March 2016
Pele Files $30 Million Lawsuit Against Samsung
Brazilian football legend Pele has filed a $30 million lawsuit against Samsung for unauthorized use of an image resembling him in an advertisement. The lawsuit…
Brazil's Largest Party Withdraws from Rousseff's Government Coalition
Brazil's largest political party has withdrawn from President Dilma Rousseff's coalition, demanding the resignation of its ministers, which could lead to her impeachment. This withdrawal…
Development of Dengue Fever Vaccine
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have developed a promising vaccine for dengue fever, showing no illness in test subjects after exposure to the…
Dogs Distinguish Human Emotions
Recent research indicates that dogs can recognize and mimic human emotions, demonstrating a significant emotional connection between the two species. The study involved untrained dogs…
The Penguin Traveling to Brazil to See Mr. D'Souza
A Brazilian man named João Pereira D'Souza has formed a remarkable bond with a Magellanic penguin he rescued, named Jing Jing. Every spring, Jing Jing…
WHO Warns About Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus
The WHO has issued a warning about the increased risk of sexual transmission of the Zika virus, which is linked to congenital defects and neurological…
Discovery of the Gene Responsible for Gray Hair
Scientists have identified the 'IRF4' gene responsible for gray hair through research on over six thousand individuals from five South American countries. This discovery may…
Former Brazilian President Arrested on Corruption Charges
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, former president of Brazil, has been arrested along with his sons on serious corruption charges related to Petrobras. This case…
Zika Virus Likely Causes Paralysis
New research suggests that the Zika virus may lead to paralysis, as evidenced by blood tests of individuals in Tahiti who experienced Guillain-Barré syndrome. The…