Last Saturday, 7 November, the Balearic Museum of Natural Sciences and the Sóller Botanical Garden (MUCBO) took part in a new edition of Science on the Rails (Ciència a Tot Tren), an initiative promoted by the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) with the aim of bringing science closer to the public in an engaging and participatory way.
The event brought together nearly 300 participants, who enjoyed a unique experience aboard the iconic Sóller Train, transformed for one day into a space for scientific outreach. During the journey, scientists from various public research institutions in the Balearic Islands shared knowledge, experiments, and scientific curiosities with passengers.
The activity was complemented by guided visits to the Balearic Museum of Natural Sciences and the Sóller Botanical Garden, where participants were able to learn more about the natural heritage of the Balearic Islands, Mediterranean biodiversity, and the research work being carried out in our surroundings.
The high level of participation highlights the growing public interest in science and the importance of initiatives that foster direct contact between the research community and society. At MUCBO, we are pleased to have been part of this event and to continue contributing to scientific outreach and the promotion of knowledge about the natural heritage of the Balearic Islands.
