Scientists discover protein that rejuvenates aging brain cells

Scientists at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore have identified a protein that may help restore the brain’s ability to produce new cells as it ages. Their findings, published in Science Advances, point to a transcription factor called cyclin D-binding myb-like transcription factor…

Yellowstone wolves may not have transformed the national park after all

A new peer reviewed study is challenging one of the most widely shared claims about Yellowstone’s wolves. In a formal comment published in Global Ecology and Conservation, scientists from Utah State University and Colorado State University argue that a 2025 paper by Ripple et al. overstated how much wolf recovery…

Astronomers discover an Earth-like planet that may be colder than Mars

Astronomers have identified a possible Earth-like planet called HD 137010 b that may share many similarities with our world. However, there is one striking difference. It could be even colder than the permanently frozen surface of Mars. The discovery comes from continued analysis of data collected by NASA’s Kepler Space…

The worst coral bleaching event ever recorded damaged over 50% of reefs

Coral reefs provide enormous value to people around the world. They support fisheries, power tourism industries, protect coastlines from storms, and even help scientists discover new medicines. Altogether, these benefits are estimated to be worth about $9.8 trillion each year. Now, researchers report that a global marine heatwave caused widespread…

La storia nell’armadio: la tuta – Magazine – Ansa.it

La “Storia nell’armadio” è un podcast ANSA scritto e interpretato da Nicoletta De Menna per raccontare, attraverso la storia di abiti e accessori che tutti possediamo, alcuni passaggi salienti della Storia del ‘900.  Cinque appuntamenti per scoprire insieme cosa hanno da raccontare la giacca da uomo, l’abito nero da donna,…

Milano Cortina: Superg donne DIRETTA – Milano Cortina 2026 – Ansa.it

In corso il SuperG donne a Cortina Grandissima discesa di Brignone che si porta al comando con il tempo di 1 23,41, distanziando Pirovano di 76′ centesimi. Dopo la Brignone, eliminata Aicher, una delle favorite.  Dopo le gioie e i dolori di discesa libera e combinata a squadre, l’Olimpia delle…

Milano Cortina: casco vietato, squalificato l’ucraino Heraskevych. L’atleta: ‘Continuo a lottare, ricorro al Tas’ – Milano Cortina 2026 – Ansa.it

L’atleta ucraino di skeleton Vladylsav Heraskevych non potrà prendere il via stamane alla gara per i Giochi Olimpici Invernali di Milano-Cortina 2026 “in seguito al suo rifiuto di conformarsi alle Linee Guida sull’espressione visiva degli atleti”. La decisione è stata presa dalla giuria della Federazione Internazionale di Bob e Skeleton…

Snowball Earth was not completely frozen, new study reveals

Researchers at the University of Southampton have found new evidence that Earth’s climate did not completely grind to a halt during its most extreme ice age, a time often called Snowball Earth. This dramatic chapter unfolded during the Cryogenian Period, between 720 and 635 million years ago. Scientists have long…

One simple daily change that could slash depression risk

Spending less time in front of the television and more time on other activities could help prevent major depressive disorder, especially during middle age. That is the conclusion of a new study published in European Psychiatry on behalf of the European Psychiatric Association by Cambridge University Press. Researchers found that…

WhatsApp denuncia il tentativo della Russia di bloccare l’app – Notizie – Ansa.it

L’app di messaggistica WhatsApp ha denunciato un tentativo delle autorità russe di bloccarne il funzionamento per costringere gli utenti a migrare verso un servizio concorrente controllato dallo Stato, definendolo un “passo indietro”. “Il governo russo ha tentato di bloccare completamente WhatsApp per spingere le persone verso un’app di sorveglianza di…

This kefir and fiber combo beat omega-3 in slashing inflammation

Researchers at the University of Nottingham report that combining specific dietary supplements may provide stronger immune and metabolic support than taking prebiotics or omega 3 alone. Their findings suggest this paired approach could help lower the risk of diseases associated with long term inflammation. The study, published in the Journal…

Just 5 weeks of brain training may protect against dementia for 20 years

Older adults who took part in a short program designed to sharpen how quickly they process visual information were less likely to develop dementia years later. The training, known as speed of processing training, teaches people to rapidly spot visual details on a computer screen and manage increasingly complex tasks…

Changing when you eat dramatically reduced Crohn’s disease symptoms

A randomized controlled trial funded by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation found that time-restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, significantly lowered disease activity and systemic inflammation in adults with Crohn’s disease who also had overweight or obesity. Led by researchers at the University of Calgary, the study is the…