The Spanish government seems willing to encourage foreign investment in R+D. It would not be a bad strategy since the R+D expenditures of Spanish companies is quite low, but experts say Spain must undertake major reforms to attract foreign investment

XAVIER PUJOL GEBELLÍ | DECEMBER 16TH, 2010

If you have ever wondered if collective intelligence (the intelligence shown by a group of people) really exists, if it is related to the intelligence of every individual member in the group, and if it can be measured, the answer is yes to all three questions. Scientists from several U.S. universities have been able to predict the degree of success of a group of people working together to solve specific tasks by assessing their collective intelligence.

MALÉN RUIZ DE ELVIRA | OCTOBER 21ST, 2010

The United Nations summit devoted to the analysis of the Millennium Development Goals, held in New York, was focused especially on the level of economic aid pledged by richer countries. However, little has been said about science, especially in two areas crucial to development, food and health.

XAVIER PUJOL GEBELLÍ | SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2010

In 2009, the Spanish ICT market lost more than 12,000 jobs. That trend could continue in the coming years. Has the moment arrived when our technicians, especially the younger ones, are thinking about packing their bags? Now, as the new academic year is getting under way, is a good time to find the answer.

ALFRED COMIN | SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2010