The risk of contagion is highest in indoor spaces but can be reduced by applying all available measures to combat infection via aerosols. Here is an overview of the likelihood of infection in three everyday scenarios, based on the safety measures used and the length of exposure
Sociologist Josep Lobera discusses the growing rift in Spain over Covid-19, with millions showing dangerously high levels of distrust towards the vaccine, science and the health authorities
In a letter published in 'The Lancet,' 20 Spanish professionals stress the need to identify why the country is faring worse than its neighbors in order to better prepare for future pandemics
An office, a restaurant and a bus were the settings for multiple infections that have been studied in detail by health authorities. Their conclusions offer valuable lessons for the deescalation process
The scientific consortium behind the observatory now has all the permits it needs to start work on the €1.2 billion-project in La Palma, if it cannot go ahead with the plan in Hawaii
Spanish neuroscientist Susana Martínez-Conde analyzes illusions to encourage critical thinking in the era of Trump’s “post-truths”
Platforms such as Facebook and YouTube are failing to combat the spread of disinformation about health and hoax remedies for conditions
More than 400 people have signed an open letter triggered by the case of a cancer patient who died after refusing regular medical treatment
Experts warn of serious consequences if authorities do not take action to counter the growing popularity of treatments like reiki
Far from being impartial, not-so smart algorithms reinforce sexual, racial and class prejudice picked up from humans
After legal ruling, the massive TMT project could still be built on Hawaiian island of Mauna Kea
Local authorities and green groups place hurdles in the way of state-of-the-art astronomy projects
City-based women with center-left political beliefs most likely to trust unproven form of remedy
Global science and arts event moves to Norway after top Spanish firms fail to provide backing
Spanish study suggests ‘Homo sapiens’ kill one another less than evolution might dictate
Spanish research confirms we are more rational when we don’t process information in our mother tongue
Spanish scientist says proof of man’s impact can be found in the the northern city of Bilbao
A new study examining data from more than 300 cities shows that health risks fall as summer progresses
EU survey shows their use is growing faster here than in any other member state, despite widespread ignorance about their purpose
More than half the dolphins held in aquariums are owned by Spanish companies
Dispute over use of sacred land to build Thirty-Meter Telescope has officials looking for Plan B
Crisis means growing numbers of elderly and homeless at risk when temperatures plunge
The physicist and author has died aged 76. Read here an exclusive interview he granted to EL PAÍS in 2015
EL PAÍS to publish exclusive interview with the renowned British physicist
Spaniards only surpassed by US hunters in their appetite for shooting tame game in Africa
New nationwide survey finds link between unemployment and use of Twitter social network
Animal health expert upholds “harsh and sad” decision to destroy Ebola patient’s pet