Mediterranean Science is on show this month in several Mare Nostrum countries
This party for science will culminate on 30 September in the framework of "European Research Night" Spain, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey and Egypt are the six Mediterranean countries that make up "Mediterranean Researchers' Night" or simply Mednight, a project aimed...
I eat fish… Am I eating microplastics?! Biological cell damage of microplastic pollution on living organisms
Plastic pollution is a global concern. It is widely documented that mussels, fish and marine turtles eat microplastics from the environment, and these may reach human being final consumers of seafood. But which are the biological consequences of microplastic...
“Arianna: find yourself in the labyrinth”
An interactive demo with wearable devices for an immersive and innovative art fruition experience. The prototype of the FISR project "The Refunctionalization of the Contemporary" was realized on the "Labyrinth of Ariadne" in Castel di Lucio (Me). Italo Manfredini's...
OPEN SOURCE PHYSICS
We’ll illustrate the use of electronic boards, such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi and other "Internet of Things", along with Open Source software for the construction of, low cost and easy to implement, devices for measuring physical quantities in reference to...
Renewable energies for the energy transition: examples of artificial leaves for the conversion of sunlight into chemical energy
Experiment for the conversion of sunlight into solar hydrogen fuel and its use in the production of electricity. There's a tiny little engine in the green of this grass and in the green of the trees that has the mysterious gift of being able to take energy from the...
Lightweight design: “green” design for the sea of the future
The "green" design approach is essential for the construction of lightweight structures and sustainable mobility. The use of lightweight materials is an innovative aspect of this approach; it allows the replacement of classic materials with new materials. Furthermore,...
Promote eco-friendly behaviors: let’s learn to recycle!
Recycling can sometimes seem frustrating or expensive in terms of time and energy because it requires our constant commitment. Through a series of simulations taken from everyday life scenes, participants will be able to deal with the challenges and difficulties of...
Biological effect of Hermetia illucens exstracts
The Hermetia illucens larvae possess a high nutritional value and also several pharmacologically active molecules. Of particular interest are the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory capacity and thus the nutraceutical potential of extracts derived from Hermetia illucens...
0-6 EpPOI | Educate to Prevent Childhood Obesity
The contribution is part of the 'Diet and Nutrition' thematic area and aims to involve participants in the event with activities concerning the prevention of childhood obesity and related health issues. A multidisciplinary round table on the topic will be organised...
New technologies “under the sea”: the problem of transoceanic cables between physical space and digital contest.
How network information travels under the sea rather than in the clouds. The problems of managing ICT infrastructures and the related responsibility for pollution of the seabed.
Mediterranean: a sea that embraces. Frontier of Peace, Education and Reconciliation
As part of the issues concerning the current challenges of the Mediterranean region, the round table takes its cue from the meeting of the Bishops and Mayors of the Mediterranean, held in Florence in February 2022. In memory of Giorgio La Pira and in the horizon of...
The wonders of the Strait of Messina
The sea is home to a wide range of marine organisms, including mammals, fish, molluscs, algae and much more. In particular, in the Strait of Messina there are important hydrological phenomena that, together with the morphology of the seabed, allow a peculiar...
THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF OUR CONSUMPTION CHOICES: DISCOVER THE LIFE CYCLE OF OLIVE OIL AND HOW THE WASTE PRODUCED IS MANAGED IN A SUSTAINABLE MANNER
What are the environmental impacts of the products we consume? Analysing the different "life cycle phases" of an agri-food product, such as olive oil, and the different strategies for the management of waste and co-products obtained during the production process, is...
Mediterranean aromas: sensory experiences
Discovering aromatic plants and spices of the Mediterranean cuisine. Smells, flavors and more…! Participants are invited to recognize aromatic plants and spices typical of Mediterranean cuisine through their smell, aroma and taste. Each participant will be provided a...
The ‘sneezing’ of sponges for waste removal
Specimen of Aplysina archeri. / Benjamin Mueller This week's #Cienciaalobestia features porifera, also known as sea sponges, which 'sneeze' to clean their internal filtering systems. This mucus expelled into the water is used by some animals living in the surrounding...