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Costa Concordia Wreck From Space Looks Surreal

11:00PM January 19, 2012 | Jesus Diaz

Digital Globe has directed one of their Worldview satellites to the island of Giglio, Italy, to see how the Costa Concordia shipwreck looks from space. It’s surreal to see the ship peacefully sitting there on its side. Especially because it’s not. More »


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Night Vision Video Of Concordia After Captain Abandoned Ship

6:25AM January 18, 2012 | Jesus Diaz

This night vision video was taken by one of the first rescue helicopters to arrive to the sinking site of the Costa Concordia, the cruise ship that ran aground on the island of Giglio, Italy. More »


Science

Neutrino Light Speed Tests Flawed?

3:30AM November 23, 2011 | Gary Cutlack

A group of Italian scientists have questioned those faster-than-light neutrino test results, claiming that anything moving that fast should lose energy — but that’s not what the original tests showed. More »


Mobile

Samsung Trying To Ban iPhone 4S In France And Italy

9:20AM October 6, 2011 | Sam Biddle

Tim Cook’s probably still riding high off last night’s iPhone 4S after party, and Samsung’s already trying to ruin the fun. Reuters reports the bitter patent ex-girlfriend is seeking a total iPhone 4S sales ban in Italy and France. More »


Science

Ignorant Prosecutors Blame Scientists For Earthquake Victims

2:00AM September 22, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

Just like in the bloody old times of the Roman Inquisition, some Italians are trying to blame scientists for the 300 victims of the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake today. How this stupidity has reached trial is beyond me. More »


Geek Out

How Architects Saved An Ancient Abbey From Destruction

8:00PM September 7, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

St. Maurice’s Abbey in Switzerland was built in a rather precarious place. Constructed in 515, the building stands tall against a steep cliff that is prone to rock slides. Damaging rock slides. More »


Science

Extremely Rare Volcano Smoke Rings Only Documented 3 Times

12:04AM August 16, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

Mount Etna is now erupting in Italy, spewing hot lava everywhere. Back in 2000, Etna much calmer, and spent its days blowing pretty smoke rings, which is a very strange thing for volcanoes. More »


Geek Out

Stained Glass Windows Go Modern With Pantone Colour Swatches

12:20AM July 27, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

Architect Armin Blasbichler’s house in Italy is an adult’s playground, with doors inside doors inside doors (just like in Willy Wonka); doors on ceilings and Pantone colour swatches arranged as a particularly colourful stained glass window. More »


News

Anonymous Strikes Back At Italian Cops With 8GB Leak

12:14AM July 26, 2011 | Sam Biddle

An Anonymous and AntiSec affiliated hacker has released an alleged 8GB of data from Italy’s CNAIPIC cyber defence police squad. The dump holds data on defence, corporate and intelligence agencies from around the world. Plus goofy personal photos. More »


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Italian Police Strike Alleged Anonymous Hackers With Dawn Raids

11:04PM July 5, 2011 | Sam Biddle

Italian police busted a grabbag of hacker suspects (they claim were) tied to Anonymous, including an alleged regional “head of the group” by the name of Frey. Two others were hit with charges after a 32-raid sweep of the country. More »