Whales and orcas were carrying viruses no one knew existed

An international research team has discovered two previously unknown viruses in short-finned pilot whales and orcas from the Caribbean region of the North Atlantic Ocean. The group includes students and senior scientists from Arizona State University (ASU), Coastal Carolina University, The University of the South in the US, as well…

Serie A: in campo Pisa-Como DIRETTA – Calcio – Ansa.it

 In campo alle 15 Pisa-Como DIRETTA  Il Como recupera Diego Carlos, squalificato contro l’Udinese, per la trasferta contro il Pisa che nel giorno dell’Epifania apre la 19esima giornata di serie A. Morale alto per la squadra di Fabregas, reduce da due successi consecutivi contro Lecce e Udinese, che le hanno…

Scientists create robots smaller than a grain of salt that can think

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan have built the smallest fully programmable autonomous robots ever created. These microscopic machines can swim through liquid, sense their surroundings, respond on their own, operate for months at a time, and cost about one penny each to produce. Each…

Scientists find a safer way for opioids to relieve pain

Scientists at USF Health are making major progress in understanding how new opioid compounds interact with the body to relieve pain. Their work is raising optimism that future pain medications could deliver relief without the life-threatening side effects associated with today’s opioids. Their latest findings were published December 17 in…

Il rogo a Crans-Montana, dal 2020 nessun controllo del locale – Notizie – Ansa.it

Il bar Le Constellation devastato dalle fiamme a Crans-Montana non era più stato sottoposto a controlli dal 2020. Il Consiglio comunale della stazione sciistica afferma di “rammaricarsene profondamente” e di aver deciso di adottare misure immediate, come il divieto di utilizzo di dispositivi pirotecnici di qualsiasi tipo nei locali chiusi,…

Earth’s toughest microbes could help humans live on Mars

Ever since humans first walked on the Moon, space agencies around the world have treated the idea of living beyond Earth as a major long term goal. Of the destinations we can realistically reach, Mars stands out as the leading candidate. Its dramatic terrain and a few familiar traits make…

++ Crans-Montana, dal 2020 nessun controllo del locale ++ – Notizie – Ansa.it

Il bar Le Constellation, devastato dalle fiamme a Crans-Montana, non era più stato sottoposto a controlli dal 2020. Il Consiglio comunale della stazione sciistica afferma di “rammaricarsene profondamente” e di aver deciso di adottare misure immediate, come il divieto di utilizzo di dispositivi pirotecnici di qualsiasi tipo nei locali chiusi,…

Why multiple sclerosis slowly steals balance and movement

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects about 2.3 million people worldwide. In roughly 80% of cases, the disease involves inflammation in the cerebellum, a region of the brain essential for balance and coordinated movement. Damage in this area can trigger tremors, unsteady motion, and difficulty controlling muscles. Over time, these symptoms often…

Tiny 3D-printed light cages could unlock the quantum internet

Storing quantum information is essential for the future of both quantum computing and a global quantum internet. Today’s quantum communication systems struggle with signal loss over long distances, which limits how far quantum information can travel. Quantum memories help solve this problem by making quantum repeaters possible, allowing information to…

Oggi il vertice dei Volenterosi a Parigi – Notizie – Ansa.it

Oggi a Parigi riunione dei volenterosi per l’Ucraina, presente anche la premier Giorgia Meloni; per gli Usa ci sono Witkoff e Kushner. Zelensky silura Malyuk, dal 2022 alla guida dei Servizi di sicurezza nazionali. Mosca afferma di aver abbattuto stanotte 129 droni ucraini sulle regioni russe. Ue contro Trump sulla…

A simple drug pair may succeed where liver fibrosis treatments failed

Researchers have found that a pair of existing drugs is far more effective when used together than when either is taken alone. The findings point to a practical and potentially fast route toward a long-awaited treatment for liver fibrosis. Liver fibrosis is a common but often overlooked condition that affects…

Scientists discover “migrions,” a viral shortcut that supercharges infection

How efficiently viruses move between cells plays a major role in how dangerous an infection becomes. In a study published in Science Bulletin, scientists from Peking University Health Science Center and the Harbin Veterinary Research Institute uncovered a previously unknown route that helps viruses spread faster and more aggressively. The…

Flu drug once blamed for seizures in kids gets a surprising reversal

For many years, doctors questioned whether a commonly prescribed antiviral drug for children with the flu was responsible for serious neuropsychiatric symptoms, or whether those effects were actually caused by the infection itself. Reports of seizures, confusion, and hallucinations fueled uncertainty among medical professionals and families alike. New research from…

Nearly all women in STEM secretly feel like impostors

Some people who perform at the highest levels carry a private fear that clashes with their outward success. Despite strong résumés and long lists of achievements, they worry that others will eventually realize they do not truly belong. In their own minds, top grades, prestigious awards, and competitive research funding…

Think you make 200 food choices a day? Think again

Numbers are often used in health messaging to guide behavior and spark motivation. But not every number that circulates widely is grounded in solid science. One claim in particular has gained traction over the years. It suggests that people make more than 200 food-related decisions every day without realizing it.…

The secret to human intelligence? It might be in our gut

A new study shows that changes in the gut microbiome can directly influence how the brain works, revealing a powerful connection between microbes and brain activity. Humans have the largest brain size relative to body size of any primate, yet scientists still know surprisingly little about how mammals with large…