Could the immune system outside the brain contribute to the damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease?
A new study in mice suggests that the answer may be yes. As Science News reports, researchers have found evidence…
Are we reading the history of the stars correctly?
Stars carry memories of the events that happened before they were born. The elements inside them are remnants of earlier…
Can AI Help Us Spot the Next Disease Outbreak Earlier?
Many infectious diseases begin with a spillover: a pathogen circulating in animals finds its way into humans. Changes in land…
What If Technology Is Not the Problem?
When educational results decline, there is a strong temptation to find a culprit. In recent debates around the latest PISA…
PISA: The Data Show that Screens Aren’t the Problem
At last, it is widely accepted in Spain that the PISA results are very poor, now the worst in history.…
La Verneda-Sant Martí: the school that puts the goals of the International Literacy Day into practice
Since 1966, when UNESCO proclaimed it, the International Literacy Day has been celebrated every 8 September to remind the world…
Special: Brain, Memory and Aging
As we age, our brains undergo changes that can affect memory, cognition and overall health. Research is helping us understand…
Sargassum seaweed tides on Caribbean coasts: causes and impacts
The occurrence of drifting and beach-cast macroalgae is a natural process that takes place on many coasts worldwide. These marine…
No soils, no future
Soil is an essential resource for ecosystems, performing basic functions for the development of life on our planet. In Spain,…
Who Is Responsible for Child Labour?
As the world marks the World Day Against Child Labour, an important question remains: not only who employed the child,…