While funding for Italian startups has been growing, the country still ranks eighth in Europe by VC investment, according to Dealroom. Newly created Italian Founders Fund (IFF) hopes to help with the catching up, both in quantity and in quality. With €50 million to invest into 25 companies, it also positions itself as a sector
William A. Anders, the astronaut behind perhaps the single most iconic photo of our planet, has died at the age of 90. On Friday morning, Anders was piloting a small plane that dove into the water near Roche Harbor, Wash. His son Greg confirmed his death. Anders retired from the Air Force Reserve as a
Last month it was announced that a newly discovered skeleton of the iconic dinosaur Stegosaurus would be up for auction, with an expected sale price of about $6m (£4.7m). In many countries (or parts of them), it is entirely legal to dig up, and buy or sell fossils – including exporting them. However, most palaeontologists
Today’s puzzles are about deducing the mechanisms behind two extremely puzzling objects: a practical joke cup supposedly invented by Pythagoras and a vehicle that seemingly travels the wrong way. 1. Pythagoras’s Cup Pythagoras, the Greek mathematician and mystic, is credited with devising a cup with the following properties: 1) If you pour it up to
Photo by Jeffrey Westbrook, Prop Stylist: Miako Katoh For those looking to ace fashion-meets-function, a pleated tennis skirt is the ultimate serve. A sartorial statement that doubles as athleticwear, this preppy classic is, without a doubt, the most coveted wardrobe item of the season. It arrives haute off the release of “Challengers” — a buzzy
Tega Akinola is swiftly making a name for herself by blending creativity with sustainability through her experimental and inventive use of discarded materials. The multidisciplinary artist based in the Midlands, UK, is part of a growing wave of designers shifting the notion that fashion thoughtfully made using second-hand materials is a luxury rather than a
After leading his team to the UFL title game , Wade Phillips made a point of singling out one of his opponents for praise. Phillips, head coach of the San Antonio Brahmas, spoke to St. Louis Battlehawks wide receiver Hakeem Butler while the TV cameras rolled and told Butler that he belongs in the NFL.
Edge rusher Maxx Crosby entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick of the Raiders in 2019. He’s hoping to exit the NFL many years from now still with the Raiders. Crosby, 26, noted this week that there is something special about great players who play their entire career in one place. “The guys who inspire
Good Housekeeping These Dog Puns Are Just Howl-arious Get ready to howl with our list of the funniest dog puns and jokes out there. From short quips to one-liners about specific breeds, we have it all. CBC No spring kittens: Meet some of Prince Edward Island’s oldest cats Bagel the cat spends most of her
NABS’ annual Stranger Than Summer fundraising gala raised £150,000 last night to advance the mental wellness of everyone working in advertising, marketing and media. In total, 870 people attended the renowned industry party, which was held at City Central at the HAC. NABS took more than 4500 calls on their Advice Line last year and
