Tag: science
What are ‘chemtrails’? The conspiracy theory that persists among Brits and locals in Spain – despite scientists debunking the...
ONE of the world’s most popular conspiracy theories, “chemtrails” alleges that contrails — the vapour that forms on the wings of aeroplanes during high...
Drought latest in Spain: Water brought in by ships risks being contaminated, expert warns
A LEADING expert has warned that water brought to drought-hit areas by ship runs the risk of becoming contaminated.
Jaime Lora Garcia, the deputy director...
Oldest remains of a woolly rhinoceros in the Iberian Peninsula Peninsula found in Burgos
The oldest remains of a woolly rhinoceros ever discovered in the Iberian Peninsula have been found in Burgos.
Several dental pieces of specimens of the...
Scientists find evidence of prehistoric drug use on Spain’s Menorca
RESEARCHERS have found that civilizations on Menorca were using hallucinogenic drugs as far back as 3,000 years ago. The findings are based on analysis...
King and Queen of Spain visit Costa Blanca to celebrate science at National Research Awards
KING FELIPE has called for 'greater visibility' for young Spanish scientists with better support to develop their potential at home rather than having to...
Shock and claw: Three new crab species discovered in waters off Spain’s Andalucia
RESEARCHERS from the Spanish National Research Council have discovered two new species of hermit crab and one new species of spider crab in Andalucian...
Saving face: Earliest ever European skull discovered in Spain
THE earliest ever skull fragments of a prehistoric European man have been unearthed by excavators in Spain.
The jaw fragments were found in the Atapuerca...
Spanish engineers move a step closer to making mission to Mars possible
A TEAM of Basque engineers have been financed by the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop an idea that could make trips to Mars...
Bankruptcies in Spain rise by a third during 2021 but start-up numbers are even bigger
THE number of businesses declared bankrupt in Spain last year rose by 31% compared to 2020.
In contrast, 102,169 new companies were registered in 2021,...
Pioneering brain implant developed by Spanish scientists helps blind woman see
A SCIENTIFIC breakthrough in Spain has led to a blind woman to gain back enough sight to perceive shapes and colours.
Bernardeta Gomez became the...
MENTAL HEALTH BREAKTHROUGH: Award-winning scientist from Spain’s Valencia discovers new protein to improve treatments
Experiments with mice revealed that those injected with OTX2 had a less anxious behaviour than ‘normal’ mice.
Here’s when you can watch this month’s spectacular Lyrids Meteor Shower in Spain
Star-gazers rejoice!
Soon you will be able to witness a stunning spectacles of shooting stars in Spain this month.
The Lyrids meteor shower is an annual event...
Spanish researchers to stage experimental concert to test COVID-19 virus spread
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, live event organisers have had to cancel all large gatherings from technology conferences to major concerts.
Taking the urine as boffins on Spain’s Costa Blanca convert waste to water
THREE Alicante-based scientists have helped to make a device to convert urine into drinking water for astronauts.
It's a vital development for future long missions...
Spain’s ‘patient zero’ ruled out as first COVID-19 cases investigated in Madrid
SCIENTISTS from the Carlos III Health Institute in Madrid have revealed findings from studies on the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Spain.
Studying the...
Spain to have potential vaccine for COVID-19 by end of April
The Minister of Science and Innovation, Pedro Duque, announced that the vaccine is being researched by Luis Enjuanes and Isabel Sola
WATCH: Footage shows huge fireball soaring 61,000 kmph over Spain’s Andalucia
The fireball became visible from the north-easterly side of Sevilla, driving at such a phenomenal speed that a fireball encaved around the flying asteroid.
We’re only human… just
OUR bodies are covered in microscopic creatures, including bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Not surprisingly the vast majority of this microscopic life resides in our...
Brain food: the science behind taste
With high profile chefs and scientists teaming up in San Sebastian for a symposium in October, Ana DeJesus sets out to discover the science behind taste
Scientists hatch a plan to solve Spain’s endangered bluefin tuna crisis
Scientists in Spain are aiming to solve the world’s bluefin tuna crisis by rearing them on land from tiny eggs
Quarter of Spanish people believe the Sun orbits the Earth
30% think that humans once lived alongside dinosaurs, according to the latest Social Perception of Science survey
Wine AND exercise needed to shield against heart disease
The 'daily glass of wine' only works if you're also active
‘Pretty boys’ have stronger sperm than ‘macho men’ says Spanish research
Research in Valencia reveals testosterone actually impedes sperm production
Tarifa’s new bird lab to become world leader for migration
The centre will study the effect of global change on bird migration
Spanish scientist creates world’s first colour-changing ice cream
The ground-breaking treat is an explosion of flavours too