The surge in gold prices in recent years has fueled a renewed mining rush in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, accelerating deforestation in protected areas and driving mercury contamination to hazardous ...

A study has revealed that galloylquinic acids extracted from the leaves of Copaifera lucens Dwyer, a tree endemic to Brazil ...

Illegal invasions in the Ituna/Itatá Indigenous territory in Brazil’s Pará state, home to isolated Igarapé Ipiaçava ...

Chocolate is the food of the gods. The name of the tree from which the confection originates, Theobroma cacao, combines the ...

The moringa tree is one of the most nutrient-dense plants on the planet. It is also very efficient at removing microplastics ...

Researchers found galloylquinic acids from Copaifera lucens, a Brazilian tree, can block SARS‑CoV‑2 at multiple stages in lab tests. The compounds inhibited viral entry, replication, and protein ...

Destruction of the world's tropical forests eased in 2025 from a record high, a report showed, underscoring how decisive ...

It juts, twists, and turns to follow spaces between the trees, appearing to suspend living spaces in midair.

The Stinking Toe Tree (Hymenaea courbaril) provides fiber, antioxidants, and natural gums with benefits as a medicine and ...

The clash between the two men and their followers has defined Brazilian politics since. In 2025, for a brief moment, it ...

The decline had a positive impact on global results, according to data released by the World Resources Institute (WRI).