Technological innovation and sustainability: the revamping of industrial plants as a tool for the green transition

We hear more and more often about revamping, meaning with this term the replacement or updating of equipment and technologies that are obsolete and which for this very reason are destined to be replaced by more sustainable and modern solutions. This is a process that involves multiple advantages, starting with the possibility of reducing the quantity of waste produced, greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption: what therefore improves is the environmental impact of the entire plant. AND … Read more

First results of DARPA brain implants: improve memory

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According to DARPA statements, the group of volunteers who underwent brain implants are experiencing improvements in memory. The project, Restoring Active Memory (curiously the acronym is RAM, just like the memory of a computer) can promote the mnemonic and cognitive recovery of all subjects affected by brain trauma. The group of volunteers, subjected to surgery for the positioning of brain implants through electrodes close to the regions of the brain responsible for the development of declarative memory, obtained better results... Read more

How does heat accumulator work?

Heat accumulators, more precisely heat pump accumulators, are devices used for the production of domestic water, i.e. water used for personal hygiene and cooking. Since these are devices that are becoming more and more common, let's try to understand how they work and what benefits they can bring. How do heat pump accumulators work? Visually, heat accumulators very closely resemble classic electric water heaters, which are now almost out of use; … Read more