Notícies
La Resistència Científica 2.0 is back!
April 4, 2024
The CSIC Delegation in the Balearic Islands and IFISC present at CaixaForum Palma the cycle La Resistència Científica 2.0, a late night science show in which specialists from various research centers in the Balearic Islands will make relevant aspects of …
IFISC (UIB-CSIC) research on Quantum Reservoir Computing is highlighted by the editorial staff of Optics Express
Feb. 27, 2024
An IFISC study, published in Optics Express and featured as an Editor's Pick, reveals the potential of quantum squeezing in the machine learning architecture known as Reservoir Computing. A recent article published by IFISC researchers in Optics Express, entitled "Squeezing …
IFISC People: Antonio Fernández, Acharya Kishor, Raúl López and José María Ramos
Feb. 19, 2024
We’re glad to present Antonio Fernández, Acharya Kishor, Raúl López and José María Ramos to the other IFISC members. Antonio Fernández was a postdoctoral researcher at the Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity (HIFMB, University of Oldenburg). His research aligns …
A mathematical model characterizes different diseases caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa
Feb. 6, 2024
Researchers at the Institute of Cross-disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems (IFISC, UIB-CSIC) have developed a mathematical model that characterizes the different diseases caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa.Xylella fastidiosa, a major plant pathogenic bacterium, has emerged as a global threat …
IFISC (UIB-CSIC) collaborates in the innovative EUR2J Project to promote energy transition through education.
Jan. 29, 2024
● IFISC brings its experience in complex systems, collaborating in a pioneering project for education and public awareness.● The aim of the project is to combine science and social interaction to transform how we understand and use energy, a critical …
IFISC People: Jon Gurutz
Jan. 9, 2024
We are glad to introduce Jon Gurutz Arranz Izquierdo to the other IFISC members. Jon is a journalist specialized in science, currently awarded with a BBVA Foundation-CSIC grant that allows him to stay in different centers to help popularize the …
Ocean wave reflection by seagrass patterns may protect coasts against flooding
Dec. 21, 2023
New study shows that spatial patterns in seagrass meadows such as Posidonia oceanica can be explained by the interaction of seagrass growth and ocean wave reflection.The researchers propose that this mechanism may improve the capacity of these coastal ecosystems to …
13 IFISC researchers in Stanford University's world ranking of scientists
Nov. 16, 2023
Stanford University has published the World’s Top 2 % Scientists 2022, a global ranking of the world's most cited scientists in various disciplines. This ranking is considered one of the most prestigious in the world and it’s based on bibliometric …
On language preferences in multilingual societies
Nov. 15, 2023
Researchers at IFISC (UIB-CSIC) mathematically model linguistic ideologies to understand why some languages are spoken more than others.The study, published in Chaos, examines the influence of interaction between populations on linguistic dynamics. Researchers at the Institute for Cross-disciplinary Physics and …
Ciència a tot tren: A scientific route on rails from Palma to Sóller
Oct. 30, 2023
Scientists will give thematic micro-talks on their advances and research aimed at all audiences.The event, which is free and requires prior registration, will be held on Saturday, 11 November, from 10am to 5pm.The activity also includes visits to Sóller's main …