Europe sends part of its textile surplus to unregulated hubs, sometimes returning it to the same country of origin, tripling emissions in the process.
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For several years now, experts from various fields of medicine and psychology have expressed concern about the possibility that children are starting puberty at an earlier age than previous generations. What evidence supports this claim and what are the consequences?
OpenAI, Nvidia, Microsoft… all caught inside the same investment circle. Here’s why the AI bubble is poised to pop.
In a small Valencian town shaped by migration and memory, everyday places like lunch bars have become unexpected points of arrival for people displaced by war and economic upheaval. Alberic (Valencia, Spain) is one such place, where new lives quietly take root amid sandwiches, shared routines, and informal networks of support.
As we mark the 50th anniversary of Franco’s death, it is important to remember the private acts of memory and remembrance, especially as far right forces are rising again.
Smartphones have transformed the way we go about our lives. Street names, squares — even the very sense of place itself — seem to have vanished.
Faith goes viral as Gen Z reimagines devotion through hashtags and high fashion.
A writer revisits his own machismo as the discourse between the genders evolves.
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In parts of Europe, some shops already run on card-only payments. While many nations are pushing toward a cashless future, global tensions are prompting them to reconsider.
Tourism is transforming neighborhood festivals across Spain, from Horta to Seville, leaving locals to navigate crowded streets, altered traditions, and celebrations increasingly shaped for visitors rather than the communities that created them.
The return of war in Europe is not just a political or strategic challenge — it is changing how people live, relate to one another and imagine the future.
Defending immigration for selfish reasons is just a modern ode to slavery — justice demands equality, not gratitude.
Is it possible to think about hatred in terms that do not reject it outright? Are there groups in society who are allowed to hate and others who are not? These are questions fundamental to today’s politics of resistance.
Some patients “come back to life” shortly before dying: they regain consciousness and control of their minds and interact with their families as they normally would. It is an illusion, but one with interesting scientific implications.
Many popular video games now incorporate features similar to betting and online gambling, which is significantly increasing the risk of addiction and financial harm for young players. Addiction to video games and online gaming is one of the leading causes of mental health issues among adolescents today, ranking above anorexia and substance abuse.
Action movies or comedies for very masculine men, which are far away from the “woke dictatorship,” actually show guys in crisis who are constantly getting corrected by their daughters or female equivalents and are always scared of being replaced by younger versions of themselves.
Parenting in a world in crisis. The dissonance between intimate and global. Daily resilience facing hyper-normalized chaos — and thinking that the idea of heroism as the horizon of fatherhood is unbearable.
The housing crisis is not only driving families from their homes, it is also emptying democracy of its substance. Into this vacuum, fear, hatred, and authoritarian rhetoric are growing and gaining ground, especially among young people and the working classes.
A self-described “veteran reader, aspiring writer and a long-term bachelor” considers the summer trend of reading to build your public image.
Love doesn’t just happen out of thin air; it has everything to do with our material circumstances. Do we have an emotional issue, or simply a too demanding work schedule?
In 2022, 62 million tons of electronic devices ended up in the trash. This results in the loss of valuable resources, significant social and environmental impact, and the perpetuation of a linear production and consumption system based on waste.
A jellyfish sting, a rock to the head, and a child struggling to breathe. What begins as a beach camping trip ends in the emergency room. In the haze of exhaustion and unanswered questions, one father reflects on parenting, fear, and the quiet loneliness of raising kids without a net.
Far from being a threat, migration has contributed to maintaining the balance between workers and retirees, delaying a demographic collapse that would otherwise already be underway.
In Valencia, Spain, the expansion of both licensed and unlicensed tourist accommodations is raising housing prices and pushing locals out of traditionally working-class neighborhoods.
The tipping culture is a deep-rooted phenomenon in several societies, which raises the question about its pertinence and necessity. Should this practice disappear? What is its role in different parts of the world?
If you love soups in the winter, you can feel like you’re missing out in the summer. But don’t fear! Here’s a roundup of the best soups from around the world for warm weather.
With photographs from Gaza, Rome and Buenos Aires — among other places.
Talking about sexuality and embracing feminist theory collectively is key to dismantling the patriarchal scripts that normalize sexist and sexual violence. By integrating theory with emotion and practice, we reclaim pleasure, rewrite consent, and forge healthier, more egalitarian relationships.
With photographs from Nakuru, Pamplona and Paris — among other places.
In today’s families, too many women are exhausted, raising children alone in silence. Too many men feel lost, unsure of how to step in. Ignacio Pereyra spoke with Laura Baena and Maite Egoscozabal of Malasmadres — a movement born to dismantle the myth of the perfect mother — about how to rebuild the bridge between the sexes in a world that has changed faster than our old roles allow.
With remarkable shots from Ciutadella de Menorca, Yangon, London, Nakuru, among other places.
In the 1950s, despite an outward appearance of fulfilled lives, American housewives endured a hidden malaise — “the problem that has no name” — a silent yet pervasive discontent. Self-esteem, which has long been neglected among women, can be nurtured and developed, for both personal and collective wellbeing.
Argentine journalist Ignacio Pereyra reflects on six years as the primary caregiver to his two sons while his partner advanced her career. Though his decision has sparked praise — and skepticism — it’s also unraveled assumptions about masculinity, fairness, and what we call “normal” parenting.
With remarkable shots from Khan Younis, Barcelona, Kananaskis and Ascot, among other places.
Spain’s coastline is shrinking, caught in a relentless battle between rising seas, legal disputes and private interests. Thousands of homes now stand precariously close to the waves, some awaiting demolition, others clinging to legal loopholes. As nature advances, the struggle for land — and survival — intensifies.
Caregiving is still culturally framed as exceptional when done by men, even though true gender equality requires it to be routine — not praised, but expected. Despite growing awareness, women still shoulder the majority of care work, and shifting this imbalance means redefining care as a shared human responsibility, not a gendered role.
A laboratory at Spain’s University of Murcia is trying to find the common denominator among all the intelligences that inhabit this planet, no matter how different they may be.
Parents throwing punches. The ways we try — and fail — to coexist. Bill Watterson and ambition. Calvin & Hobbes and the adult world. Do kids worsen our quality of life? Would my mom have lived 13 more years?
After the major April 28 blackout in Spain, the rush to assign blame has led to oversimplified narratives and politicized finger-pointing. But solving the real problem will require a more patient, technical and future-focused approach.