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Two young Black women lie on the floor of a room, propped up on their elbows. The woman on the left, with her hair tied back and wearing an orange T-shirt, is reading a book. The woman on the right, with her hair down and wearing a teal T-shirt, is smiling as she uses a tablet.

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

Por Gabriela Monteiro

Anatomical model in sagittal cross-section of the human brain, in shades of pink and beige, with visible internal structures, including the corpus callosum and cerebellum. A region in the frontal lobe is highlighted in purple. In the background, a blurred laboratory setting.

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

Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade

Illustration of colored molecules on a blue background, with spherical structures of multiple colors—orange, blue, green, purple, and beige—arranged in chains and groups, representing the interaction of drugs with cellular receptors at the molecular level

07 / April / 2026

Agonists and antagonists: drugs to modulate body signals

From asthma inhalers to monoclonal antibodies: how drugs “talk” to cells

Por Yasmim Cunha

A Black woman with her hair tied back, wearing round-framed glasses, sits at her desk with a pensive expression, gazing into the distance. She rests her head on her left hand and holds a pen over an open notebook. In the foreground, there is an open laptop computer. In the background, there is a gray wall covered with colorful post-it notes, as well as plants and a bookshelf.

03 / April / 2026

Pressure to appear confident fuels impostor syndrome in the workplace

Survey of 1,000 American workers suggests self-doubt is less about competence and more to do with organizational culture and behavior among leadership

Por Daniel Dieb

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02 / April / 2026

The Garden: a place for care, health, and well-being

Historical and scientific evidence shows how contact with nature—from medicinal plants to green landscapes—affects physical, mental, and public health

Two people sit at a table, holding mugs, engaged in intimate conversation. Soft lighting and close-up framing suggest a friendly atmosphere and attentive listening

13 / March / 2026

How does connecting with people protect the mental health of graduate students? An expert explains

Amid the constant demands of a research project, it is essential to remember the importance of human connection

Por Editorial staff

A person sitting at a desk in the dark, illuminated only by a lamp. The scene conveys intense concentration and a sense of isolation while working into the night.

09 / March / 2026

How are institutions responsible for the mental health of graduate students? An expert explains

Master’s and PhD students face numerous challenges and bureaucratic hurdles along their research journey.

Por Editorial staff

Two researchers wearing lab coats and safety goggles conduct an experiment in a laboratory, handling reagents on a workbench. In the background, a chalkboard filled with formulas reinforces the academic and scientific atmosphere.

06 / March / 2026

Advisor and student: understanding why this relationship is essential to organizing a research project

Students entering graduate school should be encouraged to be clear on the objectives of their research before they begin

Por Editorial staff

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04 / March / 2026

Four strategies for protecting mental health in graduate school

Healthy habits promote emotional well-being and improve productivity

Por Editorial staff

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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

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