São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) 

São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) is one of the country's leading agencies for scientific and technological research. FAPESP supports research through grants and fellowships for projects in all areas of knowledge, submitted by researchers from public and private higher education and research institutions, government agencies, and companies based in the state of São Paulo. You can learn more about FAPESP at www.fapesp.br/en

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Latest News Releases from FAPESP

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 19-Oct-2026 17:15 ET (19-Oct-2026 21:15 GMT/UTC)

23-Sep-2026

 

Starch-based sensor changes color to indicate moisture in food packaging

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Developed at the University of São Paulo, the smart device uses cobalt chloride to detect a loss of crispness in products such as cookies.

Journal

Food Chemistry

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22-Sep-2026

 

Strength training causes fat cells to shrink even before weight loss

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study with mice conducted at the State University of Campinas shows that seven days of strength training were sufficient to activate lipid breakdown mechanisms.

Journal

Life Sciences

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16-Sep-2026

 

Device simulates human tissue and offers an alternative to animal testing

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Developed at the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials, this technology enables the three-dimensional cultivation of cells and allows for a more accurate assessment of the toxicity of drugs, nanomaterials, and pollutants.

Journal

ACS Measurement Science Au

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14-Sep-2026

Periodic voltage fluctuations allow us to ‘see’ inside lithium batteries

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A mathematical model developed by researchers at the State University of Campinas reveals that small fluctuations in the electrical potential difference can characterize electrode microstructure and help monitor battery degradation.

Journal

Cell Reports Physical Science

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10-Sep-2026

 

Scientists use water isotopes to map changes in Amazon rainfall

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Research from São Paulo State University indicates that daily precipitation monitoring allows scientists to track moisture sources and can serve as an early warning system for droughts.

Journal

Hydrological Processes

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9-Sep-2026

New technique identifies stars that have swallowed planets

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

International research led by a team from the University of São Paulo suggests that stable systems, such as the Solar System, may be less common than previously thought. This has an impact on the emergence of complex life.

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3-Sep-2026

Traces of nearly four million coins reveal how Rome achieved economic integration

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study conducted at the University of São Paulo combined digital archaeology and data science to map the financial flows of the Roman Republic. The results suggest that the consolidation of Roman rule depended not only on military conquest but also on the economic integration of the territories under Roman control.

Journal

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

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2-Sep-2026

Increasing daily steps is as effective as aerobic exercise in managing asthma

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

A clinical trial conducted at the University of São Paulo demonstrated that both non-pharmacological approaches improve quality of life and alleviate respiratory and anxiety symptoms in the medium term

Journal

Pulmonology

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