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Repeated exposure to noise is considered a major public health issue due to its effects on people’s health and well-being. Consequently, it is becoming a growing concern. As a physical...
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New times are ahead, and they will change everything. Artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing about a significant shift in the economic and business sectors, as...
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Jackie Stewart pulls up in front of the Tyrrell garage at the stadium, slows to a stop, and, without taking his hands off the steering wheel, briefly closes his eyes. When he...
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Marta Orriols
We are at Casa Fuster, the modernist building designed by architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner on Passeig de Gràcia. Now a luxury hotel, we sit on a maroon velvet sofa. On the...
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Our perception of social media has been turned on its head. These platforms first gained media attention for their crucial role in organising social movements like the Arab...
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José María Mena
José María Mena admits that, if it were up to him, he would never have retired. He is, and always has, been a fighter who likes to be on the front lines. For years, he led the...
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Like many other cities with global prominence, Barcelona has witnessed an exponential rise in the number of visitors in a very short space of time: from 4.4 million in 2004 to 20...
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The relationship between tourism and the city is crucial for addressing key issues such as sustainability,...
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