27 / February / 2025 Extreme heat: Researchers explain the impact of high temperatures on human health Heat waves increase the risk of hospitalization and death, with an increase of up to 50% in cases after periods of extreme temperatures Por Marina Gomes
24 / October / 2024 “Scientists may die of heart attacks, but not of boredom” As the links between climate change, pollution, and health become clearer, there will be plenty of scope for scientific research, says Brazilian pathologist Paulo Saldiva Por Moura Leite Netto
15 / October / 2024 More resistant fungi challenge scientists A species found in patients’ blood becomes more virulent at 98.6 °F when exposed to antiviral drugs, a phenomenon that may become more common with global warming Por Editorial staff
20 / September / 2024 “We want science to be done in the Amazon, not just about the Amazon” Local communities should be involved in studies carried out in the region, says Marcel Botelho, president of the Amazon Research Foundation Por Moura Leite Netto
19 / August / 2024 How climate change impacts the health of Latin Americans A report published in The Lancet by Latin American scientists warns that worsening diseases and economic losses could significantly affect poorer populations Por Letícia Naísa
24 / July / 2024 Extreme heat at the Paris Olympics Researchers and athletes come together to warn of the health risks of high temperatures during the games, and propose a review of sponsorship by the fossil fuel sector Por Editorial staff
02 / July / 2024 We need to steer technological change The innovations we need cannot depend solely on spontaneous discoveries prompted by curiosity Por André Tortato Rauen
11 / June / 2024 How Rio Grande do Sul floods are affecting science The climate catastrophe has interrupted clinical trials and research; many Brazilian institutions were flooded or converted into temporary shelters Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
04 / June / 2024 Climate anxiety: pathways yet to be explored by science Recent studies have attempted to understand the psychological impacts of climate change, especially among young people Por Editorial staff
10 / May / 2024 Climate change and sustainability: the role of hospitals It is essential for healthcare services, especially hospitals, to be more aware of their carbon footprint Por Karina Pavão Patrício
