ecosystems
Firmly rooted in soil, over the course of their evolution plants have had to develop biological mechanisms for feeding and reproduction without moving, a characteristic that differentiates them from animals which on the contrary move around to procure food and…
ecosystems
White sandy beaches where winter never comes, the most exhilarating Carnivals in the world, the largest forest on Earth: these are some of the rarities for which Brazil is known. Yet, between the layers and folds of very ancient rock,…
ecosystems
We have been speaking of sustainable behaviours to apply to our daily life, but what happens when we unplug and go on holiday? The choice of a dreamlike location often distracts us from responsible habits we had with regard to…
ecosystems
The Vallone delle Cime Bianche or Courtaud Valley rises at the top of the Val d'Ayas, in Valle d'Aosta. It is an unspoilt alpine environment, the last area in the whole Val d'Ayas where there are still no roads, ski…
ecosystems
The delicate balance of the coral reef “When looking at a coral reef, we are fascinated by the enormous variety of forms of animal and plant life that inhabit it. However, paradoxically for this life that is apparently inexhaustible, it…
ecosystems
When walking along a tree-lined avenue in a crowded and traffic-congested city, wrapped up in our daily commitments, we do not usually notice the trees under whose shade we are walking, nor do we ask ourselves which benefits they bring…
ecosystems
The European Robotics Week (18-27 November) during which more than 830 events were organised in 30 countries, has just ended. Also in our country, numerous events were organised; Italy is in fact a leader in robotics research, so much so…