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Crew-13 reaches the ISS after a record US flight
Dragon reached the ISS in 7 hours 55 minutes, setting a US record for the fastest crewed flight to the station. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk will remain in orbit when his wife gives birth to their third child.
Why chronic pain affects twice as many women
A Science review examines why chronic pain affects women at roughly twice the rate of men. Hormones may shape pain sensitivity, immune responses and pain processing across the body.
Depression diagnosis moves toward brain-based symptom profiles
Researchers at Barcelona's Instituto de Investigación Sant Pau are challenging the idea that depression has one biological pattern. Their review links symptoms such as anhedonia, rumination, insomnia and suicidal behaviour to different patterns of brain connectivity.
Charlie tests Mars technology in Almería desert
Operations for the six-wheeled Charlie rover were run from Italy during trials in Spain's Tabernas desert. The campaign tests systems planned for ExoMars Rosalind Franklin, including navigation when Earth cannot respond at once.
Sener nears final tests for Rosalind Franklin Mars landing gear
Sener is finishing the final qualification work on Rosalind Franklin's landing gear. The four-leg system must deploy in under one second before the 2028 mission begins its search for signs of life on Mars.
Wilkes Basin Puts East Antarctica on the Climate Front Line
Scientists still lack basic ocean and seabed data from the Wilkes Subglacial Basin. The ice beneath East Antarctica could raise global sea levels by up to four metres.
Sugar Intake During Antibiotics Threatens Cancer Patient Survival
A major study reveals that consuming sugar while on antibiotics can sharply worsen gut microbiome loss in cancer patients, raising their risk of life-threatening complications. The findings challenge current hospital nutrition practices and highlight a critical, modifiable risk factor.
Cancer care now asks how patients live after treatment
Spanish oncologists are looking past survival alone. At its Madrid congress, SEOM is calling for care that helps patients rebuild daily life while precision medicine reshapes treatment.
MSD Animal Health launches Nobivac NXT in Spain
MSD Animal Health presented Nobivac NXT at its Madrid headquarters, where more than 110 distribution partners attended the first launch meeting. The company is entering a market in which around one in five cats still does not receive vaccination.
Barcelona children get a hands-on route through the universe
A free astronomy workshop will take place in Sarrià on 28 October. Children aged 9 to 12 will explore stars and galaxies, then make a galaxy to take home.
CNIO identifies a weak stage before brain metastases cause symptoms
A six-year CNIO study found a short period when early brain metastases become vulnerable. Three drugs eliminated micrometastases in mice and human tissue before visible tumours formed.
Almería puts Mars landing gear through its final test
A Spanish-built landing system is entering its final qualification stage. ESA will test a Mars rover prototype in Almería before the 2028 mission.
CNIO identifies a brief window to attack hidden brain metastases
CNIO researchers found a short stage when early brain metastases are unusually vulnerable. Three drugs removed micrometastases in animal models before they developed into detectable tumours.
CNIO finds a drug window against hidden brain metastases
CNIO researchers have identified a vulnerable stage in early brain metastases. Three drugs eliminated microscopic lesions in mice and human tissue before they became clinically detectable, opening a possible route to preventing recurrence.
Blood test opens a new route to personalised cancer therapy
VHIO researchers found tumour neoantigens and responsive T cells in blood samples. The method could widen access to personalised immunotherapy when tumours are hard to biopsy.
Global flu surveillance becomes Spain's early warning system
Spain's flu activity is still low, but early changes are appearing among younger people. Álvaro Torres explains why international surveillance helps track variants and plan prevention before the next season takes shape.
CNIO finds a vulnerable window against brain metastasis
Spanish researchers found a brief stage when early brain metastases may respond to treatment. Three drugs cleared microscopic lesions in mice and human tissue, but clinical trials are still needed.
CNIO finds a drug target in early brain metastases
CNIO researchers found a short period when early brain metastases are unusually vulnerable. Three drugs destroyed micrometastases in laboratory models before they became detectable tumours.
A Four-Carbon Sugar Has Been Found in the Milky Way
Researchers have detected erythrulose in a Milky Way molecular cloud. The result shows that space can supply carbohydrates for chemical reactions linked to the origins of life.
Starship sets up its first full orbit around Earth
SpaceX is preparing Starship's fourteenth test flight for Monday, September 28, 2026. The mission could last 10 hours, circle Earth six times and test a controlled return while deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites.
Human Brain's Cellular Patterns Shift Around Age 24
A new atlas tracks brain changes from childhood to age 97. Most cell populations in the prefrontal cortex settle into relative stability around 24, then molecular activity rises again in later life.
Iberian Peninsula Builds Early Warning System for Canine Leishmaniosis
A new data system will monitor canine leishmaniosis across the Iberian Peninsula. It combines climate records, sand fly surveillance and veterinary diagnoses to forecast where risk may rise.
Spain Builds Early Warning System for Canine Leishmaniosis
A European project is designing an early warning system for Spain and Portugal. It will combine climate data with veterinary and public health records to support earlier action against canine leishmaniosis.
Super El Niño Could Put 451000 Lives at Risk
El Niño may bring its deadliest heat in decades. Spain could record 480 additional deaths, with Madrid, Andalusia and Catalonia facing the greatest risk.
Progesterone May Change How the Brain Reads Emotion
A University of Barcelona study links higher progesterone with less precise emotional processing and lower mood. The findings could help shape more personal care for hormone-related mood disorders.
Felipe VI opens Spain's university year in Cartagena
Felipe VI opened Spain's 2026/2027 university year in Cartagena. Diana Morant tied universities to the climate emergency, while a professor asked campuses to design for everyone.
Higher Progesterone Linked to Weaker Emotional Processing
A Universitat de Barcelona study links higher progesterone levels with weaker emotional processing. Women reported lower mood when their brains were less able to separate easier situations from harder ones.
Bats Trace Their Deepest Roots to Europe
A major study places the first bats in Europe about 65 million years ago. It also suggests that powered flight and echolocation appeared almost at the start of their history.
Ozempic's Heart Benefit Still Defies Medical Explanation
A new analysis finds that semaglutide protects the heart in ways that weight loss alone cannot explain. Traditional risk factors account for no more than half of the reduction in cardiovascular disease seen in the international SELECT trial.
High progesterone may blur the brain's emotional signals
A University of Barcelona study links higher progesterone levels to less distinct brain responses to emotional situations. The finding could lead to more tailored assessments of hormone-related mood disorders.
Personalized phage therapy saves a war-injured limb
A Spanish-led treatment cleared a stubborn battlefield infection. The patient avoided amputation and regained some elbow movement after receiving a bacteriophage alongside colistin.
High-risk polyp checks may safely move to five years
A European study followed almost 21,000 patients after high-risk polyp removal. Its findings suggest that surveillance could move from three years to five without raising cancer risk.
Blood biomarkers sharpen the early Alzheimer's forecast
Blood tests and artificial intelligence are changing how Alzheimer's is assessed. A new tool aims to predict which patients with mild cognitive impairment may go on to develop dementia.
CSIC fixes hidden DNA error linked to propionic acidemia
Researchers corrected a hidden DNA mutation in human cells linked to propionic acidemia. The experiment restored production of the affected protein and could help improve diagnosis and future personalized treatments.
Recycled construction takes shape at IES Aguas Vivas
A new laboratory at IES Aguas Vivas in Guadalajara will test construction materials made from waste. The project brings together 130 vocational students across six research lines.
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