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The future is quantum
Victor Canivell, during his induction into the RAED, argues that the world is already “quantum,” but that the real revolution is yet to come with quantum computing, a technology capable of exponentially increasing computing power and drastically reducing the energy consumption of data centers
Avian influenza, African swine fever, and their potential effects on human health
During the session “Recent Infections in Animal Health: Possible Effects on Human Health,” Maria Àngels Calvo reflects on the emergence and reemergence of diseases affecting livestock and other farm animals and introduces the One Health concept, highlighting the importance of addressing disease prevention from a holistic perspective
Teresa Anguera, in memoriam
A moving tribute to Teresa Anguera, coinciding with the first anniversary of her disappearance, was held in the auditorium of the University of Barcelona
All about the knee: its problems and solutions
Pedro Guillén presents, on the communication channels of the Royal National Academy of Medicine of Spain, the study with which he entered the RAED: “Genufonía: ‘lenguaje de la rodilla'” (Genufonía: ‘language of the knee’)
The new U.S. food pyramid
Rafael Urrialde and Emilio Martínez de Victoria reflect on the new inverted pyramid established in the Dietary Guidelines of the US Department of Agriculture in the article “Paradigma de las guías alimentarias para los estadounidenses” (A Paradigm of Dietary Guidelines for Americans)
Torralba and his anatomy of hope
Francesc Torralba is featured in prominent articles and interviews in major Catalan media outlets after being awarded the Josep Pla Prize, presented by the Destino publishing house, for his book “Anatomia de l’esperança” (Anatomy of Hope)
Engineering as a strategic guarantee for the future
Antoni Garrell reflects on the future of engineering and its role in Europe’s technological and industrial sovereignty in the articles “El futur de l’enginyeria: la formació és l’adequada?” and “Europa sí tiene capacidad para lograr la soberanía tecnológica”
The Sagrada Familia now embraces Barcelona
Guillermo Simón Castellví shares his photo gallery documenting the completion of the installation of the four arms of the large cross that will crown the tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família Basilica in Barcelona
Artificial intelligence and the right to privacy
Fermín Morales, Luis de las Heras, and Francisco Marco have presented the book “IA: asedio a la privacidad” (AI: Siege on Privacy), a work that reveals the invisible mechanisms eroding privacy and explains how personal data has become an added value often used for commercial purposes
How to improve the management of nuclear waste
Joaquín Bautista-Valhondo describes the phases of the life cycle of nuclear fuel used in Spanish power plants, as well as the main characteristics of dry storage of spent fuel elements in PWR-type reactors, in the article “Planning and control of spent nuclear fuel stockpiles in PWR nuclear power plants.”
Viruses as allies
José Antonio López Guerrero presents a new perspective on nanoorganisms that have shaped the evolution of life on Earth during the presentation of his latest work, “Los buenos virus” (The Good Viruses)
Coinage in the Middle Ages
Albert Estrada coordinates the XXVII Course on Hispanic Monetary History, which this year was titled “L’emissió de moneda a l’Edat Mitjana: del pensament a la circulació” (The Issuance of Coins in the Middle Ages: From Thought to Circulation)
