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Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have developed a new soft joint model for robots with an asymmetrical triangular structure and an extremely thin central column.

The Desertification Research Center (CIDE, UV-CSIC-GVA) has developed a study showing that orienting vine vegetation towards the west, through an innovative adaptation of the traditional vertical trellis, improves grape and wine composition.

Gaia, the European Space Agency (ESA) satellite that maps the Milky Way, has completed the sky-scanning phase of its mission, in which it has accumulated more than three trillion observations of some

Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) are carrying out a pioneering study that aims to analyse how morphological differences between men and women can influence the effectiveness of road safety systems, specifically seat belts, in order to develop more inclusive safety systems.

The Oxyrhynchus Archaeological Mission, led by the Institute of Ancient Near East Studies of the University of Barcelona (IPOA), under the direction of Ignasi-Xavier Adiego, has concluded its latest campaign with findings of exceptional historical and archaeological relevance.

Antarctica is one of the most vulnerable ecosystems on the planet. Climate change, invasive species and the impact of human activities are threats to a delicate balance of biodiversity and natural systems on this continent.

Some patients with diabetes develop a serious condition known as diabetic cardiomyopathy , which is slow and cannot be directly attributed to hypertension or other cardiovascular disorders.

According to research involving UC3M A scientific team from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), in collaboration with University College London (England) and the University of California, Davis (USA), has found that smart TVs send viewing data to their servers.

A study published in Quaternary Science Reviews examines the evolution of glaciers on the Hurd Peninsula over 30,000 years.

A study led by the University of Barcelona and the Spanish National Research Council-s Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC - CSIC) presents a new therapeutic tool capable of inhibiting the proliferation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.

On 29 October 2024, an episode of torrential rains shook the Valencian Community, leaving behind a trail of devastation and numerous flooded municipalities.

The spin-off from the Universitat de València Matteco, that develops new solutions to decarbonize the economy and promote the competitiveness of renewable hydrogen, has closed a round of investments

Coastal ecosystems, particularly dunes and beaches, are facing up growing threats as a result of urbanization, climate change and restauration and management practices alien and unaware of the ecological needs of the species.

Research staff from the Universitat de València (UV), the INCLIVA Health Research Institute, the Hospital Clínic Universitari of Valencia, and the Centre for Biomedical Research Centre Network in Men