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Lightning Poses Threat to Residential Electrical Networks, Even from Afar
On June 1, 2011, lightning struck Runyanya Primary School , 225 kilometers from Kampala, the capital of the Central African country of Uganda. Devastating, the electrical discharge killed 18 children and a teacher immediately. One child…
University of São Paulo: Solar Flares Disrupt Geolocation and Impact Meteorological Analysis
Solar explosions occur through a sudden and intense release of energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation into the Sun's atmosphere and these events happen cyclically with a period of 11 years between each one. This means that, during…
Identifying Symptoms Vital for Early Menopause Detection and Treatment
While the global average for menopause in women is around 50 years old, some experience this period before the age of 40. The condition is rare, affecting only 1% of women, but it is important to understand the symptoms and know how to…
University of São Paulo: School Failure Linked to Self-Esteem and Social Relationship Challenges,…
Brazilian researchers analyzed students in the country born between 2000 and 2005 and identified that around 48% of them did not complete primary education within the expected time of nine years, in addition, 10% left school before reaching…
UN Predicts Global GDP to Drop to 2.4%: University of São Paulo Analysis
A report by the United Nations (UN) projects that the world's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to decline and close the year 2024 at 2.4%, compared to the 2.7% recorded in 2023. This slowdown should impact the agricultural…
Sitting for Prolonged Periods Raises Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Study Finds
A study carried out by Taipei Medical University, in Taiwan, followed around 480,000 people over 20 years and indicated that working for a long time sitting can increase the risk of early death by up to 16%. Raquel Casarotto, professor at…
USP Museum Integrates Collection into Biodiversity and Zoology Classes
To show ways of working on the topics of biodiversity, sustainability and evolution in class and also present the resources that museums offer to the school community, the USP Zoology Museum (MZ) launches the free course Educational…
University of São Paulo: Atlas Maps Scorpion Accidents, Aiding in Prevention Efforts
It happened without her noticing. A Brazilian tourist, returning from Europe, inadvertently brought a small scorpion in her suitcase to São Paulo. Unprepared, she did not notice the presence of the arachnid. The scorpion, now an intruder in…
Alexandria University’s Graduate Studies Council Reviews Research Recommendations
Alexandria University’s Council of Graduate Studies and Research, headed by Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, held its meeting this morning, Monday, April 22, 2024. During the meeting,…
Alexandria University Council Reviews Societal Impact and Environmental Initiatives
Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs stressed the interest of the University in its societal role towards the literacy file and providing all forms of support…