Large cities, large risks: Lima

Large cities, large risks: Lima

The capital of Peru is a cosmopolitan city, with a diverse tourist offering and a much-vaunted gastronomic scene. Its urban landscape combines colonial mansions with modern urban developments. However, it also faces natural threats and various urban, social, and...

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Supercomputing and its impact on everyday life

Supercomputing and its impact on everyday life

From climate change prediction to urban planning, supercomputing has become a key tool for science and society. Sergi Girona, CIO of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, explains why we’re only now beginning to feel the impact. Super computation came about in the...

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Large cities, large risks: Santo Domingo

Large cities, large risks: Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo was the first colonial city of the Americas. More than five centuries later, it combines a valuable historical heritage with vibrant commercial, financial, and tourism activity. This pulsating dynamic also exposes it to risks related to its geographic...

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Electric generators have more uses than just in a blackout

Electric generators have more uses than just in a blackout

On April 28, 2025, Spain was left without electricity from one moment to the next. The blackout, which paralyzed essential infrastructure and services for hours, shone a light on a key device, the electric generator – our last backup when the network fails. Strictly...

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