According to various research, the object that we practically always have with us and that we carry near our mouths and ears is among the dirtiest that we use every day! It even seems to be dirtier than the toilet seat, but to date there are no direct comparative studies in the literature. Nonetheless, the screen of the smartphones And ...
The word “patriarchy” derives from the term “patriarch” which in turn comes from ancient Greek patriarchs (which is linked to a series of terms – “father”, “tribe” And “command” – and it means “progenitor”). It was originally used to describe a family system in which authority was held by the male head of the family. Over time, the meaning broadened ...
Let’s imagine we find ourselves at the entrance of a labyrinth. We just know that there is definitely an exit along the perimeter, but we don’t know where is found. If we enter this labyrinth, how can we be sure we can get out? And would we be able to find the shortest route? If we cannot see the labyrinth ...
Water Integrator. Credit: Kramola.info. In the 1936in the’Soviet Unionthe Russian engineer Vladimir Lukyanov he designed a calculator that ran on water at theInstitute of Way and Constructionnow known as TsNIIS (Central Research Institute of Transport Construction). This “water computer”also known as Water Integrator (“Hydraulic integrator”, in Russian Gidravličeskij integrator), represents one of the first attempts to create an analog machine ...
The intestine is increasingly called “the second brain“, but is that the reason for this name? We know that the intestine hosts an invisible ecosystem, the microbiota intestinalcomposed of an endless community of microorganisms which, in addition to supporting digestion, send continuous signals to the brain through theaxis intestine-brainwhich follows neuroendocrine, immune and other pathways. Recent studies show us that ...
At the end of World War II, some US automakers began designing nuclear-powered carspromising not only extraordinary autonomy but also high performance. Prototypes like the Studebaker Astral and the Ford Nucleon attracted great interest, but technical challenges – such as reactor miniaturization, lead shielding and waste management – made these projects unfeasible. During the Cold War era, similar projects were ...
The fate of TikTok in the United States it is hanging by a thread. There US Supreme Court has in fact confirmed the obligation for ByteDancethe Chinese company that owns the popular social network, to sell the platform to an entity not linked to the Chinese government. An operation necessary to address «national security concerns regarding the data collection practices ...
The movement of Taliban (translated into Italian as “students of the Koran”) is a political-ideological, Islamic fundamentalist and armed group born in 90s of the 20th century in Pakistan and then into Afghanistan. It has evolved over the decades into a powerful military organization, capable of taking control of Afghanistan twice, regaining control even after the US military intervention which ...
There is no place in the world where you don’t know and drink coffee! It is loved for its effect stimulating and for his sensory characteristics. Furthermore, in human and commercial history, coffee has played a key role, leading to the development of both new processing systems and new forms of consumption. However, coffee contains both beneficial and toxic substances. ...
THE’Access Point Namecommonly abbreviated to APNis an essential element to allow our smartphones to access the data network of cellular telephone operators. It is, essentially, an identifier of a network service that acts as an access point between the device and the network itself, allowing you to browse the Internet, send multimedia messages or use features such as assisted geolocation. ...