Study reveals how human history—from Indigenous stewardship to colonization—shaped the genetic diversity of Brazil Nut trees in the Amazon.

Many people will have the experience of dipping their hands into a bag of mixed nuts only to find the Brazil nuts at the top. This effect can also be readily observed with cereal boxes, with the ...

For this reason, the phenomenon is known as the Brazil nut effect. In previous research, an algorithm inspired by this effect was designed to produce segregation patterns in swarms of simulated agents ...

We study a simple algorithm inspired by the Brazil nut effect for achieving segregation in a swarm of 3D agents. The algorithm lets each agent mimic a particle of a certain size. The segregation task ...

A trace element found in brazil nuts, liver and kidneys, may help protect some women against breast cancer, research suggested yesterday. Selenium appears to interact with an enzyme in the body ...

Researchers identify a new mechanism that allows avalanches containing a mixture of rock and ice to travel very long distances.

As one of the most impacted keystone species in rainforests, Brazil Nut trees are essential for biodiversity and a vital income source for local economies. A crucial study led by researchers from the ...

Nutritionists emphasise the importance of the right amount to avoid potential effects of selenium overconsumption. Thanks to their selenium content, Brazil nuts are invaluable for properly ...

The Brazil Nut Effect Granular materials such as cereal, pharmaceuticals, sand, and concrete commonly organize in such a way ...

Brazil nuts are one of the most sustainable nuts. They're not grown on farms — they're collected in the rainforest after they drop naturally off wild trees. While the nuts support Indigenous ...

Store Brazil nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or the refrigerator to prevent them from turning rancid. Precautions and Potential Side Effects While Brazil nuts offer numerous ...

Commercial supplies of Brazil nuts are still derived entirely from wild trees though there are concerns that they're being harvested too intensively. Brazil nuts can be eaten raw or used in cooking.