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While Brazil has been discussing the Rio-S'o Paulo bullet train for 30 years, India drilled 14 km of rock at an altitude of 3, 000 m and in June completed the largest bi-directional road tunnel in Asia.
58+ min ago (970+ words) There are 14. 15 kilometers of the main tunnel excavated in a massif where the external temperature drops to 40 degrees below zero in winter. The work progresses simultaneously from the eastern portals, in Minamarg-Drass on the Ladakh side, and west, in Sonamarg,…...
The largest marina in Southern Brazil invests R$ 100 million in a giant nautical shopping center with almost 40, 000 m" and accelerates the transformation of Itaja" into one of the biggest maritime tourism powerhouses in the country.
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (868+ words) The new enterprise will be built within the nautical complex of the city in Santa Catarina and is expected to significantly expand the already existing structure. Moreover, the project arises at a strategic moment when Brazil faces an estimated deficit…...
Forget conventional asphalt: The Netherlands is already testing roads with lignin capable of replacing half of the fossil bitumen, reducing CO" emissions by 30%, and transforming a paper industry waste into a plant-based binder for more sustainable and resilient pavements.
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (941+ words) Asphalt with lignin is being tested on dozens of road sections in the Netherlands as a partial alternative to fossil bitumen, the traditional binder produced from the petroleum industry. The research is conducted by Wageningen University & Research, WUR, which seeks…...
Disposable masks that would end up in the trash can become road base in Australia, where RMIT researchers mixed shredded PPE with recycled construction debris to create a material capable of using millions of units per kilometer of pavement.
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (933+ words) The disposable masks used during the pandemic may find an unexpected destination in road construction, according to a study conducted by researchers at RMIT University, Australia. The proposal combines shredded PPE with processed construction debris to form a material aimed…...
Catalonia approves a giant railway ring that will bypass Barcelona with 119 km of tracks and 39 stations, allowing passengers to cross the entire metropolis without ever needing to enter the city center.
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (360+ words) To clear the railway that will connect Rio de Janeiro and Esp'rito Santo, Iphan wants an archaeological sweep equivalent to three times the size of the island of Fernando de Noronha, and the Ministry of Transport considers the requirement disproportionate…...
Son of a Brazilian, a 20-year-old young man defies extreme pressure, wins the world rodeo championship, and takes home a million-dollar prize of nearly R$ 5 million.
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (869+ words) At 20 years old, John Crimber has definitively entered the history of world rodeo by winning the 2026 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) title, considered the top bull riding competition on the planet. The achievement took place this Sunday, May 17, in front of…...
Brazilian city is a paradise for seniors and retirees: with the highest HDI in Brazil, above-average safety, and national prominence in longevity, the location attracts residents aged 60+ in search of health, tranquility, and exceptional quality of life.
6+ hour, 22+ min ago (1080+ words) S'o Caetano do Sul, in ABC Paulista, appears in national indicators associated with quality of life and longevity, which helps explain the interest of residents over 60 years old in a routine with health, autonomy, and access to structured public services....
Man confronts NASA astronauts and says the Artemis 2 mission was "staged" "Stop lying": video shows accusations against crew that spent more than 10 days in space on a mission followed live by millions of people worldwide
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (1360+ words) Astronauts from NASA's Artemis 2 mission were approached by a man who accused them of "lying" about the trip around the Moon during a visit to the United States Capitol in Washington. Recorded on video and shared on social media, the…...
Price of the cheapest electric car in Brazil drops from R$ 142, 000 to R$ 65, 000 after a 54% depreciation in just three years; Renault Kwid E-Tech offers up to 298 km of urban range and has become a surprise in the used car market.
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (1181+ words) The Renault Kwid E-Tech, launched in Brazil in 2022 for R$ 142, 990, started appearing in market queries for R$ 65, 520 in the 2023 version, according to Fipe Table references reproduced by automotive platforms, a drop of over 54% in about three years. With the devaluation,…...
While millions of Brazilians still face unemployment and low wages, Chinese companies are increasing the hiring of foreigners, bringing more than a thousand Chinese people to Brazil each month, and changing the industrial reality of Bahia.
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (1108+ words) According to information published by Folha de S. Paulo on Friday, May 23, 2026, the Chinese already represent 38% of all work visas granted to foreigners in Brazil just in the first quarter of this year. The movement occurs amid the aggressive expansion of…...