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The metal mixtures caused 'complex and non-linear' effects in bivalves, which reinforces the need to consider them 'in risk assessments for ecosystems', the study concludes.
The study focuses on platinum, palladium, and rhodium, metals that are released by automotive catalytic converters and industrial processes.
The Polytechnic Institute of Guarda (IPG) has secured 1.2 million euros from the ERDF to protect biodiversity, increase the resilience of cherry orchards against climate change, and economically promote the Iberian cherry.
Samira wanted to join a research centre, but did not know anyone “in the government” and came to Portugal. Isolation hinders research.
There is a Portuguese man among the members elected to decide who will be the next Nobel laureate in Medicine. Gonçalo Castelo-Branco was chosen for the Nobel Committee and considers the selection a recognition of the research he has been developing.
The researcher, who has already been a member of the Nobel Assembly for three years, says he is “very happy” with the election, which he interprets as recognition of the work developed by his group in the field of glial cells.
The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, highlighted today the appointment of Gonçalo Castelo-Branco, a professor of Glial Cell Biology at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, to the Nobel Committee for Medicine, stating that this distinction “honours Portuguese science”. The President congratulated the researcher on his election, noting that it recognises his scientific merit and academic excellence. The committee consists of five members and the secretary-general of the Nobel Assembly, serving three-year terms. Castelo-Branco, who holds both Portuguese and Swedish nationality, expressed his satisfaction with the election, viewing it as recognition of his ongoing research.
The instrument, which aims to better understand the physics of stars, will operate remotely from the operations centre in Porto and will allow for high-resolution observations of the Sun.
The goal is to “have better models” to take “a step forward” in the study of planets outside the solar system, says Alexandre Cabral, one of the researchers.
A group of researchers from the School of Science at the University of Minho (ECUM) is developing smart microfibres capable of regulating the temperature of construction materials, such as bituminous pavements and cement mortars for urban buildings. In the future, they could be applied in technical clothing or in the passive thermal management of satellites and aerospace sensors.
Scientists expect the telescope to begin collecting data on April 8th and hope it will improve the understanding of what happens in stars, exoplanets, and Earth-like stellar systems.
Home News Portuguese-made solar telescope installed in Chile Portuguese-made solar telescope installed in Chile A team of 12 Portuguese researchers will install a remotely operated solar telescope in the Chilean desert, allowing for high-resolution observations from Portugal, an academic source t
A team of 12 Portuguese researchers will install a solar telescope in the Chilean desert that will operate remotely and allow for high-resolution observations from Portugal, an academic source told Lusa. “It is almost like a robot. It might be necessary to go there once a year to program something, but...”
A team of 12 Portuguese researchers will install a solar telescope in the Chilean desert that will operate remotely and allow for high-resolution observations from Portugal, an academic source told Lusa.
From HIV to hepatitis, as well as oncology, the winners of support for community initiatives and research were announced today in the 11th edition of the Gilead Génese Program, for which Expresso is a media partner.
A segment on CNN Innovation featuring the FEUPPRIME project and ADDP.
The Indra Group, through its division dedicated to the aerospace sector, will join NOVA Aerospace in Tires. The partnership aims to 'promote joint programmes for applied research, advanced training, technological development, and the integration of students and researchers into industrial projects and infrastructure'. 'It is with great satisfaction that we collaborate with NOVA Aerospace on this initiative, which...'
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The article highlights António José Seguro's inauguration as Portugal's president, emphasizing his inaugural speech which urges the nation to move beyond nostalgia and past repetitions. It also features recent news on Portugal's environmental efforts to protect endemic freshwater fish, advancements by Portuguese researchers in reprogramming anti-tumor cells, and concerns about artificial intelligence transforming science into a monoculture.
The MareNostrum supercomputer received a total investment of €129 million.
Portugal has considerable biodiversity — a result of its geography, climate and historical ties to the sea. But it is little studied, and we value it even less.
The article discusses key developments and research related to integration in Portugal, focusing on the country's efforts to enhance the integration of migrants and refugees. It highlights various initiatives and policies aimed at promoting social cohesion, economic participation, and cultural integration. The article also emphasizes the importance of research in understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with migration in Portugal. Overall, it provides an overview of the ongoing integration efforts and the role of research in shaping effective policies in the context of migration and home affairs in Portugal.
Luísa Figueiredo and Carolina Pacini talk about science and how new generations view research — with different tools, different ways of thinking and different challenges.
