Ricerca e Sviluppo

Le piante sanno parlare? Quella che sembrerebbe una risposta più che scontata, in realtà non lo è. Ecco cosa dicono gli esperti.

Ricercatori della University of Surrey hanno sviluppato una pittura a base di cianobatteri che produce ossigeno e assorbe CO2.

Viaggi nel tempo simulati grazie alla fisica quantistica: un nuovo orizzonte scientifico

Imagine being an explorer, cracking open a 10,000-year-old tomb, uncovering a priceless ancient artifact – and getting rickrolled. Our deep descendants might just get the pleasure, thanks to a Global Music Vault due to be built in Norway, featuring Microsoft’s Project Silica, a tough new data…

Genetically supercharged trees and other plants could be promising CO2 vacuums, but are yet to be proven outside the greenhouse.

Results from a small clinical trial suggest that it might also improve sleep quality. A recent comparative clinical trial published in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care indicates that aromatherapy using essential peppermint oil could potentially reduce pain severity following open he

New single-cell study uncovers diverse immune cells in obese mice. Fat tissue, for as much as it’s been vilified, is an incredibly complex and essential bodily organ involved in energy storage and hormone production, among other functions. Yet, modern lifestyles have led to a worldwide epidemic o

Questo studio italiano mette in evidenza la necessità di affrontare il problema delle emissioni di gas serra in modo più efficace.

Consuming grapes improved macular pigment accumulation and downregulated harmful biomarkers. In a recent randomized, controlled human study, consuming grapes for 16 weeks improved key markers of eye health in older adults. The study, published in the scientific journal Food & Function looked a

Le vongole, spesso apprezzate come prelibatezza culinaria, sono state oggetto di uno studio scientifico che ha rivelato una scoperta sorprendente: i tumori tras

Secondo un nuovo studio scientifico, la nostra lingua è in grado di percepisce un "sesto gusto": ecco di cosa si tratta.

Melvin Vopson, an associate professor in physics at the University of Portsmouth, claims we may be living in a simulated reality.

La tecnologia fa enormi passi in avanti. Nascono le foglie fotovoltaiche, una trovata per ridurre i costi e forme di consumo sostenibili.

Cargo ships equipped with massive rigid sails called WindWings could save a substantial amount of fuel, considering how much of the world's goods are transported by sea.

Theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment could reduce cigarette cravings. A recent study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine indicates a potential alternative method to address cigarette cravings. The research demonstrates that by using theta-burst transcranial magn

Constructed from cement, carbon black, and water, the device holds the potential to offer affordable and scalable energy storage for renewable energy sources. Two of humanity's most ubiquitous historical materials, cement and carbon black (which resembles very fine charcoal), may form the basis for

Un team alla Penn State crea un cerotto che analizza il sudore in real time, monitorando il glucosio e migliorando la gestione del diabete

Consuming poisonous doubles can lead to grave repercussions. Wild garlic, a prominent member of the allium family, is a well-recognized indigenous herb. It's freshly gathered during the spring season and widely utilized in the kitchen, including soups, sauces, and salads. "Although the garlic-li

A researcher from USC Dornsife in psychology comparing brain images has found significant differences in the brain processing patterns of lonely individuals when compared to those who aren't lonely. The Russian writer and philosopher Leo Tolstoy may have been onto something when he wrote the openin

Un supercondensatore fatto di cemento, nerofumo e acqua messo a punto dal MIT apre a nuove soluzioni per lo stoccaggio di energia a basso costo. Secondi i ricercatori, in futuro sarà possibile immagazzinare energia rinnovabile direttamente nelle fondamenta delle case.

Researchers have developed a highly robust material with an extremely low density by constructing a structure using DNA and subsequently coating it in glass. Materials possessing both strength and lightness have the potential to enhance everything from automobiles to body armor. But usually, the tw

Infineon ha mostrato Soluboard, un substrato per circuiti stampati (PCB) riciclabile e biodegradabile a base di fibre naturali e un polimero privo di alogeni. L'obiettivo è rendere l'industria elettronica più sostenibile.

New research sheds light on several important factors that influence parents' perceptions of stress. The findings, published in Scientific Reports, provide evidence that history of childhood trauma, loneliness, and perceived control over one's life all independently contribute to perceived stress among parents. ...

3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) decreased the Streptococcus mutans biofilm, a leading contributor to plaque and cavities, by 90%. A significant portion of the global population experiences persistent issues with dental plaque and cavities or will face them at some time. While toothpaste, mouthwash, and

An area known as Thacker Pass on the Nevada-Oregon border is home to clay that contain tens of millions of tons of lithium.

The findings could explain how memories form throughout the day. Scientists have long believed that rewards such as food or money stimulate learning by triggering the release of dopamine, a hormone associated with pleasure and positive reinforcement. However, a recent rodent study suggests that lea

Here's what you get when you grow human brain cells on silicon chips.

Let these logic conundrums test your mental mettle (and fire up some heated debates at the dinner table).