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For the first time since 1905, mainland Spain will witness a total solar eclipse on August 12, reconnecting millions with the wonder of our universe. Scientists will use this rare moment to recreate experiments that confirmed Einstein's theory of relativity.
Scientists are calling for more collaborations between artists and researchers to rebuild public confidence in science. The strategy comes as funding cuts threaten research programs worldwide.
For decades, people believed Spain adopted Central European Time as a nod to Hitler, but a former astronomer just set the record straight. The truth reveals a practical wartime decision that stuck around for 85 years.
Scientists in Spain just discovered the most complete stegosaur skull ever found in Europe, unlocking secrets about how these iconic plated dinosaurs evolved. The 150-million-year-old fossil is so well preserved that it's helping researchers rewrite the evolutionary story of stegosaurs across the globe.
A major science organization is launching a digital series that shows how Earth science research translates into real solutions for communities worldwide. The series premiews in December 2026 and goes global in January 2027.
Over 900 Calgary students from Grade 5 to 12 are presenting their self-designed science experiments at the city's largest youth science fair this weekend. Two Grade 12 students developed a promising wound infection detector using red cabbage extract after a cooking accident sparked their curiosity.
Six international partners just pledged $42 million to fuel Africa's ambitious 10-year science and innovation strategy. The funding will help African nations build stronger research systems and solve local challenges through homegrown science.
Scientists discovered human DNA more than 2,000 years old preserved on cave walls in Spain and Portugal, turning ancient rock surfaces into biological time capsules. The breakthrough opens entirely new ways to study how prehistoric people lived.
A public health professor is slashing his annual research output from 15 papers to just seven, betting that quality beats quantity in science. His radical move challenges a system where some researchers now pump out more than 60 papers yearly.
Millions of people across Spain are tuning into live webcams to watch Iberian lynx, peregrine falcons, and storks in their natural habitats. What started as a scientific tool has become a beloved form of digital leisure, connecting people with nature without leaving home.
Spain's government announced plans to grant legal status to at least half a million undocumented migrants, recognizing their vital contributions to the nation's booming economy. The move comes as Spain outperforms other major EU economies with nearly 3% growth.
Spain is proving that creating legal pathways for migrants, integrating them into jobs, and treating people with dignity aren't competing goals. The International Organization for Migration is now helping other countries learn from Spain's approach.
Pope Leo XIV urged Spain's Catholic Church to provide reparations and adopt a "culture of care" for survivors of clergy sexual abuse. His call comes as Spain launches an innovative government-backed reparations system to help survivors heal.
Spain is building a competitive Olympic figure skating team despite minimal ice infrastructure, thanks to international athletes who've made the country their home. At Milano-Cortina 2026, six of Spain's figure skaters were born abroad, proving collaboration can overcome resource gaps.
Spain just approved one of Europe's largest immigration reforms in years, offering legal residency to up to 500,000 undocumented migrants. While most of Europe tightens borders, Spain is betting on newcomers to fuel its booming economy.
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Trinity College just unveiled a privately funded plan to triple the Cambridge Science Park's size, creating 20,000 high-value jobs while opening a free public Park of Science to inspire local kids in STEM. The 50-year masterplan transforms Britain's oldest science park into a £3 billion innovation hub for life sciences, tech, and clean energy.
Barcelona's 18-year-old soccer sensation Lamine Yamal spoke out powerfully against anti-Muslim chants during Spain's match with Egypt, calling for respect in football. His brave stance sparked widespread support from Spain's football federation and national team coach.
The future queen of Spain just completed military parachute training alongside 50 fellow cadets, earning her wings with night jumps and rigorous physical tests. Princess Leonor's historic achievement marks another milestone in her journey to become commander-in-chief of Spain's Armed Forces.
In 1977, over 4,000 people risked everything to march in Spain's first Pride celebration on Barcelona's Las Ramblas, just two years after Franco's dictatorship ended. Nearly five decades later, Spain has transformed from criminalizing homosexuality to becoming one of the world's most progressive nations for LGBTQ+ rights.
China's largest research institution is redirecting funds from expensive Western science journals to build its own publishing system. The move could reshape global science publishing and make research more accessible worldwide.
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