Scientists in Huelva discover a new microalgae in the Marshlands of Odiel able to produce biofuel

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It belongs to the Picochlorum genome and was largely unknown until now. It was discovered by scientists from the Algae Biotechnology Research Group at the University of Huelva. Most surprising is the range of future possibilities that its unique composition can offer. This microalgae can serve as a raw material to produce biofuel, and according […]

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Early diagnosis of eye diseases caused by diabetes with an innovative computerized system

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It’s a work developed by scientists of the Research Group ‘Vision, prediction, optimisation and control system’ at the University of Huelva. It is aimed at people with diabetes, an illness which carries the risk of eye problems. This system allows early detection of small haemorrhages and aneurysms, which could, in the mid to short term, […]

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Joaquín Rodríguez, discoverer of the first Neanderthal engravings located in the world

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Joaquín Rodríguez is a geologist from the University of Huelva. He has participated in one of the most important world discoveries in 2014: the finding of Neanderthal engravings from 40.000 years ago. It is the first time that the fact that Neanderthals had creative capacity can be proved. These engravings were found at the Gorham’s […]

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Refrigerated trucks fueled by hydrogen and solar energy against CO2 emissions

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Along with industry the transport sector is responsible for most of the CO2 emissions to the atmosphere. To minimize this, researchers from the University of Huelva has developed a system aimed at refrigerated trucks. It permits cooling using hydrogen and solar energy, with no need to use the traditional diesel generator. According to these researchers, […]

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