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Brazilian Flowers Employ Pollen Catapults to Dominate Pollination Battles
Flowers of Hypenia macrantha in Brazil have been observed using an intriguing strategy to boost their chances of successful pollination. These blooms, which feature both male and female reproductive organs, employ a pollen catapult mechanism. When hummingbirds visit during the flower's male phase, the plant releases a burst of pollen, knocking off ...
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Ultrasonic Distress Call Made By Brazilian Frog Species Documented In New Study
When the frog made the distress call, the researchers observed the movements of the frog typical of its defence against predators.
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NASA Offers Brazil Satellite Imaging To Help Stop Amazon Deforestation
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson visited Brazilian space research center INPE on Wednesday and proposed extending satellite partnerships with the United States to help monitor and prevent destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
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Coffee Beans Without Caffeine: Research Group Makes Progress On Naturally Decaffeinated Varieties
A Brazilian coffee research institute has reached a decisive stage in a two-decade project to develop arabica coffee varieties that are naturally decaffeinated.
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Smartphone Usage Over 3 Hours a Day in Teens May Cause Back Pain, Other Health Issues
Because of the popularity of smartphones and tablets, as well as the growth of television channels, computer games, and educational applications, children and teenagers are spending more amount of time gazing at screens, sometimes with poor posture, which can lead to back pain and other issues. A study by Brazilian researchers, funded by FAPESP and...
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British Journalist Missing In Brazil Confirmed Dead: Police
Brazilian police on Friday officially identified the remains of British journalist Dom Phillips, who was found buried in the Amazon after going missing on a book research trip.
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Brazilian Viper Venom May Become Tool In Fight Against Coronavirus: Study
Brazilian researchers have found that a molecule in the venom of a type of snake inhibited coronavirus reproduction in monkey cells, a possible first step toward a drug to combat the virus causing COVID-19.
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"Extremely Proud": ISRO Chief On First Launch Of 2021
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K Sivan on Sunday congratulate the Brazilian team on the occasion of the launching of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C51 carrying Brazil's Amazonia-1 satellite and 18 other satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
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No Data Yet On Efficacy of Covid Vaccines Against Virus Variants, Say Scientists: Report
Preliminary research shows the two vaccines against COVID-19 approved in India are effective against the UK variant of the novel coronavirus but there is no data on their efficacy against the South African and Brazilian mutants detected in the country.
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'Zika Can Break Out Anywhere,' Warns Brazilian Doctor
The Brazilian doctor who first linked the Zika virus to brain damage in babies warns that rich countries are not safe from the disease, urging them to increase research funding.
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CBI Registers Preliminary Enquiry In Alleged Kickbacks In Embraer Deal
CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry (PE) to probe allegations of commission being paid to middleman in the supply of three aircraft worth USD 208 million from Brazilian company Embraer to Defence Research and Development Organisation for airborne surveillance systems.
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Embraer Aircraft Deal: Defence Research Body To Seek Details From Company
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will seek an explanation from Brazilian aerospace conglomerate Embraer on alleged kickbacks in a deal for aircraft during the UPA regime, the Defence Ministry said today.
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US, Brazilian Researchers Launch Massive Zika Study
US researchers announced plans Tuesday to conduct a vast study on health risks faced by pregnant women in areas where Zika virus is prevalent, particularly in Latin America.
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Serena Williams Concerned by Zika at Rio Olympics, Novak Djokovic Pleads For Brazilians
An open letter addressed to the World Health Organisation (WHO) signed by 150 international doctors, scientists and researchers on Friday called for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games to be moved or delayed to help prevent the spread of Zika
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Bacteria Blocks Mosquitoes From Transmitting Zika: Study
Infecting mosquitoes with a strain of bacteria known as Wolbachia significantly reduced their ability to transmit the Zika virus, Brazilian researchers said on Wednesday, raising hope for this biological method of blocking transmission of the deadly virus.
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Brazilian Flowers Employ Pollen Catapults to Dominate Pollination Battles
Flowers of Hypenia macrantha in Brazil have been observed using an intriguing strategy to boost their chances of successful pollination. These blooms, which feature both male and female reproductive organs, employ a pollen catapult mechanism. When hummingbirds visit during the flower's male phase, the plant releases a burst of pollen, knocking off ...
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Ultrasonic Distress Call Made By Brazilian Frog Species Documented In New Study
When the frog made the distress call, the researchers observed the movements of the frog typical of its defence against predators.
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NASA Offers Brazil Satellite Imaging To Help Stop Amazon Deforestation
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson visited Brazilian space research center INPE on Wednesday and proposed extending satellite partnerships with the United States to help monitor and prevent destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
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Coffee Beans Without Caffeine: Research Group Makes Progress On Naturally Decaffeinated Varieties
A Brazilian coffee research institute has reached a decisive stage in a two-decade project to develop arabica coffee varieties that are naturally decaffeinated.
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Smartphone Usage Over 3 Hours a Day in Teens May Cause Back Pain, Other Health Issues
Because of the popularity of smartphones and tablets, as well as the growth of television channels, computer games, and educational applications, children and teenagers are spending more amount of time gazing at screens, sometimes with poor posture, which can lead to back pain and other issues. A study by Brazilian researchers, funded by FAPESP and...
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British Journalist Missing In Brazil Confirmed Dead: Police
Brazilian police on Friday officially identified the remains of British journalist Dom Phillips, who was found buried in the Amazon after going missing on a book research trip.
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Brazilian Viper Venom May Become Tool In Fight Against Coronavirus: Study
Brazilian researchers have found that a molecule in the venom of a type of snake inhibited coronavirus reproduction in monkey cells, a possible first step toward a drug to combat the virus causing COVID-19.
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"Extremely Proud": ISRO Chief On First Launch Of 2021
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K Sivan on Sunday congratulate the Brazilian team on the occasion of the launching of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C51 carrying Brazil's Amazonia-1 satellite and 18 other satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
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No Data Yet On Efficacy of Covid Vaccines Against Virus Variants, Say Scientists: Report
Preliminary research shows the two vaccines against COVID-19 approved in India are effective against the UK variant of the novel coronavirus but there is no data on their efficacy against the South African and Brazilian mutants detected in the country.
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'Zika Can Break Out Anywhere,' Warns Brazilian Doctor
The Brazilian doctor who first linked the Zika virus to brain damage in babies warns that rich countries are not safe from the disease, urging them to increase research funding.
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CBI Registers Preliminary Enquiry In Alleged Kickbacks In Embraer Deal
CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry (PE) to probe allegations of commission being paid to middleman in the supply of three aircraft worth USD 208 million from Brazilian company Embraer to Defence Research and Development Organisation for airborne surveillance systems.
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Embraer Aircraft Deal: Defence Research Body To Seek Details From Company
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will seek an explanation from Brazilian aerospace conglomerate Embraer on alleged kickbacks in a deal for aircraft during the UPA regime, the Defence Ministry said today.
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US, Brazilian Researchers Launch Massive Zika Study
US researchers announced plans Tuesday to conduct a vast study on health risks faced by pregnant women in areas where Zika virus is prevalent, particularly in Latin America.
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Serena Williams Concerned by Zika at Rio Olympics, Novak Djokovic Pleads For Brazilians
An open letter addressed to the World Health Organisation (WHO) signed by 150 international doctors, scientists and researchers on Friday called for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games to be moved or delayed to help prevent the spread of Zika
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Bacteria Blocks Mosquitoes From Transmitting Zika: Study
Infecting mosquitoes with a strain of bacteria known as Wolbachia significantly reduced their ability to transmit the Zika virus, Brazilian researchers said on Wednesday, raising hope for this biological method of blocking transmission of the deadly virus.
