Volunteering for cranial surgery in medieval Italy
Sometime in the period from the 6th to the 8th century, a woman willingly underwent surgery to scrape a hole into the top of her skull. The procedure must have gone well, at least well enough for her to survive and to try it several more times......»»
Getting citizen scientists involved in pollinator tracking
Researchers from Imperial College London and schools in the UK and Italy have co-developed a set of citizen science tools for school pupils to monitor pollinators including butterflies, bumblebees and beetles......»»
Evidence found of giant rock slide in Himalayas during medieval times
A team of geologists affiliated with multiple institutions in France, working with a colleague in Nepal, has found evidence of a massive rockslide occurring in a part of the Himalayas in the medieval era. In their study, reported in the journal Natur.....»»
Ice Bucket Challenge increased charitable giving and volunteering: Study
Around 1 million people donated money with hundreds of thousands volunteering for charitable causes as a result of the Ice Bucket Challenge, research has found......»»
Newly identified theropod dinosaur had strange hands
A team of archaeologists and paleontologists affiliated with several institutions in China, working with a colleague from Italy, has identified a new species of theropod dinosaur with strange hand features. In their paper published in the journal Cre.....»»
Avowed release date, gameplay, and latest news
What we know about Avowed, the upcoming medieval fantasy RPG from developer Obsidian......»»
BorgWarner acquires EV charging business in Italy for about $80 million
The acquisition target is expected to generate about $27 million in revenue this year, and BorgWarner expects to grow sales to $273 million by 2027......»»
Italy ties China"s hands at Pirelli over fears about chip technology
Italy has imposed several curbs on Pirelli's biggest shareholder, Sinochem, in a move aimed at blocking the Chinese government's access to sensitive chip technology......»»
Apple Vision Pro could help surgeons see vital data during operations
The Apple Vision Pro may be beneficial in medicine, a surgeon suggests, with the mixed-reality headset potentially helping by providing vital data during surgery.Apple Vision ProApple's introduction of the Apple Vision Pro could be a boon to producti.....»»
This 15th-century manuscript mentions a Monty Python-esque killer rabbit
Richard Heege was clearly a medieval scribe with a sense of humor. Enlarge / Scholar: The 15th-century "Heege manuscript" could be a rare written record of a live minstrel performance. (credit: YouTube/University of Cambridge).....»»
This 15th century manuscript mentions a Monty Python-esque killer rabbit
Richard Heege was clearly a medieval scribe with a sense of humor. Enlarge / Scholar: The 15th century "Heege manuscript" could be a rare written record of a live minstrel performance. (credit: YouTube/University of Cambridge).....»»
Microscopic evidence of malaria in the Medici era
Malaria was common in Renaissance Italy. The disease was known as "Febbre terzana" at the time as an onset of the fever occurred in intervals of two to three days. A research team led by Eurac Research has now microscopically detected the parasite Pl.....»»
Kabam’s King Arthur: Legends Rise hits open beta on June 29
Kabam said its medieval squad-based role-playing game King Arthur: Legends Rise will debut for its next open beta on June 29 in the U.S. Kabam said its medieval squad-based role-playing game King Arthur: Legends Rise will debut for its next open.....»»
Lung Cancer Pill Halves Risk of Death in Some People
For lung cancer patients who have a specific genetic mutation, taking a pill called osimertinib after surgery greatly reduced the risk of lung cancer recurrence.....»»
Campi Flegrei volcano edges closer to possible eruption
The Campi Flegrei volcano in southern Italy has become weaker and more prone to rupturing, making an eruption more likely, according to a new study by researchers at UCL (University College London) and Italy's National Research Institute for Geophysi.....»»
Avowed: everything we know so far
What we know about Avowed, the upcoming medieval fantasy RPG from developer Obsidian......»»
California hospital staff call for halt of surgeries over bizarre particles
Hospital officials said the equipment is sterile, while staff questions safety. Enlarge / Surgical implements are seen on a tray during a surgery. (credit: Getty | Ritesh Shukla) More than 70 staff members of a San Diego.....»»
Cell-membrane coated nanoparticles light up two cancer biomarkers at once to give more complete picture of tumor
Cancer surgeons may soon have a more complete view of tumors during surgery, thanks to new imaging agents that can illuminate multiple biomarkers at once, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers report. The fluorescent nanoparticles, wrap.....»»
Triple-whammy of cyclones, a 1-in-200-year event, drove Italy"s deadly flooding, scientists say
A rare, triple-whammy of cyclones drove the deadly flooding that devastated much of northern Italy this month, but scientists said Wednesday that climate change doesn't seem to be to blame for the intense rainfall......»»
Unique "bawdy bard" act discovered, revealing 15th-century roots of British comedy
An unprecedented record of medieval live comedy performance has been identified in a 15th-century manuscript. Raucous texts—mocking kings, priests and peasants; encouraging audiences to get drunk; and shocking them with slapstick—shed new light o.....»»
Lost since 1362: Researchers discover the church of a sunken medieval trading place
The medieval trading center of Rungholt, which is today located in the UNESCO Wadden Sea World Heritage Site and currently the focus of interdisciplinary research, drowned in a storm surge in 1362......»»