AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine passes first human trial

A new type of universal coronavirus vaccine has passed its first human clinical trial, marking an important step toward broader protection against future virus outbreaks. Developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge and the university spinout company DIOSynVax (DVX) Ltd, the experimental vaccine was found to be safe and…

Scientists discover why ozempic may not work for some people

More than one-quarter of people with Type 2 diabetes now use GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of medications that includes Ozempic. But new research from Stanford Medicine and international collaborators suggests these widely prescribed drugs may be less effective for some patients because of their genetics. The study found that…

Festival dell’Economia circolare delle competenze – Cronaca – Ansa.it

Economia Circolare delle Competenze è un progetto che valorizza i giovani all’interno di un rapporto tra le generazioni per dare nuova speranza ai giovani che pensano di andare all’estero e richiamare gli adulti alle loro responsabilità, rifiutando l’idea che l’Italia sia un Paese destinato a un inesorabile declino. Nel Festival…

Octopuses use mirrors to find food they cannot see

Octopuses have long been known for their remarkable intelligence. One famous example was Inky, the octopus that escaped from New Zealand’s National Aquarium in 2016 by squeezing through a drainpipe and making its way back to the ocean. Now, researchers at Dartmouth have uncovered another impressive ability. A new study…

Hidden supermassive black hole pairs may finally have a visible signal

Astronomers from the University of Oxford and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) have outlined a new strategy for uncovering one of the universe’s most elusive objects: tightly bound pairs of supermassive black holes. These giant black hole duos are expected to form naturally after galaxies…

Magnetic fields may be the secret behind binary star formation

Many stars are born inside vast clouds of gas and dust in space. As parts of these clouds collapse under gravity, they create dense regions known as molecular cloud cores where new stars begin to take shape. Star formation often occurs in groups rather than in isolation. In some cases,…

Scientists discover a hidden quantum world inside cobalt

For decades, cobalt has been considered one of the best understood magnetic metals. Its crystal structure and basic properties have been studied extensively, leading scientists to believe there were few surprises left to uncover. But new research has revealed that this familiar element harbors an unexpectedly complex quantum landscape hidden…

Leggere i manga su carta aiuta a memorizzare le storie – News – Ansa.it

La lettura dei manga differisce a seconda che avvenga su carta o tablet: nel primo caso migliora, infatti, la comprensione del testo e la memorizzazione delle storie. E’ quanto emerge da uno studio, pubblicato su Plos One e condotto dall’Università di Tokyo, che ha valutato l’impatto dell’uso degli e-reader. La…

Rising seas could drown mangroves and release vast stores of carbon

Mangroves are among the world’s most effective natural carbon stores, but new research suggests their ability to lock away carbon could weaken as sea levels continue to rise. These salt-tolerant coastal forests occupy less than 1% of Earth’s surface, yet they hold roughly 15% of all carbon stored in ocean…

Scientists are seriously asking if bees and ChatGPT are conscious

You might think a honey bee foraging in your garden and a browser window running ChatGPT have nothing in common. But recent scientific research has been seriously considering the possibility that either, or both, might be conscious. There are many different ways of studying consciousness. One of the most common…

The biggest collagen study yet reveals what actually works

Collagen supplements have become one of the most popular products in the wellness industry, promoted for everything from younger-looking skin to stronger joints and better athletic performance. Now, the largest review of research conducted so far suggests that some of those claims are backed by evidence, while others are not.…