Category: Press Releases

Researchers Use 100% Natural Antimicrobial with Potential Application in Chicken Meat

Photo of raw chicken breasts on a white board

Chicken meat is one of the most consumed meats in the world and researchers have sought to study the viability of a new method of natural preservation of a product as versatile as mechanically separated meat (MSM), allowing the expansion of the market for this type of product. Read More →

Schopenhauer’s Influence on Social Engagement in India through Vivekananda’s Interpretation of Tat Tvam Asi

Portrait photograph of Arthur Schopenhauer

Arthur Schopenhauer’s metaphysics influenced the social and spiritual transformation of modern India, as evidenced by analyzing the Swami Vivekananda’s works. Vivekananda, a reader of Schopenhauer, reinterpreted the Sanskrit formula tat tvam asi as a moral imperative for social commitment, integrating Schopenhauer’s ethics into active engagement. Read More →

Social Psychology theories and their impact on racism studies in Brazil

Book cover of "Contribuições da Psicologia Social para o entendimento do racismo brasileiro" by the same author.

The Authoritarian Personality, Closed Mind, Social Dominance, and Aversive Racism theories, although rarely applied in our country, offer important contributions to understanding and expanding the debate on racism in Brazil, challenging the notion that imported theories are inadequate for local contexts. Read More →

After 115 years, a revisit to tropical diseases

Image from the special edition of Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

More than 100 years on, diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria and vector control continue to be major challenges for developing countries, reflecting the continuing relevance of these tropical medicine topics to world science Read More →

Pang Xunqin and the Integration of Chinese Tradition into Modern Aesthetics

Piece of art showing two women in elegant clothing, their background shows a mural with trees and two herons.

Pang Xunqin, celebrated for merging Chinese tradition with modern aesthetics, creates works that blend cultural heritage with contemporary design through the “China Decoration Figure Collection”. His approach demonstrates how traditional elements can be innovatively integrated into modern contexts, bridging past and present while connecting Eastern and Western artistic influences. Read More →

The Image in Hans Jonas’s Philosophical Anthropology

Close-up of a brown eye. In the reflection you can see a balcony screen in the foreground and, in the distance, other buildings, suggesting that the model is on the balcony of an apartment.

Hans Jonas explores the image as a central element in philosophical anthropology and ontology, highlighting vision as the mediator between the organism and the world. The human capacity to create images and abstractions, which enables the formation of the “self-image”, is crucial for ethical reflection on the impact of biotechnology and transhumanism. Read More →

Extreme obesity is a challenging disease to manage and requires a multifactorial approach

Photograph of a person's mid section. They are holding a measuring tape around their waist

Extreme obesity is a challenging disease that can present with multiple comorbidities and high rates of mortality and complications. Although lifestyle changes and anti-obesity drugs are recommended, they are less effective than bariatric surgery. Read More →

Wittgenstein’s view on logic and facts in relation to certainty and the philosophy of psychology

Photo of Wittgenstein taken by Ben Richards in Swansea, 1947.

Wittgenstein’s view of logical necessity is that it’s established over time and in interaction with experience. This notion leads his investigation into the role of facts in determining meaning, the conception of logic itself, and the development of his psychological concepts and certainty. Read More →

Unveiling the Timeless Wisdom of Traditional Chinese Agriculture for Modern Sustainability

Photograph of crops in a mountainous region.

Traditional Chinese agricultural ecological philosophy offers sustainable practices, such as intensive planting and diversified management, which balance economic prosperity and environmental preservation. These methods inspire innovative solutions for modern challenges, promoting sustainable rural development and harmony between progress and nature. Read More →

Philosophical Exploration Through the Expression of Vocal Music

Low-key photograph of a violin.

According to Lawrence Ferrara (1991), “A musical experience is marked by the synthesis of passion and rationality, emotion and understanding”. This is exactly what our analysis wants to emphasize: vocal music goes hand in hand with human experience and is another path of philosophical thoughts. Read More →