Scientists find a massive hidden CO2 sponge beneath the ocean floor

Rock samples that formed about 60 million years ago and were collected from far beneath the ocean surface have helped scientists understand how large amounts of carbon dioxide can remain locked away for extremely long periods. These samples show that CO2 becomes trapped within layers of lava rubble that build…

Stressed rats keep returning to cannabis and scientists know why

It isn’t just people — when given the chance rats may also use cannabis to cope with stress, according to a study by researchers at Washington State University. Published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, the study set out to investigate which animals would actively seek out cannabis and why. The researchers…

Even moderate drinking carries a bigger cancer risk than you think

As Americans prepare for the holiday season, new research serves as a reminder to think carefully about the long-term health impact of raising a celebratory glass. Alcohol is already recognized as a cause of several cancers, even when consumed at moderate levels. Despite this, drinking remains common, and many uncertainties…

Scientists uncover a hidden protein behind deadly mystery diseases

New work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that problems in a protein vital for keeping chromosomes stable may contribute to serious — and at times fatal — health conditions. The study, recently reported in Science, offers patients and clinicians new protein mutations to examine when diagnosing certain cancers and…

These Bald Eagles fly the wrong way every year and stun scientists

Birds of a feather do not always flock together, despite the adage. A new study in the Journal of Raptor Research describes how Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) from Arizona are making unusual journeys by flying north instead of south, unlike most migratory birds in temperate regions. The paper, titled “Northward…

New research uncovers a surprisingly cheap way to farm kelp offshore

In Maine, growing kelp for use in foods, cosmetics, fertilizer additives and other products is rapidly expanding, but it remains expensive to do. For many new growers, one of the biggest challenges is the lack of reliable cost analysis tools that can guide spending decisions and help them build sustainable…

Arriva il dl Milleproroghe, 16 articoli dai Lep alle multe. Un altro anno per i bonus giovani e donne – Notizie – Ansa.it

Dai Lep agli importi delle multe, dalle polizze catastrofali ai commissari straordinari: arriva domani in Cdm un Milleproroghe di 16 articoli, secondo una bozza del decreto. Il provvedimento di fine anno proroga alcune scadenze, fra queste quella relativa “all’attività istruttoria connessa alla determinazione dei livelli essenziali delle prestazioni” (Lep), che…

Paper mill waste could unlock cheaper clean energy

Researchers have developed a catalyst sourced from renewable plant waste that shows strong potential for speeding up clean hydrogen production. The material is produced by embedding nickel oxide and iron oxide nanoparticles into carbon fibers made from lignin, creating a structure that improves both efficiency and durability during the oxygen…