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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Examining fires in Spain in 2025 with perspective

Examining fires in Spain in 2025 with perspective

At times, the immediacy of the news cycle and the urgency to convey the latest in what’s happening around the world can provoke a whirlwind of disjointed data and opinions. We feel it’s opportune to pause, take a step back and analyze a series of events that generated...

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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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