Aerial view of the Amazônia rainforest. Credit: Bela Baderna/ Serrapilheira Institute

Technical note

Rainfall from Amazonian Indigenous Territories accounts for 57% of Brazil’s agricultural income

Survey warns that R$ 338 billion of Brazil’s economy is at risk due to environmental degradation in Indigenous Territories

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Life Science

How plants “borrowed” genes from fungi and bacteria

Evolution builds complexity from simplicity, new study finds

Check out our Annual Report and Financial Statements 2023

Another year of commitment to excellence through diversity and strengthening the field of Brazilian ecology

Ecology

“Politics pose the greatest challenge for conservation.”

Ecology expert Anne Magurran dedicates herself to bridging the gap between scientists and politicians.

Life Science

The Challenge of Using Models to Study Alzheimer’s Disease

UFRGS neuroscientist Eduardo Zimmer’s group employed systems biology to validate the effectiveness of current models in studying the disease and the results are promising.

Math

Is Consciousness Just Math?

To pretend or to realize: The mathematical theories of our perception of the world.

Science

We support research projects that contribute to fundamental knowledge in natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science. Get to know the supported scientists:

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Life Sciences

Amanda Cunha

Cunha studies how hydroid invertebrates interact with their living substrates in marine environments.

Micael Amore

Ecology

Micael Amore

Using computational models, Amore studies the behavior of Amazonian rains.

Daniela Boanares

Life Sciences

Daniela Boanares

Boanares investigates the mysteries of rock fields and their extensive biodiversity.

Journalism and Media

The program supports initiatives that can contribute to enhancing the quality of public discourse on science through journalism and media. Get to know the projects:

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Podcast

Podcast Caatingueira

The program delves into the traditions of folk medicine in the Caatinga, exploring the plants and sounds of the biome.

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Journalism

Lobby na Comida

Investigative journalism looks into the impact of federal lobbying on food and public health.

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Audiovisual

Olá, Ciência!

In a light-hearted and humorous way, the series seeks to answer: how can we rebuild Brazil using science?