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A team of scholars at the University of Bologna has developed an artificial intelligence system that can automatically recognise archaeological sites. Using satellite images from the CORONA espionage programme of the 1960s, it has revealed four ancient human settlements that had previously gone unnoticed by archaeologists
Fast, affordable and portable testing devices—just as reliable as molecular swabs and accessible to everyone: ECLIPSE, a European research project coordinated by the University of Bologna, is paving the way for new approaches to global health emergency prevention. The first results were presented at the R2B Exhibition
The deepest observations ever made of a galaxy cluster using low-frequency radio techniques have shed new light on the life cycle of radio galaxies, from their formation to their fading
A national initiative involving eight universities and research centres has been launched to promote Italian excellence in quantum technologies. The goal is to build a cohesive ecosystem, capable of competing internationally and aligned with the new Italian Strategy for Quantum Science and Technologies
An international research team has developed a tool that takes its cue from a series of genomic alterations to identify danger signals and the risk of developing the tumour among those with early, asymptomatic forms of the disease
A new zooarchaeogenetic study published in the journal PNAS reveals that overfishing caused by an extremely high number of tuna traps operating for centuries in the Mediterranean has left a genetic and demographic imprint on the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus), one of the world’s most iconic and exploited marine species
A “movie” of the evolving universe over ten years: the contribution of the Department of Physics and Astronomy “Augusto Righi” to the telescope that will revolutionise astronomical observation
The growing introduction of technologies based on artificial intelligence and automated decision-making systems in healthcare raises crucial questions for social research
An international research team has developed a machine learning system capable of investigating the behavior of magnesium hydride under different conditions and temperatures — a significant step towards new, efficient, sustainable and safe solutions for hydrogen storage and transport
As part of the PhD Storytelling Lab initiative, Ylenia Bartolacelli—a PhD candidate at the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences—presents a point-based system that uses echocardiographic parameters to predict the development of heart disease and identify only those newborns who truly need intensive care
By comparing the genome of 210 individuals from 14 Phoenician and Punic archaeological sites, it has emerged that the ancient inhabitants of Carthage had extremely heterogeneous origins, with most of their ancestry deriving from a genetic profile similar to that of modern-day Sicilian and Aegean populations, with significant contributions from North Africa
At the world’s most prestigious competition for sustainable marine mobility, the University of Bologna achieved two historic victories with its eco-friendly boats, led by the UniBoAT and Red Wave teams, and won the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Prize for the COMPETR electric outboard engine
A 200-square-metre space dedicated to scientific research and outreach, featuring 7 themed tanks, over 50 species, and an educational itinerary curated by the University of Bologna's University Museum System
The new Philips Incisive CT scanner was presented at the University of Bologna’s Anatomy Centre: with this unique project, anatomical dissection—one of the oldest scientific practices—merges with cutting-edge digital technologies, generating new knowledge and paving the way for increasingly personalised, safe and effective healthcare and training models
With its innovative technological approach, Relaia will give the community a voice in terms of city planning and management processes, reconciling engagement with speed of action
The asteroseismic method, which studies “starquakes,” has been compared with traditional measurements based on the laws of gravity, confirming its reliability and accuracy in determining a star’s mass—and therefore its age