After learning that they carry a mutated version of the BRCA1 gene, their options were to undergo intensive monitoring every six months or to have preventive surgeries involving profound changes to their bodies and their lives
The secretary general of the UITP advocates in favor of a carrot-and-stick approach: restrictions on private vehicles and good service from subways, trains and buses
Despite a lower population density than other Western European countries, this nation of just under 50 million is struggling with crowded cities, insufficient investment in transportation, high electricity demand and the effects of mass tourism
Scientist Laura Soucek, who removed tumors from rodents almost 20 years ago, invokes the ‘moral duty’ not to generate false expectations after Mariano Barbacid’s announcement
One in three recipients of the state-funded Atrae program comes from the United States
The work of numerous mathematicians culminated in the discovery of hyperbolic geometry; today, thanks to virtual reality, it is possible to glimpse it beyond its formulas
The researcher reviews the latest advances in sleep science: ‘You can train yourself to have more lucid dreams. This is even used for therapeutic purposes’
Recent economic growth has come with a widening wealth gap. The rich have greater clout than ever before
General foreman Jaume Oromí discusses the work at the temple, which is set to rise to 172.5 meters: ‘We always have the visitors below us’
Bakers, specialists and consumers defend their traditions and recipes, after a British chef made remarks about the lack of a bread-making culture in the country
A study conducted in Sweden with a sample of 2.7 million people refutes the idea that there is a higher prevalence in men
The Serbian artist premiered ‘Balkan Erotic Epic’ in Barcelona. It’s an immersive show that explores ancient fertility rituals through the figure of her mother and the historical conflicts of her region
Biologist Eduard Batlle used to spend his weekends at his parents’ confectionery. Now he’s one of the six inventors of petosemtamab, a revolutionary experimental treatment for tumors that’s been acquired by a Danish company
Unpublished documents from MoMA shed light on the mysteries of a famous episode of artistic censorship in the post-war period
A study conducted in Spain and other European countries refines a method to simplify the early diagnosis of the leading cause of dementia
Erika Lust presents her company as an ethical alternative to the industry. However, some experts argue that her films still operate under the same beliefs as mainstream pornography
The consumption of edible insects, a common part of the diet of some Asian and Latin American countries, is tentatively gaining ground in Europe despite the cultural divide. The EU already allows the use of four invertebrates in food products, and some chefs are experimenting with them
The new president of the video game developer King, which recently underwent two rounds of layoffs at its Barcelona headquarters, says they were unrelated to AI
Dogs and cats don’t just communicate with their tails; they have other ways that allow humans to understand the emotions they are feeling
Escapes from the stress of modern life, places to recharge batteries — men’s retreats have been identified by the Global Wellness Center as a major trend in 2025
Al Jazeera’s English-language correspondent left Gaza with her children after being threatened. Now she continues to report on the war as a refugee and asks that Gaza’s plight not be forgotten
Barcelona is hosting a retrospective dedicated to the American artist, who was a pioneer of street photography and color. She transformed the humblest settings into compositions that are full of meaning and visual poetry
Opacity surrounds incidents at scientific facilities, with over 400 cases documented in the last half-century worldwide, including a cloud of bacteria that affected 10,000 people in 2019
Documents sent to Spain’s National Biosafety Commission confirm at least two tests conducted in October and November at the facilities, which are undergoing construction work. Authorities are investigating the possibility of a lab leak
There is no medicine for this disease, nor will one be available in the near future, meaning authorities have to resort to medieval measures to counter a plague
Over 1,000 movies were shot in the Spanish capital last year, most of them in the city center, partly because of low permit fees: ‘This occupation of our streets has become the norm in our daily lives’
A major European clinical research event in oncology gives a boost to antibody–drug conjugates, treatments that work like a Trojan horse, delivering chemotherapy to the interior of malignant cells
