Estudo do NetLab da UFRJ detalha o funcionamento estratégico de campanhas de desinformação eleitoral. A pesquisa aponta que fake news são testadas em grupos fechados antes de uma distribuição massiva e repetitiva para reduzir a resistência do público à checagem.
Arctic development by 2035-2040 could unfold through three scenarios ranging from managed discovery to fragmentation, with institutional sustainability serving as a critical factor, says Svetlana Lipina.
PETLAS'ın eski Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi Abdulkadir Özcan, Ankara'da düzenlenen uyuşturucu ve fuhuş operasyonu kapsamında gözaltına alındı. Özcan'ın ikametinde gerçekleştirilen aramada 175,45 gram esrar olduğu değerlendirilen madde ele geçirildi.
Termina nesta segunda-feira o prazo para o Discord desativar transmissões ao vivo no Brasil, conforme determinação da ANPD baseada no ECA Digital, após falhas na proteção de menores.
Conservation teams are restoring drained coastal peatlands in North Carolina by rewetting the soil, reducing wildfire risks, and enhancing carbon storage using funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.
A 112-acre restoration project has started along the Raritan River in New Jersey to compensate for natural resource damages linked to the American Cyanamid Superfund Site. The work includes planting 50,000 native trees, creating vernal pools, and invasive species control.
Heavy earth-moving equipment began work in June 2026 on the Island Unit Restoration Project in Skagit County, Washington. Managed by WDFW, the project will remove old sea defenses and breach levees across two islands to restore 270 acres of former farmland to natural intertidal wetlands for endangered Puget Sound Chinook salmon.
Yosemite National Park and partners completed the largest wetland restoration in the park's history at Ackerson Meadow, filling an erosion gully and restoring a 230-acre headwater meadow system.
O Desenrola Adimplentes, programa para trabalhadores informais adimplentes, inicia operações com crédito de até R$ 15 mil e juros de 1,99% ao mês, visando substituir empréstimos caros.
A 600-acre former cranberry farm in Plymouth, Massachusetts, has been transformed into a freshwater wetland, restoring 225 acres of habitat and 3 miles of stream, benefiting native fish and wildlife.
The Fernald Site in Ohio, once a key nuclear weapons production facility, has been transformed into the Fernald Preserve after a $4.4 billion, 17-year cleanup, now featuring wetlands, prairies, forests, and a Visitors Center detailing its history.
Scientists and fishermen are leading a NOAA-funded effort to restore Florida's Indian River Lagoon by breeding and outplanting disease-resistant 'super clams' to replace populations decimated by algal blooms.
The Tule River Tribe and California Department of Fish and Wildlife successfully reintroduced a family of seven North American beavers to the South Fork Tule River watershed to restore ecosystems and build climate resilience.
Golpistas criam anúncios falsos nas redes sociais usando o nome do programa governamental Desenrola Brasil, lançado em maio de 2026, e de um programa fictício chamado Libera Brasil. Pesquisadores da UFRJ registraram 278 anúncios fraudulentos relacionados ao Desenrola e 264 ao Libera Brasil entre abril e junho de 2024. 72% dos anúncios usam marcas do governo, mídia e bancos; 40% usam IA; 19% promovem sites que imitam canais oficiais. Especialistas alertam para não clicar em anúncios e procurar canais oficiais.
A atriz Paolla Oliveira e outras vítimas expõem a crescente violência dos deepfakes sexuais criados por IA, que afetam principalmente mulheres e meninas. Casos em escolas e um mercado de conteúdo falso são revelados, com plataformas como Meta e Telegram sendo usadas para disseminação.
New Orleans collects used Christmas trees, bundles them, and drops them by helicopter into coastal marshes to trap sediment and strengthen wetlands, combating Louisiana's significant land loss. This nearly 30-year program aids marsh plant growth, reduces wave energy, and provides habitat for wildlife.
Um levantamento do Netlab (UFRJ) identificou 544 anúncios falsos do programa Desenrola Brasil em redes sociais da Meta entre abril e junho, usados para golpes. As fraudes, que exploram nomes de programas governamentais, coletam dados sigilosos e direcionam vítimas para WhatsApp. A Meta afirma combater ativamente essas atividades.
A new electrified fence in Kosciuszko National Park, funded by biodiversity offsets from Snowy 2.0, protects 108 hectares of endangered alpine wetlands from damage caused by wild horses, preserving critical ecosystems, threatened species, and carbon storage.
A Stage 0 river restoration project on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate in Somerset has shown significant benefits, including reduced flood peaks by 38%, improved water quality with 41% less turbidity, and the creation of 7 hectares of wetlands supporting diverse wildlife.
El periodista oaxaqueño Francisco Alejandro Leyva Aguilar, de 58 años, fue asesinado a balazos en San Pablo Etla mientras desayunaba. Leyva Aguilar, exdirector de CORTV y crítico del gobierno de Salomón Jara Cruz, había denunciado persecución y señalado a un senador por huachicol. La Fiscalía investiga su labor periodística como posible móvil.
Beavers reintroduced to Paradise Fields in Ealing, West London, have successfully mitigated flooding around Greenford Tube station, a problem that previously plagued the area. The "nature's engineers" built dams, creating wetlands that slow water flow and boost local biodiversity, demonstrating a free, effective solution.
A rare male Woodhouse's toad was sighted at Springs Preserve in Las Vegas for the first time in nearly 65 years, offering hope for wildlife return to restored wetlands. The discovery marks a significant milestone for conservation efforts in the area.
The desert rain frog (Breviceps macrops), native to South Africa and Namibia, is now classified as vulnerable by the IUCN due to habitat destruction from mining and development. Concerns also arise from its increasing popularity in the pet trade.
A Greater Painted-Snipe with two chicks has been documented in Uttarakhand's Corbett Tiger Reserve, marking the first scientific evidence of the species breeding there. This rare sighting highlights the health of the reserve's wetland ecosystem and is crucial for understanding species distribution and conservation effectiveness.
