The flowering of plants is the result of a complex process that depends on the balance between environmental factors and internal regulatory mechanisms. Come discover what they are!
Paula Gonçalves graduated in Geography (2014) and Master in Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Planning (2016) by the Faculty of Letters of the University of Porto, where she found her fascination with Cartography, Applied Climatology, Public Health and Natural Risks.
Since the end of the degree, she has been involved in research projects related to climatology, namely participating in an International Citizen Sensing project - urban climate resilience through participatory risk management systems, between 2018 and 2020, she participated and presented works in several national and international conferences, more related to her specialisation, she had the privilege, in 2017, of teaching applied Climatology, as a guest assistant, at the Faculty of Letters of the University of Porto and is also a founding member of the Portuguese Association for Geographic Information Systems.
Of all the published scientific works, it is worth highlighting her participation as co-author in the books O(s) Climas de Gaia and Plano Metropolitano de Adaptação às Alterações Climáticas: Metroclima. Porto.
She is currently a Geographic technician at the Forestry Technical Office in the Municipality of Vale de Cambra.
News by Paula Gonçalves
Soaking in outdoor hot springs is a deeply rooted custom in Iceland, where nature, wellness and community converge, something that has recently been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Anomalous spikes in the Earth's natural vibration are intriguing scientists and raising questions about possible effects on human health. Learn more here
Travel plans for 2026 invite you to go beyond tourism, embarking on authentic adventures that awaken the senses and the soul. Discover here the best places to visit—because more than destinations, the best trips promise great stories.
In Germany, there's a Christmas market that defies tradition, as the magic of Christmas floats on the waters of the Danube. Discover more here!
Exclusively female travel is gaining ground in contemporary tourism, offering security, empowerment, and solidarity networks.
Following the devastating 2020 fires in the Pantanal, jaguars have surprisingly returned in greater numbers to a protected wetland, revealing the power of natural refuges in the face of climate change. Learn more here!
Peas are much more than just the green beans you find in salads and soups. Learn a little more about them here!
Seaweed can make plants more vibrant, with more fruit, flowers, and even healthier soil. Discover the benefits of this natural wonder here.
The medication Ozempic, prescribed for diabetes management but also used for weight loss, is derived from the genes of the Gila monster, a lizard native to the deserts of North America. Learn more here!
With the arrival of winter, humidity is a recurring problem in Portuguese homes. What you may not know is that there is a trick that seems to eliminate condensation on windows and prevent the appearance of mold. Find out more here!
According to a very unconventional study, it was discovered that unattractive people can die earlier than more beautiful people. Find out more about this fact here!
According to an American study, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and devices are considered a growing source of chemicals.
According to a group of scientists, due to the lack of grass found on Lamu Island, donkeys are forced to rummage through garbage, but could this be a global problem that affects many species?
According to new research, one third of the world's ocean surface is increasingly vulnerable to climate change, especially the loss of oxygen and its acidification.
Studies reveal that red, blue and green plastic breaks down into microplastic particles faster than simpler colors. Find out more here!
Harvard biomolecular archaeologist analyses why the majority of the world's population has difficulty digesting the drink that helped shape civilisation, milk.
Flowering plants use some signals, such as nectar activation, to communicate with their pollinators. Stay here to find out more!
Much of the urban space is made up of oaks, maples, firs or pine trees, but few fruit trees are planted on public property, despite their ability to provide a lot of food. But why does this happen?
Reforestation is one of the main reasons for the regression of global warming in the eastern United States, where temperatures have stabilised or even decreased. Find out more here!