Of Nubile Neutrinos and Tunnels

Supernova Generate Neutrinos

You may have read recently that tiny weeny little particles called neutrinos are suspected of travelling faster than light.  One of the laboratories which is of the opinion that this could be the case sits in Italy in the Gran Sasso area of the Italian region of Abruzzo.Should it be confirmed … [Read more...]

Education in Italy: Pre, Nursery, and Primary School

Off to School

I have to say that my experience of education system as a non-Italian parent in Milan in northern Italy has been very positive so far.We have a nearly eight year old son who's been at school ever since he was a few months old.At first he attended a private day nursery seeing as we both work, … [Read more...]

Italy’s Defective Gelmini Education Reforms

Our son returned to school after his three month summer break on Monday this week.  He's now in his second year of elementary school in Italy, and we were happy with the school and his progress.  Year two is not off to a great start thanks to the reforms of Italy's education minister Mariastella … [Read more...]

Not Enough Italians are Doing it For Themselves

While one man appears to be wasting an inordinate amount of time, not to mention tax payers money, over a piddling little wiretap law, and others, often young Italians, don't seem to be trying to help themselves, others are rolling up their sleeves and preparing for the future by doing business … [Read more...]

Italy Cannot Afford Toilet Rolls and Paint

Off to School

Our son started primary school in Italy this year, and he seems to be loving it.  Our six year old's appetite for knowledge seems insatiable, I'm happy to say.  His progress has been, well, one could say, 'colourful'.In fact he seems to be demolishing coloured pencils at an alarming rate.  If … [Read more...]