07 / May / 2026 Experienced researchers frequent among authors in predatory journals Pressure to publish and loopholes in Qualis favor journals that forgo peer review and guarantee quick publication By Samuel Fernandes
05 / May / 2026 Norwegian writing methodology increases approval rate of scientific funding proposals by 30% Courses at the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research reverse the traditional approach, posting approval rates of between 15% and 30% By Gilberto Stam
04 / May / 2026 Bureaucracy, rigid hierarchies, and brain drain limit research in Brazil, study says A survey of more than one hundred researchers from Brazil, China, Germany, and India maps the factors that drive (and hinder) scientific excellence By Daniel Dieb
29 / April / 2026 Brazilian study shows COVID-19 can lead to profound hearing loss A combination of the effects of SARS-CoV-2, the inflammatory response, and intensive treatments may explain the serious health outcome By Arthur Almeida
28 / April / 2026 Unfinished buildings in China increase carbon emissions and health risks, study finds Study estimates waste of 485 million tons of materials, a 9.6% increase in the sector’s carbon intensity, and 2.6 million years of life lost to disability associated with China’s real estate crisis By Gabriela Monteiro
17 / April / 2026 International programs seek scientific talent in response to US budget cuts Initiatives in countries such as Germany, France, and Brazil are increasing their support for US-based researchers seeking a more stable environment By Samuel Fernandes
16 / April / 2026 Can social media impact your health? Case against Meta and YouTube reignites debate Researcher compares the impact of Big Tech to that of the tobacco industry and advocates for new regulatory framework to protect children and adolescents By Gabriela Monteiro
16 / April / 2026 Psyllium: Why do we still not fully understand its effects on the body? Used since antiquity, the compound can now be found in dietary supplements By Editorial staff
14 / April / 2026 Technology helps identify malaria transmission zones in Brazil By analyzing location data from the mobile phones of residents of Manaus, researchers were able to map high-risk areas with greater precision and speed By Arthur Almeida
10 / April / 2026 DATASUS: why Brazil collects so much health data—but still makes few decisions using it Open-access databases have put Brazil on the global map, but fragmentation and gaps make it difficult to turn information into health decisions By Marília Marasciulo
