‘Dopamine Kids’ Explains Why Children Crave Screens And Helps Them Enjoy Life Instead
Like many parents, Michaeleen Doucleff struggled with her young daughter’s screen use. Doucleff, author of the bestselling book Hunt, Gather,…
College Students, Professors Are Making Their Own AI Rules. They Don’t Always Agree
For English professor Dan Cryer, using generative artificial intelligence to write a college essay is like bringing a forklift to…
Lunar New Year: Why Is It The Year Of The Horse?
Incredibly complex, the Chinese zodiac calendar is best described as a 12-year cycle represented by 12 animals, in this order:…
Shooting At A School In Canada Leaves 9 Dead; Police Identify Suspect
A shooting at a high school in the small community of Tumbler Ridge, in the Canadian province of British Columbia,…
Fire-Making Materials At 400,000-Year-Old Site Are The Oldest Evidence Of Humans Making Fire
It’s easy to take for granted that with the flick of a lighter or the turn of a furnace knob,…
Project In Paraná, Brazil, Strengthens Coastal Conservation And The Fight Against Climate Change On The Coast
While the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) brought together researchers and world leaders in Belém (PA) to discuss…
Elon Musk Launches Digital Encyclopedia To Rival Wikipedia
Elon Musk announced on Monday (27) the launch of Grokipedia, a new online encyclopedia written by artificial intelligence, which he…
For The First Time, A Woman Takes Over The Leadership Of The Japanese Government
Japan elected its first female prime minister on Tuesday (21). Sanae Takaichi, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP),…
Kids Who Use Social Media Score Lower On Reading And Memory Tests, A Study Shows
Preteens using increasing amounts of social media perform poorer in reading, vocabulary and memory tests in early adolescence compared with…
After 10 years of black hole science, Stephen Hawking is proven right
On Sept. 14, 2015, physicists attained the long-sought goal of detecting gravitational waves, the shockwaves spewed out by such cataclysmic…
What To Know As U.N. General Assembly Opens, Marking 80 Years, Tackling Deep Crises
World leaders are preparing for their 15 minutes on the world stage as the United Nations General Assembly high-level week…
Life On Mars? NASA Says A Rock Sample Shows Potential Signs Of Ancient Life
A long time ago, life left microscopic signatures on Mars — or did it? That’s the question NASA scientists have…
Why Parents Need To Talk To Their Teens About AI — And How To Start the Conversation
Nicholas Munkhbaatar started using ChatGPT shortly after the artificial intelligence chatbot was released in late 2022. He was 14 at…
A Spine-tingling Discovery: This Dinosaur Had Spiked Body Armor
A dinosaur that roamed modern-day Morocco more than 165 million years ago had a neck covered in three-foot long spikes,…
In Michelangelo’s Marble, David Reveals The Strength Of The Human
On September 8, 1504, in front of the Palazzo della Signoria, Florence received a gift for eternity. A twenty-six-year-old named…
Reports of Child Abuse In Brazil Soar 114% After Video
The number of reports of explicit material depicting children and adolescents collected by online human rights NGO SaferNet have skyrocketed…
Portuguese: the World’s Seventh Most Spoken Language
To the surprise of many, Portuguese is not only spoken in Portugal, but also in Brazil, Africa and Asia. In…
UNICEF Celebrates 75 Years Of Work With Brazilian Children And Youth
On its 75th anniversary in Brazil, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been one of the main partners in…
4th Of July And 7th Of September: How America And Brazil Celebrate Independence Day
On July 4th, the streets of the United States are filled with flags and families excited about the celebration of…
Federal Investigation Finds Harvard Violated Civil Rights Law
A Trump administration investigation has found that Harvard University violated federal civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish students…
As Light Pollution Increases, West Texas Works To Protect The World’s Largest ‘Dark Sky Reserve’
It’s a packed night at McDonald Observatory, where dozens of people are crowding around high-powered telescopes as a thunderstorm rolls…
Fossil Discovered In Brazil Sheds Light On The Origin Of Dinosaurs
Around 250 million years ago, our planet experienced what is probably the greatest extinction event for life forms, dubbed the…
How hot is too hot for kids to play outside?
The heatwave baking millions of people across the country has some parents asking this: Is it safe for my kids…
U.S. will review social media for foreign student visa applications
In yet another twist for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S., the State Department says it will resume…
Foreign Students: A Vital Force In United States Universities And The National Economy
International students have long been a pillar of academic excellence and cultural diversity at universities across the United States. With…
President Trump’s Second Term: A Polarizing First 100 Days
President Donald Trump has marked the first 100 days of his second term in the end of April with a…
Jaguar Tourism In Brazil’s Pantanal Needs New Rules To Avoid Collapse: Study
Jaguar tourism in Porto Jofre, a remote outpost in the Pantanal wetlands of western Brazil, has become so successful that…
Finland Ranks as the Happiest Country in the World for the Fifth Consecutive Year
For the fifth year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world, according to the…
Faith And Tradition On The Feast Of The Divine Holy Spirit
Welcome to the Festa do Divino Espírito Santo, one of the most popular cultural and religious events in Brazil. Amid…
International Women’s Day: A Global Celebration of Equality and Empowerment
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8th each year, is a powerful global movement that honors the achievements of…
Groundbreaking Exhibition Featuring Anne Frank’s Annex Opened in NYC
For the first time in history, an exhibition outside Amsterdam will immerse visitors in the rooms where Anne Frank, her…
Brazil Restricts Cell Phone Use In Public And Private Schools
On Monday (Jan. 13), President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed into law new legislation restricting the use of portable…
Community‑Based Tourism A Game‑Changer For Indigenous Communities
In the face of the climate emergency, the debate on ways to promote sustainable development in the Amazon is gaining…
Jorge Amado House Foundation Reopens In Pelourinho, Bahia
In the heart of Pelourinho, you will find an imposing blue colonial mansion that has housed a great treasure of…
See How the Famous Clay Pots from Espírito Santo Are Made
In the heart of Vitória, in the Brazilian state Espírito Santo, lies a cultural treasure that reflects the tradition and…
What Are The Fastest-Growing Professions In America?
Renewable energy production will drive much of American job growth over the next decade: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
“No Woman No Cry,” Featuring Gilberto Gil, In Celebration Of The 50th Anniversary Of Bob Marley’s Original Hit
Playing For Change (PFC), a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Corporation) global multimedia company dedicated to unifying the world through…
Samba Instruments Recognized As Brazil’s National Cultural Heritage
A total of nine samba musical instruments, including the pandeiro (a type of hand frame drum), tam-tam (a percussion instrument,…
How Have American Households Changed?
In 1960, over 44% of all American households included married parents with children, while slightly over 13% were single with…
Brazilians Mostly Optimistic About Their Country’s Global Standing
As Brazil prepares – for the first time – to host global leaders at this year’s G20 summit, most Brazilian adults are…
“The Planet Is No Longer Waiting To Charge The Next Generation,” Warned Lula At The Opening Of The 79th United Nations General Assembly
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made one of the most compelling speeches of his presidency during the opening of…
Celebrating Brazilian Classic Children’s Book: “Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow”
This is the very first English language edition of the beloved Brazilian children’s book Marcelo, Martelo, Marmelo, originally published in 1976.…
Celebrating 202 Years of Brazilian Independence: A Journey Through Time
On September 7, 2024, Brazil celebrates the 202nd anniversary of its independence, a milestone that marks over two centuries of sovereignty…
Start the School Year Strong and Prevent Illness in Children
The excitement of a new school year unfolds each year when families flood the superstore aisles to buy classroom supplies,…
Internacional Literacy Day Is Celebrated On September 8
Since 1967, the annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) have taken place on 8 September around the world to remind…
XPrize: Scientists Race To Unravel The Mysteries Of Rainforests
The challenges faced by biome specialists around the world are countless, and when the environment is as vast and dense…
United States Universities Top World Rankings
U.S. universities are overwhelmingly represented in a new ranking of the world’s best schools, with eight of the top 10…
Lençóis Maranhenses, in Brazil, Becomes a World Heritage Site
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park a World Heritage Site.…
After Heavy Rains, Brazilian Researchers Found An Almost Complete Fossil Of A Dinosaur
Researchers in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, have made a momentous discovery for the paleontology. In May, after heavy rains…
Road Tripping This Summer? Keep These Tips in Mind
Whether you’re day tripping with family, taking a week-long vacation with pals, or doing a cross-country solo drive, summer road…
June Quadrilles, A Popular Brazilian Festival Folk Dance, Officially Recognized As National Cultural Expression
June quadrilles (quadrilhas juninas), one of Brazil’s most traditional and representative cultural expressions, have now joined samba schools, forró, and…
AI Leaders Collaborate for Brazil’s Climate Resilience
AI/R, a global leading technology company specializing in Data, AI, and Gen AI services, has announced a plan to dedicate…
Brazilian Geopark Receives UNESCO Recognition
The Terra dos Gigantes (Land of the Giants) geopark in Uberaba, located in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Minas Gerais…
April 19: Brazil Celebrates Indigenous People Day
According to data from the 2022 Census conducted by the Brazilian government´s statistics agency IBGE, Brazil is home to approximately…
“Nourish”: Gisele Bündchen Launches Healthy Recipe Book
World-renowned model and wellness advocate Gisele Bündchen presents in “Nourish”, her first book, 100 delicious and approachable recipes based on…
Afrotourism: Afro-Brazilian culture is a defining part of Brazil’s Identity
In major cultural expressions, in rhythms and dances, in gastronomy, in visual arts, in architecture, in religiosity and in the…
Rio Inaugurates The Largest Open-Air Exhibition In Latin America
The project “Colors of Brazil” at the Gentileza Intermodal Terminal, in Rio de Janeiro, is the largest urban art corridor…
Discovery of Brazil, the Story Behind the April 22, 1500
In addition to Earth Day, on April 22 is celebrated the supposed ‘discovery’ of Brazil. On that date in 1500,…
April 19 Is Brazil’s Day Of The Indigenous Peoples
In July 2022, a law defined April 19 as Brazil’s Day of the Indigenous Peoples—no longer “Indian Day”—aimed at celebrating…
The 2024 Brazilian Women Making A Difference
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce the six Brazilian…
How About Having A Chat With A Brazilian Writer From the 19th Century?
The Brazilian Academy of Letters (ABL) has launched a digital version of Machado de Assis, which interacts and answers questions…
International Women’s Day: Inspire Inclusion
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Each year,…
How Easter Is Celebrated In Brazil?
Easter is an important celebration of Christianity that remembers the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The date of…
How St. Patrick’s Day Took on New Life in America
Every March 17th, the U.S. becomes an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and drink green beer.…
Thousands Of Ancient Artifact Found In Brazil Could Re-Write Country’s History
Forty-three human skeletons were found during the excavations of a project in the State of Maranhão, in Brazil, where the…
Lula proclaimed 2024 as the “National Year of Fernando Sabino”
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva approved the law that will declare 2024 as the “National Year of Fernando…
Glicéria Tupinambá Becomes First Indigenous Artist to Represent Brazil Solo at Venice Biennale
Glicéria Tupinambá will represent Brazil at the 2024 Venice Biennale, making her the first Indigenous artist ever to do the…
Rio’s Historical Valongo Wharf Reopens After Restoration
The Valongo Wharf archaeological site, in downtown Rio de Janeiro, reopened in November after undergoing renovation work. The restoration of…
Does Brazil Celebrate Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a harvest festival that originated in England and was brought to the Americas by European settlers. It is…
Ailton Krenak Is The First Indigenous Person To Join Brazilian Academy Of Letters
With 23 votes, indigenous writer and environmental activist Ailton Krenak was elected in October to the Brazilian Academy of Letters,…
Ancient Rock Carving Found In The Amazon River
A severe drought in the Amazon River exposed ancient rock carvings that had been submerged for centuries. The carvings, which…
Halloween Overshadows Brazilian Folklore
Brazilians are celebrating Halloween more than ever. Although the tradition has never been part of the Brazilian culture, in recent…
Brazil Independence Day
On September 7th, 2023, Brazil celebrates its 201st birthday. The date marks Brazil’s Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil…
How to Help Keep Your Child Safe and Healthy This School Year
As students return to classrooms, doctors say that it’s important to ensure that children are up-uo-date with routine childhood vaccinations.…
Born 150 Years Ago, Aviation Pioneer Santos Dumont Made History
Passengers flying to Rio on the shuttle from São Paulo make landing at the city’s Santos Dumont Airport, which first…
Project University Joins Edx Partner To Expand Access To Brazil’s Top Universities
edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. announced that Project University, an affiliate of Project Company developing academic courses with…
LGBT Pride Month
LGBT Pride Month is a month, typically June, dedicated to celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)…
Google withdraws Slavery Simulator game after racism outcry in Brazil
Google has withdrawn a gaming app that allowed players to buy, sell and torture black virtual “slaves” after a racism…
Applications Opened For The Academy For Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
The United States Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with Amazon.com and the implementation of the +Unidos Group, opens…
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In the U.S., the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home nearly tripled from 23.1…
Pelé Becomes Dictionary Entry As Synonym For Exceptional
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, also known as the King of Football, Pelé, has received yet another posthumous tribute. In April,…
Amazon Science Museum, The First Advanced Jungle Laboratory
After almost two decades of work, the new Museu de Ciência da Amazônia, also known as MuCA, or the Amazon…
Brazil’s Historic Independence Museum Renovated
Completed in time to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Brazilian independence, the Paulist Museum of the University of São Paulo…
Who is The Brazilian Folklore Superstar Saci-Pererê?
Saci-Pererê /sassy-perere/ is a kind of Saci. Yes, there are many kinds of Sacis out there. The “Pererê” specimen is…
The Heroines Who Fought in the Movement for the Independence of Brazil
In the state of Bahia, the movement for the independence of Brazil began in February 1822. Seven months before the…
How to Turn a Healthy Lifestyle Into a Business Model
Finding the right balance between healthy living and lifestyle is a big challenge. Many people ignore health issues until they…
How Anyone can Request Government Records
Want to know how many tickets police issued to motorists for texting while driving? Or maybe you’re a journalist trying…
U.S. Presidents Come from Many Professions
The 45 presidents of the United States worked in a variety of professions before arriving at the White House. Many…
American Diplomats Study World Languages
American diplomats reflect the diversity of the U.S. and the world. In their positions overseas, they make a special effort…
These 3 Discoveries will Shape the Future of Medicine
Biotechnology – one of the fastest-growing scientific fields – uses tools from biology, chemistry, computing, engineering and mathematics to advance…
These Sea Turtles Face Peril
Sea turtles have been swimming the world’s oceans for more than 100 million years. Yet today the survival of these…
Imagining Earth
If we approached rivers, mountains, dragonflies, redwoods, and reptiles as if all are alive, intelligent, suffused with soul, imagination, and…
U.S. Nonprofit Group Funds Affordable Homes Made with 3D Printers
If 3D printers can be used to make prosthetic limbs and topographical maps, why not houses? Habitat for Humanity, a…
U.S. Sends Teachers all Over the World
For more than 75 years, the U.S. Department of State has fostered understanding between the people of the United States…
In the U.S., Democracy Begins in the Classroom
When does democracy start? In America, kids experience democracy as early as the first grade. Through participation in group activities,…
Building Resilience in Children
Cultured Kids Cuisine’s international non-profit organization helps children build a future of love and tolerance through food. Administered by more…
Five Reasons Why More American High Schools Should Offer Portuguese Language Classes
I grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I graduated from Minnetonka High School, perennially ranked among the top…
If English is your Second Language you Must Read the “Writing Rules”!
Author Joan Ramirez talks about her new book, The Writing Rules, a must read for Engineering, Technical, and English as…
Sweetheart or Flirting Dolls, the Young Women Stood by the Window
The history has surprisingly deep origins from the colonial times of the state of Minas Gerais. It presents young women…
IlanaWIP Encourage Women to Unleash their Talents
Hello, my name is Simone Goldstein. I am a Mar-keting Consultant, a social media expert, CEO at Entendeu Media, and…
Six Remarkable Women Honored Posthumously
The National Women’s Hall of Fame has inducted six trailblazing Black women into its unique sisterhood, recognizing their contributions at…
Tackling the High Cost of Student Loan Debt
There’s no way around it: Americans are drowning in student loan debt, collectively owing $1.5 trillion. Rising college costs mean…
Physicist Marcelo Gleiser Awarded 2019 Templeton Prize
Marcelo Gleiser, theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and a leading proponent of the view that science, philosophy, and spirituality are complementary expressions…
How Families are Paying for College
The way families pay for college is a good indicator of how much planning takes place before the first tuition…
Startup Aims to Improve Brazil Students’ lives
New York-based educational technology startup EduSynch (https:// edusynch.com) has closed a partnership with Guia do Estudante, the largest digital platform…
Portuguese Lessons on Demand
Portuguese is rapidly gaining in popularity among language learners. Although the majority of its speakers live in Brazil, there is…
American Students Lack Basic Financial Literacy Skills
Results from the latest round of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) released by the National Center for Education…
Foreign Students will be Able to Work in Brazil
Foreign higher and postgraduate education students will be able to work in Brazil legally. The rule, published in the Official…
American Spaces in Brazil
Brazil’s American Corners are dedicated public diplomacy engagement and information spaces hosted in universities, libraries, SENAC, and SESC, generally in…
Avenues “The World School” will Open in São Paulo
Avenues: The World School, which opened its first campus in New York City in 2012 as part of a planned…