Archi-vivo
Etica e nuova genetica

Le nuove scoperte e le nuove tecnologie che ci permettono di leggere il codice genetico di ciascun individuo sembrano predisporre una rivoluzione mai vista nella storia dell’uomo. Non solo si ... Etica e nuova genetica
Can We Improve the Health of the Planet?

In December and January Jonathan Hankins published a series of posts on the Technology Bloggers community blog entitled ‘Can We Improve the Health of the Planet?’ an extension of his ... Can We Improve the Health of the Planet?
Design and Everyday Objects at London’s Science Museum

Followers of the website will be aware of the Bassetti Foundation’s Design Project, and in this post I would like to take a look at an interesting exhibition currently on ... Design and Everyday Objects at London’s Science Museum
Mapping Controversies, an interview with Vincent Antonin Lepinay

Mapping Controversies in Science and Technology for Politics is the title of an EU sponsored project. The Mapping Controversies website offers an explanation of the history and techniques involved in ... Mapping Controversies, an interview with Vincent Antonin Lepinay
Il 2011 (e oltre) della Fondazione Giannino Bassetti

In questo articolo riepiloghiamo alcune tra le principali attività sviluppate nell’anno appena trascorso, che ha visto Fondazione Bassetti impegnata a rinnovare e articolare su fronti nuovi – molti dei quali ... Il 2011 (e oltre) della Fondazione Giannino Bassetti
2011 and Beyond for the Bassetti Foundation

2011 was once more a busy year for the Bassetti Foundation, marking the beginnings of several projects that will run through 2012 and beyond. The following is a review of ... 2011 and Beyond for the Bassetti Foundation
Enhancement umano e giustizia

“Etica pratica” è una nuova collana di saggi diretta da Roberto Mordacci per la Bruno Mondadori dove si intende sondare le forme concrete dell’agire individuale, sociale e politico, per rintracciare ... Enhancement umano e giustizia
Technology Bloggers New Year Awards

New year’s eve saw the Technology Bloggers website announce the winners of several prizes, and the Bassetti Foundation’s Jonathan Hankins took 2. Hankins was awarded ‘top newcomer’ and ‘top all-rounder’ ... Technology Bloggers New Year Awards
Planet of the Apes

If you find yourself at a loss for a Christmas present for a like-minded adult, might I suggest that you consider the new Planet of the Apes film, released last ... Planet of the Apes
Open Data

Governi e amministrazioni hanno una nuova parola d’ordine: open data. Dati accessibili e gratuiti che servono a rendere i cittadini più informati e più consapevoli. E a spingerli a essere ... Open Data
Il dilemma del virus letale creato in laboratorio

Un gruppo di virologi olandesi diretto da Ron Fouchier, dell’Erasmus Medical Centre di Rotterdam, ha ottenuto in laboratorio una variante del virus dell’influenza aviaria (H5N1), in grado di trasmettersi efficacemente ... Il dilemma del virus letale creato in laboratorio
Deadly Monopolies by H. A. Washington, a book review

Deadly Monopolies carries a subtitle on the cover: ‘The Shocking Corporate Takeover Of life Itself – And The Consequences For Your Health And Our Medical Future’. As this suggests the ... Deadly Monopolies by H. A. Washington, a book review