The planetary defense against asteroids and comets like the one in the Netflix movie is coordinated by international astronomical organizations and alerting the population does not depend on any one person
Odilia Romero, who migrated to California from southern Mexico 40 years ago, now helps others retain their identities through cultural programs, language courses and legal support networks
The café bears the well-known logo of the California company’s two-tailed siren, but the team behind the venture has had to admit that it is not an official franchise
Experts warn that it is still to early to draw definitive conclusions about this new variant, but studies suggest it is not intrinsically less serious, and rather is able to reinfect people who already have good defenses
Families that once grew coca have signed up for a crop substitution program, but that does not mean that there is less cocaine production in the country
EL PAÍS talks to Edgar Jiménez about what it was like being the personal photographer of the notorious cartel boss during his war against the Colombian state in the 1980s
Joe Biden’s cautious handling of the Ukraine crisis and his rhetorical commitment to strengthening world democracy signal a new era in the country’s foreign policy
Preliminary data suggests that the new coronavirus strain causes cold-like indications, fewer fevers and more fatigue, meaning it could be considered a milder form of the disease
Yoseline Hoffman spent five months in prison for publicizing the rape of a 16-year-old, but reached a deal with the victim that includes damages and a public apology
The dependency of children favored longevity and reinforced cultural and biological change among humans
Barcelona’s Clínic Hospital announces hopeful results for people with multiple myeloma. Developed through the public system, the cost is lower than commercially available products
The Central American country recently passed a law to attract more digital nomads, who in turn enjoy beaches, rainforests, surfing, yoga and adventure at specialized hotels
The average gross debt of governments is 77.7% of regional GDP, making it the most-indebted emerging region in the world
Ahead of the ritual, which involved human sacrifice, the Mexica people would burn and throw away all of their belongings in the hope that a new life cycle would begin
More than two decades ago, the Hubble Space Telescope began to show us the fate of the stars, galaxies and, by extension, the cosmos, which is in irreversible decline
Preliminary studies indicate the new coronavirus strain is highly transmissible, even among the vaccinated, but can be controlled with booster shots and other measures
Despite decades of institutional silence, a judge continues to fight to bring to trial those responsible for killing nearly 1,000 peasants in El Salvador in December 1981
Angelique Coetzee, chair of the South African Medical Association, says the new coronavirus strain will still be able to cause severe Covid-19 cases, particularly among the unvaccinated
Once celebrated as an avant-garde oddity and courted by Hollywood figures, the musician is in personal and professional decline following allegations of sexual and psychological abuse by former partners
The Spanish hit has been dubbed into several languages, helping it to gain popularity across the globe. The French and Italian-speaking ‘Professor’ and Brazil’s ‘Tokyo’ talk to EL PAÍS about the experience
Three Ukrainian climbers managed the first ascent of the mountain’s southeast ridge, a unique feat that has defied 40 years of attempts
The award-winning Mexican singer has died due to a respiratory problem, leaving behind a 50-year legacy and a few unanswered questions
The Spanish actress kept her host and audience entertained with tales of her jump to fame thanks to Netflix, and a chance meeting with Madonna on an airplane
Sexism, the migratory crisis and the expectations generated by Joe Biden’s election victory are some of the factors behind the US vice-president’s sliding popularity
Anthoni was sleeping rough after being kicked out of the family home by his father. A Frenchwoman decided to take him in and help him get back on his feet
Colombian President Iván Duque has described the outcome of a promotion game between Llaneros and Unión Magdalena as a ‘national disgrace’ after the visitors scored twice in the final minute of stoppage time
Inma Martínez, an expert in artificial intelligence, talks to EL PAÍS about natural language processing, smart cars and whether technology can predict the future
