SIS2016: Social Impact of Science 10 years after
Ten years ago, in this SIS2016 Conference, in his address about science evaluation in Europe, the representative from the scientific…
How quantum physics may change the world, again
The word “quantum” has acquired a peculiar aura in modern culture, often with a science-fiction quality, far from its rigorous…
Between Memories and Care: Is Forgetting Our Genetic Destiny?
A few days ago, as part of the Pint of Science festival, I had the opportunity to give a talk…
The silent amphibian crisis
Whenever people ask me why I study amphibians, I usually answer like a scientist, with rational explanations and data. A…
Trauma from 9/11 may be affecting a second generation
Interestingly, the study found that many adult children reported high levels of anxiety and depression even though they were not…
If beneficial insects eat well, so do we
When we think about insects living in crops, we often picture pests, such as aphids, whiteflies, caterpillars or mites that…
The Ethics of Outcomes: Who Wins, Loses? Utilitarianism Often Decides
Barcelona, like many popular cities, faces an everyday dilemma: should it maximize the economic benefits of tourism or protect the…
The Invisible Wall Between Africa and the West
Africa Day We are used to speaking about Africa as if that vast territory of more than 30 million square…
The Science of Sound: How Music Shapes Our Lives
Music transcends the framework of aesthetic expression to become a highly complex neuromodulatory stimulus. 1. Neurochemistry, Emotional Modulation, and Mental…
A Glass for the Heart: Red Wine and Cardiovascular Health
Around 8,000 years ago, during the Neolithic period, wine emerged as an alcoholic beverage produced from the fermentation of grape…