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Hyper-realistic baby dolls spark moral panic and legislation in Brazil

Even as a former president stands trial for attempting a coup and the current leader grapples with the worst popularity crisis of his three terms, many Brazilians have spent recent weeks focused on a very different subject. On social media, in soap operas, …

‘Reborn’ baby dolls spark moral panic in Brazil

Hyper-realistic baby dolls are causing controversy in Brazil | Credits: Shutterstock While research suggests that hyper-realistic dolls have therapeutic benefits, in Brazil, a country grappling with a deep political crisis, the topic of “reborn” toy babies …

Brazil's Contradictory Stance on Climate and Fossil Fuels

Brazil will hold the COP30 climate summit in November, where it is expected to lead the world in supporting a green transition. In recent years, Brazil has made greater efforts to increase its renewable energy capacity and protect the Amazon rainforest …

World News | Judge Blocks Trump Administration's National Science Foundation Research Funding Cuts

Boston, Jun 21 (AP) A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's administration from making drastic cuts to research funding provided by the National Science Foundation. US District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston struck down on Friday a policy …

Scientists’ Letter Urges Brazil’s President Lula to Reject New Amazon and Offshore Drilling

Citing the global increase of heatwaves, mega-fires, floods and mass climate-driven displacement, a group of 250 scientists this week asked Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to champion “a fast, fair, effective, and full phaseout of fossil …

Exercise & omega-3 combo reduces severity of chronic tooth root infection

According to a new study, combining exercise with omega-3 supplements reduced inflammation and, thereby, the severity of a chronic tooth root infection. It suggests a relatively simple means of controlling these infections, which can result in bone and …

Dyeing For Fashion: Meet The Scientists Growing Colour Without Chemicals

Three different microbial pigmentsColorifix What comes to mind first when you think about the environmental cost of what we wear every day? Fossil-fuel fabrics, overflowing landfills and underpaid labour are often front and centre of the conversation, and …

Practitioners' Insights: China-Brazil Earth Resource Satellite project vividly presents South-South cooperation in ...

Editor's Note: May 30, 2025 marks the ninth National Science and Technology Workers Day. In the early morning of the previous day, Tianwen-2, the country's first asteroid probe and sampling mission, soared into the sky, carrying with it humanity…

Brazil manatee hunters become advocates as village turns to ecotourism

The fishing community of Barra do Mamanguape on Brazil’s northeastern coast used to be a hunting site for manatees. But today, the villagers have turned to ecotourism and are now protecting the manatees, Mongabay’s video team reported in May. The village …

Heavy rains in south Brazil kill 2, displace more than 2,600

by Naharnet Newsdesk 20 June 2025, 14:48 Heavy rains have killed at least two people in Brazil 's southern region Rio Grande do Sul, the state's civil defense agency said on Wednesday, just over a year after the region was hit by record-breaking …

Alabama’s ‘rain crow’ is a mystery to birders and scientists alike

If you’re one of the many people hiking though Alabama’s forests this summer, you may want to look for the yellow-billed cuckoo. Good luck. Yellow-billed cuckoos tend to hide, high up in the trees in thick woodlands around the state. Though the birds are …

'Crunch time' for climate action, scientists warn

The world is on course to crash through a dangerous warming threshold with key climate indicators shifting at an alarming rate, more than 60 top UN scientists have warned. Bill Hare, CEO of think tank Climate Analytics, said Thursday it was " …

Wellcome Photography Prize Captures Topics In Science And Health

The Wellcome Photography Prize announced their shortlist of 25 photos that highlight topics in health and science. Besides artistically captured photographs that show human life around the world, the competition also includes a biomedical imaging category …

Over 250 scientists urge COP30 president to make fossil fuel phase out top priority of UN climate talks

NEW DELHI: Over 250 scientists from 27 countries, including India, have written to the president of this year’s UN climate conference, urging him to make the transition away from fossil fuels a top priority for COP30. Climate physicist and signatory Bill …

South Africa partially lifts poultry import ban from Brazil, producers rejoice

Poultry product producers and agriculture associations have welcomed the news by the Department of Agriculture that it has partially lifted the ban on imports of poultry and poultry products from Brazil from Thursday. The ban was imposed due to an outbreak …

Prince William and Cate Blanchett Hit the Science Lab to Highlight the Benefits of Sustainable Fashion

NEED TO KNOW Prince William and Cate Blanchett headed out on a special mission on June 19 to see a sustainable fashion company Blanchett is one of William's Earthshot Prize Council members Colorifix was an Earthshot Prize finalist in 2023 and creates …

INB signs Brazil microreactor contracts

Thursday, 19 June 2025 Industrias Nucleares do Brasil has signed a contract with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Financing Agency for Studies and Projects for the development and testing of critical technologies applicable to  …

OPINION - Elon Musk's Starship rocket erupts in a ball of flames ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has raised concerns about the ‘Wild West’ of fat injections, Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), botox and fillers, which they say are being offered by untrained people in places such as public toilets.

Sika invests in manufacturing units in in China, Brazil, and Morocco

SCIENCE 2025 Sparks Global Dialogue on AIGC and Social Science

Department of Global Strategy and Intelligence Studies at Hanyang seeks to cultivate a new generation of scholars with AI literacy in an intelligent society. BEIJING, CHINA, June 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural Scholarly …

AV-Comparatives Released New Real-World Protection Test Results – See How Leading Consumer Security Products Stack Up

AV-Comparatives releases new Real-World Protection Test – see which consumer security products truly defend against real-life threats. AUSTRIA, June 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AV-Comparatives is pleased to announce the release of its latest …

Cybersecurity Initiative of the Year Award Goes to AI-Powered Security Development by Prof. Victor Chang

BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, June 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Professor Victor Chang of Aston University has received an Information Technology Award for his contributions to cybersecurity research and the development of …

PowerPatent Launches Advanced Technology to Automate and Streamline Patent Application Processes

PowerPatent unveils new automation technology designed to streamline the patent application process, improving efficiency and reducing human error. CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, June 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PowerPatent, a pioneering force in legal …

Hologram Zoo Tourist Attraction Franchise Now Available in South Dakota

Innovative Business Model Aimed at Entrepreneurs, Tourism Operators, and Educational Attractions SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES, June 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new entertainment concept is now available for development in South Dakota. …

Congressional Budget Cutting Activities in Science Preceded DOGE

Multiple Congressional Books Named "WASTEBOOK" Listed Hundreds of Federal Grants in Science Years Ago GAINESVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Some people are still expressing surprise and misgivings about …

CEU Open Society Prize Awarded to Russian Opposition Figure Yulia Navalnaya

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The prestigious Open Society Prize of the Central European University (CEU) is being awarded this year to Russian opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya, widow of long-time regime critic Alexei …

Non-contact and nanometer-scale measurement of shallow PN junction depth buried in Si wafers

GA, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An international research group successfully measured, with a nanometer resolution, the depth of PN junctions varied in a Si wafer in a non-destructive and non-contact manner by observing the …

ELECFREAKS Launches Smart IoT Platform: A Child-Friendly, School-Ready IoT Solution for Education

Platform Simplifies IoT Learning with Teacher Management System, Multi-Data Monitoring, and Enhanced User Experience. HONG KONG, June 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ELECFREAKS today announced the official release of Smart IoT, an innovative Internet of …

Canada's Next Gen AI Summit Announced for July 2025

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a defining moment for Canada’s artificial intelligence sector, the Next Gen AI Summit, organized by Cross Future Hub, will be held on July 18 and 19, 2025, at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle …

Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) and Industry Tackle Hexavalent Chromium Hazards

by: (AMCOM)-G4 Mark G. Feathers, Environmental Engineer, Lead, and Physical Scientists Scott Howison, Jasmine Briant, and Ted Ventresca, President / COO CHEMEON MINDEN, NV, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the hangars of …

Survey Shows Rising Depression Rates While Demand Grows for Effective Mental Health Solutions

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A startling Gallup survey revealed that nearly 30% of adults now report having been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives—a sharp increase of nearly 10 …

Stand Up for Science Launches: PRESS CONNECT

The Stand Up for Science Press Connect system is a safe and secure way to connect scientists with press. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science, the non-profit organization that led the nationwide …

AgeMan® Tremor Simulator Enhances Medical Training

Empowering students to understand tremors hands-on SAARBRüCKEN, GERMANY, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After over a year of development, Age Suit Germany GmbH has unveiled its new Tremor Simulator. The device enables a more realistic …

Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) and Industry Tackle Hexavalent Chromium Hazards

by: (AMCOM)-G4 Mark G. Feathers, Environmental Engineer, Lead, and Physical Scientists Scott Howison, Jasmine Briant, and Ted Ventresca, President?COO CHEMEON MINDEN, NV, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the hangars of …

Techcyte and Pramana Unveil Smart, Inline, Volumetric Digital Microbiology Scanning

OREM, UT, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Techcyte and Pramana today announced the upcoming launch of smart, inline, volumetric scanning. This innovation aims to set the standard for how microbiology slides are digitized. …

OCAST Launches $500K Innovation Grant Opportunity for Private Sector Companies

Oklahoma companies can now apply for up to $500K in non-dilutive funding to solve industry problems and drive statewide economic growth. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oklahoma Center for the …

Weather gone wild: scientists use fine-scale models to predict pollution surges

GA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the planet warms, extreme weather and air pollution are converging into a dangerous feedback loop. This new study brings to light how high-resolution Earth system models can untangle their …

Broadband ultrasound generator over a fiber-optic tip for in vivo emotional stress modulation

Ultrasound neuromodulation, as a technique for controlling neural activity, has garnered increasing attention in recent years. CHENGDU, SICHUAN, CHINA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Check out the full article here: https://www. …

RLAB & MRES: Gary Zavaleta Joins M2MMA Combat Sports Organization Advisory Board

Dubai based Combat Sports Organization M2MMA, announces the addition of Gary Zavaleta to it's esteemed Advisory Board. Real American Capital Corp (OTCMKTS:RLAB) DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RLAB & …