In crescita i reati di strada, più colpite le grandi città – Notizie – Ansa.it

I delitti commessi e denunciati in Italia sono in aumento e la crescita riguarda soprattutto la micro-criminalità di strada. L’indicazione emerge dalle statistiche della banca dati interforze del dipartimento di Pubblica sicurezza del ministero dell’Interno, fornite in esclusiva al Sole 24 Ore del Lunedì e confrontate con quelle degli anni…

A groundbreaking brain map could revolutionize Parkinson’s treatment

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School and partner institutions assembled one of the most complete single-cell maps of the developing human brain. The atlas identifies nearly every cell type, records their genetic signatures, and shows how these cells grow and interact. It also compares leading laboratory methods for producing high-quality neurons,…

Scientists discover the nutrient that supercharges cellular energy

Mitochondria are tiny structures inside cells that generate the energy required for the body to move, grow, and maintain health. Because energy needs change continuously, mitochondria must constantly fine-tune their activity to keep up. This adaptability depends in part on the nutrients available to the cell. Yet until recently, scientists…

Ancient viruses hidden inside bacteria could help defeat modern infections

For billions of years, bacteria have fought an unending battle with viruses, developing a wide range of survival strategies. Now, scientists say these age-old microbial defenses could inspire new antiviral tools for humans. Thomas Wood, a professor of chemical engineering at Penn State, and his team have uncovered a long-overlooked…

Bamboo tissue paper may not be as eco-friendly as you think

Bamboo-based tissue paper from China has become a popular option among consumers seeking eco-friendly products. Yet new research indicates that these bamboo paper goods may not be as sustainable as many believe. In fact, when compared with tissue produced in North America, some bamboo varieties may have a larger environmental…

Scientists predict a wetter, greener future for the Sahara Desert

The Sahara Desert is known as one of the driest places on Earth, receiving only about 3 inches of precipitation each year — roughly one-tenth of what falls in Chicago. However, new research from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) suggests that this could change dramatically within the next few…

Astronomers capture a violent super-eruption from a young sun

Although we rarely notice from Earth, the Sun is continuously hurling enormous clouds of charged plasma into space. These events, known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), often occur alongside sudden bursts of light called solar flares. When particularly strong, CMEs can stretch far enough to disturb Earth’s magnetic field, producing…

Breakthrough blood test finally confirms Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Scientists from the University of East Anglia and Oxford BioDynamics have created a highly accurate blood test capable of diagnosing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS). The condition, which causes long-term and often debilitating exhaustion, affects millions of people around the world, including more than 400,000 individuals…

Alzheimer’s might be powered by a broken sleep-wake cycle

Alzheimer’s disease often throws a person’s daily patterns into disarray. Difficulty sleeping through the night, restless tossing, and frequent daytime naps are common early warning signs. In later stages, patients often experience “sundowning,” a period of increased confusion and agitation that tends to occur later in the day. These patterns…

A gene from 100-year-olds could help kids who age too fast

Scientists have uncovered a breakthrough in the fight against a rare genetic condition that causes children to age much faster than normal. The discovery involves “longevity genes” found in people who live exceptionally long lives, often beyond 100 years. Researchers from the University of Bristol and IRCCS MultiMedica found that…

Scientists stunned as island spider loses half its genome

Over a few million years, the spider Dysdera tilosensis (a species found only in the Canary Islands) has accomplished something extraordinary: it has cut its genome size nearly in half while adapting to its island environment. Despite this dramatic reduction, the genome of this species is not only more compact…

A “scary” new spider species found beneath California’s beaches

Scientists at the University of California, Davis report the discovery of a previously unrecognized trapdoor spider that lives in California’s coastal sand dunes. The species, named Aptostichus ramirezae, is closely related to Aptostichus simus, which occurs along the shoreline from Monterey to Baja California, Mexico. Findings published in the journal…

Scientists discover 14 strange new species hidden in the deep sea

Earth’s oceans hold extraordinary biodiversity, yet only a small portion of an estimated two million marine species have been formally identified and described. One of the biggest hurdles in ocean science is the lengthy delay — sometimes lasting decades — between when a species is first discovered and when it…