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Science and technology in Italy has a long presence, from the Roman era and the Renaissance. Through the centuries, it has made many significant inventions and discoveries in biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, astronomy, and other sciences. In 2019, Italy was the world's sixth-highest producer of scientific articles, publishing more than ...
CNR headquarters in Rome. The institution was founded in 1923. The first president was Vito Volterra, succeeded by Guglielmo Marconi.The process of improvement of the national scientific research, through the use of specific laws, (see Law 59/1997), affects many research organisations, and amongst them is CNR, whose "primary function is to carry on, through its own organs, advanced basic and ...
Francesco Zantedeschi (1797–1873), physicist who published papers (1829, 1830) on the production of electric currents in closed circuits by the approach and withdrawal of a magnet. Agostino Bassi (1773–1856), entomologist; first person to succeed in the experimental transmission of a contagious disease.
International Medical Admissions Test. The International Medical Admissions Test (IMAT) is an aptitude test used for admissions into undergraduate medicine and dentistry programs at select Italian universities. These programs are distinct from their Italian-taught counterparts, as they are delivered in English and are primarily designed for ...
Espresso: a coffee-brewing method. Nutella, spread made from cocoa, hazelnuts and palm oil; created by the Ferrero firm in 1964. Mozzarella: southern Italian cheese made from Italian buffalo's milk by the pasta filata method. Marinara sauce: tomato sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, herbs and onions.
Title page of the 1744 edition. The New Science (Italian: La Scienza Nuovapronounced [la ʃˈʃɛntsa ˈnwɔːva]) is the major work of Italian philosopher Giambattista Vico. It was first published in 1725 to little success, but has gone on to be highly regarded and influential in the philosophy of history, sociology, and anthropology.
The academy was founded in 1782 in Verona as the Società Italiana, comprising 40 scientists from various parts of Italy. The idea of forming an academy comprising the leading Italian scientists was put forward in 1766 by the mathematician Antonio Maria Lorgna. By 1781 he had received the support of Alessandro Volta, Lazzaro Spallanzani ...
Tignano festival award (2019) Scientific career. Fields. Botany. Plant physiology. Plant perception. Stefano Mancuso (born 9 May 1965) is an Italian botanist, [1][2] professor of the Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry department at his alma mater, the University of Florence. [3]