Mysterious RNA led scientists to a hidden layer of cancer

The journey began with T3p, a small RNA molecule detected in breast cancer but not in normal tissue. When it was first described in 2018, it stood out as unusual. That initial finding launched a six-year effort to systematically identify similar orphan non-coding RNAs (oncRNAs) across major cancer types, determine…

The surprisingly simple flaw that can undermine quantum encryption

Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a cutting edge method for protecting communications using the laws of quantum mechanics. It allows two parties to create a shared secret key even if someone is secretly monitoring the connection. The strength of QKD lies in the physics itself. Any attempt to intercept the…

Nearly 200,000 people reveal the real key to heart health

A new study published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, suggests that the type of foods people choose on a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet may be more important than simply cutting carbs or fat. Researchers found that when these diets focused on nutrient-dense, wholesome foods,…

Massive magma surge sparked 28,000 Santorini earthquakes

At the start of 2025, Santorini and nearby parts of the Aegean Sea were rattled by tens of thousands of earthquakes. Scientists have now determined what caused the intense shaking. In a study published in Nature, researchers from GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences and GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research…

Giving people cash didn’t cause more injuries or deaths

Programs that give money directly to individuals are becoming more common across the United States. Still, they continue to draw criticism. Some skeptics argue that providing cash with no restrictions could encourage harmful behavior. They claim recipients might quickly spend the money on alcohol or drugs, potentially increasing the risk…

This new blood test could detect cancer before it shows up on scans

Scientists have designed a powerful light based sensor capable of detecting extremely small amounts of cancer biomarkers in blood. The innovation could eventually allow doctors to identify early warning signs of cancer and other diseases through a routine blood draw. Biomarkers such as proteins, fragments of DNA, and other molecules…

E’ morto il grande documentarista Frederick Wiseman – Notizie – Ansa.it

È morto oggi a 96 anni il grande documentarista, regista per il grande schermo e il palcoscenico, e produttore Frederick Wiseman. Lo annunciano la sua società di produzione la Zipporah Films e la famiglia. “Per quasi sessant’anni, Frederick Wiseman ha creato un corpus di opere senza pari, una documentazione cinematografica…

Serie A, Cagliari-Lecce 0-2 – Calcio – Ansa.it

Cagliari-Lecce 0-2, per il match che chiude la 25esima giornata di campionato:   LA DIRETTA     LA VIGILIA “Scontro diretto, ma non match point”. Fabio Pisacane, mister del Cagliari, inquadra così la gara dei rossoblù domani in notturna contro il Lecce. Due grandi problemi per il tecnico: mancheranno per…

Droni e IA contro i sabotaggi all’Alta Velocità – Notizie – Ansa.it

Droni per presidiare le aree sensibili, rafforzamento dei sistemi di videosorveglianza anche con l’impiego dell’Intelligenza artificiale, più controlli su treni e lungo i binari, estensione delle recinzioni. Innalzata l’attenzione lungo la rete ferroviaria che collega l’Italia da Nord a Sud dopo i sabotaggi che hanno mandato più volte in tilt…

Vittorio Sgarbi assolto per il quadro di Rutilio Manetti – Notizie – Ansa.it

Vittorio Sgarbi non è colpevole di riciclaggio in relazione al caso del quadro di Rutilio Manetti, ‘La cattura di San Pietro’. È stato infatti assolto a Reggio Emilia, in abbreviato, con la formula della vecchia insufficienza di prove, mentre la Procura reggiana guidata dal procuratore Gaetano Calogero Paci aveva chiesto…