A study found that logging, partial destruction by burning, and fragmentation result in the loss of nearly 54 million tons of carbon annually, equivalent to up to 40% of total deforestation. This degradation has a severe impact on the forest, with enormous quantities of stored carbon being lost into the atmosphere.
Researchers estimate that the reduction of soil carbon stock caused by converting pasture areas to sugarcane plantations can be offset within two or three years. The study found that the introduction of sugarcane to pasture areas can compensate for or even add to the initial soil carbon stock, depending on management practices.
Researchers confirm the role of Phox2b-expressing neurons in detecting and modulating CO2 levels. The study reveals a small region of the brain maintains homeostasis by detecting adequate CO2 levels, which may help prevent sudden death cases.
The SPRINT program aims to advance scientific research through partnerships between researchers from institutions in Brazil and abroad. FAPESP will provide funding for travel, health insurance, and living allowances for participating researchers.
FAPESP has invested $680 million in 17 Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers (RIDCs) in São Paulo, Brazil, with a focus on various research areas. The centers aim to contribute to commercially relevant high-impact applications while disseminating knowledge through education.
The ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research (ICTP-SAIFR) will focus on areas like gravitation, particle physics, and field theory. The center will host visiting researchers, organize schools and workshops for PhD students, and hire permanent professors to promote scientific excellence in South America.