The president of Cnr, Maria Chiara Carrozza, attended the event at the Italian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, which preceded the celebrations for the Italian Research Day in the World. More than 100 Italian researchers were present, working in universities and research centres across the United Arab Emirates

The ice cores extracted in Antarctica as part of the Beyond EPICA - Oldest Ice project, funded by the European Commission and coordinated by the Institute of Polar Sciences of the National Research Council of Italy (Cnr), are currently en route to Europe aboard the research vessel Laura Bassi. These ice cores, extracted up to a depth of 2,800 meters, will be processed and analysed in the laboratories of the European research institutions involved in the project. They are expected to reveal crucial details about the Earth's climate and atmospheric history, dating back over 1.2 million years

A new study  published by an international team of African, American, and European researchers offers a fresh perspective on the Neolithic transition in North Africa, shedding light on the remarkable genetic and cultural continuity of forager populations in the eastern Maghreb (modern-day Tunisia and eastern Algeria). This research provides the most detailed glimpse yet into the genetic history of ancient populations in the region, revealing how local forager groups preserved their genetic identity despite the arrival of farming and associated populations from Europe and Southwest Asia

On March 10th the Italian Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, visited Consorzio RFX in Padua, an internationally renowned center for nuclear fusion research. Consorzio RFX, a collaboration between CNR, ENEA, INFN, the University of Padua, and Acciaierie Venete S.p.A., is a key reference point for plasma confinement studies and the development of advanced fusion technologies for the world’s largest experiments. The Minister’s visit, along with the presence of representatives from the partner institutions, provided a valuable opportunity to share progress, discuss future challenges, and strengthen institutional support for a strategic sector that will shape the future of energy

Plenitude and Infrastrutture S.p.A., through the joint venture Hergo Renewables, have completed the construction of a new 37 MW agri-voltaic plant in the municipality of Montalto di Castro (Viterbo), Lazio. For the realization of the project, Hergo Renewables also collaborated with the National Biodiversity Future Centre (NBFC), coordinated by the National research council of Italy, with the aim of ensuring full respect for the biodiversity of the area where the plant is located

ASFA-FAO, EURASLIC, and GreyNet International have announced a joint conference to be held at CNR research area in Pisa, Italy, from May 7 to 9, 2025. The PISA 2025 conference theme is “How Scientific Communication Practices are Evolving” with a special focus on Grey Resources

STFC’s ISIS Neutron and Muon Source (ISIS) and the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) have signed a new partnership agreement. This agreement will see the two organisations working together to upgrade a key neutron instrument at ISIS

A study by an international research team has demonstrated the use of Optical Diffraction Tomography to analyze the dynamic morphology of astrocytes, key neural support cells. Conducted by scientists from the Cnr and the Johns Hopkins University, the study showcases this technique as a label-free, high-resolution imaging technique that allows real-time observation of astrocyte shape changes without interfering with their natural behavior. By generating 3D refractive index maps, the method provides insights into cell volume, dry mass, and surface area, marking its first application to neural cells. This breakthrough offers new opportunities to study astrocyte function, development, and interactions in various environments

The agreement was signed by Dr. Eduardo Ortega Barría, from Senacyt, and Prof. Maria Chiara Carrozza, president of the National Research Council of Italy

Over 50 experts met in Zagreb on February 4th, to work on research at the Centre of Excellence in Maritime Robotics and Technologies for Sustainable Blue Economy: the National Research Council of Italy is amongst the key partners with the Institute of Marine Engineering (Cnr-Inm)

Scientists led by the Institute of Nanotechnology  of the National Research Council of Italy, in collaboration with the ESRF, the European Synchrotron in Grenoble, France, have discovered how X-ray micro- and nano- tomography can provide clues on the processes that link the gut neurons with those in the brain and may trigger Alzheimer’s. The results are published in Science Advances

The "Descartes Laboratory" seminar, organized by the Institute for the european intellectual lexicon and history of ideas (Cnr-Iliesi) and La Sapienza Department of Philosophy, is planned to engage with the most recent works on Descartes as well as on 17th-century philosophy and natural philosophy connected with Cartesianism. The Laboratory involves master and graduate students, as well as young post-doc, giving them a space for discussion

Applications are open for the "gEneSys Autumn School: Gender and Intersectional Inequalities in Energy Transition" (deadline: March 31th 2025), which will be held at the Venice International University (VIU) on October 6-10, 2025