FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PERNAMBUCO
Brazilian ecologist who migrated to the US in 1976 discovered why mosquitoes love human blood
Mosquito attraction to human study: Walter Leal discovered nonanal, a compound humans and birds produce. This natural chemical proves irresistible to Culex mosquitoes, explaining their attraction. Leal tested this compound on his own skin to confirm its effectiveness. His extensive research also explains why mosquitoes avoid DEET repellent.
Brazil holds a rare hand in Trump’s tariff game
Brazil possesses the world's second-largest rare earth mineral reserves, a critical resource for advanced technologies, offering a potential bargaining chip in tariff negotiations with the United States. With China dominating production, Brazil sees a convergence of interests with American capital, potentially discussed at an upcoming summit.
Bolsonaro, Lula headed to runoff after tight Brazil election
With 99.9% of he votes tallied, former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had 48.4% support and President Jair Bolsonaro had 43.2%. Nine other candidates were also competing, but their support pales to that for Bolsonaro and da Silva, who is commonly known as Lula.
