Mobile industry CEO tells Barcelona not to worry about future of Mobile World Congress in city
"Barcelona ecosystem makes us feel welcome," says John Hoffman
January 24, 2020 02:29 PM
Tech & Science
Tech & science developments and news
Catalan hospitals hit transplant record for sixth year in a row
Some 1,296 organ operations carried out last year, 12% more than in 2018 and 53% more than in 2013
January 20, 2020 07:53 PM
Barcelona researchers show why men are more at risk of cancer
ISGlobal led study shows how loss of function of genes in Y chromosome makes males more vulnerable to tumors
January 17, 2020 07:16 PM
Robot surgeon performs 167 operations
Da Vinci Xi reduces patient’s average stay in hospital by one day
January 16, 2020 09:01 PM
Researchers under Catalan oncologist discover origins of metastasis
Joan Massagué's team at Sloan Kettering Institute open up possibility of new cancer treatments by finding out how tumors spread
January 16, 2020 11:34 AM
Child with rare disease receives Spain's first pediatric heart, liver and kidney transplant
Operated on at Barcelona's Vall d'Hebron, 10-year-old is disease's longest survivor and sole triple transplant recipient
January 3, 2020 12:49 PM
New project to help vineyards survive climate change
Observatori de la Sequera in Alt Penedès county begins collecting data on soil conditions from sensors installed next to vine roots
December 22, 2019 11:56 AM
Barcelona hospital first in the world to use 3D for endoscopies
Hospital Clínic tries out new technology on prostate enlargement surgery, with 23 successful operations carried out so far
December 16, 2019 08:02 PM
New robot separates plastic from waste at recycling plants
Machine created by Catalan company Picvisa and Ferrovial Servicios already being pilot tested
December 15, 2019 07:57 PM
Catalan pharma firm announces breakthrough for first phases of Alzheimer's
Grífols claims clinical trial suggests reduction in disease's progression
December 9, 2019 11:21 AM
Hiker resuscitated after 6-hour cardiac arrest
British mountaineer lost in Catalan Pyrenees survives severe hypothermia after groundbreaking technique in Vall d’Hebron hospital
December 5, 2019 06:20 PM
Catalan firm unveils high-precision surgical robot
Rob Surgical's 'Bitrack' has been in development for seven years and will cost less than existing equivalents
December 4, 2019 06:45 PM
First lambeosaurine dinosaurs in Europe found in Catalan Pyrenees
Group of hadrosaurids arrived from Asia some 275,000 years earlier than thought, say researchers
November 26, 2019 08:46 PM
Catalonia's first lung operation without having to open rib cage
Barcelona's Sant Pau hospital uses new minimally invasive technique that significantly reduces postoperative pain
November 25, 2019 07:52 PM
Barcelona joins other world ports to showcase smart solutions
'Smart Ports' saw six major ports presenting new digital and sustainable strategies as part of Smart City Expo World Congress
November 22, 2019 05:44 PM
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