Apocalisse Xylella, the docu-film on the tragedy of the olive trees in Puglia
How Puglia was and how it became after the devastation of the olive trees due to Xylella is the theme of a docu-film made by Paola Ghislieri who lives...
Microplastics in baby bottles, up to 4 million per liter
Plastic baby bottles release an average of 4 million microplastic particles per liter of formula milk fed. The data is the result of a study conducted by John Boland...
Separate collection, in Italy the Free Waste cities are increasing
There are 598 Waste Free Municipalities, those where each citizen produces a maximum of 75 kilos of dry residue per year: 51 more than last year. And this is...
Health: Covid, from ENEA a device for rapid breath tests
An innovative sensor will allow rapid, reliable and low-cost tests to diagnose the virus infection responsible for Covid: just blow into a straw connected to a specific device to...
Chestnuts: properties, health benefits and nutritional values
They were once considered the "bread of the poor" for their extraordinary energetic and nutritional properties. Chestnuts, a typical autumn fruit, have a high nutritional power and bring numerous...
Upcycling pineapple leaves into eco-aerogels
Pineapples are rich in vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants, and they are considered one of the most important fruits in the world. However, the harvesting of this delicious and healthy...