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The POWHER project, funded under the NRRP as a Research Project of National Interest (PRIN – MUR), aims to use an often neglected resource in an innovative way, laying the foundations for new, efficient energy generation solutions
One out of four wooden tablets with inscriptions in Rongorongo may predate the arrival of the first European ships in the 1720s. This discovery - made by two research groups of the University of Bologna - could indicate the presence, on the remote Pacific Ocean Island, of one of the few independent writing inventions in human history
An international group of researchers has compared artificial neural network systems with human cognitive mechanisms, revealing that AI is currently an inadequate model for understanding how our brain analyses faces in motion
Called "Bifidobacterium longum subsp. iuvenis", this new group of bifidobacteria arises during infant weaning and possesses the unique ability to ferment both oligosaccharides from breast milk and fibers derived from solid foods. This discovery could lead to new diets and targeted foods to promote healthy growth in children
Three major studies published by Nature and promoted by the researchers of the Global Forest Biodiversity Initiative throw light on the role and functioning of forests at global level, among alien invasions, carbon dioxide absorption capacity and possible impacts of climate change
Like other addictions such as gambling or alcoholism, workaholics don't necessarily experience greater pleasure during work; instead, they often carry a lingering negative emotional tone throughout the day. This is a condition that significantly impacts health, psychological well-being and relationships with family and friends
An extensive international and multidisciplinary research has analysed the evolutionary history of our feet, comparing their complex structure with that of our ancestors, highlighting the relevance of factors such as footwear type and lifestyle, and addressing the complex issue of 'flat feet'
The TESI project (Training and Education in Social Innovation), which was coordinated by the University of Bologna, initiated an innovative transnational network and implemented a strategy and action plan for the development of a joint Master in Social Innovation
Observed in the young Universe (1.25 billion years after the Big Bang), thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, it has a stellar mass similar to that of the Milky Way and has already finished forming stars. Its characteristics shed light on the birth of spheroidal galaxies and the connection with massive black holes
The measurement took place on "kagome materials", new quantum materials revolutionising quantum physics due to their magnetic, topological, and superconducting properties. The results obtained could foster new applications in various technological fields, from renewable energy to biomedicine, from electronics to quantum computers
The occurrence and intensity of the most frequently encountered side effects - such as fatigue, muscle pain, headaches and injection site pain - are significantly correlated with fears, expectations and beliefs about the vaccine
An international research team led by scholars from the University of Bologna and INAF (National Institute for Astrophysics) has shown that ultra-fast outflows (UFOs) are present in several active galactic nuclei. UFOs are powerful streams of gas travelling at speeds close to that of light and that could fuel the process of stars formation
Developed by scientists from the University of Bologna and the University of Genoa, the new technology makes it possible to map at high resolution the presence of collagen, the protein that is essential for carrying out radiocarbon dating. It will then be possible to strategically sample artifacts, identifying suitable fragments and areas for analysis
An international study led by researchers from the University of Bologna and IRCCS AOU S.Orsola Bologna shows that, one year later, gastrointestinal symptoms and diagnoses of irritable bowel syndrome increase among those hospitalized after contracting coronavirus
The new European project coordinated by the University of Bologna will develop advanced robotic systems controlled by artificial intelligence that will be able to learn the skills needed to interact with people, objects and the environment