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The genomic GPS which reveals the origins of an individual
The algorithm which converts genetic information into geographical coordinates is the outcome of a study which saw the participation of a researcher from the University of Pisa. The research was published in the latest issue of the international magazine Nature Communications
28 May 2014
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A medieval treasure in the tomb of Enrico VII
As well as the crown, sceptre and orb, the opening of the sarcophagus brought to light a shroud more than three metres long
19 May 2014
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Discovering the secrets of photosynthesis for storing solar energy
The European project Enlight of the Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry at the University of Pisa has been granted funding of 1.3 million euros
16 aprile 2014
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JOS, the 'energy surface' which recharges mobile phones and tablets
The system was designed by a startup from the ranks of the University of Pisa’s PhD Plus programme
27 March 2014
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An agreement between Pisa and Berkeley for the study of languages using film clips
The Pisa University Language Centre will now be able to make use of the tools and materials of the Berkeley Language Center, University of California and will in turn offer specialized educational courses
18 March 2014
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A 3.6 M Euro research project could substantially reduce development costs for advanced computing
REPARA project will run for 3 years and will focus on deploying applications to parallel heterogeneous computing systems
25 February 2014
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In Pisa the first meeting of UZHELTH
The European Project involves the Higher Education Institutions and the Ministries of the republic of Uzbekistan
17 February 2014
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Flowers by Leonardo da Vinci
Discovering the flora of Montalbano the birthplace of one of the greatest geniuses of the Renaissance, in a book which, among other things, compares the photos of today with Leonardo's drawings.
17 febbraio 2014
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Studying the evolution of marine vertebrates in the Peruvian desert
The project led by researchers from the University of Pisa has been granted PRIN funding
4 February 2014
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A mission in space for Engineering students
A team of the University of Pisa have been chosen to build a “space heat pipe” to be launched into orbit by a sounding rocket
30 January 2014
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Four new research projects in collaboration with MIT in Boston
The projects funded in the second call of the MIT-UNIPI agreement
14 January 2014