Three signs your heart health is at risk, according to leading Spanish doctor
A LEADING cardiologist has warned that you could have heart issues if you notice three certain symptoms. Doctor Aurelio Rojas told his 350,000 Instagram followers
First ever neanderthal with Down syndrome is discovered in Spain: Skull of ‘Tina’ reveals how the prehistoric community cared for the young girl
THE discovery of the remains of a Neanderthal girl dubbed ‘Tina’, in the Cova Negra site in Xativa, in Spain’s Valencia, has allowed scientists to
WATCH: This is when and how the Strait of Gibraltar will disappear, according to scientists
EUROPE is on its way to once again being joined by land with Africa. And it’s going to happen in the Strait of Gibraltar. That’s
Spain gets its first astronaut in 31 years: Pablo Alvarez says he ‘still can’t believe it’ after achieving his childhood dream
SPANISH space exploration has a new star: 36-year-old Pablo Alvarez from Leon. Alvarez has officially graduated as an astronaut for the European Space Agency (ESA)
What are ‘chemtrails’? The conspiracy theory that persists among Brits and locals in Spain – despite scientists debunking the claims
ONE of the world’s most popular conspiracy theories, “chemtrails” alleges that contrails — the vapour that forms on the wings of aeroplanes during high altitude
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 of
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 abroad.
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 waters.
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 possible.
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
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 gut.
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
New paint to stop public urination in Pamplona
Fighting festival urine
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
