Scientists remove “zombie” cells and reverse liver damage in mice

UCLA scientists have uncovered a harmful group of immune cells that quietly builds up in aging tissues and in the livers of people with fatty liver disease. When these cells were removed in mice, inflammation dropped sharply and liver damage was reversed, even though the animals continued eating an unhealthy…

MIT scientists just found a hidden problem slowing the ozone comeback

The 1987 Montreal Protocol is often described as the most successful environmental treaty ever created. It has led to a steady global phaseout of chemicals that once damaged the ozone layer and increased risks such as skin cancer. Research led by MIT has shown that cutting these ozone-depleting substances is…

Fool’s gold isn’t so foolish: Scientists find hidden treasure in pyrite

Airlines have strict rules about where you can pack your laptop, and lithium-ion batteries are the reason. These batteries, which power everything from phones to electric cars, can pose a fire risk under certain conditions. The danger comes from lithium itself. This lightweight metal is highly reactive, meaning it can…

Common IBS medications linked to higher risk of death in major study

A new large-scale study led by researchers at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University is raising questions about the long-term safety of some medications commonly used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The findings suggest that certain drugs, including antidepressants, may be linked to a small but measurable increase in the risk…

Scientists discover hidden ocean methane source that could worsen global warming

The world’s oceans may be playing a larger role in climate change than scientists once realized, quietly boosting global warming through processes that are only now coming into focus. A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals an important driver of methane production…

How low should blood pressure go? Science has the answer

Recent research from Mass General Brigham suggests that aiming for more aggressive blood pressure control could provide greater health benefits than previously believed. The findings indicate that the advantages of lowering blood pressure more intensively may outweigh concerns about overtreating patients with hypertension. The results come from a simulation study…

This cheap drug could help people with type 1 diabetes use less insulin

A new clinical trial led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research suggests that metformin, a widely used and inexpensive drug for type 2 diabetes, could help people with type 1 diabetes reduce how much insulin they need. The findings point to a potential new way to manage the condition…

Scientists thought this was a young T. rex. They were wrong

A long-running scientific debate may finally be nearing its end. New research involving the University of Nebraska State Museum’s Ashley Poust provides strong evidence that Nanotyrannus, often described as a smaller version of Tyrannosaurus rex, was in fact a real and separate species. The research team, led by Christopher Griffin…

La rete dell’odio online, così diventa virale – Società e Diritti – Ansa.it

Donne che odiano altre donne, viralizzazione e pattern ricorrenti che indicano la presenza di reti strutturate, fenomeni di deumanizzazione nella formazione del discorso d’odio: queste le principali novità della Mappa dell’Intolleranza 9, che analizza in profondità le nuove dinamiche dello hate speech. Il progetto Vox Diritti dal 2016 monitora e…

Inps, cedolino via email per oltre 3 milioni di pensionati – PMI – Ansa.it

   A aprile 2026, sono più di 3 milioni i pensionati che scelgono di ricevere il cedolino pensione tramite posta elettronica. Lo afferma l’Inps in un comunicato, confermando la crescente fiducia verso gli strumenti digitali e l’efficacia delle strategie adottate per semplificare l’accesso alle informazioni previdenziali.     Oltre all’invio via…

Alcaraz si ritira da Barcellona per un problema al polso – Tennis – Ansa.it

Carlos Alcaraz si ritira dall’Atp 500 di Barcellona per un problema al polso destro, emerso già nella partita di ieri contro il finlandese Otto Virtanen. Lo spagnolo, che oggi non era riuscito ad allenarsi, perderà 280 punti nella classifica Atp, vedendo sfumare dunque la possibilità dell’immediato controsorpasso su Jannik Sinner…