Polar seminar: Nicolás Valiente

Today, Nicolás Valiente, an early-career scientist and now a professor at the University of Castilla-La Mancha, gave an insightful lecture at the Emiliano Aguirre Auditorium at the National Museum of Natural Sciences. 🌍🦠 

He shared his fascinating research on microbial diversity in Arctic lakes, exploring how these resilient microorganisms adapt to extreme conditions and their essential role in maintaining the ecosystem's balance. Nico's talk also highlighted the importance of studying these organisms to better understand the impacts of climate change. It was an engaging and thought-provoking session that left everyone with much to ponder! 👏💡❄️

See his talk here

Andrés Barbosa polar seminars are organized by Mireia Mestre and Asunción de los Ríos, as part of the National Museum of Natural Sciences. Stay tuned for more updates on these fascinating and diverse seminars that cover a wide range of polar research topics 🔬📡!