From prey to fungi: surprising stories of everyday life

Immerse yourself in an afternoon of fascinating science where young researchers from the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena reveal the hidden secrets of our environment. From the prehistoric past where our ancestors were prey, to the complex living ecosystem that we walk on every day, this session explores everyday science in an enjoyable and accessible way for everyone.

Featured talks

• Hunter hunted: when we were the prey by Aarón Rubén Vinagre-Maqueda: A journey into the past to understand how our lineage survived in a world full of predators.
• Do amoebas really do nothing? by Nieves Rodríguez Sánchez de Molina: Discover the fundamental role of microorganisms in the health of our soils.
• Can we eat fungi that eat our clothes? by Julio Albaladejo: A disruptive proposal on sustainability and circularity in the textile sector.
• Does the earth (or soil) I walk on really matter? by Jesús Aguilera Huertas: A reflection on the vital importance of living soil for our quality of life.

Join us to discover the incredible in the seemingly normal!