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SCI & TECHAug 30Portugal to have a new technology centrePortugal is planning to establish a new technology centre. This indicates a development in the country's technological infrastructure.theportugalnews.com · Portugal
SCI & TECHAug 26Partial lunar eclipse on Friday: Where to see it in Spain, Italy, France, Portugal and GermanyAt maximum eclipse on 27–28 August, Earth’s dark umbral shadow will cover 96% of the Moon’s face - an almost total eclipse.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 17Portugal is home to hundreds of ancient olive trees, one may be over 3,700 years oldAcross Portugal, a scientific method devised by a University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) team is dating hundreds of ancient olive trees. In Vidigueira, one is thought to be over 3,700 years old.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12Solar eclipse and meteor shower: Portugal prepares for two rare celestial eventsIn some parts of the country, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, plunging onlookers into a sci-fi-like scene. Find out all about the total solar eclipse, followed by a meteor shower.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 5First time: solar power is Portugal's main source of electricity in JulyLast month, renewable sources accounted for 53% of consumption, with solar providing 19% of that energy, followed by hydro (16%), wind (13%) and biomass (5%).EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHJul 237,000 km of subsea cables link Portugal to US: what is the 'Nuvem' system?First announced by Google in 2023, the transatlantic submarine cable will link Portugal, Bermuda and the United States. Euronews explains the project, its goals and key players.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHJul 18Iberian rabbit: species hidden by Spain and Portugal for 2 million yearsA CSIC team and universities in Spain, Portugal and the UK say the European rabbit is in fact two species split 2 million years ago, one now in decline.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHJul 2Denmark, Portugal, Lithuania lead the way as EU share of electricity from renewables hits 46%The EU has hit a renewable energy milestone. Which countries are leading – and which are lagging behind?EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHJul 1New venomous spider species found in PortugalThe discovery of the Chilean recluse spider (Loxosceles laeta) in Porto is the first record of this venomous species in Iberia. Researchers say its discreet behaviour means the risk to the public is low.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHJun 24Scientists find human DNA over 2,000 years old in caves in Spain and PortugalA research team based in Cáceres has found human DNA more than 2,000 years old on cave walls in Spain and Portugal, a discovery that could transform the study of prehistory.EuroNews [en]