An entire morning dedicated to exploring the universe, PHYSICS FUN 2026 transformed the Department of Physics at the University of Miami into a vibrant hub of ideas, experiments, and scientific discovery. From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., more than 300 children, teens, and adults took part in a dynamic program...
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The Space Economy isn’t out there – It’s right here on earth
An exclusive interview with Dr. Fabio De Furia, on how satellites, rockets, and orbital tech are transforming our terrestrial economy. We sat down with Dr. Fabio De Furia, entrepreneur and President of the Miami Scientific Italian Community, to separate fact from sci-fi hype. What emerges is clear: the so-called “space...
Nanomaterials from rice waste for batteries and supercapacitors
Batteries and supercapacitors made from materials derived from a rice by-product, husk , are at the center of research activities conducted by ENEA, Sapienza University of Rome and the Politecnico di Torino. The first results, published in the international journals Molecules and Journal of Energy Storage, show that...
ENEA presents CI-RES platform to support resilience strategies
ENEA has developed CI-RES, an innovative platform designed to support national institutions and operators of essential services in risk assessment and resilience planning. Leveraging a WebGIS interface that integrates territorial datasets, hazard maps, and information on critical infrastructures, CI-RES enables comprehensive analysis of vulnerabilities, hazards, risks, potential impacts, and cascading...
Circular economy, ENEA develops fuels to reduce waste
ENEA is developing nuclear fuels that are ready for reuse, thereby reducing the amount of waste to be managed and implementing the principles of the circular economy in this sector too. The ENEA Bologna Research Center is designing the manufacturing plants for these latest-generation fuels, capable of improving the safety,...
Maddalena Parafati Awarded Research Promotion Initiative Funding
The Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing at the University of Florida has selected a research paper authored by Maddalena Parafati, Ph.D., research assistant professor of cellular and systems pharmacology in the UF College of Pharmacy, to receive support through its Research Promotion Initiative. The competitive program provides a $1,000...
Launch of Italian Innovation Linked
Italian Innovation Linked was created to enhance and promote Italy’s scientific and technological excellence at an international level. The project provides a dedicated digital platform for Italy’s leading science and technology parks, offering webinars and online events that allow participants to explore advanced research infrastructures, laboratories, and high-level technological initiatives....
Alessia Fornoni to lead New Research Career Development Initiative at Miller School, University of Miami
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has introduced RISE – Research, Innovation and Scholarly Engagement, a new initiative designed to cultivate and support the next generation of physician-scientists and research leaders. Led by Alessia Fornoni, M.D., Ph.D., associate dean for research training and professor of medicine and molecular...
Meeting Task 2 IEA Cities TCP – Data for Urban Energy Planning
Italy will host the third meeting of Task 2 of the IEA Cities TCP – Data for Urban Energy Planning. The event will take place at the ENEA offices at Kilometro Rosso, Bergamo. The opening session will be led by Giulia Monteleone, Director of the ENEA Department of Energy Technologies...
CNR and IUPAC sign agreement to establish IUPAC office in Rome
The National Research Council of Italy (CNR) has signed an agreement to host an office of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) at its headquarters in Rome. The agreement was formally signed today at CNR’s central offices. The signing ceremony was attended by CNR President Andrea Lenzi;...