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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Severo Ochoa and his most human phrase after losing his wife: 'A woman can change the life trajectory of a man; now life without her is not life'

Severo Ochoa, a Nobel Prize-winning biologist, expressed profound grief and reflection after the death of his wife, highlighting her significant impact on his life and career.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

EU’s tech ban, China’s mysterious Nantianmen project: 7 science highlights

The article discusses significant recent developments in science, particularly highlighting the EU's ban on collaboration with Chinese organizations in critical technologies and the return of a prominent biologist to China.

Feb 25 • 07:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Reporter Flávia Cintra hugs biologist Tatiana Sampaio, researcher leading studies on polylaminin

Reporter Flávia Cintra shares an emotional moment with biologist Tatiana Sampaio during a segment on the substance polylaminin, which offers hope for those with spinal cord injuries, going viral on social media.

Feb 23 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Biologist records the birth of more than 15 baby lizards after rescue in SC: 'One of the most unprecedented things I've witnessed'; VIDEO

A biologist in Santa Catarina documented the birth of over 15 baby teiú lizards after rescuing their eggs from a concerned resident's backyard.

Feb 23 • 07:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Influencer Richard Rasmussen has UTV vehicle seized in AM during expedition on Transamazon; VIDEO

Biologist and digital influencer Richard Rasmussen had his UTV seized by the Federal Highway Police in Brazil during a live broadcast while waiting for a ferry on the BR-319 highway.

Feb 22 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Porcupine seen in a tree in the interior of SP; biologist explains the animal's habits

A porcupine was spotted by a local resident in a tree in Tatuí, SP, sparking interest in its habits and habitat.

Feb 21 • 17:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Polylaminin and Tatiana Sampaio go viral on social media, but fall well below Virginia, says survey

Biologist Tatiana Sampaio has gained 16 million interactions on social media, receiving significant attention for her research on polylaminin, a protein aimed at aiding spinal cord injury regeneration.

Feb 20 • 19:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parana researcher is a finalist for the 'Oscar of conservation' for a project that protects marine fauna in partnership with traditional communities

Brazilian marine biologist Camila Domit is a finalist for the Whitley Awards 2026 for her conservation work with endangered dolphin species.

Feb 20 • 08:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Photographer experiences a magical moment filming the largest eagle in the world, nearly extinct, in the Pantanal

A biologist captures an emotional moment when spotting a Harpy Eagle, considered the largest eagle on the planet, in Brazil's Pantanal.

Feb 19 • 19:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

24-year-old biologist run over by a cleaning truck during Carnival is buried in Salvador

A 24-year-old biologist named Alice Contreiras was buried in Salvador after being tragically killed by a cleaning truck during Carnival festivities.

Feb 17 • 15:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The generation changing medicine: The 28-year-old Greek biologist behind new therapy and the next battle against cancer

Andreas Metousis, a 28-year-old Greek biochemist, is pioneering critical research in the fight against rare, deadly diseases during his PhD at the Max Planck Institute.

Feb 17 • 07:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Biologist and student from Ufba: learn who the young woman was that was run over by a cleaning truck during the Salvador Carnival circuit

Alice Contreiras, a 24-year-old biologist and post-graduate student, tragically died after being struck by a cleaning truck during the Carnival festivities in Salvador.

Feb 16 • 16:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘What did they do to you, Marcio?’: biologist has been missing for a month after traveling from Manta to Palmar for work

A biologist named Joshua Marcelo Cedeño León has been missing for over a month following a work-related trip.

Feb 13 • 17:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Douglas Hanahan, biologist: 'We do not need a total cure, we need cancer without disease'

Douglas Hanahan discusses the evolution of cancer research and the need for managing cancer as a chronic disease rather than seeking a complete cure.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

World-leading computational biology pioneer Bao Zhirong returns to China from US

Computational biologist Bao Zhirong has returned to China from the US to lead research at SUSTech after 30 years abroad.

Feb 12 • 01:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Authorities allowed the destruction of a protected species, says biologist: 'The flying squirrel has been killed'

A biologist has expressed frustration over the death of a flying squirrel due to a deforestation project in Jyväskylä, as investigations are underway to determine if a conservation crime has occurred.

Feb 10 • 04:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

We do not protect mushrooms adequately today, although they bind billions of tons of CO₂, says the winner of the 'environmental Nobel'

The article discusses the crucial role of mycorrhizal fungi in carbon exchange with plants and their implications for CO₂ emissions, featuring insights from environmental biologist Toby Kiers.

Feb 9 • 21:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Anna Blix is frustrated over different expectations for fathers and mothers. As a biologist, I must protest.

Biologist Anna Blix criticizes cultural biases that create unequal expectations for fathers and mothers.

Feb 9 • 17:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Thousands of fish appear dead in Barra da Tijuca, and biologist points to disposal after fishing as the main hypothesis

Thousands of dead corvina fish were found on the Barra da Tijuca beach, raising environmental concerns and prompting investigations into the cause.

Feb 9 • 12:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Can house plants save us? The new novel 'Ascension' tells about the struggling planet Earth

The article discusses the recent sci-fi novel 'Ascension' by Martin MacInnes, which explores themes of human loneliness and the connection with nature through the story of a young biologist.

Feb 8 • 05:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

The Robber Story "Cat Kingdom" Offers Swindles and Tricks in a Stigmatized Sweden

The article discusses the quirky narrative of "Cat Kingdom," which features an unemployed model builder and a conspiracy-minded marine biologist in a retrospective look at a peculiar Sweden filled with oddities.

Feb 6 • 08:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

That’s a wrasse! Rare fish spotted for first time since 2009 in kelp forest in Western Australia

Marine biologist Océane Attlan spotted the rare Braun’s wrasse fish for the first time since 2009 in a Western Australia kelp forest.

Feb 6 • 02:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In the midst of the forest and under rain, biologist has rare encounter with the largest eagle on the planet in Pantanal

A biologist captured rare footage of the harpy eagle, the largest raptor in the Americas, during a monitoring expedition in the Pantanal of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Feb 5 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Josefina Castellví, pioneer of Antarctic research, dies at 90

Josefina Castellví, a biologist and oceanographer who led the first Spanish base in Antarctica, passed away in Barcelona at the age of 90.

Feb 5 • 08:40 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Josefina Castellví, pioneer of Antarctic research, dies at 90

Oceanographer and marine biologist Josefina Castellví, the director of Spain's first scientific base in Antarctica, passed away at the age of 90.

Feb 5 • 07:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Josefina Castellví, pioneer of Antarctic research, dies at 90

Biologist and oceanographer Josefina Castellví, director of Spain's first Antarctic base, passed away on February 2 in Barcelona at the age of 90.

Feb 4 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Young biologist exchanges fear for science and today studies ant venom against cancer

Gustavo Pinheiro, a 25-year-old biologist at the Butantan Institute, transformed his childhood fear into a research endeavor to find cancer-fighting compounds in ant venom.

Feb 4 • 11:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

VIDEO: 'Saci' shows 'false wings' in rare behavior caught on the coast of SP

A biologist in Mongaguá, SP, captured rare footage of a bird known as the 'saci,' exhibiting unusual behavior as it displayed its feathers.

Feb 3 • 14:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: explosive reproduction of sticky tree frogs impresses on the coast of PR

A typical morning in Antonina, Paraná turned into a nature spectacle as biologist Diego Silva captured the explosive reproductive activity of sticky tree frogs, creating a viral moment on social media.

Feb 3 • 12:54 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Carolina Castel, biologist, explains how to cure chilblains: 'Use creams with vitamin A and apply them with a massage'

Biologist Carolina Castel provides tips on treating and preventing chilblains, particularly during cold winter months.

Feb 2 • 07:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Life & Tech

Does size matter? Apparently not for evolution

Anthropologist and biologist discuss why human brains are smaller than our ancestors' and the complexity of the human brain.

Jan 26 • 12:40 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Orko Vácha: Work on yourself, study, communicate with each other. There are personalities in every generation

Catholic priest and biologist Marek Orko Vácha discusses the role of Czech science in cancer research and the concerns of the young generation about the future in a recent interview.

Jan 15 • 21:28 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

A common pesticide accelerates aging in fish and possibly in humans?

Chronic exposure to low doses of a widely used agricultural pesticide may accelerate aging in fish and reduce their lifespan, according to new research led by biologist Jason Rohr.

Jan 15 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

In Search of Whale History on the Cantabrian and Atlantic Coasts

Biologist and cetacean expert Àlex Aguilar and photographer Max Aguilar compile a book detailing the remnants and sites of whale hunting in northern Spain.

Jan 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

He spent more than ten years living with wolves, and his story was so extraordinary that it inspired this Spanish cinema film

The article discusses Gerardo Olivares' film 'Entrelobos' and the true story of a man who lived with wolves for over a decade, emphasizing the authentic portrayal of these animals as supervised by biologist Pepe España.

Jan 9 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

What if menstruation occurred every three months? Hongmei Wang, the Chinese biologist researching how to expand fertile life amid demographic collapse

Chinese biologist Hongmei Wang is investigating ways to extend fertile life using cutting-edge experiments with stem cells and human embryos to combat population aging.

Jan 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The pastry chef who patented a molecule against cancer that has sold for 7 billion euros

Eduard Batlle, raised in his parents' bakery, is one of the inventors of petosemtamab, a groundbreaking experimental treatment for tumors that has achieved significant financial success.

Jan 4 • 04:20 UTC
🇸🇰 SME
Life & Tech

He claims that HIV and other contagious viruses do not exist. We attended a lecture by biologist Stefan Lanka

A lecture by biologist Stefan Lanka, organized by singer Robo Papp, challenges the existence of viruses like HIV, promoting alternative health views.

Nov 27 • 18:50 UTC

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