Every time a conflict breaks out the petrol pumps become the more immediate thermometer of the crisis. It happened in 1973 with the Arab embargo, in 1990 with the Gulf War, in 2022 with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. And it’s happening now, with the war in Iran. Since the United States and Israel attacked Tehran, fuel prices in Italy ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
Today in Italy the number of hours of light and darkness are exactly the same, 12 hours each. It is thespring equilightone of the two days of the year – together with the autumn equilight – in which day and night have exactly the same duration. You might be a little confused, having always heard that day and night last ...
The Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is one of the most iconic and loved species in the world. Mammal native to China and belonging to the Ursid family, with its unmistakable coat black and whiteis to all intents and purposes a “carnivore” that has evolved to adopt a herbivorous diet. Precisely today, March 16th, we celebrate the World Panda Day: an ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
If you are a regular visitor of Instagramperhaps you have experienced seeing yours feeds be populated with content that no longer reflects your tastes. Why does the algorithm suggest things that no longer interest us? Is there a way to educate him or even reset him? Yes, we need to actively let them know what interests us. We need to ...