Scientists have demonstrated that moringa extract can replace chemicals in water treatment efficiently and sustainably Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology of Sao Paulo State University in Sao Jose dos Campos discovered that moringa seeds, also known as white acacia (Moringa oleifera), can remove microplastics from water naturally, according to Metrópoles, a partner of TV BRICS. The saline extract from the seeds showed efficacy comparable to aluminium sulphate, a chemical commonly used in water coagulation. Both methods neutralise…

Whole Exome Sequencing reduces wait time for diagnosis from 7 years to up to 6 months and is expected to benefit 13 million Brazilians A new innovative genetic test is now available in the Unified Health System (SUS), according to an announcement by the Ministry of Health, reported by Metrópoles, a partner of TV BRICS. The medical evaluation, known as Whole Exome Sequencing, incorporates high technology and aims to diagnose rare genetic diseases. Patients are expected to receive their results…

In the western part of the state of Para in Brazil, environmentalists have recorded an increase in the population of Amazonian freshwater turtles. This is the result of the work of the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) and local communities, according to Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. During the reproductive cycle in the Rio Trombetas Biological Reserve in the municipality of Oriximina (Parana state), more than 80,000 Podocnemis expansa hatchlings were recorded. This figure is ten…

tvBrazil has launched a new national programme aimed at strengthening the preservation and management of archaeological heritage across the country. The initiative focuses on technical visits to strategically important archaeological sites in order to identify, systematise and disseminate best practices developed in different regions. This is reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. The first phase of the programme took place at Serra da Capivara National Park in the state of Piaui. The area is internationally recognised for…

The expansion of 5G coverage in Brazil is happening faster than predicted. The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), linked to the Ministry of Communications, reports that 2019 municipalities are already covered by fifth-generation mobile communications, representing 64.94 per cent of Brazil’s population. This result significantly exceeds the coverage level planned for 2027, demonstrating significant progress in the development of the 5G network. Minister of Communications Frederico de Siqueira noted that the advancement of 5G in Brazil is the result of a…

A groundbreaking cancer-detection device developed by Brazilian chemist Livia Eberlin is being tested for the first time in Brazil. The handheld instrument, shaped like a pen, can identify cancerous tissue in real time and is now undergoing clinical trials at the hospitals in Sao Paulo. This is reported by Metropoles, a partner of TV BRICS. The study, which will run for 24 months, involves 60 oncology patients – 30 with lung cancer and 30 with thyroid cancer – selected based…

Brazil’s federal government has launched the National Strategy for a Plastic-Free Ocean (ENOP), a six-year plan (2025–2030) to prevent, reduce, and eliminate marine pollution caused by plastic waste. TVTVAccording to Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS, the initiative sets national guidelines to coordinate policies and promote cooperation across sectors, covering the entire life cycle of plastics, from production to disposal. Ana Paula Prates, Director of the Department of Ocean and Coastal Management at the Ministry of the Environment and…

The Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, joined President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to inaugurate a new Agroindustrial Technology and Innovation Centre in Montes Claros, northern Minas Gerais. The authorities announced that the facility is dedicated to research and development of the macauba palm, an innovative feedstock for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Green Diesel. Backed by an investment of US$ 60 million, largely financed by Brazil’s national development bank BNDES, the centre is part of a…

In the Brazilian state of Parana launched the world’s largest mosquito biofactory specialising in the fight against insect vectors of arbovirus infections, including dengue fever, Zika virus and Chikungunya virus. This is reported by Band News, a partner of TV BRICS. The peculiarity of the project lies in the use of innovative technology, in which insects are infected with Wolbachia bacterium harmless to humans. It does not allow viruses to develop inside the insect, and the mosquito ceases to be…

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has launched a major new phase of Brazil’s urban development programme, pledging US$860 million to improve living conditions in informal settlements across 12 states. This is reported by Toda Palavra, a partner of TV BRICS. The “Periferia Viva” scheme, part of the federal government’s Novo PAC 2025, will support 49 low-income areas in 32 municipalities, delivering housing and infrastructure for an estimated 375,000 families. Speaking in the neighbourhood of Rochdale, in Osasco, Sao Paulo, Lula confirmed…