Catalonia considering banning mobile phones in classrooms and restricting screens to children
Education department sets up Commission for Responsible Digitalization to evaluate use and effects of digital devices
Tech & Science
Tech & science developments and news
Catalan Cybersecurity Agency launches game to raise awareness of online dangers
Children and adults can test their knowledge with game ‘The Hacker Wins’
Barcelona switches on Spain's first quantum computer
Machine part of MareNostrum 5 device was 100% built using European technology
Companies dedicated to AI in Catalonia triple in 5 years
Artificial intelligence sector generates almost €2.2bn and over 14,000 jobs
Balance Phone, the 'boring' alternative to mobile bans for kids
Minimalist operating system aims to push "intentionality" with phone use and avoid wasted hours scrolling
The psychology of lying and pathological liars
Dr. Drew Curtis, expert specializing in compulsive lying, explains differences and motivations behind lies
Video game Neva wins Best Character Animation at Annie Awards
Nomada Studio had already been recognized with Game Awards' Games for Impact prize
ISE audiovisual fair breaks attendance record with 85,350 visitors
Second day saw 59,038 attendees, a new record for the event
Cutting-edge Catalan creativity on show at ISE
Eight digital cultural companies showcase work under the umbrella of Catalan Arts
Repsol board greenlights €800m 'Ecoplanta' project in Tarragona
Plant will convert non-recyclable materials into chemicals and biofuels
Barcelona city council quits X and leaves account to report on emergencies
Authorities justify decision due to "spiral of misinformation attacking democracies" in former Twitter
New form of research facilitates diagnoses of rare diseases
More than 12,000 families affected have waited to receive the diagnoses of a family member
Dog-assisted therapy helps children with cerebral palsy at Girona hospital
Treatment at Josep Trueta Hospital aims to reduce the anxiety caused by botox injections
European Space Agency's program against climate change to be based in Castelldefels
Phi-Lab Spain@Barcelona has a €13 million budget, focusing on researching solutions for the climate emergency and sustainability
European rocket with Catalan university's nanosatellite on board launches successfully
Ariane 6 carries UPC's 3Cat-4 which will study ice, soil, weather and climate and monitor ships
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