Active networks: an evolution of the internet

Active Networks can be seen as an evolution of the classical model of packet-switched networks. The traditional and ”passive” network model is based on a static definition of the network node behaviour. Active Networks propose an “active” model where the intermediate nodes (switches and routers) can load and execute user code contained in the data units (packets). Active Networks are a programmable network model, where bandwidth and computation are both considered shared network resources. This approach opens up new interesting research fields. This paper gives a short introduction of Active Networks, discusses the advantages they introduce and presents the research advances in this field

Future Extensive Air Shower arrays: from Gamma-Ray Astronomy to Cosmic Rays

Despite large progresses in building new detectors and in the analysis techniques, the key questions concerning the origin, acceleration and propagation of Galactic Cosmic Rays are still open. A number of new EAS arrays is in progress. The most ambitious and sensitive project between them is LHAASO, a new generation multi-component experiment to be installed at very high altitude in China (Daocheng, Sichuan province, 4400 m a.s.l.). The experiment will face the open problems through a combined study of photon- and charged particle-induced extensive air showers in the wide energy range 10$^{11}$ - 10$^{18}$ eV. In this paper the status of the experiment will be summarized, the science program presented and the outlook discussed in comparison with leading new projects.Comment: Invited plenary talk at RICAP 201

Interview with the Coordinator Prof. Giuseppe Di Giovanni, University of Malta, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry

Interview with the Coordinator of the Malta Neuroscience Network Programme, Prof. Giuseppe Di Giovanni regarding the Malta Neuroscience Net- work. "With the creation of the Malta Neuroscience Network, we will be keeping up with the most important developments with regard to brain research world- wide: multi-disciplinary collaboration. Understanding the way the brain works, and above all brain diseases is extremely complicated, and requires the involvement of researchers coming from a number of diff erent scientifi c disciplines and clinical areas collaborating in new ways."peer-reviewe

Second Neuroscience Day at the University of Malta

The second Neuroscience Seminar Day @ the University of Malta was held on the 5th and 6th of July 2011 at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. The principal aim of this day was to create a forum in which Maltese and Italian neuroscientists could meet. Academics involved in this field benefit substantially by meeting and interacting with international colleagues, and thereby developing new collaborations. This view is held not only by myself, but also by Professor Richard Muscat, ProRector for Research and Innovation, who is always highly supportive of the development of the field of neuroscience and of research in general in Malta. My second objective in organising these neuroscience seminars is to offer the opportunity for our medical and science students and also the general public to get to know about new developments in the field of brain research achieved by both Maltese and foreign scientists.peer-reviewe