Ecology

WhatsApp wants to let those who don't have the app chat too: how the new "guest" chats work

WhatsApp wants to let those who don’t have the app chat too: how the new “guest” chats work

The new Guest Chat function is coming to Whatsapp. AI-generated image for illustrative purposes. WhatsApp is experimenting with a new way of communicating with people who are not yet registered on the platform: the so-called “guest” chati.e. temporary conversations in which you can participate without having an account. The idea is simple but potentially very impactful: those who use WhatsApp ...

How death is certified in Italy according to medicine

How death is certified in Italy according to medicine

When it comes to organ donationone of the most frequent questions is also the one that causes the greatest fear: “how can we be sure that the organ harvesting does not take place when the donor is still alive?” The answer lies in the rigidity of the medico-legal protocols which regulate the assessment of death in Italy: procedures based on ...

What are Faraday Bags, those strange smartphone cases used at the table of the Supreme Defense Council

What are Faraday Bags, those strange smartphone cases used at the table of the Supreme Defense Council

An enlargement showing the Faraday bag used by President Sergio Mattarella to shield his smartphone during a meeting of the Supreme Defense Council. Credit: Quirinale. Looking at some photographs released after a meeting of Italian Supreme Defense Council (like the one at the beginning) an interesting detail catches the eye: next to the work documents and official dossiers, the participants ...

Comet 88P/Howell which returns every 5.5 years arrives at perihelion tomorrow: how and at what time to observe it in the morning

Comet 88P/Howell which returns every 5.5 years arrives at perihelion tomorrow: how and at what time to observe it in the morning

Comet 88P/Howell imaged by José J. Chambó in 2020 from Australia. Credits: https://cometografia.es. The March 18, 2026 the short-period comet 88P/Howell discovered in 1981 by Ellen Howell, it will reach perihelion, that is, the point of its orbit of maximum proximity to the Sun. At that moment, the comet will be about 1.36 astronomical units from the Sun and about ...

Energy shock 2026, the largest in history for the IEA: how much the war in Iran will cost Italy

Energy shock 2026, the largest in history for the IEA: how much the war in Iran will cost Italy

Following the attack of United States And Israel against Iran, Tehran’s response came almost immediately, including missiles against American bases in the Middle East and the almost total closure of the Strait of Hormuzthe marine corridor through which approximately 20% of the world’s oil passes. The International Energy Agency called what followed the largest oil supply disruption in global market ...

Has a human being ever been cloned? Biological limits and ethical problems

Has a human being ever been cloned? Biological limits and ethical problems

If we are capable of cloning sheep, horses and dogs, the question arises: can we? clone humans too? Short answer: no, it can’t be done. Although there have been sensationalist announcements in the past (such as the case of the Raelian sect in 2002), there is no scientific evidence that human cloning has ever been successful. The reasons are both ...

The seven female pirates who led fleets of men: the most infamous in history

The seven female pirates who led fleets of men: the most infamous in history

The sea for centuries it was not just a trade route, but a space of power, strategy and rebellion. In this world, traditionally dominated by men, some women knew how to transform there piracy in a means of autonomy and political influence. From 5th century Sweden with Alwildawho challenged arranged marriage and led fleets disguised as a man to 16th-century ...