The tapas of Barcelona, the Prado of Madrid, and the architecture of Sevilla are all international draws to the nation of Spain, but its scientific heritage has not always been so noteworthy.The country has not seen the scientific growth and productivity that some other European countries, such as Germany and the UK, have enjoyed. Grants have been generally small and its academic and research system has been plagued by a culture of bureaucracy, overrun by civil servants with no incentives for excellence.
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