They were drilling off Oregon. What they found could shake all of California

When the massive subduction zone lying under the Pacific Northwest shifts, it does so violently. A magnitude 9 or higher earthquake in this region would unleash catastrophic shaking, followed by tsunamis and landslides that multiply the destruction. Now, new research published in the journal Geosphere suggests that this “really big…

Atlantic dolphins are dying much younger. Scientists sound the alarm

Common dolphins, among the most abundant marine mammals on Earth, are living significantly shorter lives in the North Atlantic. A new study published on October 10 in Conservation Letters reports that their lifespan has dropped sharply in recent decades. Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder found that female common…

Running fixes what junk food breaks in the brain

Researchers at University College Cork, led by Professor Yvonne Nolan, have uncovered the specific metabolic processes that explain how exercise helps offset the harmful behavioral effects of eating a Western-style cafeteria diet. Published on October 21 in the peer-reviewed journal Brain Medicine, the study shows that voluntary running can reduce…

Doctors just found a way to slow one of the deadliest prostate cancers

A major international study led by UCL researchers has found that combining two cancer drugs could substantially slow the progression of a severe and often deadly form of prostate cancer in men with specific genetic mutations. Published in Nature Medicine, the Phase III AMPLITUDE trial tested whether adding niraparib, a…

Al Consiglio federale Salvini smina il caso Vannacci – Notizie – Ansa.it

Nessuna resa dei conti, ma qualche paletto è stato messo. La Lega riparte dal tonfo elettorale in Toscana (sotto il 5%) e dai malumori per l’”effetto Vannacci” al rovescio, e mette un freno all’attività politica dei team Vannacci. La costola dell’associazione “Il mondo al contrario”, nata a sostegno del generale…

Scontro tra un pullman e un’auto in Calabria, tre morti – Notizie – Ansa.it

È di tre morti il bilancio di un incidente stradale avvenuto in Calabria lungo la strada di grande comunicazione Ionio-Tirreno, nei pressi dello svincolo di Gioiosa Jonica, in provincia di Reggio. Nell’incidente sono rimasti coinvolti un pullman ed un’automobile che, per cause in corso d’accertamento, si sono scontrati frontalmente. Le…

Scientists discover how a high-fat keto diet could keep your brain young

Protecting your brain’s energy and keeping your mind sharp might start with what’s on your plate. Foods such as fish and seafood, meat, non-starchy vegetables, berries, nuts, seeds, eggs, and even full-fat dairy may play a key role in maintaining cognitive health. Exploring the Power of the Ketogenic Diet At…