FEATURES
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Bees Can Do So Much More than You Think—From Dancing to Being Little Art Critics
While visiting various plants, bees need to figure out the best flowers so they can be the most efficient foragers possible, and communicate this to their hive. But there’s much more these insects’ tiny brains are capable of. Read more
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The dancing egg in l'Oratori de Sant Felip Neri de Gràcia. Photo by Eduard Pedrocchi courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Corpus Christi: Where to See Dancing Eggs and Floral Tapestries
Never seen the dancing eggs or floral carpets in person? Now's your chance! We've put together an interactive map of all the places you can catch a glimpse of the city's famous "ou com balla" and "catifes florals" for Corpus Christi this year. Read more
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George Orwell Plaza, Barcelona, sculpture by Leandre Cristòfol. Photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Dia Orwell: Barcelona's Homage to George Orwell
Barcelona celebrates George Orwell and his efforts to quell social injustice. Read more
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The Cors Muts celebrations in Barceloneta. Image courtesy of Col·legi Pare Manyanet - Barcelona.
Segunda Pascua: The Second Easter
In Barcelona, Second Easter is celebrated with processions of the "cors muts" (mute choirs) through the local streets, especially in the neighborhoods of El Raval and Barceloneta. Read more
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MRI Scans and AI Technology Really Could Read What We’re Thinking. The Implications Are Terrifying
For the first time, researchers have managed to use GPT1, precursor to the AI chatbot ChatGPT, to translate MRI imagery into text in an effort to understand what someone is thinking. Read more
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Why Walking through the Countryside "Tames" Our Brain
Studies show that contact with nature increases our feeling of happiness, decreases mental anguish, gives us greater capacity to manage daily tasks and improves cognitive function which benefits imagination, creativity and performance. Read more
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Reader Recommendations | English-Speaking Vets
Fellow expats give the lowdown on where to get great care for your furry, feathered or scaly friends. Read more
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Swimming Pools vs. Wild Swimming: A Germs Expert on Which Is Worse
While it’s clear that swimming in outdoor waters carries different risks from swimming in a pool, the question of where’s safest to swim may not seem immediately obvious. So where’s cleanest spot for a dip? Read more
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Petcare Checklist: Is Your Best Friend Ready for Summer?
7 tips from Barcelona pet professionals for a healthy, happy, hot season. Read more
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Photo by Edu Bayer courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Cycling in Barcelona: Know the Rules of the Road
As bikes are both a sustainable and speedy way of getting around, it’s no surprise that new cycle routes are popping up all over the city. But before you hit the road, make sure you know what the rules are. Read more
