Millions are about to choose the wrong Medicare plan

Right now, 68 million Americans have a deadline coming up: the deadline to decide their Medicare health coverage for next year if they’re over age 65 or have major disabilities. They must make those decisions by December 7, for coverage beginning January 1, 2026, which makes this time, known as…

Seven-year study uncovers the holy grail of beer brewing

For many people, a glass of beer feels incomplete without a thick, creamy layer of foam resting on top. Yet anyone who enjoys beer knows that this foam often disappears quickly, collapsing before the first sip. Some varieties, however, manage to hold their foam for a surprisingly long time. Researchers…

Attacco russo con droni su Kiev, almeno 3 morti – Notizie – Ansa.it

 La notte scorsa la Russia ha lanciato sull’Ucraina “36 missili e 600 droni”: lo afferma il presidente Volodymyr Zelensky citato dai media di Kiev. Nella capitale “e nella regione i nostri servizi di emergenza stanno lavorando sui luoghi degli attacchi russi. Circa 36 missili e quasi 600 droni sono stati…

Si dimette Yermak, consigliere e braccio destro Zelensky – Notizie – Ansa.it

Il consigliere presidenziale e stretto alleato di Volodymyr Zelensky, Andriy Yermak, si è dimesso dopo la perquisizione del suo appartamento nell’ambito dell’inchiesta su uno scandalo corruzione da 100 milioni di euro. Lo riferiscono i media di Kiev. Zelensky ha elogiato Yermak, considerato il suo braccio destro, ma ha chiarito che…

Hidden blood molecules show surprising anti-aging power

People invest significant time and effort into keeping their skin looking young through masks, creams and serums. Researchers have now identified naturally produced molecules with anti-aging potential that originate within the body itself. These three compounds come from a blood-dwelling bacterium and were shown to reduce both cellular damage and…

Airbus ferma gli A320, circa seimila aerei coinvolti – Notizie – Ansa.it

Airbus ha chiesto ieri di aggiornare il software di controllo degli aeromobili del tipo A320, che potrebbe essere danneggiati da un’intensa attività di radiazioni solari. Si ritiene che siano interessati circa 6.000 aerei A320, metà della flotta globale dell’azienda europea, ma si ritiene che la maggior parte potrà tornare a…

Usa, sospese tutte le decisioni sulle richieste di asilo – Notizie – Ansa.it

Il governo americano ha annunciato ieri il congelamento di tutte le decisioni relative alla concessione dell’asilo negli Stati Uniti dopo l’attacco avvenuto a Washington, che ha causato la morte di una militare e il ferimento grave di un altro soldato. Il sospettato, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, un cittadino afgano di 29 anni…

Where cannabis stores cluster, emergency visits climb

A population-based natural experiment investigated how living near cannabis retail stores relates to cannabis-related harms. The researchers found a connection between store exposure and higher rates of harm, with the largest increases appearing in neighborhoods that had many stores located close together. These results indicate that limiting the number of…

Repeated head impacts may quietly break the brain’s cleanup system

A new study examining cognitively impaired professional boxers and mixed martial arts fighters reports that the brain’s waste-clearing system appears to weaken after repeated blows to the head. These findings are scheduled to be presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Sports-related…

Scientists find toxic metals hidden in popular plastic toys

Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP), working together with the Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL), have found significant amounts of hazardous chemicals in plastic toys sold throughout Brazil. The team examined 70 products, including both imported and locally produced items, creating what they describe as the most extensive…

A popular “essential” medicine may be putting unborn babies at risk

Researchers Dr. Adrienne Chan and Professor Ian Wong of Aston University examined how antiseizure medications are used around the world. The World Health Organization lists valproate as an essential medicine, yet the drug can lead to serious neurodevelopmental disorders when taken during pregnancy. Findings show that access to antiseizure treatments…

Miracle material’s hidden quantum power could transform future electronics

Graphene is a remarkable form of carbon, built from a single layer of tightly connected atoms that is only one atom thick. Despite its thinness, it is highly stable and conducts electricity extremely well. Because of these qualities, graphene is considered a “miracle material” and is already being explored for…

A strange ancient foot reveals a hidden human cousin

Thanks to newly discovered fossil bones, scientists have now been able to match an enigmatic 3.4-million-year-old hominin foot, first found in 2009, to a species that is different from the famous fossil Lucy. This link strengthens the case that two separate species of early human ancestors were living in the…

Scientists uncover the brain’s hidden learning blocks

Artificial intelligence can now craft award-winning essays and help doctors detect disease with impressive accuracy. Yet when it comes to true mental flexibility, living brains still have the clear advantage. Humans can adjust to new situations and information with remarkable ease. Learning unfamiliar computer software, trying a new recipe, or…

Scientists studied 47,000 dogs on CBD and found a surprising behavior shift

CBD is already used by many people for issues such as chronic pain, nausea, and inflammation. A new analysis suggests that dogs might also experience some of these benefits. Researchers in the US examined information from the Dog Aging Project to better understand the characteristics, health patterns, and behavior of…

Bird flu’s surprising heat tolerance has scientists worried

Bird flu viruses pose a significant danger to humans because they can continue multiplying at temperatures warmer than a normal fever. Fever is one of the body’s main tools for slowing down viral infections, yet new research led by the universities of Cambridge and Glasgow shows that these avian viruses…

Polluted air quietly erases the benefits of exercise

Long-term exposure to polluted air may significantly reduce the positive health effects of regular physical activity, according to new research from an international team that included experts from UCL (University College London). The study, published in BMC Medicine, examined information from over 1.5 million adults who were monitored for more…

Hidden mitochondrial DNA damage may be a missing link in disease

A newly identified kind of DNA damage inside mitochondria, the small structures that supply cells with energy, may help explain how the body detects and reacts to stress. The work, led by researchers at UC Riverside and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggests that this…

X-ray movies reveal how intense lasers tear a buckyball apart

Understanding how many atoms move and interact inside laser-driven polyatomic molecules is essential for any attempt to guide chemical reactions using intense light. With the help of ultrashort, high-power X-ray pulses created by accelerator-based free electron lasers (FELs), scientists can now directly observe how strong laser fields rapidly reshape molecular…

Trump, stop all’immigrazione dai Paesi del Terzo Mondo – Notizie – Ansa.it

Il presidente degli Stati Uniti Donald Trump ha annunciato di voler “sospendere definitivamente l’immigrazione proveniente da tutti i Paesi del Terzo Mondo”.     Una decisione, spiega in un post su Truth, per “consentire al sistema statunitense di riprendersi completamente”. “Solo la migrazione inversa – conclude – può…