Record-breaking 2024 for Italian sparkling wines, also Piedmont of Alta Langa and Asti shine
If in record-breaking 2024 for Italian sparkling wines, the great protagonist, as it has happened for years, was the Prosecco world (as we explained here), all Italian sparkling wine movement grows. And Piedmont is not an exception, with the small, but increasingly more ambitious denomination of Alta Langa Docg, which has also launched innovations...
100 years of Italy’s highways: a century of transformation
Italy is celebrating a monumental milestone in its infrastructure history: the 100th anniversary of the country’s first autostrada, a development that has shaped the nation's economy, culture, and mobility. The opening of the Autostrada dei Laghi in 1924 marked the beginning of a new era, not just for transportation, but for Italy’s connection to t...
Julia: artificial intelligence transforming tourism and life in Rome
Julia, an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) system, is transforming the tourism industry and daily life in Rome. Developed with the aim of enhancing the visitor experience, Julia uses AI to offer personalized services, simplify tourist navigation, and provide real-time information, making it an indispensable tool for anyone exploring the Ital...
Italy’s lithium reserves: a key asset in Europe’s green transition
Italy is gaining increasing attention for its vast lithium reserves, a vital resource for the future of green technologies, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) and renewable energy sectors. With the global transition towards clean energy, lithium—key in the production of batteries—has become one of the most sought-after minerals. Italy's unta...
New wave energy project in Venice aims to tackle high tides
A new project in Venice, designed to address the challenges posed by rising sea levels and high tides, has recently been unveiled. This innovative initiative, called "Impronta-0," aims to harness the power of ocean waves to protect the city from flooding, which has been a persistent problem for centuries. Venice, known for its unique canals and his...
An Italian physicist working at Vanderbilt University solves the paradox of time travel
A groundbreaking scientific discovery by Italian physicist Lorenzo Gavassino has resolved a long-standing paradox in the realm of time travel. Gavassino, a researcher at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, has formulated a theory that provides a consistent framework for understanding the possibility of time travel without violating the principl...
NIAF's Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery 2025
In an action-packed all-expenses paid journey exploring UNESCO sites, local hotspots and breath-taking landscapes. Travel with Italian American peers while being introduced to the vibrant culture, mouth-watering cuisine and fascinating history that puts one’s Italian American heritage into a life-changing context that was never realized before. Eli...
‘Serie A Calcio in the community’ program bolstered by Street Soccer USA partnership renewal
Lega Serie A USA announced the renewal of its community partnership with Street Soccer USA, a non-profit organization that fights poverty and strengthens communities through soccer across the US. The partnership serves as a cornerstone for ‘Serie A Calcio in the Community’, a program dedicated to fostering positive social impact and empowering youn...
Carpe Diem: Sandra Giordano, Montclair State Alumna, Educator, and Visionary Leader Reaches for the Stars
Sandra Giordano, a proud alumna of Montclair State University, former teacher and dedicated principal, heads the groundbreaking Heart of ARC and ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) partnership. Heart of ARC, formerly known as Immaculate Heart of Mary School, is an organization formed after the school’s closure to continue foste...
Nevada baseball alum Miles Mastrobuoni traded to Seattle Mariners for cash
Former Nevada baseball player Miles Mastrobuoni was acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations Tuesday. Mastrobuoni had been designated for assignment by the Cubs last week. Mastrobuoni joins Seattle's 40-man roster, taking the place of catcher Nick Raposo, who was designated for assignment by the Mariners. Mastr...
Want to learn more about Italian American culture? Author, historian Longo to speak
Many communities across Somerset County have a strong Italian-American heritage, and All Saints parish invites to attend a presentation by an Italian-American author and historian. Stephanie Longo, an assistant professor at Penn State-Scranton and an expert in the Italian-American history of Northeastern Pennsylvania, will speak at 2 p.m. Sunday at...
Inside Anyma’s Multisensory Sphere Residency: How Matteo Milleri Became the Las Vegas Venue’s First Electronic Headliner
It’s a week before Matteo Milleri is set to debut the first night of his Anyma residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere, and he’s standing in his minimalist Los Angeles home, VR set strapped to his head. He’s scrolling through the test visuals that his creative team beams to the device for review — around 20 tests per day that he parses over for about four o...