In their beginnings, museums were places where religious relics or strange artifacts from distant times or lands were put on display. Their role was to preserve, investigate, communicate and exhibit. But 21st century museums are not intended to be a showcase for objects, but rather to be spaces for outreach and education

MARCH 30TH, 2011

Many people trust some scientific studies and question others simply because they want to hear agreeable news. They are like the patient who change doctors until he finds one who says what he wants to hear

MARCH 28TH, 2011

Barcelona can now enjoy two new museums dedicated to the world of science. The Natural History Museum of Barcelona has reopened in its new venue, the Museum Blau, in the Parc del Forum, and the new Museum of Ideas and Inventions (MIBA) has been inaugurated

STAFF | MARCH 25TH, 2011

Science generates little interest in Spanish society and the scientific system suffers from shortages that need to be corrected according to the European project Masis. But recent years have shown positive changes such as the creation of the Ministry of Science and Innovation, an increased budget for R+D, and new initiatives in popular science and education

STAFF | MARCH 23RD, 2011

Chemists are fed up with the not very positive image that their discipline has among society at large. Therefore, the 2011 International Year of Chemistry sets out to improve the reputation of a scientific field that is expected to provide important advances in the future

ÀNNIA MONREAL | JANUARY 17th, 2011

For another year, the nights of June, July, August and early September have been made a little more enjoyable thanks to the chance to dine with the stars offered by Barcelona’s Fabra Observatory in an outreach activity that combines scientific and astronomical observations with a one-of-a-kind dining experience

ÀNNIA MONREAL | AUGUST 4, 2010

The Museu Agbar proposes for Saturday, July 3 at 22:00, a theatrical tour in which the architect Josep Amargós i Samaranch, along with one of the boilermen and one of the engineers responsible for the steam engines at the Central Cornellà de Aguas of Barcelona, will explain the origin of this water extraction and pumping plant, which began operating in 1909.

30 june 2010

You missed your chance, I assume. Or do you belong to the 107,309 people who did vote in Challenge 2030? On this website you had the chance to choose which of the 14 scientific objectives you wanted to become reality by 2030. “Unify all physics theories,” for example, or “More comfortable, accessible and ecological cities.” Each challenge was presented by an “innovator.” Celebrities such as primatologist Jane Goodall or architect Norman Forster explained in 45 seconds why it is important to do the right thing for humanity and nature.

15 june 2010

Scientix is a web portal created by the European Commission for teachers, researchers, policy makers, local officials, parents and students interested in science education.

What would you like to know about biodiversity, robots, the origin of the cosmos, the applications of mathematics or the latest technological developments? You will find these and other topics explained in depth at Barcelona’s Science Festival 2010 on June 12 and 13 in the Parc de la Ciutadella. More than 60 activities, from workshops and demonstrations to virtual games, talks, walks, installations and performances, will try to answer questions such as why a blue laser can pop a yellow balloon but cannot burst a blue one; why particles have mass; what dark matter is; what allows us to see polarized light; or why we do not see green stars.

11 june 2010

This weekend, the Agbar Museu de les Aigues (Agbar Water Museum) proposes two activities. On Saturday at 22:00, La Factoria Mascaro presents “El Jardín de las Maravillas” (“The Garden of Wonders”), while Sunday at 12:00, World Environment Day will be celebrated with Verdesca i Tresca. Both activities, free of charge, will be held in the Garden of the Museum.

4 june 2010

Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 2 at 19:30 in the Cultural Center San Josep de L'Hospitalet de Llobregat near Barcelona, the talk “Còctel mate-musical: 2/3 fraccions + 1/3 d’harmonia” (“Math & Music Cocktail: 2/3 fractions + 1/3 harmony”) will be given by Joan Jareño, math teacher at IES Alella and member of CREAMAT and Francina Turón, PhD in Physics, pianist and cellist and music teacher at the IES Sant Vicenç de Montalt.

1 june 2010

“L’energia a RAC1” (“The power of RAC1”) is a new program broadcast every Saturday from 14:30 to 15:00 on RAC1 radio that informs listeners about all things related to energy consumption. The program counts on the support of the Institut Català de l'Energia.

On the weekend of June 12&13, the University of Barcelona and the Barcelona City Council have organized BioBlitzBcn, a fair dedicated to research into biodiversity carried out by volunteer scientists and students who work together to reveal the biological diversity of the city. The festivities form part of the ongoing celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity.

31 may 2010