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A sequence of supercell thunderstorms caused devastating hailstorms – responsible for hundreds of injuries and millions of euros in damage – and generated the largest hailstorm observed in Europe. A group of scholars observed that the main cause of this extraordinary weather event was the strong flow of moisture at high altitude
A research team led by researchers from the University of Bologna has succeeded in measuring with extreme precision the activity and inhibition of 3CLpro, a key enzyme for coronavirus replication. The result could lead to new therapies, not just against COVID-19, but also against other viral diseases
Free from conventions and expectations, they have the potential to disrupt the status quo and open up new perspectives, becoming the protagonists of entrepreneurial and scientific innovation. The results of a series of studies carried out at the University of Bologna
The technology used by the University of Bologna is the only one of its kind in Italy. It is being used for the first time in a historic park that is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site
A genomic study of individuals from the Aymara, Quechua and Uros ethnic groups has revealed genetic variants that allow the embryo to develop in low-oxygen conditions. Similar traits have been observed in Asian populations living in the Himalayas: a rare case of 'evolutionary convergence'
The new research project BactEradiX, funded by the European EIC Pathfinder programme and coordinated by the University of Bologna, will develop a modular nanoplatform capable of degrading the extracellular matrix of bacterial biofilms, which enables pathogens to resist drugs and the immune system
A study led by the University of Bologna, which monitored the entire province of Pescara’s population for a year, confirmed the effectiveness of all influenza vaccines administered in 2023, observing the best results among individuals who had also been vaccinated against pneumococcus and Covid-19
The shipwreck that occurred on the night of 19 August 2024 off the coast of Palermo, claiming seven lives, is thought to have been caused by a 'downburst', a phenomenon characterised by downward gusts of wind that can exceed 100 kilometres per hour
A recent institutional visit to Hong Kong has just concluded, aimed at strengthening and expanding partnerships with top universities. Goals include increasing student mobility across all three study cycles and launching joint research projects
Beatrice Costabile, Maria Laura Colella, Giulia Di Filippo and Antonio Maruca, graduates of the Department of Interpreting and Translation (DIT) have won the competitive exam launched to fill three new posts for English, one for French, one for Spanish and one for German. The call attracted around 500 applicants
Univers-ITA, a project coordinated by the University of Bologna, has produced the first systematic map of Italian university students’ formal writing skills
Research carried out by the University of Bologna's Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, in collaboration with the Animal and Food Genomics Group and other University departments, has characterised the pig metabolome for the first time, opening up new possibilities for combining genetics and nutrition with applications in biomedicine and animal production
The project, coordinated by the University of Bologna will support low-impact fish production by using climate forecasts generated by Artificial Intelligence
Led by Annalisa Bonafede, professor at the “Augusto Righi” Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Bologna, the ERC BELOVED project seeks to uncover the mechanisms behind the amplification of magnetic fields within galaxy clusters
New research conducted on 126 boys and girls aged 3 to 8 reveals that parents’ anxiety about maths can have a significantly negative impact on their children’s numeracy skills
The conclusion of the 2020–2024 Research Quality Assessment, the updated guidelines on spin-offs and start-ups, student contribution measures for academic year 2025–2026, new support initiatives for students, and the University of Bologna’s 2024 Financial Statements are among the main topics discussed by the University governing bodies in April