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......»»
How Much Medieval Literature Has Been Lost?
An ecological model suggests islands are better at preserving literature as well as species -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Walk with confidence, safety, and support with a top-rated walker
Walkers give a little extra support to those who need help walking a bit more steady, or to keep weight off of a foot or knee following surgery or an injury. The best walker will have wheels designed for smooth support over uneven ground and easy fol.....»»
Climb every mountain in Alex Honnold: The Soloist VR
In Alex Honnold: The Soloist VR, viewers get to travel along with one of most famous climbers in the world as he scales mountains in Italy and the French Alps......»»
Italy is spending billions to try and lure Intel to the EU
Intel wants to expand its presence in Europe and the US with new super-fabs, factories and offices......»»
Italy Plans $4.6 Billion Fund To Boost Chipmaking
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Italy plans to set aside more than $4.6 billion until 2030 to boost domestic chip manufacturing as it seeks to attract more investment from tech companies such as Intel, a draft decree seen by Reuters.....»»
Roman Empire"s emerald mines may have fallen into the hands of nomads as early as the 4th century
An international team of archaeologists led by Joan Oller Guzmán, lecturer at the UAB Department of Antiquity and Medieval Studies, published the results of the 2020 and 2021 dig seasons at the Roman site of Sikait, a set of buildings surrounding Ro.....»»
This 5,300-year-old skull shows evidence of the earliest known ear surgery
Archaeologists also found a flint blade that may have been used as a cauterizing tool. Enlarge / Lateral view of a skull found at the El Pendón site in Spain, showing signs of a primitive form of ear surgery. (credit: ÑFotógrafos Ph.....»»
What medieval skeletons tell us about modern day pandemics
A young woman walks Trondheim's streets 800 years ago, carrying a secret in her body. It's 150 years before the plague—the Black Death—but this young women is sick with a disease that no one thought was found in Europe at all during medieval time.....»»
Earliest evidence of ear surgery 5,300 years ago
A team of several researchers from the University of Valladolid, in Spain and one from the Spanish National Research Council in Italy, has found evidence of the earliest ear surgery performed on a human being. In their paper published in the journal.....»»
Study finds 90 percent of medieval chivalric and heroic manuscripts have been lost
Researchers used ecological "unseen species" model to estimate size of medieval European lit. An ecological model has been applied to estimate the number of lost medieval manuscripts in Europe. Those who study human culture must grapple w.....»»
90% of medieval chivalry and heroism manuscripts have been lost
New research released today finds that while the Knights of the Round Table have won global fame, most medieval English heroic or chivalric stories have been lost. Meanwhile, more than three quarters of medieval stories in Icelandic and Irish survive.....»»
The Super Bowl of medieval football: A brief history
The ritual game, eagerly awaited all year, is about to kick off. Two teams of burly dudes spoiling for a fight will line up to tussle over possession of a pigskin. Every inch the ball advances on either side will be paid for in mud and blood. For the.....»»
Earthquake early warning system could save lives in southern Europe
A public earthquake early warning system in Greece and Italy could give people vital seconds' notice of a major earthquake, according to a new study led by UNiversity college London (UCL) researchers......»»
Study investigates X-ray variability of the binary system HD 189733
Astronomers from Italy and Spain have observed a binary system known as HD 189733, using ESA's XMM-Newton satellite. Results of the observational campaign, published January 28 on arXiv.org, deliver essential information regarding the peculiar X-ray.....»»
Laparoscopic Robot Performs First Autonomous Surgery
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University developed and now successfully tested the Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR), a self-guiding surgical robot that can perform challenging laparoscopic procedures in gastrointestinal surgery, including intestin.....»»
Medieval ship found off the west coast of Sweden
A previously undiscovered wreck has been found outside of Fjällbacka on the Swedish west coast. Analysis of wood samples shows that it is the oldest shipwreck ever found in the province of Bohuslän. This is also one of the oldest cogs that has yet.....»»
Google starts selling the Pixel 6 in Italy and Spain
But due to supply issues, it will only come in black, and only 128GB. Enlarge / The Pixel 6. (credit: Google) Hot off the announcement that Google is seeing record sales for the Pixel 6, the company is expanding the distributi.....»»
Ancient helmets, temple ruins found at dig in southern Italy
Archaeologists in southern Italy have discovered ancient warrior helmets and the ruins of a painted brick wall at a site that might have been a forerunner of a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, officials said Tuesday......»»
Single-use sensor strips detect cerebrospinal fluid leaks
Developing rapid clinical testing for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks after trauma, surgery, tumors, and other defects are vital, because such leaks can cause life-threatening conditions, such as meningitis and intercranial infection......»»
Faster Internet Speeds Linked To Lower Civic Engagement in UK
Faster internet access has significantly weakened civic participation in Britain, according to a study that found involvement in political parties, trade unions and volunteering fell as web speeds rose. From a report: Volunteering in social care fell.....»»