A Brazilian doctor holds out against animal trade

Noah's Ark is back in town

In the heart of one of the world's treasure houses of biodiversity, one oncologist stands up with a spearheading initiative focused on clogging the exotic animal trade, reported to be the world's third largest illicit business after arms and drugs. Once in his Eden, it is quite inevitable for one not to compare this silent hero with biblical Noah or John Hammond of Michael Crichton's book Jurassic Park... full story


By LUAN GALANI
from Campina Grande do Sul, BRAZIL

Social network sites

Brazilian and global trend

According to Alexa, top social networks in Brazil, in terms of intensity of access, include Orkut, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. Orkut, Google's social network, is a popular trend specially in two countries: Brazil and India. Many studies have tried to explain why this social network site is only popular in these two countries, and some of the reasons include the fact that it created a massive user base from these countries... full story


By GABRIELA ZAGO
from Porto Alegre, BRAZIL