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It is the first magnetically controlled prosthetic hand, that allows amputees to reproduce all movements simply by thinking and to control the force applied when grasping fragile objects. No wires, no electrical connection, only magnets and muscles to control the movements of the fingers and enable everyday activities such as opening a jar, using a...

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In the popular imagination, Chianti comes in a straw-wrapped bottle that’s served at an Italian restaurant where red checkered tablecloths accent the space and the red sauce flows freely. Far from luxury, it would be safe to say. But 10 years after the creation of a top-tier Chianti designation—Chianti Classico Gran Selezione—the region is really h...

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Want to relax and bask in the tranquility of an Italian hillside? How about taking it one step further and enjoying a uniquely Italian historical experience as well? Look no further than Siena, a city atop three hills crowned Italy's best medieval city experience by Rick Steves, a European travel expert. Siena is one of the must-visit spots in Tusc...

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For those who like us are relentlessly dedicated to promoting everything related to the relationship between Italy and the United States, with a special eye on the Italian American community, the phenomenon of study abroad that brings thousands of American students to Italy every year is extremely important. The Association of American College and...

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To develop the first generation of implantable microrobots that can navigate the human body in a controlled and noninvasive manner. This is the main goal of I-BOT (Implantable microroBOT), the new project of the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa funded by the European Research Council (Erc) with Erc Starting Grants. The project will officially sta...

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Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350 examines an exceptional moment at the dawn of the Italian Renaissance and the pivotal role of Sienese artists—including Duccio, Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti, and Simone Martini—in defining Western painting. In the decades leading up to the catastrophic onset of the plague around 1350, Siena was the site of p...

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An ancient labyrinth, though it has survived in different forms than it did centuries ago, inside one of Tuscany’s most beautiful villas . This is the labyrinth of Villa Garzoni, one of Italy’s most fascinating historic residences, famous not only for its imposing architecture and Italianate garden, but also for its maze, a small living work of art...

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When you think of a resort, you might picture expansive grounds, various activities, and perhaps a few restaurants scattered around a pool. It's the kind of place designed to keep you entertained without needing to step foot off the property. But what if a resort could offer more than just a getaway—what if it could give you an entire village to ex...

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A Florence court has ruled against residents who tried to prevent people from using apartments for short-term holiday rentals. The city of Florence had sought to rein in the proliferation of Airbnbs, which has been accused of contributing towards an increase in local rent prices in popular holiday destinations across Europe.  The popular Italian ci...

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Arezzo, a city in Tuscany, is a place rich in history, art and culture. This proliferation of immense beauty, together with other factors, contributes to making this wonderful city the right location for a weekend of discovery and relaxation. Here, then, is a detailed guide - hour by hour - on what to do on a weekend in Arezzo, from Friday to Sunda...

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