Notícies
Time crystals tick: a new route toward ultra-precise and accurate quantum clocks
March 30, 2026
The study, published in Physical Review Letters, demonstrates that dissipative quantum time crystals can function as highly accurate and fast clocks, with their performance enhanced by the spontaneous breaking of time-translation symmetry.The research is the result of a collaboration between …
Programming light’s memory: A new step in Quantum Computing
March 26, 2026
The study published in Nature Photonics shows, for the first time, how to exploit a quantum system of light equipped with controllable memory, enabling learning and prediction of complex signals.The research is the result of a collaboration between Laboratoire Kastler …
Women for Quantum brings the international Quantum Science conference to Palma
March 16, 2026
The event gathers international experts to discuss recent advances in quantum physics, from fundamental research to technological applications.The conference is organized by the Women for Quantum network with the support of the Catalonia Quantum Academy, IFISC (UIB-CSIC), the University of …
Ernesto Estrada’s research recognized with Editor’s Choice and Feature Paper in Mathematics
March 6, 2026
The study, published in Mathematics, introduces a new theoretical perspective linking resistance distance in networks with diffusion processes on graphs.The research is the result of work carried out by Ernesto Estrada at the Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems …
Global air traffic delays propagate across continents, revealing hidden connections in aviation networks
Feb. 23, 2026
The study, published in Transportation Research Part E, provides the first empirical evidence that flight delays systematically propagate between world regions, following identifiable large-scale patterns.The research applies methods from complex systems science, developed at the Institute of Cross-disciplinary Physics and …
The Winter Workshop on Complex Systems 2026 brought young researchers to Mallorca for its 11th edition
Feb. 2, 2026
A week-long intensive workshop fostered interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific independence, and lasting international networks among early-career researchers in complexity science.Held in the Serra de Tramuntana, the event combined cutting-edge research, mentorship from leading scientists, and a unique natural setting to spark …
Artificial intelligence meets flamenco
Jan. 23, 2026
A new study, led by IFISC (CSIC-UIB) researchers, applies computational tools to uncover the distinctive lexical patterns that characterize different flamenco genres.This research provides novel insights into the cultural and historical evolution of flamenco, proposing a quantitative approach for the …
Mirko Goldmann receives international award for research carried out at IFISC
Jan. 22, 2026
The award recognizes research carried out at IFISC showing that recurrent neural networks can remain adaptive beyond the training phase.The awarded study introduces a conceptor-based adaptive control loop that enhances network robustness and performance under perturbations.Researcher Mirko Goldmann has been …
Artificial Intelligence from Space: Tracking the Pulse of the Mediterranean’s Seagrass Meadows
Jan. 12, 2026
The study, published in Ecological Indicators, presents a deep learning framework capable of accurately mapping Posidonia oceanica meadows across the Mediterranean using satellite imagery.The research is the result of a collaboration between the Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems …
IFISC hosts the visit of its Scientific Advisory Board
Dec. 15, 2025
On December 4 to 5, 2025, the IFISC Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) visited IFISC. The SAB serves as an external committee that provides guidance and recommendations to the research lines and projects developed at our institute. During the visit, the …