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Biodiversity and Technology: a possible balance
to save the Earth

Biodiversity and technology can coexist to save the planet, uniting tradition and innovation….

On Mycoremediation, or Fungi as a Tool for Environmental Cleanup

Fungi can help clean up pollution: mycoremediation turns mushrooms into natural allies for soil and water regeneration….

The Artificene Is Here

Diversity is the key: to land, to technology, to thought….

How Poop Can Save the Planet

f an alien observed our life up close, trying to understand the reasons behind the very strange behaviors that human beings—in the various cultural forms present on Earth—have negotiated with…

Repairing Things to Repair the Planet

The impact of throwaway culture on repair, community, and sustainability….

The Power Machine of the Food System

The Power Machine explores the power of AI in agribusiness, promoting inclusive governance….
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From Mats to AI: The Evolution of Olive MillsDai fiscoli all’IA: l’evoluzione dei frantoi

Frantoi: technological innovation and skills for a quality extra virgin without errors….
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Monitoring as Prevention

Smart leaves and open data: precision agriculture embraces monitoring to prevent crop loss and promote sustainability….

Artificial intelligence is a matter of power

We explore how power and money drive modern artificial intelligence, analyzing the need for transparency and the potential of cosmological and collective AI….
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Mediterranean Diet: Can an App Help Us Embrace Its Values?

EatMed, the app that promotes the Mediterranean Diet for healthy and sustainable eating, was born at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo….
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Why We Need Sponge Cities to Absorb Heavy Rainfall and Reduce Collective Damage

The recent floods in Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany highlight the vulnerability of Italian cities. A “sponge city” approach is needed to manage rainwater….

Blockchain in the agri-food sector to improve safety and sustainability

Blockchain technology is revolutionising the agri-food sector, improving product safety and quality….

Blockchain & Agrifood : alcuni esempi pratici

As we do every week, here is our regular feature dedicated to the innovative world of Blockchain. Having previously touched upon and discussed the link between blockchain and the agri-food…

Maker Faire Rome 2017: Rural Hack Open Source Hardware in Agriculture (Entry Level)

The fifth edition of the Maker Faire Rome represents the biggest show in the world dedicated to innovation, together with Bay Area (San Francisco) and New York. It’a a fair…

Maker Faire Rome 2017: Making of a Geodesic Dome

The fifth edition of the Maker Faire Rome represents the biggest show in the world dedicated to innovation, together with Bay Area (San Francisco) and New York. It’a a fair…

The indiscreet charm of the foodporn #2

It is certain that foodporn triggers something in our brain. Some scientists believe that images of food only trigger the desire for the real thing. A 2012 study, for example,…

The indiscreet charm of the foodporn #1

How many of us have never heard of “food porn” or even bump into the hashtag foodporn? Where does this term come from? The first documented use of the term…

What is foodporn and what about its reasons. Infographic

It is impossible to ignore the incredible invasion of food and there’s much talk about it in today’s media reality. On television, movies, social networks, food is “served”, in fact,…