The Provincial Council of Alava promotes, with the collaboration of the Basque Government, the first robotic `hub’ of Euskadi, in order to promote cooperation between companies linked to the sector and to develop the statue of Araba and Euskadi in the field. (Autor: Irati Olazabal) On February 2nd, the Araba Technology Park hosted, in the capital…
The past 11 February was celebrated as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science so as to highlight the presence of women in the world of science. Eustat, the Basque Statistics Institute, has analyzed women’s participation in this sector using its data, both in the field of employment and in secondary and university education.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science, 11. F. Innovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance. Sustain.( I.D.E.A.S.) This year, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) focus on the role of Women and Girls and Science as relates to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The ‘IDWGIS’ aims to connect the International Community to…
It is popularly believed that children are born scientists. So, it is important for parents to detect this aspect and encourage their children to develop it. (Autor: Irati Olazabal) It is popularly believed that children are born scientists. This scientific ability means asking questions about the world, then creating hypotheses and collecting data to find answers. …
María Eugenia Martín is the CEO and co-founder of the startup ColorSensing. This develops apps based on the correction of color in digital images since 2018. Moreover, the startup has developed a multifunctional solution for food waste with the idea of intelligent packaging. She highlights the importance of women in the technological industry and states…
Researchers in the UPV/EHU’s (University of the Basque Country) Neuropsychopharmacology group have published a scientific paper in which the mechanism of action of the hallucinogen psilocybin in mice is studied in depth. Psilocybin is in advanced stages of clinical trials aimed at treating various psychiatric disorders such as depression or addictions. (Autor: Ane Fernandez) Psilocybin…
Santa Agueda (Agate Deuna, in Basque) is a deep-rooted tradition in the Basque Country that is celebrated every February 4, the eve of this blessed woman. (Autor: Irati Olazabal) Santa Agueda (Agate Deuna, in Basque) is a deep-rooted tradition in the Basque Country that is celebrated every February 4, the eve of Santa Agueda. The…
The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) education is based on the development of different competences learning several materials in an integrated form, reformulating science and technology to a more attractive vision for students. (Autor: Irati Olazabal) The concept initially was STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and its main objective was to call…
The initiative, which was launched last July and is ongoing until December 2023, is based on state-of-the-art material transformation technologies, multiscale characterisation and digital tools such as simulation. (Autor: Ane Fernandez) Meeting current needs without compromising future generations has become a common objective. Industry worldwide is involved with sustainability and is experiencing constant changes in…
Researchers from the University of the Basque Country have recently attended the second meeting of the CAREME network (Control of Antibiotic Resistance in the Mediterranean Area: Global Solutions for a Global Threat), an international network dedicated to research in the city of Alexandria (Egypt). of resistance to antibiotics. (Autor: Ane Fernandez) The network, directed by…