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......»»
Director Petr Jákl on making Medieval, a Czech Braveheart with Michael Caine
In an interview with Digital Trends, director Petr Jákl talks about making the Czech version of Braveheart with Medieval, which depicts the life of Jan Žižka......»»
Jeff Baena shares his affinity for Italy, Aubrey Plaza, and subversive comedy in Spin Me Round
Director Jeff Baena shares why he champions improvisation and why his collaboration with Alison Brie has been so successful for his latest film, Spin Me Round......»»
Sea urchin tubercules found to have a Voronoi pattern
A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in Italy, working with a colleague from the U.S., has found that sea urchin spine joiners have bone formations that conform to a Voronoi pattern. In their paper published in Journal of the Ro.....»»
Spin Me Round’s Alison Brie on creating a unique romantic comedy
In a conversation with Digital Trends, Alison Brie discussed the joys of shooting in Italy and her writing approach for the new romantic comedy, Spin Me Round......»»
Drought blamed for dozens of cow poisoning deaths in Italy
An Italian farm became an open-air morgue earlier this month after around 50 cows were poisoned by young sorghum plants, an accident experts blame on drought......»»
Swarms of microrobots could be solution to unblocking medical devices in body
Swarms of microrobots injected into the human body could unblock internal medical devices and avoid the need for further surgery, according to new research from the University of Essex......»»
Working to heal homelessness, fix broken aid industry
While volunteering at an Indian orphanage in 1984, Dr. David Buck found his passion for helping those most in need during an encounter with the greatest humanitarian in human history—Mother Teresa. That unforgettable experience put him on a decades.....»»
Multiplayer hit Mordhau slashes its way onto consoles later this year
Medieval multiplayer game Mordhau will make its way to consoles with crossplay before the end of 2022......»»
FundamentalVR receives $20 million in funding for medical simulator Fundamental Surgery
VR developer FundamentalVR has received $20 million in funding. The new round of funding comes from EQT Life Sciences and Downing Ventures. VR developer FundamentalVR has received $20 million in funding. The new round of funding comes from EQT Li.....»»
Poaching of "status symbol" date mussels threatens Italy"s coasts
Off the rocky coast of southeastern Italy, two scuba divers from the financial crimes police bob in and out of the blue waters, under the curious gaze of vacationers......»»
Lena Dunham"s "Catherine Called Birdy" trailer is charged with medieval girl power
You're cordially invited to Stonebridge Manor for Lena Dunham's directorial endeavour, Catherine Called Birdy. But do not, by any means, bring any form of suitor with you if you don't want a pigeon put on you.It's 1290 and Lord Rollo (Andrew Scott) s.....»»
Layered limestone deposits give unique insight to Roman aqueducts
Mineral-rich waters originating from the Apennine Mountains of Italy flowed through ancient Rome's Anio Novus aqueduct and left behind a detailed rock record of past hydraulic conditions, researchers have said. Two studies characterizing layered lime.....»»
EV tax credit gets surgery, but there are complications
The EV tax credit provisions negotiated by Senate Democrats are an important step in a transforming industry. But the new rules introduce a new set of complications......»»
A Surgery Robot Will Board the ISS in 2024
Engineers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have devised a robot that helps medical professionals conduct surgical procedures from afar. It might someday perform surgery in space. The post A Surgery Robot Will.....»»
Remote surgery robot to be tested on space station
NASA is gearing up to test a remote surgery robot aboard the space station with the idea of one day deploying it for crewed missions to deep space......»»
AppleCare+ adds theft and loss coverage to more European countries
Users in France, Italy, and Spain are now able to choose an expanded version of the AppleCare+ insurance that covers theft or loss, as well as damage.Six years after first introducing it as an option in the States, Apple is now offering the extended.....»»
Thaw and redraw: melting glacier moves Italian-Swiss border
Way up in the snowy Alps, the border between Switzerland and Italy has shifted due to a melting glacier, putting the location of an Italian mountain lodge in dispute......»»
Italy"s famous Po Valley rice paddies decimated by drought
The roar of Dario Vicini's motorcycle cuts through the silence as he drives across his rice paddy to survey the destruction wrought by Italy's worst drought in 70 years......»»
Italy heatwave peaks with 16 cities on red alert as Tuscany burns
Italy faced the hottest day of the current heatwave Friday with red extreme heat warnings issued for 16 cities across the country, as firefighters battled blazes up and down the country......»»
Court Orders Cloudflare’s DNS Resolver 1.1.1.1 to Block Pirate Sites in Italy
An Italian court has ordered Cloudflare to block three torrent sites on its public DNS resolver 1.1.1.1. The anti-piracy measures were requested by local music industry group FIMI and anti-piracy group FPM. This is the first time that Cloudflare DNS.....»»