Innovative Hydrogel for Soilless Farming, Tackling Drought and Pollution
The super-absorbent biopolymer material retains water and enables plants to grow even in drought conditions
Frasky: the Italian Institute of Technology’s robot for vineyard applications
The project stems from research at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia), in collaboration with several partners and in the framework of JOiiNT LAB — the joint laboratory between IIT and the Sistema Bergamo
Humans sense a collaborating robot as part of their “extended” body
The research conducted between Genoa and the United States aims to improve robot design. Published in the journal iScience, the study was funded by the ERC
IIT and INAIL prosthetic center: the exoskeleton for lower limbs “TWIN” wins the Compasso d’Oro International Award at EXPO 2025 Osaka
The motivation reads: “Compasso d’Oro for designing a modular exoskeleton capable of adapting to different configurations based on user needs, allowing individuals with spinal injuries to walk again and restoring both physical and emotional potential” During EXPO Osaka 2025, the official award ceremony of the Compasso d’Oro International Award, promoted by ADI – Associazione […]
The researcher Eli Slenders awarded ERC grant to develop new microscopes to detect the speed and position of biomolecules in cells
Among the 30 winning projects that will be carried out in Italy, one has been awarded to Eli Slenders from the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Genoa
“Why fund frontier research? The role of journalism in answering a crucial question for society”
“Why fund frontier research? The role of journalism in answering a crucial question for society” is the title of the international event that the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) will host on September 5 at 10 a.m. in the Auditorium of its Genoa headquarters. The meeting will explore the relationship between frontier science and journalism, […]
From Italy, two new solutions for coral protection: a conductive biopaste and a natural healing patch
Innovative solutions for reef conservation emerge from the collaboration between the University of Milano-Bicocca, the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, and the Acquario di Genova
A new microscopy technique to capture the complexity of biological tissues
The research was conducted by the team led by Giuseppe Vicidomini, with funding from the European Research Council (ERC)
Two new health-focused Proof-of-Concept projects funded by the European Research Council
IIT ranks first in Italy for this type of grant, which supports the introduction of innovations to the market or society
IIT Researcher Laura Cancedda Elected New Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization – EMBO
EMBO is a prestigious international organization composed of over 2,000 leading researchers, including 92 Nobel Laureates, that promotes excellence in the life sciences