Sexism blocks women scientists Sexist attitudes among Italian men are preventing female scientists making the progress they deserve, a top oncologist and former health minister said on Monday.
Crying 'bad' for baby brain development, study claims Newborn babies who cry a lot can end up with attention deficit problems and learning difficulties in later life, Italian researchers said on Monday.
Lippi hints at Italy return Italy's World Cup winning coach Marcello Lippi has given the strongest hint yet he might consider a return to the Azzurri helm.
Rossi says European races will determine season The month of June should give a clear indication who is on track to win this year's MotoGP championship, according to standings leader Valentino Rossi.
Italy's first gypsy federation formed Italy's beleaguered Roma population on Monday announced the creation of its first Italian federation in a bid to give an official voice to the country's gypsies.
Naples mob film hit at Cannes A keenly awaited film on the Naples Mafia got a warm reception at the Cannes Film Festival Sunday night.
Mausoleum under St Peter's Basilica restored An ancient Roman mausoleum hidden in the bowels of St Peter's Basilica will open to the public later this month after ten months of restoration work, the Vatican said on Monday.
Florence airport traffic and profit growing Data presented recently by the Florence Airport current trimester report included profits being up 18%, a passenger traffic increase of 5.8% during the first three months of 2008 and a useful gain of 123.4%.
Mancini 'likely to stay' Roberto Mancini is very likely to stay at Inter, a top club official said Monday.
Autogrill to become Duty Free leader The European Commission has given its green light to the acquisition of World Duty Free Limited (WDF) by Autogrill, which will allow the Benetton family company to become the world's biggest duty free shop operator.
