Notícies
High-resolution climate data reveals rising global threat of Pierce’s Disease to vineyards
Oct. 2, 2025
The study, published in Scientific Reports, uses high-resolution climate data to reveal a far greater global risk of Pierce’s Disease than previously estimated.The research is the result of a collaboration between the Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems (IFISC, …
IFISC doctoral thesis wins award at the III CSIC Relevant Doctoral Thesis Awards
Sept. 24, 2025
Rodrigo Martínez Peña's doctoral thesis, defended at IFISC in 2023, has been recognized at the III CSIC Relevant Doctoral Thesis Awards.The award distinguishes twenty outstanding research projects at CSIC centers, highlighting the excellence of the work carried out at IFISC.Rodrigo …
Gambling with Heat: A new engine that outperforms Carnot
Sept. 23, 2025
The study, published in Physical Review Letters, introduces the “Gambling Carnot Engine”, a feedback-controlled heat engine that can surpass Carnot’s efficiency and achieve full conversion of heat into work under realistic conditions.The research is the result of a collaboration between …
Brain rhythms reveal how neural circuits flexibly route information
Sept. 16, 2025
The study, published in PLoS Computational Biology, shows that the balance between feedforward and feedback inhibition determines the directionality of interactions between theta and gamma brain rhythms, enabling flexible routing of information across neural circuits.The research is the result of …
The Master in Complex Systems Inaugural Lecture Hosts the Best Teacher Award
Sept. 16, 2025
The 2025-2026 Master in Physics of Complex Systems (UIB-CSIC) academic year was inaugurated on September 15 at IFISC’s seminar room. The opening session welcomed the 21 new students joining the program this year. The event was chaired by UIB Rector …
Dr. José J. Ramasco receives the CSS Service Award 2025
Sept. 15, 2025
Dr. José Javier Ramasco, Research Professor of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) at IFISC (Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems, CSIC–UIB), has been awarded the Service Award 2025 by the Complex Systems Society (CSS). This recognition honors his …
Dr. Ernesto Estrada elected Fellow of the International Core Academy of Sciences and Humanities
Sept. 9, 2025
Dr. Ernesto Estrada, Research Professor at IFISC (CSIC-UIB), has been elected Fellow of the International Core Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Class of 2025. This prestigious recognition has been awarded to him “for contributions to mathematical sciences, particularly for developing …
The hidden heartbeat of corals: mathematical models to understand and restore reefs
Sept. 8, 2025
eldiario.es has published a report on the work of researchers at IFISC (UIB-CSIC) to better understand the life of corals and their vulnerability to climate change. The article presents two independent projects, CoralMath and Kcri-Encoredat, which address the challenge from …
Raúl Toral and Pere Colet win the Best Teacher Award of the 2024–2025 master course
July 18, 2025
Raúl Toral and Pere Colet are recognized for their joint teaching, long-standing commitment, and leadership in the Master's program since its inception.Their co-authored book and outstanding student evaluations demonstrate their dedication to education in complex systems.Raúl Toral and Pere Colet, …
IFISC People: Toni Coll and Mohammadreza Mokhtari
July 9, 2025
We are glad to introduce Toni Coll and Mohammadreza Mokhtari to the other IFISC members.Toni Coll holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where he completed his undergraduate thesis on Topological Electronic States …