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What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the word “diet?“ For most people, diet means giving up enjoyable foods, regimented eating hours, and counting calories. Dig a bit deeper into the origins of the word and it becomes more palatable: The word "diet" comes from the Greek word "diata," which means a way of life or living. F...

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A visit to Berkeley Lab, a research platform founded in 1931, supported by the Department at Energy and endowed with more than $1 billion in annual budget, kicked off Ambassador Zappia’s second day of mission to the Bay Area. Welcomed by Carol Burns, Deputy Director and Chief Research Officer, the Ambassador met with Professors Alberto Sangiovanni...

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Nori seaweed, almonds, and 24-carat edible gold leaves are among the "ingredients" used to create the world's first edible rechargeable battery, which was listed by Time magazine among the best inventions of 2023. It was developed by the Italian Institute of Technology. Currently, the battery can recharge small devices like LED lights, but in the f...

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A strengthened and renewed bond in the name of scientific research and innovation, evident in the work of young researchers. That is the connection between Italy and the United States, celebrated at the Italian Embassy during the annual ISSNAF event, the foundation that brings together thousands of Italian scientists, academics, and technologists a...

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on November 6, at the FermiLab in Batavia, near Chicago, for the "Quantum Garage," the new and innovative Laboratory of the Super Conducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center (SQMS) directed by Italian Anna Grassellino. The ceremony, which was attended by more than 300 scientists from the FermiLab's partner cou...

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The underwater coral reefs of the world are some of our Earth’s most diverse and fascinating, living, breathing ecosystems. Unfortunately due to pollution, climate change and other negative factors, coral reefs are in extreme danger of extinction, with 90% of Earth’s coral projected to die out by 2050. However, efforts have been underway around the...

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A team of Italian scientists have found one of the engines that drive cancer of the pancreas, one of the most aggressive tumours, in a discovery that has enabled them to identify a therapeutic target to hopefully slow the advance of the disease. The research has been led by Milan's Istituto San Raffaele, with the Istituto Telethon of gene therapy a...

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A Mediterranean diet that's rich in vegetables, fruits and fish may help reduce or stave off symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, according to research published this week in the journal Nature Mental Health. The peer-reviewed findings are based on patient data from two studies — one in 2008 and another in 2013 — which collectively involved...

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Ancient Roman glass fragments, transformed over centuries, are providing modern scientists with a glimpse into the past and potential future technological applications. These fragments, buried for millennia, underwent molecular changes that resulted in photonic crystals, which are now used in advanced technology. Researchers Omenetto and Guidetti,...

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The recent report from Italy’s research firm Ismea sheds light on the prevailing confidence permeating the Italian agri-food sector. It underscores the sector’s economic resilience and the potency of its financial and insurance mechanisms, which bolster a robust and dynamic production segment consistently gaining ground on the global stage. This st...

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