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
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
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
09 / April / 2026 Texas approves US$3 billion for a dementia research institute The initiative replicates a successful model for cancer research funding and could become one of the world’s largest funders of research on neurodegenerative diseases By Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
08 / April / 2026 What’s next for Latin American science? Experts gather in São Paulo to discuss the future Organized by Einstein, “Voices of Latin American Science” examines innovation, science policy, and the challenges facing research in the region By Editorial staff
06 / April / 2026 Use of AI in scientific research may undermine the training of early-career researchers Early reliance on AI tools may undermine learning, critical thinking and the authenticity of academic work, according to a researcher at Einstein By Editorial staff
01 / April / 2026 Communicating scientific uncertainties can weaken support for public policies, study finds Study with over 1,100 participants finds that a lack of scientific consensus affects support for regulatory policies on microplastics By Editorial staff
31 / March / 2026 Citations in clinical practice guidelines do not always reflect true impact of research Study identifies hidden and symbolic citation patterns that distort the measurement of scientific impact in health policies By Editorial staff
23 / March / 2026 Women advance in science but struggle to reach academia’s top ranks A survey of 136 organizations reveals that 60% have gender equality policies, but fewer than 10% allocate a budget to implement them By Daniel Dieb
