Barcelona
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Barcelona’s New Science Hub Builds on Centuries of Discovery
There’s something fitting about construction workers digging the foundations of a new science hub making an unexpected discovery. Beneath the old fish market in Barcelona, they unearthed the keel of a medieval ship, ten metres long, its curved planks like the ribcage of a fossilised plesiosaurus. Not much is known about the boat, except that… Continue reading
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Madrid vs Barcelona: Competing for the Future of Innovation in Spain
Spain’s two largest cities are embarking on ambitious urban transformations, each aiming to become the nation’s premier innovation hub. Madrid’s new Innovation District (MID) and Barcelona’s expanding 22@ district exemplify their respective strategies, blending urban development with technological advancement. Madrid’s Innovation District: Spain’s New Tech Capital? The best form of defence is offence, and if… Continue reading