In his latest book, the scientist explores paradoxes of human identity, such as people who not only look alike, but also share similar tastes and attitudes. He also discusses the dangers of defining who we are solely by our genes
The back-to-back impact of two powerful tremors has worsened the disaster in Venezuela, a country highly prone to seismic risk
Four-telescope astronomical observatory is at the heart of the first space exploration to be led by the country
A new study shows the presence of certain biomarkers increases the risk of memory and cognitive problems among the middle-aged — and in the future, widespread screening may be available
The Spanish scientist works at Altos Labs, a secretive US biotech company funded by billionaires seeking to eliminate the effects of aging
A team led by Spaniard David Lagares is searching for a treatment for pulmonary fibrosis and other ailments associated with cellular senescence
Chinese scientists obtain the first molecular evidence of interbreeding between our ancestor ‘Homo erectus’ and the Denisovans, relatives of the Neanderthals
Three dismissed members warn EL PAÍS that the Republican is trying to take control of an institution protected by law: ‘This is unprecedented’
The European space sector faces uncertainty regarding NASA’s new plans to colonize Earth’s satellite. The feeling is one of having been left behind
The discoverer of the first exoplanet speaks to EL PAÍS about the next big breakthrough he hopes to see: the first planet with life outside the solar system
The crew of the Orion spacecraft will return to Earth in a harrowing 13-minute flight before splashing down in the ocean near the coast of California
The White House is trying to cut investment in science, including 23% in funding for the space agency, which would have to cancel 40 missions
The Spanish physicist is in charge of the Moon to Mars Weather Analysis office, which predicts solar storms
NASA technicians reported several minor incidents after the launch of the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years
One of the top officials at the space agency explains to EL PAÍS the major milestones of the first manned mission to the Moon in more than 50 years, and the possibilities of aborting it if there are serious problems
The Spaniard is leading a team of 70 people dedicated to solving serious problems during the first manned trip to the satellite in more than half a century
After research spanning more than 30 years, Jordi Bascompte, Bartolo Luque, Fernando Ballesteros, and Enrique Muro managed to explain the abrupt change in living beings that allowed the appearance of plants and animals, including humans
The French paleoanthropologist discusses his book ‘The Last Neanderthal,’ and provides clues about his latest discovery: ‘It’s possible that other, completely unknown human populations existed’
The analysis of nearly 900 participants highlights the importance of the region that transforms thought into movement, helping explain why many patients experience non‑motor symptoms
A new review of data from thousands of twins estimates that up to 55% of lifespan is hereditary
The preventive immunization Nous-209 works in an initial trial with patients who have 17 times the risk of developing tumors compared to the general population
NASA will start the process to launch the first crewed mission to the moon in half a century next month in a new space race with China
Faced with demographic collapse in her home country, the Chinese expert is conducting experiments on stem cells and human embryos
A study conducted in Spain and other European countries refines a method to simplify the early diagnosis of the leading cause of dementia
The scientist who discovered the black hole at the center of our galaxy reflects on social media and the unpredictable power of human curiosity
The US space agency redraws what the interior of Saturn’s largest moon, the most similar to Earth, would look like
The Beijing-controlled megacity is courting international researchers with astronomical salaries and cutting-edge equipment. After its success story with trade and capital flows, it now wants to do the same with science and tech