Tuscan nanotechnologies in Tokyo
From 29 to 31 January, Tuscany will be present at the exhibition Nano Tech 2014 in Tokyo.
Outstanding examples of research from Tuscany
“Two apparently very different projects yet actually inspired by the same goal: to increase and improve knowledge,” was the comment of Stella Targetti, Vice President of the Tuscany Region with portfolio for education and research, on the conference held at the Aula Magna of the University of Florence Rectorate on the morning of Friday 17 January.
Green economy, Tuscany at the top in energy and tourism
Excellent in energy savings, a reference point for sustainable tourism, optimal for the environmental quality of its products, Tuscany is among Italy’s most advanced regions from a green economy perspective.
Airports, the Pisa-Florence axis is among the “strategic” layovers for Italy
The axis created by the airports of Pisa and Florence is of “national strategic interest”, and it will therefore be a reference infrastructure onto which concentrate investments and development projects in upcoming years.
Geothermal power, a small Municipality at the heart of EU experimentation
There is a small municipality, consisting of 1,200 inhabitants, in the future of Europe’s renewable energies.
Pollock’s Alchemy will be restored by the OPD in Florence
Action painting regains its color in Florence. The Opificio delle Pietre Dure [OPD, Hard Stone Factory], one of the international gems in the field of restoration, was commissioned with the cleaning and preservation of “Alchemy”, one of Jackson Pollock’s first works created using the “dripping” technique with which the American painter transformed the relationship between artist and work of art.