50,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Bones Unearthed in Brazil Contain Ancient Herpes Viruses

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.15.2024 04:00 AM

Herpesviruses might be a major cause of Neanderthal extinction, according to a new study. Continue reading to learn more.

Ancient Brazilian Bones Challenge Syphilis Origin: Unearthing Oldest Bejel-like Disease Disproves Columbian Hypothesis

01.30.2024 23:19 PM

A syphilis-like disease found in 780 B.C. Brazilian remains challenges the belief Christopher Columbus brought it to America. Read the article to learn more details.

Oldest Bacteria Genome of Syphilis Relative Discovered in Skeletons From 2,000 Years Ago in Brazil

01.24.2024 23:59 PM

Bacterial DNA findings suggests that a relative disease of syphilis may have reached South America before European contact arrived. Read to learn more.

New 6 Species of ‘Ghost Spiders’ Found in a Power Plant in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay [Study]

12.14.2023 07:50 AM

Six new species of spiders, all considered to be "ghost spiders," have been discovered. Continue reading to learn more.

Brazil Torrential Rains: Floods, Landslides Leave At Least 6 People Dead As Extreme Weather Events Have Been Hitting Country's Southern Part

11.20.2023 00:15 AM

These fatalities were reported in Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. Read to learn more. Heavy rains across southern Brazil have triggered powerful landslides and floods.

Surprising Diversity of Darwin Wasps Found in Brazilian Rainforest Challenges Habitat Assumptions

11.09.2023 01:28 AM

Surveying "Darwin wasps" in the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest reveals high diversity, especially in low to mid-altitude locations, emphasizing tropical forest conservation. Read the article to learn more.

Amazon Drought in Brazil Exposes Prehistoric Rock Carvings as River Water Levels Drop

10.22.2023 22:40 PM

The rock carvings emerged as the river water levels reached an all-time-low due to drought in Brazil's Amazon. Read to learn more.

Ring of Fire: Northwestern U.S. to Brazil May Witness the Spectacular Annular Total Solar Eclipse This Month

10.02.2023 00:35 AM

Check out when the annular solar eclipse will be visible from the United States to Brazil, showcasing Moon's "ring of fire" during its farthest point from Earth.

Brazil's Enigmatic Dogxim: First-of-Its-Kind Canine Hybrid Between a Fox and a Dog Found in the Streets of Vacaria

09.27.2023 08:38 AM

A unique discovery in Brazil of a hybrid reveals that what authorities found was part pampas fox and part dog, marking the first documented case of such hybridization. Check out this dogxim in this article.

265-Million-Year-Old Fossils From Gigantic Apex Predators That Rule Earth Before Dinosaurs Unearthed in Brazil

09.18.2023 02:37 AM

An almost completely fossilized skull of Pampaphoneus biccai, the apex predator that dominated the planet before dinosaurs, was unearthed in Brazil. Continue reading to learn more.

Genome Analysis of Yellow Fever Reveals Deadly Route of the Virus From Amazon to South Brazil

09.04.2023 08:53 AM

RNA sequences of yellow fever virus show the route of the pathogen from the Amazon region to the densely populated areas of south Brazil. Find out more about it in this article.

11-Year-Old Boy From Brazil Died, Suffered From Electric Shock After Trying To Retrieve Kite Stuck in Electrical Wiring

07.27.2023 07:00 AM

A boy died after attempting to retrieve a kite stuck in an electrical wiring. Continue reading to know the full story.

Ancient Sloth Bones Reveal Early Human Presence in South America: A Key Discovery in Rewriting History

07.12.2023 06:14 AM

Bones from an extinct sloth in Brazil provide evidence of early human presence in South America. Continue reading to learn more details.

Brazil Confiscates Over 63,200 Pounds of Illegal Shark Fins: Why Are These Parts So Valuable?

06.23.2023 05:10 AM

Reports indicate that Brazilian authorities seized more than 63,000 pounds (28,500 kilograms) of shark fins intended for Asian markets. Read the article to learn more details.

Extratropical Cyclone Killed 13 in Brazil, 20 Missing, Thousands Left Homeless

06.19.2023 06:32 AM

An extratropical cyclone hit southern Brazil and killed over 10 individuals while other 20 were missing.

Highly Complex Heart Surgery Successfully Done Remotely via Video Stream

06.06.2023 06:00 AM

Complex surgeries like heart operation is now possible via video stream. Read this article to know how.

CAR-T Cell Therapy Effectively Removed Tumor From Brazilian Man, Providing Cutting-Edge Treatment Against Cancer

06.02.2023 08:20 AM

A man from Brazil saw his tumor disappear after one month of undergoing CAR-T cell therapy for his prostate cancer. Find out more about it in this article.

Blood-Thirsty Piranhas Injure 8 Individuals in Brazil; Why Do These Aggressive Predators Attack?

05.03.2023 12:45 PM

A Piranha attack was reported in Brazil, leaving eight individuals injured. Read to know the full story.

Bottlenose Dolphins, Humans Work Together To Catch Migrating Mullet in Brazil

02.03.2023 07:00 AM

Bottlenose dolphins and humans have been working together in catching mullets in Brazil. Read the article to know the full story.

Grace Breeding’s NFT Outperforms Standard Nitrogen Fertilizers While Reducing Carbon Emissions, Brazil Corn Study Shows

01.27.2023 11:11 AM

Grace Breeding’s Proprietary Bio-Fertilizer (NFT) solution showed superior or equal results when compared with nitrogen-based urea fertilizers, including more efficient use of water and nitrogen while lowering carbon emissions, its Brazil study showed.

Yanomami Crisis in Brazil Sparked Outrage; Indigenous People Killed by Disease, Mining

01.27.2023 06:03 AM

The Brazilian president called the Yanomami crisis a genocide. Read more to know why the indigenous people are dying in the country.