Nono Granero (Úbeda, Jaén) is an illustrator, writer, puppeteer and oral narrator. He likes to say that his work revolves around tales. After obtaining a degree in Fine Arts, he started an illustration career that has brought him to Denmark, where he has illustrated the books of Oskar K. His own works are sold in […]
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Virgin olive oil combined with seaweed to prevent skin and eye diseases
A research team from the University of Jaén has developed a type of extra virgin olive oil that is enriched with seaweed to prevent eye and skin diseases. They have also observed that the product is stabilised, avoiding its degradation. This way the product can double its durability, delaying its expiration date.
Researchers discover a bacterium able to remove heavy metal from wastewater
A team from the University of Jaén has discovered a bacterium, Klebsiella 3S1, which is able to remove lead, zinc and silver from wastewater. The group has created a biofilter made from these microorganisms that can retain those materials which become contaminating and harmful, especially to animals and, by extension, to humans. In addition, the […]
José Madero, technological innovation to revolutionise the printing sector in Spain
In the 80s, José Madero (Torredonjimeno, Jaén) had to choose a path: studying for a degree or continuing with the family business. He stayed at the printing house that his grandfather had bought in the 50s and that had been running since 1898 under the name Gráficas La Paz. He followed the family tradition but […]