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......»»
In medieval Norway, high-class people had stronger bones
In medieval Norway, high status individuals tended to be taller and to have stronger bones, possibly as a result of a favorable lifestyle, according to a study published October 19, 2022, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Elin Brødholt of the U.....»»
Team develops biocompatible adhesive applicable to hair transplants
Medical adhesives are materials that can be applied to various uses such as wound healing, hemostasis, vascular anastomosis, and tissue engineering, and they are expected to contribute greatly to the development of minimally invasive surgery and orga.....»»
STMicroelectronics to invest in Italian fab, aiming to source 40% of SiC in-house by 2024
The Switzerland-based STMicroelectronics (ST) is to invest EUR730 million (approx. US$716 million) over the next five years to build a silicon carbide (SiC) fab in Italy - its first SiC fab in Europe. The fab is scheduled to enter production in 2023......»»
The White Lotus heads to Sicily in mysterious season 2 trailer
Fresh off its 10 Emmy wins, The White Lotus is heading to Italy for its second season in the mysterious official trailer......»»
Xbox Game Pass just added a brilliant limb-chopping medieval fighter
Chivalry 2 is now on Xbox Game Pass......»»
Apple & Amazon"s $195M Italian antitrust fine dismissed
An administrative court judge in Italy has canceled a 200 million Euro retail collusion fine levied on Apple and Amazon.In November 2021, L'Autorit Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato had imposed fines against Apple and Amazon following an invest.....»»
Tim Cook granted special audience with Pope Francis
Pope Francis had a private meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook, as the Apple executive European tour continues.Pope Francis meets with Tim Cook (Source: Vatican Media)Cook's tour has so far seen him make unannounced stops in the UK, Germany, and in Italy.....»»
If you want to work for Apple, Tim Cook says you need four traits
At the University of Naples Federico II in Italy, Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company has great success with employees that have these four traits.Apple CEO Tim CookDuring the final week of September, Tim Cook spent time traveling around Europe to vi.....»»
Detailing a disastrous autumn day in ancient Italy
Volcanic eruptions evoke images of lava, fire, and destruction; however, this is not always the case. The Plinian eruption of Mount Vesuvius around 4,000 years ago—2,000 years before the one that buried the Roman city of Pompeii— left a remarkabl.....»»
Tim Cook picks up a Master’s degree in Innovation and International Management while in Italy
When people travel to Italy, usually they try local pasta, gelato, or visit beautiful museums. Apple’s CEO Tim Cook, in his Eurotour, just picked up a Master’s degree in Innovation and International Management at Università Degli Studi di Napol.....»»
Tim Cook receives honorary degree for innovation from Italy
Apple CEO Tim Cook has reached Italy in his European tour, and has now received a honorary Master's Degree for Innovation and International Management.On Thursday, September 29, 2022, Cook's tour moved on to Italy where he was presented with an honor.....»»
Cristoforetti becomes first European woman to command ISS
Italy's Samantha Cristoforetti on Wednesday became the first European woman to take over command of the International Space Station during a ceremony broadcast live from space......»»
Research conducted throughout the Russian invasion is helping save Ukraine"s historic artworks
Researchers from the Natural History in London have collaborated with researchers from the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine to establish the cause of damage to the world-famous medieval murals in Kyiv's Saint Sophia Cathedral—one of Ukraine'.....»»
Intel"s new packaging facility settles in Italy
According to Reuters, Intel and Italy's outgoing government has picked the town of Vigasio in the country's northern Veneto region as the preferred site of Intel's planned state-of-the-art packaging facility. Reuters reported that the two parties alr.....»»
Taiwan Cement setting up EV power charging networks in Europe via subsidiary
Atlante, Taiwan Cement's Italy-based affiliate, is setting up networks of 215 electric vehicle (EV) power charging stations in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal, according to Taiwan Cement......»»
The Complicated Process Of Performing Surgery In Space
Performing surgery in space, while historically unnecessary, could soon be a necessity for astronauts. Here's how researchers are evolving the complex process. Perf.....»»
Prehistoric Child"s Amputation Is Oldest Surgery of Its Kind
A skeleton missing its lower left leg and dated to 31,000 years ago provides the earliest known evidence for surgical limb removal.....»»
Prehistoric Child"s Amputation is Oldest Surgery of Its Kind
Skeleton missing lower left leg and dated to 31,000 years ago provides the earliest known evidence for surgical limb removal......»»
Viking Textiles Show Women Had Tremendous Power
Cloth from Viking and medieval archaeological sites shows that women literally made the money in the North Atlantic.....»»
Paleontologists reveal new data on the evolution of the hominid cranium
A new research conducted by two paleontologists at the University of Malaga has just revealed that human evolution uniquely combines an increase in brain size with the acquisition of an increasingly juvenile cranial shape......»»