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Paleontology - 28.06.2024
Dietary similarities between the megalodon and the great white shark
UV teams discovers dietary similarities between the megalodon and the great white shark A study led by a UV research group shows that the extinct megalodon and the white shark may have competed for trophic resources. The scientific team found similarities in the diet of both predators by analysing dental microwear.
Innovation - Paleontology - 13.10.2023

Research at the Ethiopian site of Garba IV, in the archaeological area of Melka Kunture, in which the Universidad Complutense de Madrid participates, constitutes one of the oldest fossils attributed to this species and is the one with the most diagnostic evidence . The bone remains, described in Science, appear together with lithic tools elaborated with Olduvayense technology, characterized by small-sized lithic tools, the first technology developed by mankind, which allows corroborating for the first time that Homo erectus used this technology .
Paleontology - 27.06.2023

The 117th issue of the communication journal of the University of Valencia focuses on the paleontological research on these extinct animals. "Popular appreciation of these animals dates almost as far back as their scientific discovery in the mid-19th century", states paleontologist Luis Alcalá in the of Mètode 's new monograph.
Life Sciences - Paleontology - 11.05.2023
Study on the evolution of Brontotheres lead by UV palaeontologist Óscar Sanisidro published in the journal ’Science’
Study on the evolution of Brontotheres lead by UV palaeontologist Éscar Sanisidro published in the journal -Science- Palaeontology specialists lead by University of Valencia investigator Éscar Sanisidro publish a study in the -Science- journal on the body size of Brontotheres, a mammal family that went extinct 53 million years ago.
Paleontology - Environment - 01.03.2023
A study reconstructs the habitats and lifestyles of the first sharks capable of emitting light
Sharks acquired bioluminescence in a unique event during the Jurassic Period, after colonising the deep sea.
History / Archeology - Paleontology - 03.01.2023

Coprolites, or fossil faeces from around 30,000 years ago, have been used to identify the presence of bearded vultures ( Gypaetus barbatus ) at the Palaeolithic site of Lagar Velho (Portugal). A comparison of the coprolites found in the excavations with the faeces of present-day lammergeyers has confirmed the presence of these animals in the past.
Economics - Apr 15
Work beyond wage: UB takes part in a study that reveals the hidden side of contemporary capitalism
Work beyond wage: UB takes part in a study that reveals the hidden side of contemporary capitalism

Campus - UC3M - Apr 10
Over 90% of scientific research at Spanish universities is carried out by public institutions
Over 90% of scientific research at Spanish universities is carried out by public institutions
Economics - Apr 8
UC3M launches two new programmes to create and consolidate spin-offs of its research personnel
UC3M launches two new programmes to create and consolidate spin-offs of its research personnel
Environment - Apr 3
Citizen science to fight marine plastic pollution and improve environmental management
Citizen science to fight marine plastic pollution and improve environmental management

Innovation - Mar 25
UC3M brings almost a dozen informative proposals to the Madrid is Science 2025 Trade Fair
UC3M brings almost a dozen informative proposals to the Madrid is Science 2025 Trade Fair
Health - Mar 24
The University of Barcelona, Cetir Ascires and the QUAES Foundation create a chair to promote metabolic therapy against cancer
The University of Barcelona, Cetir Ascires and the QUAES Foundation create a chair to promote metabolic therapy against cancer
