Graphene just defied a fundamental law of physics

For decades, physicists have been trying to answer a fundamental question: can electrons move like a perfectly smooth, frictionless fluid governed by a universal quantum value? Detecting this unusual behavior has proven extremely challenging. In real materials, tiny imperfections such as atomic defects and impurities tend to disrupt these delicate…

Doing this throughout life may cut Alzheimer’s risk by 38%

Engaging in mentally stimulating activities across your lifetime, including reading, writing, and learning new languages, may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and slower cognitive decline. That is the conclusion of a study published recently in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers…

This simple change stops robot swarms from getting stuck

Imagine a swarm of robots rushing to complete an urgent job, such as cleaning up an oil spill or assembling complex machinery. At first, adding more robots speeds things up. But after a certain point, the space becomes crowded, robots start interfering with one another, and overall progress slows. This…

95% of people carry this virus and scientists may have just found how to stop it

Fred Hutch Cancer Center researchers have made a significant advance in the effort to block Epstein Barr virus (EBV), a widespread infection that affects about 95% of people worldwide and is linked to several cancers, neurodegenerative conditions, and other long-term illnesses. By working with mice engineered to produce human antibodies,…

This common gout drug may slash heart attack and stroke risk

A new large-scale study led by researchers at the University of Nottingham has found that medications commonly used to treat gout may also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with the condition. The findings, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, suggest that bringing blood urate levels down…

Scientists discover “cleaner ants” that groom giant ants in Arizona desert

In the deserts of southeastern Arizona, a surprising scene unfolds outside the nests of small cone ants. Much larger harvester ants stand nearby with their serrated jaws open, appearing vulnerable. But instead of attacking, the smaller ants climb onto the bigger ones and begin licking and nibbling across their bodies.…

L’Ue tra emergenza energia e Green Deal – Altre news – Ansa.it

BRUXELLES – Prezzi dell’energia sotto pressione, regole europee in evoluzione e timori per gli effetti della crisi geopolitica saranno al centro del Forum di ANSA Europa in programma domani al Parlamento europeo di Bruxelles. L’appuntamento riunirà l’eurodeputata del Ppe Letizia Moratti, presidente della Consulta Nazionale di Forza Italia e membro…

Crans-Montana, i coniugi Moretti indagati a Roma – Notizie – Ansa.it

Disastro colposo e omicidio colposo plurimo. Sono solo alcune delle accuse che la Procura di Roma muove a Jaques Moretti e alla moglie Jessica nell’ambito del procedimento legato all’incendio del 31 dicembre a Crans Montana nel locale Le Constellation che provocò la morte di 41 persone tra cui sei italiani. I…