Athenathon: the European digital marathon for the environment

A success beyond all expectations. Young university students from seven European countries, including Italy represented by Cusano University, not only responded enthusiastically to the "Athenathon" initiative launched last month...

The Mediterranean diet prevents cardiovascular diseases

The Mediterranean Diet is considered a diet rich in benefits for the body. However, the spread of junk food and the consumption of foods far from the Italian gastronomic...

Which plants do researchers like?

A study, published in the international journal Nature Plants, by young researchers from the Water Research Institute of the National Research Council in Verbania (CNR-Irsa), the University of Turin,...

Sustainable development: sanitising water with biocompatible nanomaterials

Innovative magnetic nanoparticles of iron oxide, coated with a biocompatible polymeric coating, capable of removing heavy metal ions from water: the development of materials science plays a crucial role...

Organic farming: target of 25% in EU areas by 2030

"The objective of reaching 25% of the agricultural area devoted to organic farming by 2030, indicated by the European Commission in the 'Farm to Fork' could be modified because...

“Racconti di Plastica”, two contemporary art exhibitions at Udine’s Ethnographic Museum

On the occasion of the reopening to the public of the Ethnographic Museum of Friuli, from Friday 7th May to 6th June, two exhibitions will enrich the offer of...