Art historian Claudio Sagliocco takes us to Florence, in the wonderful Uffizi Gallery, to discover oil-on-copper painting Vulcan’s Forge by the Renaissance master Giorgio Vasari. Better known for his biographies of Italian artists in his book “Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects,” Vasari was also a talented painter and architect, operating under […]
Read moreMassimiliano Rosolino: when swimming becomes a pop phenomenon
Massimiliano Rosolino has been awarded the XXVII Fair Play Menarini International Award in the “Sport Promotion” category. He epitomizes perfectly the role of a swimming ambassador, excelling in the sport while inspiring others and promoting inclusivity. His life has been marked by a series of triumphs, but also by diverse experiences outside the realm of […]
Read moreUnderstanding Menarini’s corporate culture: Berlin-Chemie’s “Buddy Program”
Joining a new work environment often comes with the feeling of being somewhat lost, especially during the first few days. Getting to know new colleagues, understanding the workflow and internal dynamics, and getting the hang on the corporate structure can turn out to be more complicated than expected. In such situations, having a “buddy” at […]
Read moreDialogs Beyond Borders: conversations with Nobel laureates
Dialogues uncovering the great minds of the scientific world and exploring their stories, passions, and sources of inspiration: the ”Dialogs Beyond Borders” initiative, launched by Fondazione Menarini in 2021, presents a series of video interviews featuring prominent figures in the international medical and scientific community, including Nobel laureates like Louis Ignarro, Nobel Prize winner in […]
Read moreA lifetime in the basketball elite: portrait of Luis Scola
With just 51 seconds remaining in the Argentina-Australia quarter-final of the Tokyo Olympics, the Saitama arena brings time to a standstill in a remarkably intense moment. The match comes to a halt, as do the teammates, opponents, and referees: it’s the moment to bid farewell to Luis Alberto Scola Balvoa. At 40 years old, after […]
Read moreThe significance of night-time rest and the potential issues that can arise from poor sleep are relevant to our overall health. March 15, 2024, marks World Sleep Day, an important occasion that was first hosted in 2008 and highlights the essential features of proper rest, drawing community-wide attention to the subject. This year’s theme, “sleep […]
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