Por que tirar os sapatos ao entrar em casa é essencial para a saúde
Pesquisas de universidades americanas demonstram que sapatos trazem bactérias e toxinas nocivas para dentro de casa, com até 26,4% contaminados por Clostridium difficile.
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Pé-de-Meia students earn R$200 bonus for completing both Enem exam days
Brazil's Pé-de-Meia program offers an additional R$200 incentive to high school graduates who complete both days of the 2025 Enem exam, aiming to boost higher education access among low-income students.
Pé-de-Meia oferece R$ 200 extras para alunos que completarem dois dias do Enem
Brazil's Pé-de-Meia education program offers an additional R$200 incentive to students who complete high school in 2025 and participate in both days of the national university entrance exam (Enem).
7 Home Exercises to Burn Belly Fat Without a Gym
Harvard-backed research shows visceral belly fat increases heart disease risk, but responds well to exercise. Seven home workouts including jump rope, burpees, and planks can effectively reduce abdominal fat when combined with proper nutrition and sleep.
New PC Game Agefield High Channels Early 2000s Teen Comedy Vibes
Refugium Games is developing Agefield High: Rock the School, an open-world PC game inspired by early 2000s teen comedies like American Pie, launching in Q2 2026 with 8-10 hours of gameplay.
University of Azores launches biotechnology degree in 2026
The University of Azores will introduce a new biotechnology degree starting in 2026/2027 at its Angra do Heroísmo campus, offering training in precision agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and environmental conservation.
Paraná registra quase 196 mil inscrições no Enem 2025, com maioria de mulheres aos 17 anos
Paraná registered 195,870 confirmed participants for the 2025 Enem exam, with most being 17-year-old women. The state represents part of Brazil's 4.8 million total registrations, marking an 11.22% increase from 2024.
Funchal tightens safety rules for student graduation celebrations
Funchal municipal authorities held a safety awareness meeting with schools, parents, and students to establish security protocols for graduation parties and balls, emphasizing shared responsibility and legal compliance.
Williams Lake First Nation releases community vision for St. Joseph's Mission site revitalization
Williams Lake First Nation released its What We Heard Report summarizing community engagement on revitalizing the former St. Joseph's Mission residential school site, centering survivor voices and recommendations for healing spaces and cultural commemoration.
Harvard gastroenterologist recommends green tea, coffee, beetroot juice for fatty liver
A Harvard-trained gastroenterologist recommends green tea, coffee, and beetroot juice as natural beverages to help manage fatty liver disease, citing research on their antioxidant and liver-protective properties.
Icapuí abre seleção com 303 vagas e salários de até R$ 5 mil para educadores
A Prefeitura de Icapuí, no Ceará, abriu processo seletivo com 303 vagas para profissionais da educação, com salários de R$ 1.518 a R$ 5 mil. Inscrições começam em novembro.
NYU researchers decode brain circuits that stabilize memories during learning
NYU researchers identified how brain circuits connecting the entorhinal cortex and hippocampus stabilize memories through balanced excitation and inhibition, with implications for treating memory disorders like PTSD and schizophrenia.
Descoberta de super-Terra a 20 anos-luz abre porta à procura de vida extraterrestre
Cientistas descobriram GJ 251 c, uma super-Terra a menos de 20 anos-luz que se encontra na zona habitável e oferece perspetivas promissoras para a detecção de sinais de vida extraterrestre nos próximos anos.
Carmen Fariñas wins Matilde de la Torre Prize for commitment to public service and science
Carmen Fariñas, a medicine professor at University of Cantabria and infectious diseases chief, received the 2025 Matilde de la Torre Prize for her commitment to public service, science, and democratic values.
MIT Study Links Sleep Deprivation Attention Lapses to Brain Fluid Flushing
MIT researchers discovered that attention lapses from sleep deprivation coincide with cerebrospinal fluid flushing from the brain—a compensatory mechanism normally occurring during sleep that impairs focus when triggered while awake.
A banalização do autodiagnóstico de TDAH e o que os testes de internet não revelam
Psicanalista alerta sobre a proliferação de autodiagnósticos de TDAH via internet e uso não prescrito de psicoestimulantes, argumentando que muitos sintomas podem ser manifestações do inconsciente em vez de transtorno mental.
Pedro Mota Machado: o astrofísico açoriano que leva o nome da terra até ao cosmos
Pedro Mota Machado, investigador em astrofísica e professor na Universidade de Lisboa, é homenageado com asteroide com seu nome enquanto mantém forte ligação aos Açores através de pesquisa e divulgação científica.
Study Links Fruit and Vegetable Intake to Deeper, More Restful Sleep
A 2025 study from University of Chicago and Columbia University finds that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains significantly improves sleep quality, with participants consuming 5+ cups daily showing 16% better sleep.
Açores: FAPA denuncia carências estruturais no sistema educativo após arranque do ano
Parents' federation in Azores reports critical education system failures including 173 absent operational assistants, school infrastructure degradation, and delayed digital transition, compromising school functioning and teaching quality.
Dolores, Centauri claim titles at Eric Wolff Invitational cross country meet
The Annual Eric Wolff Invitational cross country meet drew 193 runners across multiple San Luis Valley schools. Dolores won the boys team title while Centauri claimed the girls championship.
Novel monoclonal antibody MAM01 shows complete protection against malaria in early trial
US researchers report a monoclonal antibody (MAM01) provided full protection against malaria in early clinical trials, offering potential single-dose prevention for high-risk populations including children and pregnant women.
Iowa State Unlocks Agrobacterium Secrets to Improve GMO Crops and Disease Control
Iowa State researchers have decoded how Agrobacterium tumefaciens bacteria enables genetic modification in crops, discovering that chromosome rearrangement affects plant infection rates and resilience—balancing its use as a biotech tool against its role as a plant pathogen.
Investigadores descubren que el cerebro humano no está diseñado para estar despierto tras la medianoche
Investigadores de Harvard descubren que el cerebro humano experimenta cambios significativos tras la medianoche, alterando emociones, percepción y autocontrol, lo que aumenta conductas impulsivas y riesgosas.
Portuguese universities offer diverse student support, but many remain unaware
Portugal's higher education system offers diverse student support including scholarships, housing, and mental health services, yet many students remain unaware of these programs. University leaders gathered in Azores to address awareness gaps and integration strategies.