South America

Batista Brothers’ J&F Investimentos Acquires Eletrobras Nuclear Unit in $98 Million Deal

In a significant move for Brazil’s energy sector, the Batista brothers’ holding company has acquired Eletrobras’ nuclear subsidiary. This $98 million transaction marks J&F Investimentos’ latest diversification beyond their core JBS meatpacking business into strategic energy assets.

Brazil’s energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as J&F Investimentos, the holding company controlled by brothers Wesley and Joesley Batista, has acquired Eletrobras‘ nuclear subsidiary Eletronuclear for $98 million. This strategic purchase represents a major shift for both companies, with the Batista brothers expanding their investment portfolio while South America’s largest utility streamlines its operations following privatization.

Transaction Details and Strategic Implications

by Jessica Moore P.E.October 15, 2025November 2, 2025

Earth Sciences

Earth’s Magnetic Field Warping: South Atlantic Anomaly Expansion Mystifies Scientists

The South Atlantic Anomaly, a weak zone in Earth’s magnetic field, has expanded by nearly half the size of continental Europe since 2014. New research from the European Space Agency’s Swarm satellites reveals mysterious patterns deep within Earth’s core driving this concerning phenomenon.

Scientists are grappling with a mysterious phenomenon as Earth’s magnetic field undergoes dramatic changes that could have significant implications for satellite technology and space operations. Recent research reveals that the South Atlantic Anomaly, a weak spot in our planet’s protective magnetic shield, has expanded substantially since 2014 and intensified since 2020, according to a new study published in Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors.