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Scientific knowledge is not restricted to the lab. The environment, healthcare, technology and research also rely on other scenarios and actors: neighbourhoods, schools, green spaces, installations. Stay up to date with local scientific news, that which is taking place near you and that you should not miss.
Join the sustainable food activity series
During the months of May, June and July, entitled “Suma’t a l’alimentació sostenible!” to show how we can transition towards eating sustainable food.
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Barcelona Science Plan 2020-2023 extended, with action geared towards the post-pandemic recovery
Science. Recent months have seen the City Council promote a process of debate, participation and proposals, resulting in 25 measures to adapt the plan to the current context.
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The City Council and BIST renew their commitment to turning science into a key element of the city’s development
Science. ayor Ada Colau and Deputy Mayor Joan Subirats met yesterday with the top representatives of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology and its seven research centres.
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Sign up for Park(ing) Day Barcelona 2021
Mobility and transport. This year’s Park(ing) Day Barcelona is being held on 17 September.
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The new Nature Plan seeks to create an extra 18.6 hectares of greenery by 2023
Environment and sustainability. The new roadmap for 2021-2030 establishes that planning and management for greenery must be more diverse and abundant, favouring biodiversity.
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Two antelope species extinct in their natural habitat breed at Barcelona Zoo
Animal welfare. The births are very important in preserving these species.
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Ten winning projects from the second green rooftops competition announced
Green rooftops. The projects will get subsidies to cover 75% of their cost, up to a maximum of 100,000 euros per rooftop. Work will get under way in 2021 and be completed next year.
Read moreLaunch of the Barcelona Sports Tech Hub
Sports. The goal is to improve the economic competitiveness of businesses, organisations and institutions in this sector.
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Perception of the passage of time during the pandemic
For over two centuries now scientists have been trying to identify the factors behind our subjective perception of the passage of time. The current pandemic has provided the opportunity to explore this sensation.
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