Italy's hidden strengths: from wormholes to green economy

In Artribune Magazine #40, Domenico Sturabotti, the director of Fondazione Symbola, emphasizes Italy's notable accomplishments in science, economy, and culture. He references the University of Naples Federico II's innovative graphene wormhole model, which addresses the Einstein-Rosen bridge equation. Italy played a role in the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of gravitational waves and achieved significant medical advancements, such as inhibiting tumor growth and curing leukemia. From 2014 to 2016, Italian exports increased by €26.7 billion, resulting in a manufacturing trade surplus of €90.5 billion. With over 385,000 companies investing in the green economy, Italy generated €190.5 billion. The country also leads the Eurozone in tourist overnight stays and ranks seventh in OECD R&D expenditure, with the cultural sector generating nearly €90 billion in 2016.