Focus Live 2022: The Science Festival returns to Milan

Appointment at the Museum of Science and Technology in Milan with the fifth edition of FOCUS LIVE 2022: many events open to the public with scientists, astronauts, athletes, artists and experts from all over the world

Countdown to the three days of the science festival Live focusCreated in collaboration with Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology Milan (entrance via Olona 6bis), scheduled From 4 to 6 November 2022.

with the More than seventy events included in the calendar, horizons, the fifth edition theme, aims to get you to experience and touch how and how technological advances have already changed – and will change – the daily lives of all of us in the coming years. An attentive, multifaceted, dynamic, multimedia, interactive, engaging and exciting look at the future of science and technology, space exploration and planet protection, open to the public and aimed at young and old.

“Here we are again for the fifth edition of the Knowledge Festival, a successful format that knows how to renew itself while remaining the same,” he stated. Raphael Leonboss to focus. “The next few years are crucial for the journey of mankind and for the planet, it is up to us to set the goal right in terms of the environment, it is up to us to change habits, innovate and invent technologies that reduce the negative impact on nature. It also does not affect the health of the planet and therefore the health of our planet. For this title horizonsLooking forward to understanding how scientific research can help us achieve the goal of more sustainable progress.”

Calendar

From climate to space conquests, from food to medicine, from sports to design, they are More than a hundred guests He called to share the latest discoveries and news with the public, to exist and live on the web and social platforms. Enthusiasts and curious about technology, science, nature, medicine and innovation in the rich programme, will find many events to celebrate on the agenda.

Friday 4 November: Marcel Jacobs, Alberto Mantovani, Luca Perry, 10th Barbascura, Luca Mercalli

After the event opening ceremony, with to share Fiorenzo GalliDirector General of the National Museum of Science and Technology, Presentation of the program by the director of Fox and the corporate greeting Marcel JacobsOlympic champion in the 100-meter sprint It’s 10.20 The first guest speaker is expected. the hero of the story fast into the future, She will reveal her secrets to the public: How to become the fastest man in the world? Is it really all about training? An unmissable opportunity at 12, however, to meet alternate character, Robot evolution From the Italian Institute of Technology, the center of excellence that the world envy us and where the future is shaping, and other technologies that will change our lives. At 2 p.m., the immunologist will be instead Alberto Mantovani To guide us to discover the extraordinary stage of advances in knowledge in the medical field we are going through and therapeutic developments in the near future, particularly for degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and dementia. astrophysicist Luca Perry At 4 p.m. instead he’ll talk about it Boo… gee. Turn on and off the scout. Daniel MuseoLieutenant Colonel of the Air Force and weather forecaster, 5 p.m. will focus on forecasts and climate change in the what’s the weather like?. a task Darkbird Xfamous science and comedian unveiled The human side of scientists. detection (And horrific skeletons in the closet) 19.20 On 6 great scientific minds, from Newton to Tesla, and from Democritus to Einstein. To conclude the first day of Live focus Sarah The meteorologist Luca Mercalli, Meteorologist and ensemble of the Milan Symphony Orchestra with Once upon a time there were four seasons Which starts with a question: What would Antonio Vivaldi be if he lived today in the midst of man-made climate change?

Saturday 5 November: Guido Tonelli, Roberto Battiston, Mario Tozzi, Benedetta Parodi, Stefano Boeri and Ersilia Voddo, Gabriella Grayson

Ten years after the discovery of the Higgs boson, what have we learned about this particle? And what is left to be discovered? To hear the answers, make an appointment on Saturday 5th November at 10 am with The “God Particle” and the Secrets of the Universe Accompanied by a physicist from CERN Guido Tonelli. 10.35 am also physicist Roberto Battiston It will provide tools to better understand the world With the eyes of science. Mario fatwith his unmistakable style, at 11.15 he will bring an audience Live focus To discover the most fascinating aspects of Mare Nostrum, the Mediterranean, on a journey through history, myth and science. 12 noon experts airlinewith Benedita ParodiA certificate from the association, you will talk about how important a healthy diet is to our body during the meeting Health comes with eating (healthy). Afternoon at 4 pm Stefano Boeriarchitect, editor Arsilia VodoFrom the stars to the rooms, the European Space Agency’s Chief Diversity Officer will take us to talk about a sustainable future. Saturday evening’s special event is a double date to remember, ten years after her death, Rita Levi-Montalcini, the only Italian scientist to be awarded a Nobel Prize. at 8.30 pm with his niece Beira and Alberto Cabello, author of “dream under the microscopeWe will remember his extraordinary life: from carefree childhood to racial laws, from studies in Turin to relations with a very united, educated and talented family. At 21.00 instead Gabriella Graysonphysicist and actress, presents a new show, “#teachers‘, dedicated to the great twentieth century scholars.

Sunday, November 6: David Monacchi, Adriano Fontana, Paolo Nespoli, Space4InspirActionAnd the Barbara Galafoti and Telmo Bivani

Rich also bulletin board on the last day of Live focusSunday, November 6, which opens at 10 with the journalist Federico Tadia And the world of climate Elisa in dressin a two-part dialogue on Explaining climate change to everyone. Instead, it will be a journey to discover the sounds of places that are highly prone to disappearing Noah’s Ark From David Monachea multidisciplinary artist, composer, and nonprofit president shards of extinction And the archaeologist of sounds (2.35 pm). One of the wonders of the earth travels to space at 3.15 pm with Wonders of the Webb Space Telescope Said the astrophysicist Adriano Fontana. From space conquests to courage to face adversity at 4 p.m., the program suggests Do not stop dreamingThe extraordinary experience in the life and work of an astronaut Paolo Nespoli. Design space at 5 pm with the projects of the students of the course Space4InspirAction From the design school at Politecnico di Milano created to focus within the initiative star track. Solutions to make spirulina cultivable in the lunar environment and to facilitate the work of astronauts with disabilities. To submit the project Annalisa Dominoni and Benedetto Quaquarocourse lecturers. with a biologist Barbara GalafotiAt the age of 18, there is time to pause and reflect on the now fragile (and threatened) relationship between man and nature in the context of invisible bordersWhile at 6.45 pm, the paleontologist will ascend to the stage of live focus Cristiano Del Sasso And three dinosaurs … visible to the audience thanks to virtual reality viewers. At the end of the festival, he will think about it Telmo Bivaniat 19.30, presenting material for reflection The paradox of progress.

Laboratories, platforms and scientific demonstrations

For all those who prefer practice to conferences and theoretical meetings, the place of contact is the area for installations Milan Museum of Science and Technology. Indeed, between the entrance on the main podium and the talk in the speakers’ corner, it will be possible to browse the various stands. researchers from airline They will answer questions about cancer and a series of interactive games will help assess the importance of prevention. In the He said workshops (Edited by Mondadori Education And the Facts are not fake!) You will experience everyday chemistry but also the future. in the standsair forces You will be able to climb into the cockpit of a military aircraft, experience an ejection seat and even learn how to make weather forecasts. Metaverse experience – A digital world made by Pulsee Light and Gas In cooperation with Looperspace And the Wavemaker – Where you can board a spaceship and travel across the solar system to discover the secrets of our star and its planets. In addition to the trip to the metaverse, you can try your hand at a walk To Mars with the Martian Gravity Simulator on Mars, or stay next to To Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin In the Apollo 11 emulator for Virtual immersion in science. With the virtual reality of Experience method Instead, close encounters with dinosaurs are planned, as well as a walk inside a painting by Monet and a trip back in time to study the biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands alongside Charles Darwin. Nilo The position of the University of HumanityFinally, the main life-saving maneuvers will be taught. Finally, there will be childrenChildren’s area Made by focus juniorwith experiences, workshops and meetings held with partners Mondadori Education, Ricercaamondo-Henkel and University of Bicocca.

How to participate

With live.focus.it it is possible to discover the full schedule and book to participate in appointments. The events were divided into two periods: morning (10-14) and noon (14-20). Those wishing to stay all day can book tickets for half a day. Two evening shows will have a separate ticket, always free. On the website and on the social media channels of to focus It will also be possible to follow the entire festival Three days of live broadcasts and special content.

Live focus It is the Mondadori Media event, organized in collaboration with the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology, Mediamond and several partners: