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SUMMARY:CNR-ISB Open Day “Biodiversa-Mente”
DESCRIPTION:Rome\, Italy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Day “Biodiversa-Mente” \n\n\n\nUnderstanding Biodiversity to protect ecosystems for the future \n\n\n\n15 May 2025 \n\n\n\nArea territoriale di Ricerca Rome 1 (ARRM1)\, National Research Council of Italy \n\n\n\nMontelibretti (Rome) \n\n\n\n“From Soil to Sky: Exploring Biodiversity and Green Bioacoustics through Sounds\, Sound Signals\, and Music from Plants.” \n\n\n\nCarmelo Cannarella (CNR-ISB) \n\n\n\nOn May 15\, 2025\, at the Territorial Research Area of the National Research Council (CNR) (ARRM1) in Montelibretti (Rome)\, an open day event titled “Biodiversa-Mente” is organized for high school students. During this open day\, many CNR institutes in the ARRM1 will open their doors to students to create pathways for discovery and awareness\, providing fundamental knowledge about the role of biodiversity. The goal of this event is to stimulate critical thinking on the value of biodiversity conservation and enhancement in the context of global climate change. \n\n\n\nAs part of this event\, the Institute for Biological Systems of the CNR (CNR-ISB) is organizing the initiative “From Soil to Sky: Exploring Biodiversity and Green Bioacoustics through Sounds\, Sound Signals\, and Music from Plants.” This workshop\, held by Carmelo Cannarella\, senior technologist at the CNR-ISB\, is designed to discuss biodiversity with the help of examples of music generated by plants\, using the electrical conductivity (EC) of a plant or tree to generate impulses and transform them into acoustic signals. These signals are then processed with a synthesizer to create harmonic sounds\, and even music\, to stimulate a different approach to nature and biodiversity through sound. Plants in fact are true mediators between the earth and the sky. Plants therefore act as an ‘open system\,’ interconnected between the sky and the earth\, constantly subject to the influence of these two regions\, of which they become the combined expression. Many factors\, among which the characteristics and qualities of the soils – at the core of the SPIN-FERT project – play a fundamental role\, thus have a great influence on the plants’ health\, which is reflected in the electrical conductivity from which we generate these sonic biofeedbacks. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n15 May 2025 \n\n\n\nArea territoriale di Ricerca Rome 1 (ARRM1)\, National Research Council of Italy \n\n\n\nMontelibretti (Rome) \n\n\n\n“Fungal Biodiversity: Colors\, Shapes\, and Functions. Insights from the PNRR-NBFC and SPIN-FERT Projects.” \n\n\n\nFlavia Pinzari (CNR-ISB) \n\n\n\nOn May 15\, 2025\, at the Territorial Research Area of the National Research Council (CNR) (ARRM1) in Montelibretti (Rome)\, an open day event titled “Biodiversa-Mente” is organized for high school students. During this open day\, many CNR institutes in the ARRM1 will open their doors to students to create pathways for discovery and awareness\, providing fundamental knowledge about the role of biodiversity. The goal of this event is to stimulate critical thinking on the value of biodiversity conservation and enhancement in the context of global climate change.  \n\n\n\nAs part of this event\, the Institute for Biological Systems of the CNR (CNR-ISB) is organizing the initiative titled “Fungal Biodiversity: Colors\, Shapes\, and Functions. Insights from the PNRR-NBFC and SPIN-FERT Projects.” This workshop\, held by Flavia Pinzari (CNR_ISB) is aimed to show the students the peculiar fungal features and characteristics: fungi are organisms that can be microscopic or form underground networks stretching for kilometers. Only 100\,000 species have been identified so far\, out of an estimated total ranging between 0.8 and 3.8 million. They show an enormous diversity of forms and functions. Some are parasitic\, others symbiotic\, and many are saprotrophic\, living by decomposing plant and animal debris\, thus recycling nutrients in the soil to the benefit of plants. Some are even capable of dissolving rocks. The experiences of the PNRR-NBFC and SPIN-FERT projects are described during the workshop. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n21 May 2025 \n\n\n\nArea territoriale di Ricerca Rome 1 (ARRM1)\, National Research Council of Italy \n\n\n\nMontelibretti (Rome) \n\n\n\n“From Soil to Sky: Exploring Biodiversity and Green Bioacoustics through Sounds\, Sound Signals\, and Music from Plants.” \n\n\n\nCarmelo Cannarella (CNR-ISB) \n\n\n\nOn May 21\, 2025\, at the Territorial Research Area of the National Research Council (CNR) (ARRM1) in Montelibretti (Rome)\, an open day event titled “Biodiversa-Mente” is organized for high school students. During this open day\, many CNR institutes in the ARRM1 will open their doors to students to create pathways for discovery and awareness\, providing fundamental knowledge about the role of biodiversity. The goal of this event is to stimulate critical thinking on the value of biodiversity conservation and enhancement in the context of global climate change. \n\n\n\nAs part of this event\, the Institute for Biological Systems of the CNR (CNR-ISB) is organizing the initiative “From Soil to Sky: Exploring Biodiversity and Green Bioacoustics through Sounds\, Sound Signals\, and Music from Plants.” This workshop\, held by Carmelo Cannarella\, senior technologist at the CNR-ISB\, is designed to discuss biodiversity with the help of examples of music generated by plants\, using the electrical conductivity (EC) of a plant or tree to generate impulses and transform them into acoustic signals. These signals are then processed with a synthesizer to create harmonic sounds\, and even music\, to stimulate a different approach to nature and biodiversity through sound. Plants in fact are true mediators between the earth and the sky. Plants therefore act as an ‘open system\,’ interconnected between the sky and the earth\, constantly subject to the influence of these two regions\, of which they become the combined expression. Many factors\, among which the characteristics and qualities of the soils – at the core of the SPIN-FERT project – play a fundamental role\, thus have a great influence on the plants’ health\, which is reflected in the electrical conductivity from which we generate these sonic biofeedbacks.
URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/cnr-isb-open-day-biodiversa-mente/
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SUMMARY:"The Breath of Soil: Memory Nexus" at WRO Biennale 2025
DESCRIPTION:Wrocław\, Poland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: May 16\, 2025Location: Performing Arts Centre\, WrocławFacilitator: Prof. Joanna HoffmannAssistant: Mateusz Janik \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nAs part of the 21st WRO Media Art Biennale\, themed Qualia\, the workshop “The Breath of Soil: Memory Nexus” offered participants an immersive exploration into the intersections of human memory\, olfactory perception\, and soil ecology. Led by multimedia artist and researcher Prof. Joanna Hoffmann\, the session was a component of the broader SPIN-FERT project under the Horizon Europe “Mission Soil” program\, aiming to enhance soil fertility and promote sustainable horticultural practices.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Experience\n\n\n\nParticipants engaged in a sensory exercise by smelling specially prepared garden soil samples provided by SPIN-FERT scientists. They were then encouraged to document spontaneous memories\, thoughts\, or emotions elicited by the scents. These personal reflections were categorised into four thematic groups and compiled into a collective poem. This poem served as the conceptual foundation for designing a 3D model of an RNA molecule—a “memory molecule” representing the intricate relationship between human experiences and soil’s biological processes.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtistic and Scientific Integration\n\n\n\nThe workshop blended art and science\, translating ephemeral human memories into tangible RNA structures. These 3D-printed models (using bio-plastic) were intended to be integrated back into the soil\, where they would naturally decompose\, symbolising the cyclical nature of memory and ecological processes. This act served as both a metaphor and a literal contribution to the soil’s nutrient cycle\, reinforcing the interconnectedness of human narratives and environmental health. \n\n\n\nAn interactive archive of the RNA structures and associated memories is accessible online\, providing a digital extension of the workshop’s themes and allowing for continued engagement with the project’s concepts . \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Breath of Soil: Memory Nexus” underscored the profound connections between sensory perception\, personal memory\, and ecological awareness. By engaging participants in a multisensory experience\, the workshop fostered a deeper appreciation for the subtle dialogues between humans and the environment. It highlighted the potential of interdisciplinary approaches to address pressing environmental issues\, such as soil degradation\, by cultivating empathy and understanding through artistic expression  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFurther Information: \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Details: WRO Biennale 2025 – The Breath of Soil: Memory Nexushttps://wro2025.wrocenter.pl/en/the-breath-of-soil\n\n\n\nProject Archive: Memory Nexus Archive https://artscience-node.com/memory-nexus-archive/\n\n\n\n\nArt & Science Node: The Breath of Soil Project (https://artscience-node.com/memory-nexus/)
URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/the-breath-of-soil-memory-nexus-at-wro-biennale-2025/
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