Ecology

Hacker attack on the Chamber, three email accounts targeted: Giorgia Meloni's also involved

Hacker attack on the Chamber, three email accounts targeted: Giorgia Meloni’s also involved

Three forced emails from deputies, one of which was addressed to the Prime Minister. Montecitorio, seat of the Chamber of Deputies, speaks of an episode without an emergency nature and has activated countermeasures with the National Cybersecurity Agency. A hacker attack he targeted the IT systems of the Chamber of Deputies. The IT intrusion was confirmed to Corriere della Sera ...

The Roman glass of the Lycurgus Cup has been recreated: the secret of the color change lies in the gold and silver

The Roman glass of the Lycurgus Cup has been recreated: the secret of the color change lies in the gold and silver

Researchers from the University of Sheffield have reproduced the dichroic effect of the Lycurgus Cup, a masterpiece of Roman craftsmanship from 1700 years ago, which appears green in reflected light and red in transmitted light. The experiment highlights the mastery of the Roman glassmaker, capable of obtaining astonishing results without our current physical knowledge. A Roman cup of approx 1,700 ...

Greenhouse gases at record levels: CO₂ rises to 426.8 ppm and its impact will last for centuries to come

Greenhouse gases at record levels: CO₂ rises to 426.8 ppm and its impact will last for centuries to come

The WMO Bulletin no. 22 confirms new greenhouse gas records in 2025: CO₂ rises to 426.8 ppm (+53% compared to 1750). The 22nd World Meteorological Organization (WMO/WMO) Greenhouse Gas Bulletin has just certified an incontrovertible fact: in 2025 the levels of the main greenhouse gases present in the atmosphere broke all historical records. The global average concentration of carbon dioxide ...

Storms Austen and Boelo in Europe, haywire transport, blackouts and winds of 135 km/h: forecast in Italy

Storms Austen and Boelo in Europe, haywire transport, blackouts and winds of 135 km/h: forecast in Italy

The Atlantic storms Austen and Boelo hit Central-Northern Europe causing blackouts in over 150,000 homes, violent gusts of wind up to 135 km/h, injuries and disruption to air, rail and maritime transport. The disruptions mainly affected the United Kingdom, France and Germany, while no significant direct effects are expected in Italy. Autumn suddenly changed gear, revealing its harshest and most ...

Because some foods with mold can be eaten and others must be thrown away

Because some foods with mold can be eaten and others must be thrown away

Molds can grow on any food, but prefer those with a high water content and at temperatures between 20 and 30 °C. Some are harmless, others are life-altering or even toxic and extremely harmful to health. To prevent them, it is important to store food correctly, keep the refrigerator and utensils clean and reduce humidity. We open the fridge or ...

A 250 thousand ton block of ice looms over Randa: what's happening in Switzerland

A 250 thousand ton block of ice looms over Randa: what’s happening in Switzerland

A 250,000-ton block of ice is moving up to 20 cm a day over the Swiss village of Randa. The authorities have declared alert level 3, but the town is not currently in direct danger. In the last few hours some rather alarming news has been circulating online: the Swiss village of Mainsailin Valais, would be threatened by an ice ...