Xaviera Torres
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Xaviera Torres

Spain | 1974
She is a scientist, writer and podcaster. She specializes in talking about science to children in a clear, astonishing and humorous way.
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She studied biology in Spain and later did her PhD and several stages of postdoctoral research in Italy, Finland and Switzerland, specializing in History of Science.

She develops installations for museums aimed at facilitating the understanding of intricate science concepts. She also writes and presents the podcast “Sapiensantes,” winner of the Prismas Casa das Ciencias Award for Scientific Dissemination 2025 in the audio category.

She is a regular contributor to the children’s science magazine Principia Kids and co-creator of the award-winning children’s podcast “La Lupa Sónica.” She is also a contributor to Ojo Crítico RNE (Spanish National Radio) in the Science section.

Her work focuses on transforming scientific knowledge into accessible and engaging texts, talks, podcasts and games for audiences of all ages, with special emphasis on families and children.

Works

Dormir a pata suelta. Co-authored alongside Maite Pérez. Children’s nonfiction, 2023

Oh, cielos. Children’s poetry, 2022