‘Extraordinary’: Islamic and Jewish science merge in 11th-century astrolabe
Instrument was adapted, translated and corrected by Muslim and Jewish users in Spain, north Africa and ItalyAlmost exactly a year ago, Federica Gigante was preparing a lecture and searching the internet for a portrait of the 17th-century Italian nobleman and collector Ludovico Moscardo when an altogether different image caught her eye.The historian ’s gaze soon snagged on a photo of a metal disc with a ring at the top that was kept in the same Verona museum as Moscardo’s picture.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 5, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Sam Jones in Madrid Tags: Spain Italy Heritage Culture Europe World news Source Type: news
‘If the sea rises we’ll have to leave’: plans to restart gas drilling threaten Italy’s sinking delta
To a visitor driving through Polesine in north-east Italy on a winter morning, the area might seem blessed with an abundance of wildlife. The biodiversity is among the richest in Italy, with 400 species of bird, lagoons, marshes and reed beds that have created a true natural labyrinth. Yet, it…#polesine #northeast #podelta #adriaticsea #batteria #natalemantovan #italian #adriatic #vannidestro #redcross (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ECR: AI boosts junior radiologists' breast cancer detection metrics
VIENNA - An AI algorithm boosts junior radiologists' breast cancer detection metrics, according to a presentation delivered March 1 at ECR 2024.
The study findings could make a busy radiology department more effective, said presenter Mehran Ahmadi, MD, of Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran.
"[We found that] AI can improve the diagnostic capabilities and detection rates of radiologists with less than five years experience," he told session attendees.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women around the world, Ahmadi noted. Screening for the disease with mammography can be tricky, however: ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 4, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Artificial Intelligence Source Type: news
I ordered the same meal at Olive Garden and Maggiano's, clear winner
I noticed a Maggiano's in the Downtown Summerlin mall, so I stopped by after hitting the shops. Maggiano's Little Italy is a casual-dining restaurant specializing in classic Italian dishes with an American spin. The chain has over 50 locations across the US. I was pleasantly surprised by the…#maggiano #maggianolittleitaly #italian #ravioli #olivegarden (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Swiss voters back boosting pensions —something they hadn't done in 176 years
Swiss voters backed a plan to raise pensions, the first time in the country’s history that social benefits got an increase via plebiscite. The proposal to introduce a 13th annual payout to pensioners was supported by 58.2% of the electorate and also met the additional requirement of being passed…#switzerland #georglutz #michaelhermann #sotomo #sonntagszeitung #finance #karinkellersutter #fdp #kellersutters #italian (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
' What's the point?': Ramit Sethi says many Americans are reaching for a financial goal that means nothing. Is he right?
Disclaimer: We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. All links marked with an asterisk ( * ) are paid links. What does it mean to live a rich life? Money personality and financial coach Ramit Sethi asks people that every day — and all too…#moneywise #nonecommercial #walmartwholefoods #kroger #usfed #colosseum #italian #wiseradvisor #sethi #robertkiyosaki (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Canada, Italy leaders cancel Toronto event for security reasons
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Source: Reuters: Health - March 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Piracy Shield: IP Addresses and Server Locations Blocked Since Launch * TorrentFreak
After dismissing concerns that overblocking needed to be taken more seriously, those behind Italy's Piracy Shield system pressed ahead regardless. After one major overblocking incident was branded 'fake news' and a bigger one wasn't addressed at all, promised transparency has also ground to a…#piracyshield #torrentfreak #ip #agcom #ipinfo #netherlands #romania #ukraine #ireland #switzerland (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘SNL’: Sydney Sweeney Flirts With Golden Retriever In ‘Air Bud’-Inspired Sketch
Sydney Sweeney paid homage to her birth year with a Saturday Night Live sketch inspired by an iconic Disney movie. In the sketch, Sweeney plays a high school cheerleader who has just returned from vacation to the news that there’s a new star basketball player. Little does she know (or care), the…#sydneysweeney #disney #sweeney #airbud #goldenretriever #italian #whatevertyler (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The startup behind the aspirational Hyperloop tunnel project in Northern Italy has struggled to pay employee salaries and rent this year, documents show
It’s not exactly a secret that Elon Musk’s dream of a Hyperloop—a high-speed vacuum that can shoot people between cities in pods at hundreds of miles per hour—is not an easy project to turn into reality. Just how difficult of a project though, is becoming more clear every day. Last year, Hyperloop…#elonmusks #hyperloopone #fortune #andrésdeleón #northernitaly #deleón #hyperlooptt #toulouse #venice #italian (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Turns out that giving up the grind and retiring to Italy is as good as it sounds
This post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. Hiya! If you've ever dreamed of giving up the grind and retiring in Italy, apparently it's as good as it sounds. One couple left their home in Texas to move into a two-story…#insidertoday #adriaticsea #vo2max #tuscany #stellanskarsgård #alyssapowell #womenhistorymonth #pta #kemalbasgettyimages #abantichowdhurybi (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
AI Turns Super Mario Bros. Characters Into Real People On TikTok
What if your favorite "Super Mario Bros." characters were real? Artificial intelligence has a complicated (but beautiful) answer. If there's one video game character that's as ubiquitous and recognizable as McDonald's Golden Arches or Mickey Mouse's large ears, it's Mario. The Italian plumber…#supermariobros #mcdonald #goldenarches #mickeymouse #italian #nintendo #donkeykong #universalpictures #supermariobrosmovie (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Biden Says US Will Airdrop Humanitarian Aid Into Gaza
President Joe Biden announced the US would begin airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza, joining other nations in a bid to relieve increasingly dire conditions wrought by the Israel-Hamas war. The decision marks a shift that acknowledges current efforts to get supplies into Gaza have fallen short…#gaza #israel #palestinians #italian #giorgiameloni #subscribe #bloombergoriginals #bloombergquicktake #breakingnewson (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Archaeologists find Pompeii fresco depicting Greek mythological siblings
Phrixus and Helle are depicted in vibrant colours with exquisite artistry in remarkable discoveryIn a remarkable discovery at the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, archaeologists have unearthed a fresco depicting the Greek mythological siblings Phrixus and Helle.Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the director of Pompeii Archaeological Park, described the find as a poignant reflection of history unfolding once more.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 1, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Lorenzo Tondo Tags: Archaeology Italy Europe Science World news Source Type: news
Travels With Audrey Becomes Italy's First Private Travel Company to Offer Cultural Vacations in Friuli Venezia Giulia
UDINE, Italy, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Travels With Audrey, a local private travel company has become Italy's first to offer discerning travelers cultural vacations in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Founded in 2015 by International Certified Tour Manager, Audrey De Monte, Travels…#travelswith #friuli #venezia #giulia #audreydemonte #spain #travels (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
