Ecology

“Strawberry Micromoon” of 2026, the first full Moon of summer is visible tonight: what time to observe it

“Strawberry Micromoon” of 2026, the first full Moon of summer is visible tonight: what time to observe it

AI-generated image for illustrative purposes only. There first full moon of the summer 2026 arrives in the night between Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th June. The Full Moon phase will be reached exactly at 01:56 Italian time June 30thbut our natural satellite will appear substantially full for about three daystherefore it will be observable both the previous and the following ...

How Photored works and when the systems detect running a red light

How Photored works and when the systems detect running a red light

Image generated with AI for representational purposes only. To discourage passage with the red lightmore and more Italian municipalities use sophisticated infringement detection devices, known as Photored. There are various types of systems for detecting traffic light infringements. In this in-depth analysis we will closely analyze the technology of these devices, focusing in particular on the model Photored F17Dra system ...

Does the tin foil on windows trick really work? It can actually create problems

Does the tin foil on windows trick really work? It can actually create problems

The tinfoil window trick has a real scientific basis, but can cause damage such as breaking double glazing from thermal stress. While Western Europe is in the midst of a wave of heatwith temperatures around 10/12 °C above average and peaks beyond 40°C“do it yourself” remedies against the heat are very popular on social media, especially for homes without air ...

Why some cities in Italy are called Quarto, Quinto, Sesto: it's because of the signs of Ancient Rome

Why some cities in Italy are called Quarto, Quinto, Sesto: it’s because of the signs of Ancient Rome

Image created with AI for illustrative purposes. While traveling around Italy you will certainly have come across a series of toponyms that begin with a numeral. The cases are different and scattered throughout the country: Terzo d’Aquileia (Udine); Quarto Oggiaro (Milan); Quarto (Naples); Quinto Vicentino (Vicenza); Quinto Vercellese (Vercelli); Sesto Calende (Varese); Sesto San Giovanni (Milan); Sesto Fiorentino (Florence); Settimo ...