15 / April / 2026 Hugo Aguilaniu: “Without scientific philanthropy, Brazil is giving up on risk.” Serrapilheira Institute director assesses Brazil’s research funding system and links risk aversion to the absence of a Brazilian Nobel laureate Por Daniel Dieb
13 / April / 2026 “Without data, renewal in science becomes just rhetoric” A researcher at the Federal University of ABC mapped the academic age of faculty members across the country and identified limited renewal at the foundation of graduate programs. Por Yasmim Cunha
08 / April / 2026 “Without suitable comparison between groups, there is no way of proving the efficacy of a new drug” Cardiologist and researcher at Einstein Hospital Israelita explains the role of randomized clinical trials and the risks of social pressure on clinical research Por Moura Leite Netto
13 / March / 2026 How monoclonal antibodies are redefining the fight against HIV Research led by Marina Caskey reveals the potential of monoclonal antibodies capable of neutralizing multiple strains of HIV and keeping the virus under control for long periods Por Samuel Fernandes
05 / March / 2026 “Without a control group, we cannot say that polylaminin works,” says coauthor of study on the substance For neurosurgeon and UFRJ professor Paulo Louzada, flaws in the methodology prevent conclusions about the effectiveness of polylaminin Por Moura Leite Netto
04 / March / 2026 Only 12 Brazilian universities regulate the use of AI USP survey finds that artificial intelligence governance is progressing slowly in higher education; expert calls for a pedagogical, nonpunitive approach Por Samuel Fernandes
25 / February / 2026 Physician-scientist career still faces barriers in Brazil Fiocruz physician discusses the challenges of a dual career, the lack of sustained funding, and the strategic role of research in the Brazilian public health system (SUS) Por Yasmim Cunha
12 / February / 2026 “It wasn’t my plan”: One researcher’s journey from academia to the business world Physicist Amanda Bernardes explains how her academic training paved the way for her work in developing biotechnological solutions in the private sector Por Marina Gomes
27 / January / 2026 “You cannot do good science in your spare time,” says author of study highlighted at European cardiology conference Cardiologist Pedro Lemos explains the intricacies of a large multicenter study involving over 3,000 patients, the results of which could be used by Brazil’s public health system (SUS). Por Moura Leite Netto
14 / January / 2026 Rita Lobo: “Science makes an impact when it reaches people’s tables” Chef and TV host discusses partnership with scientists and strategies for tackling unhealthy eating in Brazil Por Bruno de Pierro
