Ecology

The legendary Basilica of Vitruvius has been discovered, re-emerging from excavations in Fano after 2000 years: history and origins

The legendary Basilica of Vitruvius has been discovered, re-emerging from excavations in Fano after 2000 years: history and origins

Photo Museum Network of the Via Flaminia. “We have been waiting for this discovery for over 2000 years: we found the Basilica of Vitruvius“: thus the mayor of Fano (Pesaro Urbino) Luca Serfilippi announced the long-awaited discovery of the building, designed in the 1st century AD by the great Roman architect Marcus Vitruvius Pollioborn in ancient Fano (at the time ...

Is cooked ham carcinogenic? Yes, but it's nothing new: the IARC classification

Is cooked ham carcinogenic? Yes, but it’s nothing new: the IARC classification

In recent days, you may have come across alarming videos or graphics on social media that say: «Cooked ham is now classified as a type 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization». Many of you have asked us to clarify. There is one important thing to say right away: it’s nothing new. The classification of processed and processed meat as ...

Is 0 an even number or is it odd?

Is 0 an even number or is it odd?

The number Is zero even or odd? Short answer: zero is even, because it is a multiple of two (and is divisible by two). Many have doubts about how to answer this question, but mathematicians have no doubts about it. Let’s see why. What is an even number The point of the matter is what is meant by even number ...

Why are apples there all year round? The secret is in conservation

Why are apples there all year round? The secret is in conservation

In this video we were in the Melinda factory in Trentino, in Val di Non. Not just any valley, but the ideal area for growing apples, thanks to its unique characteristics: optimal exposure to the sun favored by the north-south orientation and a mild climate, with altitudes between 400 and 1100 meters. Here the harvest takes place between August and ...

When does Carnival 2026 arrive and how is the date of the Roman and Ambrosian rite calculated

When does Carnival 2026 arrive and how is the date of the Roman and Ambrosian rite calculated

The Carnivalcelebrated in Italy and throughout the world, is a moveable feast which, from a religious point of view, precedes the liturgical season of Lent. The calendar of this holiday, in fact, is linked to the date of Sunday Easter: Carnival will begin in 2026 Sunday 15 February. In Italy, however, things change depending on whether the Roman rite (widespread ...

Earthquake in Messina, new shock of magnitude 3.7 with epicenter in Militello Rosmarino

Earthquake in Messina, new shock of magnitude 3.7 with epicenter in Militello Rosmarino

A strong shock of earthquake Of magnitude of 3.7 hit the province of Messina today 19 January at 5.20pm. According to what was recorded by INGV, theepicenter it was located 4 km from Militello Rosmarino (ME). THE’hypocenterhowever, was detected at 8.8 km deep. The earthquake was distinctly felt by the population: at the moment, anywayno particular damage was reported to ...

“Cyclone Harry” on Sardinia, Sicily and Calabria: where it is moving and why it is bringing strong bad weather

“Cyclone Harry” on Sardinia, Sicily and Calabria: where it is moving and why it is bringing strong bad weather

A representation of the so-called “Cyclone Harry”. Credit: Meteociel.fr An intense phase of bad weather, caused by aintense depression on the Mediterranean nicknamed “Cyclone Harry”is affecting Southern Italy – above all Sicily, Sardinia And Calabria where until tomorrow, January 20th, thered alert for water and hydrogeological risk – with winds up to 90 km/h in the Strait of Messina and ...

What we know about the train accident in Spain: preliminary hypotheses on the possible causes

What we know about the train accident in Spain: preliminary hypotheses on the possible causes

The second train involved in the train accident in Adamuz, Spain. Credit: Guardia Civil, via X. The causes of the train accident which involved two high-speed trains on the Malaga-Madrid route, in southern Spain, causing at least 39 dead. According to the Spanish Minister of Transport, Oscar Puenteit was an “extremely strange” episode, given that part of the straight section ...

Dendrocnide moroides, is the most painful plant in the world whose sting hurts for months

Dendrocnide moroides, is the most painful plant in the world whose sting hurts for months

An excruciating pain compared to “being burned with acid” and which lasts a very long time: this is the typical reaction to the sting of Dendrocnide moroides, considered as the most painful plant in the world and called the “suicide plant”. Belonging to the Urticacee family and with the size of a small tree, the Dendrocnide moroides it has leaves ...

The train is the safest means of land transport: official data on railway accidents in Italy

The train is the safest means of land transport: official data on railway accidents in Italy

THE’train accident in Spain, occurred near the station Adamuz following the derailment of an Iryo train which collided with a convoy coming from the opposite direction, it has put the spotlight back on the safety of rail transport not only in the Iberian country, but also throughout Europe. Despite the seriousness of the episode – during which at least 39 ...