Brazilian philanthropic organizations, led by the Serrapilheira Institute, have begun funding scientific research at a scale unprecedented in the country's history, distributing over $25 million to early-career researchers since its founding. The University of São Paulo has also launched a center dedicated to studying and promoting science philanthropy, reflecting a broader shift as private donors step into a space traditionally dominated by government funding.
nature.com
· 2026-09-14
Researchers examining 53 skipjack tuna caught off southern Brazil found over 1,600 worms infesting nearly every organ, according to a report in Ocean and Coastal Research. Only the kidneys and hearts were free of parasites, while flatworms and roundworms were found throughout the muscle tissue people typically eat.
futurism.com
· 2026-09-06
A threat actor identified as Breeze Comet has been infiltrating Brazil's financial systems with advanced techniques, siphoning funds directly rather than reselling stolen data. Security researchers describe the group as one of the most capable operating against Brazilian banks and payment networks currently.
darkreading.com
· 2026-09-03
Teenagers and college students across Mexico, Brazil, and Costa Rica are staging public 'aura farming' battles, performing viral internet gestures like the six-seven hand sign and the dab to out-cool one another in parks and campus courtyards. The trend has migrated from social media feeds into real-world gatherings, turning everyday public spaces into informal stages for competitive posturing.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-24
Apple has expanded its Emergency SOS Live Video feature to Brazil through a partnership with public safety AI firm RapidSOS. iPhone users calling 190, Brazil's emergency number, can now stream live video or share photos with dispatchers upon request, using a feature previously limited mainly to the United States since iOS 18 launched in 2024. The tool works on iPhone 14 and later, requires user consent via a one-tap prompt, and is encrypted by default.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-24
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