The Forat de l’Embut cave, located at an altitude of 2,235 meters, is the highest prehistoric cave with signs of human occupation discovered in the Pyrenees to date.
According to the latest archaeological finds, ancient human activity that took place in the cave includes the manipulation of malachite, a precious, green mineral used for ornamental objects …
MoreArchaeologists have unearthed the thousands-year-old remains of around 50 human beings in the Roc de les Orenetes’ cave in the Pyrenees.
In total, around 1,200 artefacts were discovered in a prehistoric tomb.
Flint arrowheads and pottery remains that were used as part of funerals were also found on the site.
Evidence shows that the tomb had a relevant …
MoreRocket carrying ‘Enxaneta’ satellite takes off from Kazakhstan after 48h delay
The Catalan government’s first nanosatellite was launched on Monday at 7:07 am (CET) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, exactly two days after the initial takeoff was postponed due to technical reasons.
‘Enxaneta’, named after the tiny children who climb to the top of Catalonia’s traditional …
MoreThe study of matter at the nanoscale has opened huge possibilities in technological advances towards faster, smaller and more energy-efficient technological devices. In this context, the development of bidimensional (2D) materials poses new challenges but also offers exciting possibilities for the study of physical phenomena and properties at the 2D limit.
Current interest in that kind …
MoreA new study led by the UB (Universitat de Barcelona) and the Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC) has stated that marine heatwaves are having a strong impact on the “coral communities” of the Mediterranean.
The study states the loss of the few species that bring structural complexity to these coralline communities. An example of this is …
MoreA new study led by Belgian and Spanish researchers published in the journal Scientific Reports adds evidence about the potential benefits of green tea extracts in Down syndrome. The researchers observed that the intake of green tea extracts can reduce facial dysmorphology in children with Down syndrome when taken during the first three years of …
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Air pollution from fuel combustion is one of the greatest environmental problems, especially in urban environments. In densely populated cities, the presence of nitrogen oxides, very small carbon particles, and carbon monoxide (CO) in the air seriously harms the human health and increases mortality. A collaboration between researchers from the University …
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The exhibition “Mars. The red mirror” can be seen in the Barcelona Center for Contemporary Culture (CCCB).
This journey explores how we are linked to the red planet, from ancient times to date, through several approaches and disciplines. Science, arts and literature interact in a great exhibition project that explores our …
More“Novel ideas for radically new technologies”, reports The University of Barcelona. This is the motto of the Horizon 2020 FET Open program of research and innovation actions (FET Open RIA). The last call awarded four projects with participation of the research staff of the University of Barcelona. This is StretchBio, a project to develop nanotechnology …
MoreA study by the UPV/EHU’s Department of Neurosciences establishes that astrocytes, which are the most abundant cells in the brain, are a critical element to take into consideration in Parkinson’s patients when the disease spreads and degree of neuronal degeneration intensifies:
We are all bound to have heard people talking about neurons at some point and …
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