Scientists confirm a deep earthquake that shouldn't exist

Nearly half a century ago, a small earthquake beneath northern Utah left seismologists puzzled. The event seemed to originate far deeper than earthquakes were thought capable of occurring beneath a continent. Now, new research from the University of Utah has confirmed that the unusual quake was real and part of…

Brain scans reveal two distinct types of autism

An international team of scientists has found evidence that autism may include at least two distinct biological subtypes, each defined by a different pattern of communication across the brain. One subtype is marked by unusually high levels of connectivity between brain regions, while the other shows reduced connectivity. The discovery…

Festa della Repubblica, ultima sfilata di Briciola – Notizie – Ansa.it

Per Briciola, la cagnetta ‘carabiniera’, è stata invece l’ultima parata in uniforme. La storica mascotte della Fanfara del quarto Reggimento dell’Arma a cavallo ha compiuto i 14 anni e da 13 fa parte della famiglia dei militari. Accudita nella caserma di Tor di Quinto, Briciola si è praticamente addestrata assieme…

A single protein may be holding back CAR T cancer therapy

Researchers from Columbia University and University Hospital Tübingen have discovered a protein that appears to play a major role in weakening CAR T cells over time. By disabling the protein, known as NFIL3, the scientists found that these engineered immune cells remained active longer and were better able to attack…

Scientists discover gut bacteria that may help protect against autism and ADHD

Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between a baby’s earliest biological programming, the gut microbiome, and later brain development. The findings, published in Cell Press Blue, suggest that epigenetic changes present at birth can influence how gut bacteria develop during infancy. The study also found links between specific epigenetic patterns,…

A hidden pollutant is changing how the world's forests breathe

For centuries, forests have followed a remarkably consistent rhythm. Beneath the trees, roots and microscopic organisms steadily release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as they break down organic material and fuel plant growth. Scientists call this process soil respiration, and it represents one of the largest carbon flows on Earth.…

2 giugno, 80 anni della Repubblica – I VIDEO – Notizie – Ansa.it

L’Italia celebra l’80esimo anniversario della festa della Repubblica: ai Fori imperiali la tradizionale parata del 2 giugno, alla presenza del presidente Mattarella e delle più alte cariche dello Stato.   Video 2 giugno, la dirigente di polizia penitenziaria: ‘Una grande emozione essere qui oggi’   Video Luci e colori accendono…

The secret underground system keeping the Grand Canyon alive

Every year, millions of people visiting Grand Canyon National Park stop at one of the park’s water stations. Some are standing on the rim, seeing the canyon for the first time and topping off a water bottle before continuing their trip. Others are far below, hiking through extreme heat, refilling…