You don’t need intense workouts to build muscle, new study reveals

If you believe getting stronger requires pushing yourself to the limit at the gym, new research suggests otherwise. Findings from Edith Cowan University (ECU) show that improving muscle size, strength, and performance does not depend on exhausting workouts or feeling sore afterward. “The idea that exercise must be exhausting or…

Spari a Roma, disposti i domiciliari per Bondì – Notizie – Ansa.it

Va ai domiciliari Eitan Bondì, il 21 enne fermato per aver sparato a due attivisti dell’Anpi il 25 aprile scorso a Roma. Lo ha deciso il gip al termine dell’udienza di convalida che ha derubricato l’accusa da duplice tentato omicidio a tentate lesioni pluriaggravate anche dalla premeditazione. “Mi assumo la…

This 275-million-year-old animal had a twisted jaw like nothing alive today

In a dry riverbed deep within a forest near the Amazon in Brazil, paleontologists uncovered a fossilized jawbone from a previously unknown ancient animal. As their excavation continued, the team found eight more similar jawbones, each about six inches long. However, they did not recover any additional bones that could…

This “Pink Floyd” spider hunts prey 6x its size and lives in walls

Researchers from several South American institutions have identified a new species of crevice weaver spider, expanding what scientists know about the Pikelinia genus. The species, named Pikelinia floydmuraria, pays tribute to the legendary band Pink Floyd while also reflecting where the spider lives. The name “muraria,” derived from the Latin…

This new aluminum could replace rare metals and cut costs dramatically

A team of scientists at King’s College London has identified a new form of aluminum, one of the most abundant metals on Earth, that could offer a far less expensive and more sustainable alternative to widely used rare earth metals. Led by Dr. Clare Bakewell, a Senior Lecturer in the…

Cgil Cisl Uil in piazza a Marghera per ‘il lavoro dignitoso’ – Notizie – Ansa.it

Al via la manifestazione nazionale di Cgil, Cisl e Uil per il Primo maggio, che quest’anno celebrano a Marghera (Venezia), sotto lo slogan “Lavoro dignitoso. Contrattazione, nuove tutele e nuovi diritti per l’Italia che cambia nell’era dell’intelligenza artificiale”. In piazza i tre segretari generali, Maurizio Landini, Daniela Fumarola e Pierpaolo…

New treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins

High levels of cholesterol in the bloodstream can lead to hypercholesterolemia, a condition that damages arteries and raises the risk of heart disease. Now, researchers from the University of Barcelona and the University of Oregon have developed a promising new approach to control cholesterol levels, offering a potential new way…

Why drinking more water didn’t prevent kidney stones

Kidney stones are known for causing severe, often debilitating pain. They can disrupt daily life and frequently send people to the emergency room. In the United States, about 1 in 11 people will develop kidney stones, and nearly half of them will experience another episode later on. A large new…

Your gut takes a “double hit” from stress and late-night eating

Chronic stress is widely known to throw digestion off balance, leading to symptoms like diarrhea or constipation. New findings set to be presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2026 suggest that eating late at night may make these problems worse, with potential effects on both digestive function and the gut…

Don’t toss cannabis leaves: Scientists found rare compounds with medical potential

Scientists at Stellenbosch University (SU) have uncovered the first evidence of a rare group of phenolic compounds known as flavoalkaloids in Cannabis leaves, adding a surprising new dimension to the plant’s chemistry. Phenolic compounds, particularly flavonoids, are already highly valued in medicine for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic effects. This…

Surprising obesity discovery rewrites decades of fat metabolism science

Fat cells, known as adipocytes, are not just passive storage units for excess weight. They play an active role in managing how the body uses and stores energy. Inside these cells, fat is packed into structures called lipid droplets, which act as fuel reserves the body can draw on when…