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3 Reasons for Information Exhaustion—and What to Do about It

With all the uncertainty, polarization and misinformation in the world today, feeling tired is understandable. But there are things one can do. Read more
Before the pandemic it was common to see people dancing Sardanes in Barcelona's Plà de la Seu on weekends. Photo by Vicente Zambrano González (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

"Back to Normal by Spring": Are We Expecting Too Much from the First COVID-19 Vaccines?

A COVID-19 vaccine could well be approved and ready for use in the next few months. But whether that means we can all get back to normal life by early 2021 is less certain. Read more
One of the most famously photographed properties to be taken over by okupas in Barcelona is of a house near Park Güell. Photo by pánicoescénico, September 2008 (CC BY-NC 2.0) via Flickr.

Okupas: The Multifaceted Problem of Spain's Squatters

It's hard to find someone who doesn't hold a hard-line stance on the issue of squatters in Spain. In the first of two articles on this controversial issue, we take a look at both sides of a problem that has plagued Spain for decades. Read more
Ingredients in Flu Vaccine Won’t Hurt You—Two Pharmacists Explain Why

Misunderstandings about flu vaccines have existed for decades, leading to vaccine mistrust and lower-than-ideal vaccination rates. Read more
Where is a burger a burger, and when is it a veggie sandwich?

Plant-Based Foods: Businesses Alone Shouldn’t Decide What We Call a Veggie Burger

The ability to decide what we call things illustrates how our thoughts and attitudes are shaped by powerful players in society, including multinational food companies, without us even realizing it. Read more
Where to Buy Sustainable Menstrual Products in Barcelona

Several local stores offer sustainable menstruation options many of which are made in Spain. Read more
Voting demonstration in Washington DC, Nov 4, 2020. Photo by Geoff Livingston (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

"America First" Is No More, but Can President-Elect Biden Fix the US Reputation Abroad?

Throughout the four years of Donald Trump’s presidency, Joe Biden spent significant time reassuring American allies around the world that Trump’s America is not “who we are” and pledging “we’ll be back.” Read more
Muscle Loss Can Cause a Range of Health Problems as We Age—but It Can Be Prevented

Here’s a sobering fact: you can lose up to 40% of your muscle mass between your 20s and your 80s. Read more
Paola Gómez Corzo. Photo courtesy of PWN Barcelona.

Interviews: Paola Gómez Corzo & Martina Bote

This month, Gabriella Lovas interviews two more participants in the PWN's mentorship program to get their take on how the experience challenged them. Read more
Lost Your Motivation to Work Out? Here’s Why—and How to Get Back on Track

The type of motivation needed to start a new behavior is often very different to the motivation needed to sustain one. Read more