The planet most similar to Earth has 98 per cent similarity to our world Brazilian researcher Fabio Calabria Evangelista da Silva has identified eight exoplanets outside the Solar System that may have liquid water. The scientist analysed data from more than 6,000 exoplanets, studying their radius, density and distance from the star they orbit. From this dataset, he selected planets that are similar to Earth in terms of radius and density and are also located within the habitable zone. This was reported…

The spacecraft will ascend to an altitude of over 100 km, carry out a series of scientific experiments, and then re-enter the atmosphere before splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean Brazil has launched a research rocket which is set to return to Earth by parachute after its flight. This was reported by Metrópoles, a partner of TV BRICS. The VS-30 V16 rocket was launched on 15 September 2026 from the Brazilian “Barreira do Inferno” spaceport in the city of Parnamirim. On…

The initiative brings together companies and officials in search of new business and export opportunities in strategic markets across the continent The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is organising a business mission to Southern Africa between 26 August and 2 September 2026, bringing together Brazilian business leaders and government representatives. This was reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. The project aims to strengthen trade relations, expand the presence…

The findings could advance research into brain activity, climate processes and next-generation technologies Scientists from the University of Sao Paulo (USP) have made a discovery that overturns a concept that has been accepted in science for around 400 years, reports Metrópoles, a partner of TV BRICS. It was previously thought that if two objects had a similar rhythm, over time they would naturally begin to operate in synchronisation. For example, two pendulums might gradually adjust to each other. This principle…

The document will help increase the flow of investment into the economies of both countries Brazil and Ethiopia have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and promoting initiatives in the field of sustainable tourism. The document was signed by the Ethiopian Ambassador to Brazil, Liulseged Tadesse, and the Brazilian Minister of Tourism, Gustavo Costa Feliciano. This was reported by Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS. During the signing ceremony, Tadesse noted that the memorandum…

A delegation from the Brazilian Embassy in Cairo visited the headquarters of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Alexandria Brazilian companies are ready to invest in Egypt’s logistics and port infrastructure. The Arab Republic’s membership of BRICS and its geographical location provide Brazil with access to the markets of many Arab and African countries. This was stated by the Brazilian Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative of Brazil to the League of Arab States, Paulino Franco…

International Monetary Fund projections place Brazil among the largest economies globally, supported by stronger-than-expected GDP growth Brazil is projected to return to the ranks of the world’s ten largest economies in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts, as reported by Toda Palavra, a TV BRICS partner. The latest projections indicate that Brazil is poised to reclaim 10th place in the global economic ranking, driven by stronger-than-expected growth, expanding investment and resilient domestic demand. The outlook follows robust economic…

New international study highlights strong entrepreneurial trends as millions of Brazilians plan to launch businesses within the next three years Brazil has secured second place worldwide for entrepreneurial potential, with an estimated 42.5 million adults expressing plans to start their own businesses over the next three years, according to the latest findings of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2025. The study, which analysed entrepreneurial trends across 110 economies, places Brazil behind only India in terms of the total number of…

Brazil expands energy cooperation and introduces measures to support fuel market stability Brazil has significantly increased diesel imports from Russia in recent months, with new trade data showing Russia has become the country’s main external supplier of the fuel. According to Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS, the growth reflects the strengthening of energy trade relations and Brazil’s efforts to ensure stable supplies for the domestic market. According to figures from Brazil’s Comex Stat foreign trade system, operated by…

Sales of fully electric cars jump 173 per cent amid accelerating transition towards cleaner transport Brazil has recorded its highest level of new car sales in 13 years, driven by booming demand for electric and hybrid vehicles as consumers increasingly shift towards cleaner transport technologies, reports Band News, a TV BRICS partner. More than 1.7 million new vehicles were sold across Brazil during the first four months of 2026, marking a 16 per cent increase compared with the same period…