Wine from Brazil"s unsung savannah makes a splash
The tropical savannah around Brazil's ultra-modernist capital is not exactly known as wine country, but French enologist Jean-Michel Barcelo gushes as he plucks a ruby-red grape and pops it in his mouth......»»
Study sheds light on the development of novel antidotes against nerve agents
A new article was published in Chemico-Biological Interactions by the Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering research group of Tallinn University of Technology in collaboration with colleagues from the Czech Republic, Brazil, and the UK. This study sh.....»»
Enjoy Your Favorite Wine Before Climate Change Destroys It
Extreme heat and droughts are making it harder to grow grapes in many traditional regions. Here’s how scientists are helping the industry adapt......»»
Swapping Bordeaux for Kent, climate change to shift wine regions: Study
English wines could benefit at the expense of French and Italian vines as climate change shifts the landscape in traditional wine growing, according to a new study published on Tuesday......»»
How climate change could affect the microbes that ferment grapes and give wine its specific flavors
The far-reaching consequences of climate change inevitably include the production of foods and beverages, including wine......»»
Brazil"s Indigenous people turn to EU to save their savanna
An EU law banning deforestation-derived products comes into effect at the end of 2024, but for Brazilian Indigenous people it contains an unbearable loophole: the Cerrado, Brazil's vast wooded savanna, is excluded from its scope......»»
Rescuers race to find trapped people as Brazil storms kill at least 20
Rescuers in boats and aircraft raced against the clock Sunday to help isolated people in Brazil's mountainous southeast after storms and heavy rains killed at least 20 people......»»
Lack of resources threatens research in the Amazon
Teaching and research institutions in the Amazon say they are struggling to maintain their output due to dwindling financial resources despite Brazil's climate promises on the global stage......»»
Dung dynasty: The plant boosting powers of beetle recyclers
Dung beetles, those unsung heroes of the insect world renowned for their prowess in breaking down cattle dung, have now been found to have a positive impact on plant growth......»»
Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4 -- everything you need to know
Thunderbolt 5 is set to make a splash in 2024, and Apple is likely to adopt the connection standard at some point in the future. Here's what has changed in Thunderbolt 5 vs. Thunderbolt 4.Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4 — USB Type-C continues to be.....»»
Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4 -- compared
Thunderbolt 5 is set to make a splash in 2024, and Apple is likely to adopt the connection standard at some point in the future. Here's what has changed in Thunderbolt 5 vs. Thunderbolt 4.Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4 — USB Type-C continues to be.....»»
Wood condition, root constriction and improper pruning can be used as predictors of urban tree failure
In São Paulo, Brazil's largest metropolis, the city center is considered a tree failure hotspot, with the largest proportion of failures in the city occurring in that area......»»
Apple is now assembling the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 in Brazil
While China is still responsible for manufacturing most of Apple’s devices, the company does have some assembly facilities around the world. One of these facilities is Foxconn Brazil, located in São Paulo. There, Apple is now assembling the ......»»
NASA’s Crew-7 astronauts splash down safely off the coast of Florida
NASA's Crew-7 mission has splashed down off the coast of Florida, with the four astronauts on board returning safely from the International Space Station......»»
Egg-laying caecilian amphibians produce milk for their young, find scientists
Parental care for offspring occurs in many animals and is an essential part of the reproduction, propagation and development of an organism. An international research team from Brazil, the U.S. and Germany, including Dr. Alexander Kupfer, curator of.....»»
Stellantis joins Toyota, GM, VW with $6 billion commitment in Brazil
The investment, announced shortly after a meeting between company executives and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, comes as the government tries to reignite the country's industry......»»
Study explains how a fungus can control the corn leafhopper, an extremely harmful pest
The corn leafhopper Dalbulus maidis has become a serious problem for farmers. This tiny insect is now widely distributed in the Americas, from the south of the United States to the north of Argentina. In Brazil, it uses only corn plants as hosts, and.....»»
Toyota plans to build hybrid flex vehicle in Brazil, confirms $2 billion investment
The automaker said it plans to build a new hybrid flex vehicle by 2025, and a car designed for the Brazilian market, without confirming a date......»»
New soft magnetic materials for a high-frequency future
Imagine tiny magnets powering our world, silently switching energy on and off in phones, cars, and even power grids. These unsung heroes are called soft magnetic materials. However, as devices become faster and more efficient, traditional materials s.....»»
Restoration of degraded areas in semi-arid region contributes to "return" of soil microorganisms, study shows
Strategies deployed for the restoration of degraded land have had promising results in Brazil's semi-arid region, improving the microbial properties of the soil and contributing to a return of native ecosystem services. The techniques include removal.....»»
What dendritic painting has in common with “tears of wine” phenomenon
The expanding ink droplet shears the underlying acrylic paint layer—the Marangoni effect. Enlarge / Japanese artist Akiko Nakayama manipulates alcohol and inks to create tree-like dendritic patterns during a live painting sessi.....»»