We provide news on the future of technology, science and society: if there is one thing that is about to arrive, it has already arrived here.
The "super-microbes" that save plants from drought have been discovered
Plants have specific "alliances" with microbes even in times of drought, revealing new forms of resilience to climate change
Brittany, a new life for eggshells: they become green packaging
In France, a pair of farmers have devised a process to turn eggshells into eco-friendly packaging… for eggs.
Robots in work overalls: the new "colleagues" at Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz will collaborate with Apptronik to test the use of the Apollo humanoid robot in the factory, to assist workers in repetitive and physically demanding jobs.
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Artificial intelligence
The great convergence: how AI, biotech and wearables will change everything
The convergence of three key technologies will lead to revolutionary discoveries but also risks of inequality and chaos. You need to prepare.
Algography, AI creates the next frontier of conceptual art
Algography, a fusion of generative art and conceptual thinking, invites us to rethink the essence of art in the digital age.
Medical Research
CAR-T therapy: incredible data for 3 patients with brain tumors
First success of CAR-T therapy on solid brain tumors: drastic regression of glioblastoma in 3 patients. The path is the right one.
Narcotics, CNR study: Italian cities are "smelling" them more and more
Ten-year study reveals increase in illicit drugs in the air of Italian cities. Higher concentrations in winter, but not linked to common pollutants.
Italy Next
Organizations and people who shape the future.
AlgaeFarm, how genetics can obtain biofuels from microalgae
Microalgae genetically modified to produce more oils: at Algaefarm we talk about this promising source of biofuels.
Italy is betting everything on renewables with an impressive hybrid power plant at sea
Italy launches a floating hybrid power plant: sun and wind will power a 540 MW plant in the Ionian Sea, between Calabria and Puglia.