Ecology

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Brain chips to move robotic arms with thought: new Neuralink tests approved

Credit: UPMC/Pitt Health Sciences, CC BY–NC–ND Neuralinkthe startup of Elon Musk dedicated to neurotechnology, is taking important steps towards direct integration between the human brain and external devices to give mobility to quadriplegic people via brain-computer interfaces (BCI, Brain-Computer Interface) to control robotic arms. Recently, the company received approval for new tests for the use ofN1 brain implant to control ...

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How the robin flew 2000 km from Finland to Italy: the winter migration

A few days ago Simone Dellaimayor of Schiavon (VI), found a dead robin that had accidentally crashed into the glass of a window of his house. The episode itself is quite common considering that, unfortunately, fatal impacts of birds against glass and reflective surfaces are frequent, but it made the news because the Mayor, noticing a metal ring on the ...

Adware

What is adware and is it always dangerous? How to eliminate advertising software from our device

When it comes to adware or advertising-supported software (in Italian we would say an “advertising-supported software”), we refer to that type of software which, once installed, begins to show unwanted advertisements on your device in the form of banners or pop-ups. In short, these programs are not malware and are often annoying and generally harmless, but in some cases represent ...

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Why do dark circles come when we are tired? What they are and what to do to fight them

A sleepless night, too much time in front of the computer and an annoying blue/reddish halo appears under the eyes. The rings under the eyes they are like the blindfolded goddess of justice: they attack anyone, regardless of sex, race and age (or almost). Luckily, they are a temporary physiological condition and purely aesthetic characterized by ahyperpigmentation of the skin ...

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What do the acronyms G7, G8 and G20 mean and how often do states meet to discuss?

International summits and forums such as the G7, the G8 or the G20 (acronyms which indicate political and economic groupings of representatives of various countries around the world) are informal meetings in which several countries come together to collaboratively and shared tackle the main global challenges, from climate change to energy challenges, from social inequalities to problems related to ongoing ...

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The oldest alphabetic writing ever identified discovered in Syria: why it is important

Characters in the Proto-Sinaitic alphabet, considered to date to be the oldest alphabetic system, dating back to between 1900 and 1800 BC A group of archaeologists from the Johns Hopkins University made a discovery that could rewrite the story of the origins of alphabetic writing. During an excavation at Tell Umm-el Marraan ancient Syrian city, gods have been found clay ...

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November 25, World Day against Violence against Women: ISTAT and CNR data for 2024

Today, November 25, 2024like every year, is the World Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The Day was established in 1999 by the UN on the anniversary of the killing in 1960 of the Mirabal sisters, political activists, ordered by the then dictator of the Dominican Republic Rafael Trujilo. Let’s see some significant data relating toItaly. According to ...