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
04 / March / 2026 Four strategies for protecting mental health in graduate school Healthy habits promote emotional well-being and improve productivity Por Editorial staff
04 / March / 2026 Scientific careers: how graduate school can turn hostile Academic pressures can create a learning environment that is harmful to mental health Por Editorial staff
27 / February / 2026 Can academia negatively affect mental health? Many graduate students face psychological challenges, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic Por Editorial staff
24 / February / 2026 Breast cancer, science, and autonomy: Why read Quando a Vida Pede Coragem Historian transforms her experience with cancer into a critical reflection on evidence-based medicine, information overload, and patient agency. Por Bruno de Pierro
20 / February / 2026 Scientific publishers as “curators of context” in the age of AI Journals need to transform static articles into machine-accessible “knowledge objects,” argues consultant in scholarly publishing Por Samuel Fernandes
18 / February / 2026 How is AI reshaping scientific practice—and why does this require governance and ethical reflection? Incorporating artificial intelligence into research routines increases productivity but poses new challenges for transparency and institutional accountability Por Bruno de Pierro
02 / February / 2026 Educators and trainee teachers want to use AI but lack the necessary training Study shows that teacher training courses do not make good use of generative artificial intelligence due to lack of training and institutional guidelines Por Gilberto Stam
29 / January / 2026 Wikipedia at 25: A boost for open science in brazil Academic projects use collaborative encyclopedia to create courses, improve Portuguese-language content, and engage with audiences Por Gabriela Monteiro
