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How Germany's Max Planck Society fails young scientists

There was rarely a meeting with the director that didn't feel destabilizing. "He was hitting his table, yelling at me to the point that I could see him spitting," says Gabriel Lando, a theoretical computational physicist from Brazil and a …

Petrobras begins producing fuels with cellulosic content in Brazil

Petrobras and Riograndense Refinery (RPR) successfully completed an industrial scale co-processing test using 5% pyrolysis bio-oil (a non-food biomass raw material) combined with fossil feedstock. The refinery, located in Rio Grande, southern Brazil, has …

Petrobras begins producing fuels with cellulosic content in Brazil

Millicom (Tigo) and Telefonica sign definitive sale-purchase agreement in Colombia

Millicom (Tigo) and Telefonica sign definitive sale-purchase agreement in Colombia Luxembourg, March 12, 2025 – Pursuant to the announcement on July 31, 2024, Millicom and Telefonica have entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition by Millicom …

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory installs giant camera in Chile

The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory team loading the LSST Camera on a transport cart for testing in February 2025. Courtesy Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.After scientists at Menlo Park’s SLAC national accelerator …

World's largest digital camera created in the Bay Area installed in Chile: Here's a look

MENLO PARK, Calif. (KGO) -- The world's largest digital camera made in the Bay Area has now been installed in Chile. The camera is the size of a car and could unlock new views of the universe. It's called the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) …

DNA confirms skeletal remains found at Mabura Trial is missing Venezuelan woman

Just over one week ago, skeletal remains suspected to be those of missing Venezuelan woman Miguelys Centeno were found in a clump of bushes along the Mabura Trail in Linden. The discovery was made on March 4, 2025 at 9 Miles Mabura Trail, Linden. The …

Brazilian Critical Minerals nabs Ema water permit with pilot trials to flow

Brazilian Critical Minerals receives water permit for field pilot trials  Testing the permeability of clays is the next step at Ema rare earths project  Pilot trials will start in Q2    Special report: Brazilian Critical Minerals is moving to the next step …

Scientists reveal popular diet could raise risk of cancer that kills 16,800 Brits a year

A warning has been issued by scientists as a popular diet could be linked to one of the UK's deadliest cancers. A recent study has unveiled that eliminating carbohydrates and fibre from your diet could increase your risk of bowel cancer. The connection …

I'm a climate scientist - here's what I eat in a day (and why I cook chicken, but never lamb)

Vegetarian and vegan diets are best for the climate but there are other changes you can make to significantly reduce your environmental footprint If you are worried about the planet, and want to do your best to protect it, then choosing what to buy and eat …

Brazil is cutting down Amazon forests to build a road to the climate summit

A new four-lane highway is being built in the Brazilian city of Belém to serve as a route to the COP30 climate summit. It cuts through tens of thousands of hectares of protected Amazon rainforest. Conservationists and local residents are outraged by the …

Brazil outlines guidelines for COP 30

Wednesday, March 12th 2025 - 10:30 UTC Climate shocks might emerge abruptly, in irreversible shifts, the letter signed by Correa de Lago and Toni warned Brazil published this week a letter signed by Ambassador André Correa do Lago and Ana Toni, president …

Scientists Photograph 27 Newly-Discovered Species Including ‘Blob-Headed Fish’

This ‘blob-headed’ fish was a shocking discovery due to its enlarged blob-like head, a feature that the fish experts have never seen before. The function of this unusual structure remains a mystery. | Conservation International/photo by Robinson …

Travel: See amazing bling while brushing up on your Spanish in Bogota, Colombia

¡El museo es fantastico! In Colombia’s bling-bathed hallways, I gaped at sacred gold funerary masks once stacked atop ashen faces of ancient dead chieftains; if only my español would come alive. My 10 more proficient Spanish immersion classmates moved …

Brazil Clears 8 Miles of Amazon Rainforest to Make Space for UN Climate Conference

This November, the United Nations will descend on the city of Belém, Brazil in an attempt to solve climate change. The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP30, will bring 50,000 people to the city. Brazil cut down portions of the Amazon …

UNITAR and The Permanent Mission of Chile to the United Nations Successfully Hold AI Training for Diplomats: A Women ...

The training commenced with a session on the positive applications of AI. We were joined by Doron Avni, VP, of Government Affairs & Public Policy, Emerging Markets at Google, who discussed Google's commitment to bold, responsible AI and how it can …

Across China: Chinese, Brazilian researchers uncover new species of pterosaur fossils in NE China

This combo picture shows the image of the fossilized pterosaur Darwinopterus camposi sp. nov (above) and a skeleton diagram. (Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology/Handout via Xinhua) SHENYANG, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and …

Forest management ambitions in Brazilian Amazon aim to make up for lost time

In 2006, Brazilian President Lula da Silva’s government passed the Public Forest Management Law, implementing a forest concession scheme designed to regulate and legalize logging activities in Brazil’s forest — in particular, the Amazon. Forest management …

Brazil Potash to Present at 37th Annual Roth Conference March 17, 2025

MANAUS, Brazil, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brazil Potash Corp. (“Brazil Potash” or the “Company”) (NYSE-American: GRO), a company developing and constructing the largest potash fertilizer project in Brazil, announces that Mayo Schmidt, Executive …

School of Design Thinking, in partnership with SSC NASSCOM, hosts 50-hour non-stop ‘Design Spark Challenge’

Students from renowned colleges will solve real-world problems through specific problem statements aligned to the UN Sustainable Development goals CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- School of Design Thinking (SoDT), India’s …

Alfa Chemistry Enriches Cosmetic Ingredients Supply: Antioxidants, Emulsifiers, UV-absorbers, and Preservatives Released

In a recent announcement, Alfa Chemistry reveals its plan to add more momentum to the beauty industry by adding more cosmetic ingredients to its portfolio. NY, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a recent announcement, Alfa …

Breakthrough in Sustainable Biomaterials: Innovations in Polyacrylic Acid Hydrogels

Harnessing Biopolymers for Next-Generation Applications NANJING, CHINA, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- olyacrylic acid (PAA) hydrogels have emerged as a promising class of biomaterials due to their unique properties, such as high water …

Bridging the Skills Gap: Dr. Nemani's Research Highlights Transformational Leadership's Role in Modern Education

Dr. Nemani's study demonstrates how transformational leadership prepares students for future STEM careers. OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Sravan Nemani, a leading educational researcher and innovator at …

RISE Climate & Wine Symposium Shares Opportunities to Build More Regenerative, Resilient Vineyards & Ecosystems

RISE is returning for the third time this April, focused on actionable opportunities, including accelerated adoption of regenerative practices. NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The RISE Climate & Wine Symposium …

Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca Has Developed the Romanian National Strategy for Quantum Technologies

CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Based on its expertise in developing strategic plans in various fields, the Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca (UBB), as coordinator, together with the National Institute for Research …

Sókn Engineering Looking to Expand its Board of Directors to Drive the Future of AI-Powered Commodities Trading

WHITEFISH, MT, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sókn Engineering, a trailblazing software company transforming commodities trading through advanced predictive analytics, is seeking to strengthen its Board of Directors with the …

Charles Carroll Lee’s Captivating Book Francine Took the Spotlight as an Amazon Best Seller

Charles Carroll Lee’s novel, Francine, captured readers' hearts and earned the spotlight as an Amazon Best Seller with its powerful story of resilience. PETERSBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charles Carroll Lee, …

Franconia Sculpture Park Presents Annette S. Lee’s Year-Long Exhibition: Ancient Echoes - Keepers of the Sky

An Immersive Exploration of Sound, Sky, and Indigenous Knowledge at Franconia Sculpture Park SHAFER, MN, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Franconia Sculpture Park is honored to host "Ancient Echoes - Keepers of the Sky…

New Frontiers Introduces Episode Featuring the Fly Little Bird Foundation Airing March 15th on Bloomberg: The content in ...

Planet TV Studios proudly serves as the exclusive sponsor of the New Frontiers series. The Fly Little Bird Foundation in New Frontiers Episode on March 15th on Bloomberg. EXCELSIOR, MN, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Planet …

Project Alive ED Recognized for Transformative Leadership in Rare Disease Advocacy During Women’s History Month

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.- Margaret Mead LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- – As the nation celebrates …

Meet Artie: Arctic Apples’ New Mascot Debuts with Bright, Kid-Friendly Packaging!

Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF) is unveiling a vibrant redesign of its Arctic® apple 2 oz. packaging, now featuring playful colors and its new mascot, Artie. MOSES LAKE, WA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Okanagan Specialty Fruits® …

Planet TV Studios Airing “New Frontiers” Episode on NeOnc Technologies Holdings, Inc. – Saturday, March 15, 2025 on ...

Planet TV Studios proudly serves as the exclusive sponsor of the New Frontiers series. NeOnc Technologies Holdings in New Frontiers Episode March 15th on Bloomberg Television. WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

Planet TV Studios Airing Latest Episode of New Frontiers Featuring Gough Surgical, PLLC – Airing on March 15th on ...

Planet TV Studios proudly serves as the exclusive sponsor of the New Frontiers series. Gough Surgical, PLLC in New Frontiers Episode March 15th on Bloomberg. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Frontiers, the …

Sarcomatrix to Present Preclinical Data on S969 for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sarcomatrix Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing novel treatments for muscle diseases, will present new preclinical data on its lead drug candidate, S969, at the …

Maricel Long Shares a Candid Leadership Journey in New Book: My First Six-Months Leadership Trial

A Story of Resilience, Leadership, and Growth in Psychiatric Nursing WESTERN WASHINGTON STATE, WA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Psychiatric Nurse and newly published author Maricel Long presents My First Six-Months Leadership …

Altis Labs teams up with Hamilton Health Sciences on AI for Breast Cancer

TORONTO, CANADA, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Altis Labs, Inc. (“Altis”), the computational imaging company advancing precision medicine with AI, today announced a new research collaboration with Hamilton Health Sciences to develop and …

Antibody Engineering & Therapeutics Europe Takes Center Stage in Basel, Europe’s Premier Pharma Hub

Antibody Engineering & Therapeutics Europe returns to Basel, Europe's pharma hub, June 10-12, 2025, uniting experts to advance antibody science. BASEL, SWITZERLAND, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Informa Connect, a leading provider …

Greylag goose optimization: a game-changer for renewable energy systems

GA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent study has unveiled a novel strategy to boost the efficiency of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in agriculture, offering a solution to longstanding challenges. By integrating the …

Unlock Aid Unveils 'Aid Reimagined: The New American Foreign Partnership Standard'

Open Letter Sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio Presents Bold, Results-Driven Path Forward To Shape the Future of U.S. Foreign Assistance WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Unlock Aid, a coalition …