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.

Environment

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

eggshell plastic

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.

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