The quake struck at 10:15 a.m. (August 4, 2026). Tremors were reported as far away as Florence.
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Edward Hopper exhibition to headline Palazzo Blu’s autumn season in Pisa
More than 150 works from the Whitney Museum of American Art will trace the career of one of the leading figures of 20th-century American painting.
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Tuscany wildfire displaces 3,000 before being contained
The wildfire on Monte Faeta, between Lucca and Pisa, burned about 700 hectares.
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Italy’s internet began in Tuscany, 40 years ago
The first Italian internet connection was established in 1986 from Pisa to Pennsylvania, building on decades of research in computing across the region.
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Vespa turns 80: Tuscany celebrates the global success of an Italian icon
From its first prototype in post-war Italy to a worldwide symbol of design and mobility, Vespa celebrates its 80th anniversary with events in Tuscany and beyond.
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Digital microneedles turn into QR codes for real-time health monitoring
Researchers in Pisa have developed minimally invasive biosensors that convert biochemical data into a scannable QR code, opening new possibilities for personalised and wearable diagnostics.
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Tootbus Tuscany connects Florence with Siena, Pisa and Lucca
A new transport and sightseeing service connecting Florence with key destinations in Tuscany has been launched on a trial basis until October 2026.
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Galileo Notes Found in Ptolemy’s Almagest in Florence
A 1551 printed edition of the astronomical work contains handwritten annotations believed to date to Galileo’s early teaching years in Pisa.
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AI-driven recommendations are reshaping cities, Italian study finds
Pisa-led research shows that apps like Google Maps and TripAdvisor shape urban mobility and widen spatial inequalities.
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Pisa Researchers Help Boost Electric Car Range with Silicon-Based Batteries
The study shows that increasing the proportion of silicon in lithium batteries can extend the range of electric vehicles.
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