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Mira Petrovic
@mirapetrovic.bsky.social
ICRA and ICREA environmental analytical chemist
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🚐 Day 3 of #ICRAFrontierSchool: We visited advanced water treatment sites in Figueres (Fisersa) and Roses (CACBGi). From ozonation to ultrafiltration and aquifer recharge, we saw innovation in action.

All by the stunning Costa Brava! 🌊💧
May 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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🧫 Day 2 – ICRA Frontier School: Microbiology & Public Health

How can microbiology help tackle the world’s growing public health challenges? Yesterday, we explored this question in depth!

We wrapped up the day with a guided tour through the beautiful city of Girona ☑️
May 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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El 2007 érem 2 dones, i avui som 46 en un equip en creixement d’aproximadament 100 persones. 👩‍🔬💪

Aquest canvi és una mostra de l’esforç, el talent i la dedicació de totes les dones que formem part de l’equip d’ICRA.

Feliç Dia Internacional de la Dona 💟 #8M
March 8, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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🚀 ICRA Frontier School 2025 – Apply Now!
💡 Are you an early-career researcher tackling water pollution challenges? Join us for a dynamic, interactive training at ICRA!
📅 26 - 30 May 2025 | 📍 Girona, Spain
💶 400€
⏳ Deadline: May 1st
🔗 Apply now 👉 forms.office.com/e/kR1YMvb116...
#ICRAFrontierSchool
February 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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🔬💜 Avui celebrem el Dia Internacional de la Dona i la Nena en la Ciència!

🔬💜 Today, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

🔹 Which female scientist inspires you? Drop her name in the comments! 👇💬 #WomenInScience
February 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Definir y gestionar la escasez de agua en España como objetivo del proyecto seleccionado en el programa #PrismasyProblemas, descúbrelo aquí: bbva.info/404TjRg
Retos para alcanzar la seguridad hídrica, proyecto seleccionado en el Programas Prismas y Problemas
Una herramienta predictiva para gestionar la escasez de agua en España, dirigido por Sergi Sabater Cortés (Universitat de Girona e Institut Català de Recerca de l’Aigua)
bbva.info
January 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Este encomiable y meticuloso artículo ha sido el más leído del año entre todos los lectores de EL PAÍS english.elpais.com/science-tech... (fuente: elpais.com/especiales/r...)
Excessive use of words like ‘commendable’ and ‘meticulous’ suggests ChatGPT has been used in thousands of scientific studies
A London librarian has analyzed millions of articles in search of uncommon terms abused by artificial intelligence programs
english.elpais.com
December 28, 2024 at 10:37 AM
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In the 20 years since the term “microplastics” was first coined, a growing body of research has consistently shown how pervasive and problematic the pollutants have become.

A recent #ScienceReview provides an overview and the progress made in understanding #microplastics.
Twenty years of microplastic pollution research—what have we learned?
Twenty years after the first publication that used the term microplastic, we review current understanding, refine definitions, and consider future prospects. Microplastics arise from multiple sources, including tires, textiles, cosmetics, paint, and the...
scim.ag
December 20, 2024 at 3:07 PM
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The lawyer helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pick federal health officials for the incoming Trump administration has petitioned the government to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
December 13, 2024 at 8:49 PM
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Arabia Saudí se desploma en los rankings académicos tras descubrirse el pago a científicos para declarar falsamente afiliaciones. En 2022, presumía de 109 investigadores muy citados; hoy solo quedan 26. Es un antes y un después en la integridad científica
Decenas de los científicos más citados del mundo dejan de declarar falsamente que trabajan en Arabia Saudí
Las universidades saudíes pagaban hasta 70.000 euros anuales a prestigiosos investigadores para amañar los ‘rankings’ académicos internacionales
elpais.com
December 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM
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“The majority has spoken, and researchers are moving en masse." @kakape.bsky.social covers the academic Xodus.
www.science.org/content/arti...
Like ‘old Twitter’: The scientific community finds a new home on Bluesky
After recent changes to Elon Musk’s X, a gradual migration turns into a stampede
www.science.org
November 21, 2024 at 7:57 AM
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‪Someone used @michaelgbertram.bsky.social's name and professional identity to write dozens of fake peer reviews, in a scandal that may lead to 47 retractions. I talked to Bertram about the experience. www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
‘It felt very icky’: This scientist’s name was used to write fake peer reviews
Elsevier retracts dozens of journal articles that were published based on “fictitious” reviews
www.science.org
December 3, 2024 at 12:32 PM