Scientists find hidden rainfall pattern that could reshape farming

A new study from the University of California San Diego identifies an unexpected influence on global crop stability: the original source of rainfall. Published in Nature Sustainability, the research follows atmospheric moisture back to the place where it first evaporated, whether from the ocean or from land surfaces such as…

Arrestata in Iran la Nobel per la Pace Narges Mohammadi – Notizie – Ansa.it

La vincitrice del Premio Nobel per la Pace iraniana, Narges Mohammadi, e diversi altri attivisti sono stati arrestati oggi durante una cerimonia commemorativa nella città nord-orientale di Mashhad. Lo rendono noto i gruppi per i diritti umani iraniani, citati da Iran International. Mohammadi, che sta scontando una pena detentiva complessiva…

Daily multivitamins quietly lower blood pressure in some older adults

New findings from investigators at Mass General Brigham indicate that taking a daily multivitamin over the long term may help lower blood pressure (BP) and reduce the risk of hypertension for certain groups of older adults. The team conducted a secondary analysis of data from the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin…

Valditara chiede ispezioni in due scuole in cui ha parlato Albanese – Notizie – Ansa.it

Il ministro dell’Istruzione e del Merito, Giuseppe Valditara, ha chiesto agli organi competenti di avviare una immediata ispezione per verificare quanto accaduto in alcune scuole in Toscana. Francesca Albanese, relatrice speciale dell’Onu per i territori palestinesi occupati, ha tenuto incontri durante l’orario scolastico in due istituti scolastici. Il ministro ha…

Scientists reveal the real benefits and hidden risks of medical cannabis

Medical cannabis is widely used for issues such as chronic pain, anxiety and insomnia, but a major analysis led by UCLA Health reports that the scientific support for these uses remains weak. A study published in JAMA examined more than 2,500 scientific papers released from January 2010 through September 2025,…

Scientists find dark chocolate ingredient that slows aging

A natural chemical in dark chocolate may play a role in slowing certain signs of biological aging. Researchers at King’s College London have identified theobromine, a plant compound found in cocoa, as a possible contributor to this effect. The study, published on December 10 in Aging, analyzed how much theobromine was present…

Ghost particles slip through Earth and spark a hidden atomic reaction

Neutrinos are among the most puzzling particles known to science and are often called ‘ghost particles’ because they so rarely interact with matter. Trillions pass through each person every second without leaving any mark. These particles are created during nuclear reactions, including those inside the Sun’s core. Their extremely weak…

A nearby Earth-size planet just got much more mysterious

Of the seven Earth-sized planets circling the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1, one world has become a special focus for astronomers. This planet, TRAPPIST-1e, orbits within the star’s “Goldilocks zone” — a region where temperatures could allow liquid water to exist on the surface — but only if the planet has…

A silent ocean pandemic is wiping out sea urchins worldwide

Sea urchins play a crucial role in the ocean, acting as ecosystem engineers much like large grazers on land. As they feed on seaweed and seagrass, they trim back algae and help protect slow-growing species such as corals and certain calcifying algae. In turn, sea urchins are an important food…

New fossils in Qatar reveal a tiny sea cow hidden for 21 million years

Today the Arabian Gulf supports large numbers of dugongs, marine mammals related to manatees that feed on seagrass and leave trails in the sediment as they graze. Newly examined fossils from Qatar show that sea cows living more than 20 million years ago shaped their environments in much the same…

Nerve injuries can trigger hidden immune changes throughout the entire body

Preclinical research from McGill University suggests that nerve injuries can create long-term changes in the immune system, and these changes may not be the same for males and females. Nerve injuries are common and can occur from stretching, pressure or cuts. They often lead to persistent problems such as chronic…

NAD+ supplement shows early promise for long COVID fatigue and brain fog

Long COVID continues to disrupt millions of lives, especially through persistent neurological symptoms like fatigue, sleep problems, and brain fog. Researchers tested whether raising NAD+ levels with high-dose nicotinamide riboside could help restore energy metabolism and ease symptoms. While the randomized trial didn’t show major differences in cognitive scores between…

Terremoto di magnitudo 6.7 in Giappone, allerta tsunami – Notizie – Ansa.it

Un violento terremoto di magnitudo 6.7 ha colpito il nord del Giappone. Ne dà notizia l’Ingv.     Diramata dalla Japan Meteorological Agency l’allerta tsunami, onde fino un metro. Il terremoto è stato registrato nella prefettura di Aomori, a nord del Giappone, alle ore 11:44 locali (3:44 in Italia) con epicentro…