Why are we the only human species left on the planet?
Three recent discoveries have led scientists to re-evaluate the origins of ‘Homo sapiens’ and our evolutionary history
Three recent discoveries have led scientists to re-evaluate the origins of ‘Homo sapiens’ and our evolutionary history
Researchers in the UK forced bacteria to produce proteins that do not exist in nature, protecting them from viral infection and opening up several possibilities for use in medicine and new materials
The object observed in 2019 is almost intact despite its long journey from another solar system and could be 4.5 billion years old
Spanish pediatricians have complied the most complete data about ‘multisystem inflammatory syndrome,’ which is a rare consequence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and causes critical inflammation
A new study published in ‘Science’ has found that plitidepsin is more effective at stopping the virus from spreading than remdesivir
Inverted cables caused the rocket carrying Spain’s SeoSat-Ingenio and France’s Taranis to deviate from its course, ruining a mission that cost 10 years of work and €200 million
The European Space Agency reported a deviation of trajectory eight minutes after lift-off
Two stone tools found in the world-famous archeological site in northern Spain provide answers about its early inhabitants
Spanish doctors have been using this corticosteroid medication on patients on ventilators and oxygen support since March. But while it is justified for the critically ill, it can be dangerous for others
New study of 11 European countries concludes that lockdown has had a major effect on reducing transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus
Researchers insist animal infections are “anecdotal” and that there is no evidence of pets being able to transmit the disease to humans
Luis Serrano and María Blasco, representatives of the most prestigious research centers in the country, warn that contract issues and financing delays hinder their daily activities
Researchers are studying the remains of a young boy found at the archaeological site in Cantabria to determine why his tongue was pulled out after his death
Fifty years ago, a handful of technicians from the country were recruited by NASA to assist the US astronauts on their historic mission. This is what they said about the experience
Catalina Muñoz Arranz took the toy with her to her execution, and nearly eight decades later it has been returned to her child, who was just eight months old when she was killed
An expedition of scientists investigates the impact of climate change in the Antarctic, home to 90% of the planet’s ice
Archeologists found the toy lying next to the body of Catalina Muñoz, who was shot in 1936 and buried in Palencia, northern Spain
Bernhard Url, head of the European Food Safety Authority, discusses Europeans' concerns about chemicals and pesticides, the obesity epidemic, organic agriculture and sustainable food production
The frozen expanse of Monte Perdido is receding at an alarming rate and could disappear within three decades
After US success, Spanish researchers will conduct similar trials to test new immunotherapy method
Pedro Duque, at the helm of science, innovation and universities in the new Socialist government, has promised to get rid of the bureaucratic barriers to scientific research
Despite big budget, restrictions have triggered firings and shutdowns at the state-of-the-art Almería Solar Platform
The astronomic event of the year can be partially observed from the mainland and the Canaries
Penelope Boston has studied some of the most spectacular caves on Earth in her search for microbial life
Thirty years ago, Jaroslav Pavlicek built the only private base on the frozen continent. But now it could be demolished over safety fears
The vessel, thought to have been carrying fermented fish sauce, sank off Cabrera
Investigators believe results of analysis may help design future asteroid deflection missions