At the 4th Youtubers Científicos contest, Juan Carlos Navares, a researcher from the Applied Geotechnologies group at Cintecx (UVigo), won in the researcher category with a dynamic and humorous video explaining the differences between virtual, augmented, and mixed reality.

His ability to simplify complex concepts while keeping the audience engaged stood out to the jury, which included science communicators Iago Gordillo and Alberto Gutiérrez. His video was also among the most liked on the UCC+i YouTube channel, earning 78 likes.

For his achievement, Navares received a €800 prize and a vlogging kit. His success highlights the growing importance of science communication, making advanced technologies more accessible to the public.