaderboard system (like video game rankings), and the other was not Journal International Journal of STEM Education