Stories from a sea drop: Biodiversity and Environmental DNA
A single litre of seawater contains the genetic traces of hundreds of organisms: bacteria, archaea, microscopic algae, fungi, and countless…
A World of Eclipses
Astronomical eclipses, and total solar eclipses in particular, have captured human interest since the dawn of civilization. This is mainly…
Glowing sentinels: plants that warn us before crops get sick
We have engineered plants that produce their own light using a bioluminescent pathway inspired by glowing fungi. The result is…
Technology for Inclusion and the Common Good
Given the wide range of available options and the many solutions still under development, this is also where the role…
AI at Our Service: Agri-Food
AI will become our personal assistant, taking over countless tasks and making our lives easier. Yet it has only just…
The science of the invisible: how we can help save the climate
These techniques are helping scientists design more efficient catalysts and accelerate the development of cleaner energy technologies. Sometimes, solving global…
A Superconducting Future
Although often invisible to the public, superconductors are already embedded in modern technology, and their importance is expected to grow.…
How quantum physics may change the world, again
The word “quantum” has acquired a peculiar aura in modern culture, often with a science-fiction quality, far from its rigorous…
Nanocatalysts Against Nitrates: Precision Chemistry
Nitrates are essential for food production: they are mainly generated through the use of fertilisers to increase crop yields. The…
Giorgia Meloni’s deepfake case shows a danger that could happen to you
The issue began when AI-generated fake images of the Italian leader circulated online, showing her in situations that never happened.