Every year, Bilbao becomes the capital of science for two days, where prestigious researchers are welcomed and honored who, through their discoveries, perseverance and dedication, improve our lives in many ways, making advances in curing diseases, developing technologies or tackling climate change and other challenges facing humanity. They are winners of the Frontiers of Knowledge Awards presented by the BBVA Foundation (17 in total in this issue) and belong to some of the most prestigious universities in the world.
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The award ceremony took place this Thursday at the Euskaldun Palace and was attended by about a thousand guests. This is the fifth time the Fronteras Awards gala has been held in Bilbao, which is now in its 16th year and has eight nominations, six of which are dedicated to scientific and environmental disciplines, one to economics and finance, and another to music and opera. .
Each of the nominations is awarded with a financial prize of 400,000 euros and is a real tribute to a union not used to fame, despite the relevance of its work. These days, posters with their faces are distributed all over the city.
