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The researchers Jordi Martínez-Vilalta, Maurizio Mencuccini, Josep Peñuelas and Jordi Sardans have once again been included in the index of the most cited in the world, which is published annually by Clarivate, a leading company in innovation data and analysis.
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Adriana Clivillé

Four CREAF researchers have once again been distinguished among the most highly cited in the world

Researchers Jordi Martínez-Vilalta (CREAF and professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), Maurizio Mencuccini (CREAF and ICREA), Josep Peñuelas (CREAF and CSIC) and Jordi Sardans (CREAF) have once again been included in the index of the most highly cited in the world, published annually by the company Clarivate, which specialises in innovation data and analysis. Martínez-Vilalta and Mencuccini are part of the ranking in the category of Plant and Animal Science, as well as Peñuelas who, in turn, is also

Image taken by Copernicus on 14 June. It shows the land surface temperature in a scale of warm colours; the darker the colour, the higher the temperature.
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Veronica Couto Antelo

Trees are a must for the cities of the future

A few days ago, the Copernicus Earth observation programme published a hair-raising satellite image. It shows the land surface temperature in some parts of Spain exceeding 53°C, despite summer having only just begun. Heatwaves of the kind reflected in the image are particularly apparent in towns and cities, where most of the population live, but they could be more bearable if there were more trees. Tree-lined streets obviously provide more shade to take cover in when the mercury rises, but

Program of Landsat9 launch event
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Gerard Gaya

CREAF takes off with the Landsat-9 satellite

The recent launch of the Landsat-9 satellite by NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) marks a small step forward in the study and understanding the Earth’s surface. CREAF followed this charismatic event live and took the opportunity to bring remote sensing technologies closer to society. Since the first satellite was launched into space in the 1950s, mankind has sent more than 200 satellites dedicated to remote sensing. The latest, NASA’s Landsat-9, was launched this week and did not

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Adriana Clivillé

Alba Anadon Rosell, a gentle sight with a forceful speech

Without making too much noise and with an always affable look. Talking to Alba Anadon Rosell you get the feeling that, despite the difficulties, this researcher with a heterogeneous international background always approaches situations in a cordial and affectionate way. It also seems that her career has been smooth, although it is clear that she has experienced first-hand the ups and downs of a scientific career with an international vocation. “I’m going through a bit of a rollercoaster ride”, she

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