Humans may have hidden regenerative powers

For generations, scientists have viewed the inability to regrow lost body parts as one of the fundamental limitations of humans and other mammals. While creatures such as salamanders can regenerate entire limbs, humans typically heal injuries by forming scar tissue. New research from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine…

Ozempic and Wegovy linked to surprising drop in violent behavior

Popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy are best known for helping people lose weight and manage diabetes. New research from Rutgers University suggests these drugs may also be linked to changes in behaviors associated with violence. The study, published in Criminology, investigated whether GLP-1 receptor agonists influence violent…

Question time alla Camera con i ministri Tajani, Crosetto e Urso – Notizie – Ansa.it

Si svolge oggi, mercoledì 17 giugno, alle 15, il question time trasmesso dalla Rai in diretta televisiva dall’Aula di Montecitorio, a cura di Rai Parlamento.     Il ministro degli Affari esteri e della Cooperazione internazionale, Antonio Tajani, risponde a interrogazioni sulle iniziative per la ratifica dell’accordo economico e commerciale (CETA)…

Scientists discover spider that disguises itself as a parasitic fungus

Researchers have identified a remarkable new spider species in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest that disguises itself as a parasitic fungus. The species, named Taczanowskia waska, represents the first known example of a spider mimicking the appearance of a fungus that infects spiders. The discovery was made by an international team of…

On the brink of extinction, the vaquita gets a digital lifeline

The vaquita (Phocoena sinus), a small porpoise found only in the shallow waters of Mexico’s northern Gulf of California, is among the most endangered marine mammals on the planet. At roughly 5 feet long, it is the smallest member of the cetacean group, which includes whales, dolphins and porpoises. Recognizable…

Common plastic chemical linked to lifelong anxiety in new study

Male rats exposed to a widely used plastic chemical during early development showed higher levels of anxiety as adults, according to research presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Although the study was conducted in rodents, the findings suggest that exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals…