Possible ‘embassy’ in ancient Maya city illuminates the birth of an empire By Lizzie WadeApr. 8, 2021 New excavations in Tikal hint it was conquered after an alliance fell apart
‘A hostile environment.’ Brazilian scientists face rising attacks from Bolsonaro’s regime By Herton EscobarApr. 7, 2021 Harassment and budget cuts have researchers fearing for their jobs and safety
Amid criticism of its conservation policies, Brazil joins global biotrade pact By Elizabeth PennisiMar. 29, 2021 Ratification of Nagoya Protocol seen as advancing nation’s economic interests
Brazil’s first homemade satellite will put an extra eye on dwindling Amazon forests By Sofia MoutinhoFeb. 26, 2021 The long-awaited launch of Amazonia-1 is a major test for Brazilian science
Science bill rankles Mexican research community By Inés Gutiérrez JaberFeb. 3, 2021 Scientists feel ignored in debate over law that would reshape governance and funding
Third time’s the charm? Brazil scales back efficacy claims for COVID-19 vaccine from China By Jon Cohen, Sofia MoutinhoJan. 12, 2021 Lower efficacy for Sinovac's vaccine still meets recognized threshold for emergency use, but barely
Chicken-size dino with a furlike mane stirs ethics debate By Gretchen VogelDec. 18, 2020 Researchers question how unusual maned dinosaur found in Brazil ended up in German museum
‘Myopic’ funding cuts may force Mexican scientists to leave major international organizations By Myriam Vidal ValeroOct. 29, 2020 Government ends support for membership in regional and global physics, math, and biology groups
‘Another piece of populist propaganda’: Critics slam the Brazilian government’s new COVID-19 drug By Herton EscobarOct. 28, 2020 A trial showed that nitazoxanide, an antiparasitic drug, lowers virus levels in patients. Scientists say it’s irrelevant
Troubles escalate at Ecuador’s dream research university By Lindzi Wessel, Rodrigo Pérez Ortega Oct. 21, 2020 Dozens of professors depart from Yachay Tech amid conflicts that could scuttle its move toward independence
São Paulo abandons plan to raid research institutions’ coffers By Ignacio AmigoOct. 13, 2020 Brazil’s wealthiest state spares universities after public pressure, but a new bill threatens a key funding agency
Endangered baby sea turtles may have a new savior: GPS eggs By Lucy HicksOct. 5, 2020 Tech allows researchers to spy on local wildlife trafficking routes
‘A brutal blow’: A bill threatens dozens of trust funds that support Mexican science By Rodrigo Pérez Ortega , Inés Gutiérrez JaberOct. 2, 2020 Government seeks to eliminate funds that pay for research and use the money to help cope with the pandemic
Costa Rica is producing a new corps of skilled tropical biologists. But many can’t find jobs at home By Jocelyn KaiserSep. 24, 2020 Small nation faces obstacles as it promotes scientific excellence
‘I just want this suffering to be over.’ Brazilians flock to COVID-19 vaccine trials By Herton EscobarSep. 22, 2020 With high case numbers and a good medical infrastructure, the country has become an ideal testing ground
Massive fraud investigation targets prominent Brazilian health researcher By Emiliano Rodríguez MegaSep. 1, 2020 Guilherme Franco Netto denies allegations as colleagues rally to his defense