Cagliari FestivalScienza 2025

We are but a thread in the fabric of life. By rediscovering the complexity of living things and the incredible interdependence between each individual and the system of relationships in which they are immersed, we will learn to cultivate a more balanced and respectful relationship with them, but also with ourselves.

Colloids, suspensions of microscopic particles, play a key role in chemistry and geology. They influence the transport of elements in soils and participate in the formation of rocks and minerals. Studying colloids reveals crucial processes in the environment, art, cuisine, medicine, and technology.

A journey driven by curiosity, which guides us to discover how matter and materials are characterized by invisible and visible connections, which underlie their properties.

Inspired by Prof. Ugo Galassi (AIF) and guided by their teachers (M.G. Nurra, S. Loggia and others), the Pacinotti students will weave the threads of some phenomena of classical and modern physics, carrying out interactive experiments with simple materials and instrumentation from the school.

Paleontology isn't just a science of the past; it's a web of stories that connects geology, biology, climate, art, and technology. Let's discover what fossils tell us about the evolution of life and what they reveal about the surprising connections between our daily lives and our future.

Carbon is a versatile element. In this workshop, we'll explore its diverse applications, from graphite pencils to carbon composites used in space telescopes.

A fascinating journey through the ages, discovering the lives and works of some of history's greatest mathematicians, who will tell us not only about their discoveries but also about the personal and historical challenges they faced.

Forestas with the collaboration of the students of the "Duca degli Abruzzi" High School of Elmas, the students of the Eleonora D'Arborea of ​​Cagliari and the Anffas staff of Cagliari

Science is all around us, and in fact, we can often observe it in everyday objects. Coffee pots, funnels, bottles, and more become the protagonists of curious experiments designed to entertain, interest, stimulate curiosity, and teach us to observe the world from a different perspective.

Science is made of visible and invisible connections: electrical wires that carry energy, sound waves that vibrate in the air, chemical reactions that transform matter. Through chemical and physical experiments and natural phenomena, we will explore the intricate fabric of knowledge.

Analyzing the state of conservation of monuments using non-invasive techniques that identify particularly critical situations within construction materials, and understanding the nature of these materials, represent an indispensable tool for safeguarding cultural heritage.

The Math Workshop laboratory will offer a motivating and engaging learning environment where students can experiment and discover the connections between different aspects of mathematics and the world around them.

The workshop will allow participants to personally test themselves and discover the potential of a laboratory activity carried out using scientific criteria in relation to the construction of a multi-year process of motor skill development.

The methodologies and tools that enable the blind to study scientific subjects at various levels of education will be illustrated. The workshop is suitable for students of all ages, from preschool to high school.

The activity illustrates to students how telecommunications work between space probes (such as Voyager) and Earth, highlighting the role of radio waves and antennas. The importance of a network of ground-based antennas to ensure continuous coverage is also emphasized.

Starting from the evidence that all living things use the same language and the same systems for understanding and decoding the message contained in DNA, it is possible to obtain tools and techniques capable of producing goods or services, improving the lives of human beings: Biotechnology.

Communication is an essential tool for inclusion, participation, and personal expression. Not everyone communicates the same way: some people use their voice, others express themselves with gestures, images, technological devices, or in personal and creative ways.

The workshop aims to encourage critical reflection on data: how it is collected, how it is processed, how it is represented. It is not neutral information: data conceals prejudices and biases. Through playful activities, algorithm creation, and graphs, the activity provides useful tools for navigating the data.

The laboratory involves the creation of experimental exercises with students that allow them to observe and classify natural and synthetic fabrics.