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Regional disparities exist in US media coverage of archaeology research, finds study
What archaeological discoveries are considered newsworthy by U.S. media outlets and audiences? A new analysis of "pop-science" reporting reveals topical and regional disparities, including an apparent underrepresentation of Chinese archaeology and...

ClearVue’s ag-tech seed takes root with OptiCrop’s first sale
ClearVue’s OptiCrop is ready to turn its farming tech into real-world impact. Picture via Getty Images ClearVue’s OptiCrop lands first ag-tech deal Off-grid farming vision starts taking root RMIT joins $5m push for off-grid farming Special Report:...

Spanish wildfire kills two as parts of Europe face severe heat wave
Europe's continuing heat wave helped fuel a deadly wildfire in Spain while the European Union presented plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under scorching temperatures. The blaze that broke out late on Wednesday, created an enormous thick...

Europe prepares its Quantum Act Technology News | July 2, 2025 The European Commission is preparing a Quantum Act to boost the development of quantum technologies, although not in the same…
Technology News | July 2, 2025 By Nick Flaherty The European Commission is preparing a Quantum Act to boost the development of quantum technologies, although not in the same way as the EU CHIPS Act for semiconductors. The Act is being prepared for...
OptiCrop lands first deal for ClearVue’s ag-tech
Special Report: ClearVue’s OptiCrop has scored its first deal, in Israel, rolling out root-zone cooling for smarter, low-energy farming. Backed by a $5m RMIT hub, it’s now chasing a future of off-grid, solar-powered greenhouses. ClearVue’s...

High-tech company sets out to drill deep into island in search of underground power source: 'Could completely change the situation'
The project is a positive sign for the future of geothermal energy. by Kate SaxtonJuly 2, 2025 One of the Canary Islands is working to make renewable energy more accessible with geothermal exploration, as reported by ThinkGeoEnergy. The island of...

Spain PV prices fall to amid curtailment, weak demand
Spain has significantly increased its share of solar power since 2020, with total capacity rising from approximately 11.74 GW to about 34 GW. The first curtailment events for solar power occurred in April 2022. Over the past two years,...

World News | Spanish Wildfire Kills 2 People as Parts of Europe Bake in Severe Heat Wave
Barcelona, Jul 2 (AP) Europe's continuing heat wave on Wednesday helped fuel a deadly wildfire in Spain while the European Union presented plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under scorching temperatures. The blaze that broke out late on...

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Spain probing Novo weight loss ads, AstraZeneca stock listing, and more
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you, especially since the middle of the week is already upon us. After all, we have made it this far so we have decided to hang on for another couple of days. And why not? Given...

NorthEast United FC signs Spanish midfielder Chema Nunez
Guwahati, July 2: NorthEast United FC is delighted to announce the signing of Spanish attacking midfielder José Manuel ‘Chema’ Núñez for the upcoming 2025–26 season, with an option to extend for a further year. Chema, 27, joins the Highlanders...

Brit who moved to Spain warns expats of little-known rule that could catch you out
A Brit who relocated to Spain is sharing a word of caution with fellow expats about an easy-to-miss visa rule. Mark Danby, the face behind the YouTube channel Tapas Guy, which dishes out Spain-centric content, has offered a vital heads-up on the...

Spain arrests two over data leaks targeting state officials, journalists
Spanish police arrested a 19-year-old computer science student and an accomplice for allegedly leaking the personal data of senior government officials and journalists, authorities said on Tuesday. The main suspect, identified as Yoel OQ, was...

Spain invests €84 million in Palma airport
The Spanish government has invested €84 million to upgrade the Palma airport. Photo Credit: Toni Pomar via Unsplash The Spanish government has signed off on a deal that will invest over €84 million to the Palma de Mallorca airport, among other...

Confidence holds in European hospitality, but skills and tech gaps persist
Booking.com’s fifth European Accommodation Barometer reveals a sector broadly confident ahead of the 2025 peak season, but facing widening disparities in training capacity, recruitment capabilities and digital uptake Despite geopolitical tensions...

'I moved to Spain but there's a key issue I wish I'd known about before I left UK'
A British expat who relocated to Spain six months ago has issued a warning to fellow expats about an obscure visa rule. Mark Danby, a vlogger who posts Spanish-themed videos on his YouTube channel 'Tapas Guy', has offered a vital piece of advice...

Wildfire kills 2 in Spain as parts of Europe bake in severe heat wave
Uncontrolled fire rages across the grasslands in the Segarra region, in the rural province of Lleida, Spain, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/ Agents Rurals de Catalunya, HO) BARCELONA, Spain — Europe’s continuing heat wave on Wednesday helped fuel a...

Spanish court confirms primacy of tax treaty provisions over domestic legislation
In a judgment dated May 22 2025 – in a case in which Garrigues represented the taxpayer – Spain’s National Court (Audiencia Nacional) declared that interest on equity (juros sobre o capital próprio, or JSCP) received from Brazilian entities...

Europe's deadly weather extremes: German town is hit by ice storm despite near-40C heat, as wildfires devastate Spain and US girl, ten, collapses and dies during trip to Palace of Versailles
Europe is bracing for another day of scorching heat and violent weather as deadly wildfires continue to rock the continent. Germany was bracing for 40C heat today, with authorities warning of an increased risk of forest fires across the country...
Science National Geographic Could T. rex swim? Kinda
When Michael Crichton released the novel Jurassic Park in 1990, he included a terrifying chase through one of the park’s ponds. Fictional paleontologist Alan Grant, looking after kids Lex and Tim, tries to sneak by a dozing Tyrannosaurus rex and...

Spain, Greece and Italy vaccination travel advice update for all UK tourists
Current travel advice highlights which vaccinations are recommended for people planning trips abroad With summer now here, many Brits are likely flying off to distant locations in search of some much-needed sunshine. However, it's vital to be...