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A study involving researchers from USP reveals that rare and severe variants of squamous cell carcinoma are less common than previously thought, impacting treatment strategies.

A truck crashed into an electric power pole on Pádua Dias Avenue in Piracicaba, causing partial road closure but no casualties.

A study from USP has found that a structured cognitive stimulation program can enhance memory and well-being in healthy elderly individuals.

In February 2026, Brazil recorded its highest egg export volume in 13 years, significantly boosting the purchasing power of poultry farmers.

The University of São Paulo has fired professor José Maurício Rosolen following allegations of sexual harassment against postgraduate students at its Ribeirão Preto campus.

Researcher Tatiana Sampaio will speak at the 'Science For Them' event at the University of São Paulo in São Carlos, focusing on her work with polylaminin for spinal injury treatment.

Brazilian chicken producers are on alert due to the Middle East conflict, assessing potential market reallocations as uncertainty rises around exports to the region.

Marcia Thereza Cavalcanti Couto has become the first woman to hold a full professorship in the Department of Preventive Medicine at the University of São Paulo, marking a significant milestone in the institution's history.

The Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (Poli-USP) is introducing a new electronic engineering course targeting the growing demand for specialists in semiconductors and artificial intelligence, starting in 2027.

Average live pork prices decreased by up to 20% in February 2026 in São Paulo regions due to low industry demand and uncertainties caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The Medical Ethics Committee at the Hospital das Clínicas, USP, denied the request for experimental treatment with polylaminin for a police sergeant who suffered a severe spinal cord injury.

A court in Brazil has prohibited the University of São Paulo from conducting a hiring process for a professor of African literatures until an annulment of the previous hiring process is resolved.

Students at the University of São Paulo reported physical aggression from private security guards associated with councilor Lucas Pavanato, leading to a police report without arrests.

São Paulo councilor Lucas Pavanato's visit to the University of São Paulo escalated into violence, resulting in a student being hospitalized.

Record harvest projections have led to a significant drop in the average price of arabica coffee in São Paulo in February 2026.

Fuvest has released the first waiting list for the 2026 entrance exam for USP on March 3, requiring candidates to complete virtual pre-registration by March 5.

A protest at the University of São Paulo called for a code of ethics for the STF, criticizing current practices that undermine public trust in the judiciary.

The University of São Paulo's Law School has commenced emergency repairs on the Palácio do Comércio, a historic building affected by a recent fire.

The University of São Paulo's Law School will inaugurate the academic year with a lecture on the philosophy of private law, featuring international participants from Argentina and local judiciary representatives.

Protests against President Lula and Supreme Court ministers were held in multiple Brazilian cities, with the largest turnout of 20,400 in São Paulo.

An 18-year-old student from Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, achieved a perfect score in math on the Enem exam and earned admission to the prestigious University of São Paulo (USP).

The City of São Paulo has halted activities in part of the historic building housing USP's Law School due to fire damage.

The University of São Paulo has successfully conducted its first robotic tele-surgeries under Brazil's unified health system, allowing surgeons to operate on patients remotely.

A fire broke out at the Faculty of Law building at the University of São Paulo in downtown São Paulo, but was quickly contained by firefighters.

A fire broke out at the Law School building of the University of São Paulo (USP) in downtown São Paulo, caused by air conditioning system issues.

The Museum of Favelas and the University of São Paulo are launching a postgraduate special course on 'Racisms and fundamentalisms in the era of iconomy: Frantz Fanon and the critique of images in digital technologies.'

Researchers from the University of São Paulo found that two osteoporosis medications could help combat diseases caused by iron overload in the body.

Alicia Dudy Muller Veiga, a medicine graduate from USP, has been sentenced to three years in semi-open prison for defrauding a lottery and diverting substantial funds from her graduation party.

A former medical student from USP, Alicia Duddy Muller Veiga, has received a new conviction for embezzling funds from a graduation committee.

A study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo estimates that the crowd at the Pipoca da Rainha carnival block was around 20,000, significantly lower than the 2 million reported by the block's organizers.

A doctoral research at the University of São Paulo has found that compounds in green propolis may help combat neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer and Parkinson.

Brazilian exports of orange juice to the European Union saw a significant increase in January 2026, coinciding with the conclusion of the orange harvest season.

Civil society organizations are set to hold an event at the University of São Paulo advocating for a code of conduct for the Supreme Federal Court.

Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) discovered that rhinovirus can infect and multiply within immune cells in the tonsils, which may enhance long-term immune memory.

Matheus da Silva Alves, an 18-year-old public school student from Franca, Brazil, has been accepted into medicine at three of the country's most prestigious universities after achieving a high score on the Provão Paulista.

The Mirante de Piracicaba park in Brazil may take up to 20 years to restore its tree cover after losing 43 trees during a storm, according to a specialist from USP.

The Otavio Frias Filho Chair will conclude its 2024-2025 cycle with a lecture by mathematician Marcelo Viana on the social role of science.

USP is accepting interest submissions for the Fuvest waiting list and Enem-USP until this Friday at 5 PM.

João Batista Cruz gained internet fame during the São Paulo Carnival 2026 as a judge, nicknamed 'Fiuk da Harmonia', due to a viral video capturing his intense focus on the parade.

A professor from USP was recently awarded in Germany for his work on AI methods that can diagnose mental disorders with over 90% accuracy.

Family, friends, and the academic community bid farewell to Professor João Baptista Borges Pereira, a renowned anthropologist in Brazil, who was buried in a simple shirt rather than formal attire, reflecting his essence.

Brazil's beef export quota to China is projected to be exhausted by September due to record shipments in January, prompting the need for strategic planning within the livestock sector.

João Adolfo Hansen, a prominent literary critic and professor at the University of São Paulo, has passed away at the age of 83.

Antonio Roque Dechen, former director of Esalq-USP, has passed away at the age of 75, leaving behind a significant legacy in Brazilian agriculture according to current management.

This article highlights several notable news events from Acre between February 8 and 14, 2026, including a girl who has a chicken as a pet and a remarkable academic achievement of a 14-year-old girl.

José Álvaro Moisés, a retired professor from the University of São Paulo and a founder of the Workers' Party (PT), tragically drowned in Ubatuba at the age of 81.

José Álvaro Moisés, a retired political science professor and co-founder of Brazil's Workers' Party, drowned in Ubatuba, SP, leading to an investigation into the circumstances of his death.

In just 11 days, Piracicaba has recorded over 210 millimeters of rain, making it the wettest February in six years and exceeding the historical average for the month.

The University of São Paulo has officially dismissed law professor Alysson Mascaro after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced against him.

The University of São Paulo has officially dismissed law professor Alysson Mascaro, who has been accused of sexually harassing students, following a vote by the Faculty of Law in December.