'What if...?', the first children's podcast from RTVE Audio

Children start forming their own view of the world from the age of three, often through questions and answers. Parents, who are usually the primary source of information, sometimes struggle to provide answers. RTVE Audio's new children's podcast, '¿Y si...?', aims to assist parents in helping their children understand the world around them.

Their Fear of My Freedom

The article discusses the political and social implications of urban cycling, focusing on how right-wing ideologies perceive bike lanes as a threat to their notion of freedom. It highlights the contradiction in right-wing rhetoric, which claims to defend individual freedom while opposing measures that promote equality, such as bike lanes. The text argues that the presence of cyclists in urban areas challenges the perceived privileges of car drivers, leading to a cultural and political battle over public space and freedom. The article references various global cities, including Madrid, Berlin, and Buenos Aires, where right-wing parties have campaigned against bike lanes, framing it as a broader political strategy.

Julio Iglesias turns 80: this was his voice in the 70s, at the beginning of his career

Julio Iglesias, a renowned Spanish singer, celebrates his 80th birthday. The article highlights his early career in the 1970s and mentions his biographer Óscar García Blesa and memoir author Alfredo Fraile. RTVE's archive preserves recordings of Iglesias's voice from the beginning of his career, serving as a tribute to his enduring legacy.

Julio Iglesias turns 80: this was his voice in the 70s, at the beginning of his career

Julio Iglesias, a celebrated artist, turns 80. His career, closely followed by the press, includes a biography by Óscar García Blesa and memoirs by Alfredo Fraile, his representative for the first 20 years. To honor his birthday, RTVE offers a gift of listening to his preserved voice recordings from the 70s.

Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Dressing on Hemodialysis Catheter-Related Infections

The study compares the infection rates associated with two different dressing protocols for central venous hemodialysis catheters: a 2% chlorhexidine gluconate dressing versus a 2% chlorhexidine solution covered with a polyurethane semi-permeable adhesive dressing. Conducted as a controlled, randomized experiment with 50 patients, the results indicate that the chlorhexidine gluconate dressing significantly reduces the incidence of exit-site infections compared to the control group. The intervention group had fewer infections and bacteremia cases, suggesting the chlorhexidine gluconate dressing is a protective measure against catheter-related infections.

Social listening on gender violence

The research analyzes Twitter publications and conversations about gender violence, providing a descriptive analysis of content volume and virality through reactions such as comments, retweets, and likes. It identifies trends, key accounts, and keywords from both content creators and reactors, and examines the sentiment of conversations using natural language processing to infer positive, negative, or neutral connotations. Relevant accounts and individuals are identified based on gender and location attributes inferred from profile information.

Methodologies for Measuring Financial Competencies: An Analysis of Questionnaires

Financial knowledge supports informed financial decision-making and contributes to healthy financial behaviors that enhance societal financial well-being. This research aims to analyze academic productions providing empirical and theoretical data on measuring financial knowledge levels, synthesizing studies primarily based on questionnaires since 1940. The study simplifies the PRISMA statement to examine sources, objectives, findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improving financial knowledge and maintaining habits for better material well-being. Results consistently show low financial competencies, especially among women, youth, and those with fewer resources and less education, highlighting the need for initiatives to improve this human capital.

Carles Porta: "Crimes define us as a society and portray eras"

Carles Porta discusses how crimes reflect societal values and historical periods in his book 'Crímenes. Diez casos reales,' which includes a variety of crime stories with elements of humor. The book emphasizes credibility, respect for victims, and narrative rhythm. Porta also addresses the evolution of true crime media and highlights several impactful cases, including the murder of Amaia Azkue and the Òrrit brothers' disappearance. The book and its related media adaptations aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of different crime typologies.

Computer Science Day: From Calculating Machines to Artificial Intelligence

Computer Science Day is celebrated globally on December 9th to honor the birth of pioneering programmer Grace Hooper in 1906 and to recognize the pervasive role of computing in everyday life, from ATMs to mobile phones.

'Los vencejos', an invitation to reflect from the perspective of a loser

In Madrid, during a certain time of the year, hundreds of swifts fly over the heads of pedestrians. The protagonist of Fernando Aramburu's latest novel, 'Los vencejos', is a 54-year-old philosophy professor named Toni who decides to commit suicide, timing his decision with the migratory return of these birds. As he receives anonymous letters revealing the reasons behind his drastic choice, Toni narrates his life in his final months, believing no one will read his writings and thus being completely sincere.