The São Paulo Botanical Garden, located within the State Park of Ipiranga Springs (PEFI), which houses a section of the Atlantic Forest, will have free access this Wednesday (12th). This free admission is offered in celebration of the park's 57th anniversary.
With an area exceeding 470 hectares, PEFI plays a crucial role in preserving one of the largest remnants of the Atlantic Forest in the capital and ensures the protection of the springs of the Ipiranga Stream. Even though it is close to downtown São Paulo, visiting the Botanical Garden provides a feeling of being far from urban hustle.
Visitors can explore various paths, such as the Ipiranga Stream Spring Trail, which is easily accessible and surrounded by vegetation, allowing them to spot or hear different types of birds and primates. Another notable point of interest is the Linnaeus Garden, which features ornamental gardens and historical greenhouses recognized as heritage. This location is also frequently chosen for photography.
Furthermore, the tour includes the Meliponary, dedicated to stingless native bees, and displays collections of orchids and bromeliads. The Botanical Garden also functions as a center for scientific research and environmental education, maintaining a collection on the indigenous peoples of the Amazon, whose visit is free for those already on site.
It is important to note that the free entry is valid only on this Wednesday, August 12th, and applies exclusively to the Botanical Garden. Due to the forecast of high visitor flow, it is recommended to arrive early. On other days, ticket prices start at R$ 39.90. The complex offers services such as parking, lockers, and a restaurant, and visitors are allowed to bring their own food and drinks.
The State Park of Ipiranga Springs was officially established on August 12, 1969. However, the area has a longer history, dating back to the 19th century when it was known as State Park or Water Fund Park. Currently, PEFI not only houses the Botanical Garden but also various institutions and spaces focused on environmental conservation, education, leisure, and research. The unit plays a vital role in safeguarding water resources and the region's springs, serving as an important natural refuge in the capital of São Paulo.
It is possible to access Instagram without needing to enter the password if a temporary link is requested and sent directly to the email address registered in the profile. This procedure allows access both on mobile phones and computers, eliminating the need to enter conventional codes.
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Another way to log into Instagram without using passwords is through integration with Facebook, provided both accounts are previously connected in the Meta Accounts Center. To activate this feature, the user must open the Facebook app, navigate to the Meta Accounts Center, and select the 'Log in with account' option.
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Approximately a thousand years ago, the Maya possessed a sophisticated system for monitoring the movements of the Moon, which was fundamental for predicting solar eclipses. This knowledge is recorded in the Dresden Codex, classified as one of the oldest books in the Americas.
The method employed combined various lunar cycles and included periodic adjustments intended to neutralize small discrepancies between these periods. This approach ensured that the calendar remained operational even across multiple generations.
Current research suggests that this system allowed them to anticipate almost all solar eclipses visible to the Maya between the years 350 and 1150, with an estimated margin of error of about one hour. It is notable that this result was achieved without the use of optical equipment or modern computational resources.
The Dresden Codex details a timing system based on the observation of lunar cycles. The primary challenge was that these periods were not perfectly synchronized, leading to the accumulation of minuscule variations over the years.
To prevent this misalignment from compromising predictions, the Maya implemented corrections into the system. This tactic allowed for the periodic recalibration of the calendar, maintaining its effectiveness over time.
The combination of cycles and adjustments resulted in a calculation mechanism that, according to the cited studies, demonstrated unusual accuracy for that era. It is estimated that the system covered virtually all solar eclipses that could have been observed by the Maya between 350 and 1150, with a maximum difference of approximately one hour.
The performance of this method is remarkable, given that it was developed exclusively from accumulated observations and calculations performed without telescopes, computers, or knowledge of contemporary physics. Furthermore, the functioning of the calendar indicates that the knowledge did not depend on a single observation; the maintenance of the system required that information be continuously preserved and improved by successive generations, allowing the corrections to keep the time count updated.
Casa Sobre as Colinas (House Over The Hills), designed by Diogo Aguiar Studio, is a single-family residence located in the Porto Mountains. This construction was developed using a modular wooden system and has a southwest orientation.
The house's design aims to replicate the appearance of the distant mountains through a sophisticated geometric composition. This composition uses identical volumes arranged with inclined planes in various directions.
The initial architectural scope planned a house with three bedrooms, structured into five modules. Additionally, three more autonomous modules were incorporated, which offer direct external access, thus ensuring greater functional adaptability over time.
