The Italian researcher, who discovered mirror neurons, talks to EL PAÍS about how the neural network fosters learning, the role of ideology on emotions and why he’s still happy to be working at age 86
Genetic analysis suggests that the population of human ancestors was on the brink of extinction 930,000 years ago. That may have led to the emergence of a new species
The substance is now utilized to treat wounds and tumors with very promising results
Neither what is advertised as such is always alcohol-free, nor does it retain the characteristics of its alcoholic versions: here is everything you need to know about the processes by which ‘alcohol-free’ beer is produced
A new study rules out a direct relationship between being an evening person and a higher mortality, but finds that those who go to bed and wake up later are more likely to be smokers and drinkers
In the past, the zero meridian used to be established coinciding with the last known land, beyond which there was only unexplored ocean
The European Commission has announced plans to ban this compound, which is present in a wide variety of food packaging and is now considered a health risk
Whether you buy them at a high-end boutique or at the supermarket, escaping the harmful substances that hide in today’s clothes is practically impossible
A new IADB documentary calls attention to how the cities and neighborhoods where we live affect our life expectancy
The Digital Services Act aims to protect European users when it comes to privacy, transparency and removal of harmful or illegal content
On vacation, free time awakens our curiosity and the capacity for observation, those daughters of boredom
The Japanese government is promoting the greater use of nuclear power as a low-carbon energy source, but the country’s nuclear plants are running out of storage capacity
While a dog believes that its owner is a god and provides everything he needs, a cat thinks that he is a god and has his owner for everything he needs. Even so, with the right approach, felines can be taught some basic behavioral guidelines
The analysis shows that prolonged exposure to low doses of radiation can be just as harmful as the same amount received all at once
European companies form consortiums to develop technologies to design and simulate more efficient manufacturing processes
The ‘Labroides dimidiatus’ takes care of its reputation by providing a personalized service to its clients, has a long-term memory, caresses predators, changes sex and recognizes itself in the mirror
People who have a very regular sleep schedule know when to get up, even while sleeping
The glaciation that took place 1.1 million years ago drastically lowered the temperature, which caused a barren environment. This is according to a new study published by ‘Science’
Its western end and especially its peninsula have seen dramatic ice sheet melt that threatens massive sea level rises over the next few centuries, according to a new study
The 3.4 million tons of polymers floating on the surface of the ocean indicate that the material remains in the water for years longer
Australia has become the first country to allow MDMA to be prescribed for patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder
Hours before the earthquake, there is a subtle but accelerated displacement of the fault where the tremor will originate
Researchers have described the mechanism by which a high-fat diet inflames the hypothalamus and increases appetite
The researcher is committed to studying how mental illness is influenced by the microbes that live in our intestines
Two biologists have created Europe’s first botanical laboratory for non-invasive bamboo species in Spain’s Guadalquivir valley
Scientists say crushing temperatures that blanketed Europe last summer may have led to more than 61,000 heat-related deaths
A post-meal walk can reduce blood sugar levels by 17%, according to a meta-analysis of different methods of combating a sedentary lifestyle on a daily basis
