The University of Jaén is developing educational workshops to promote scientific vocations amongst children. Their project includes children with disabilities. One of the workshops’ proposals is to introduce microbiology to youngsters with hearing impairments. Whilst staining bacteria and observing them under a microscope, they also learn that they have to wash their hands before eating […]
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Pepa Salas, the passionate dream of an internationally famous artist
In 2010, Pepa Salas made the decision to move away from the landscapes of Úbeda towards those of Hannover. Since then, her career has taken off and now, in 2017, she is one of the artists promoted by the Robert Drees Gallery, one of the main galleries in Germany. She has won more than ten […]
Juan Francisco Casas, a master of pen art creating hyper-realistic and erotic works
Juan Francisco Casas (La Carolina, Jaen) has always known that drawing was something essential in his life. As travelling with oils became complicated, he began working with pens on paper, turning this home gadget into his hallmark. He draws realistic and erotic works. He graduated in Fine Arts at the University of Granada (Andalusia) and […]
Probiotic olives to combat food intolerances and improve health
The first stage of seasoning olives is putting them in salt water. This way, they lose their bitterness. A team from the University of Jaén has discovered that, during this process, the probiotic properties of the olive are strengthened – it becomes a functional food that improves digestion, especially for people with food intolerances. The […]