This forgotten king united England long before 1066

A groundbreaking new biography of Æthelstan marks 1,100 years since his coronation in 925 AD, reasserts his right to be called the first king of England, explains why he isn’t better known and highlights his many overlooked achievements. The book’s author, Professor David Woodman, is campaigning for greater public recognition…

AI-powered smart bandage heals wounds 25% faster

As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: clotting to stop bleeding, immune system response, scabbing, and scarring. A wearable device called “a-Heal,” designed by engineers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, aims to optimize each stage of the process. The system uses a tiny camera and AI…

A tiny mineral may hold the secret to feeding billions sustainably

Rice, a staple for billions, is one of the most resource-hungry crops on the planet—but scientists may have found a way to change that. By applying nanoscale selenium directly to rice plants, researchers dramatically improved nitrogen efficiency, boosted yields, and made grains more nutritious while reducing fertilizer use and cutting…

Scientists crack the explosive secret of how diamonds reach the surface

If you’ve ever held or beheld a diamond, there’s a good chance it came from a kimberlite. Over 70% of the world’s diamonds are mined from these unique volcanic structures. Yet despite decades of study, scientists are still working to understand how exactly kimberlites erupt from deep in Earth’s mantle…

Mushrooms evolved psychedelics twice, baffling scientists

“This concerns the biosynthesis of a molecule that has a very long history with humans,” explains Prof. Dirk Hoffmeister, head of the research group Pharmaceutical Microbiology at Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI). “We are referring to psilocybin, a substance…

Premio a Marley, cane cieco della protezione civile – Notizie – Ansa.it

  In occasione della ricorrenza di San Pio da Pietrelcina, ieri si è svolta a Pisa una cerimonia durante la quale il primo cane cieco operativo della Protezione civile italiana è stato premiato come simbolo di gentilezza, resilienza e inclusione. Il riconoscimento, promosso all’interno del progetto internazionale Costruiamo gentilezza, è…

Dap: ‘Preservativi ai detenuti a Pavia? Rischio sicurezza’ – Notizie – Ansa.it

Il Dap boccia la decisione della direttrice del carcere di Pavia, Stefania Musso, di distribuire ai detenuti 720 preservativi, come misura a carattere “terapeutico”. Una decisione che “risulta essere stata adottata senza alcuna preventiva interlocuzione con gli uffici”, spiega il Dipartimento amministrazione penitenziaria che sottolinea i rischi “che attengono direttamente…

Gli abiti di Armani in mostra tra le opere di Brera – Moda – Ansa.it

Di fronte ai capolavori di Mantegna, Raffaello, Piero della Francesca, persino ‘re Giorgio’ si era sentito intimidito, tanto che la mostra che apre domani a Brera, per i 50 anni della sua azienda, all’inizio non la voleva fare.     “I miei sono vestiti, non certo opere all’altezza di capolavori come…

Tylenol in pregnancy linked to higher autism risk, Harvard scientists report

When children are exposed to acetaminophen — also known by the brand name Tylenol or as paracetamol — during pregnancy, they may be more likely to develop neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) including autism and ADHD, according to a new study. The study was published recently in BMC Environmental Health. Andrea Baccarelli,…

Diamonds reveal hidden chemistry deep inside Earth

Diamonds from South Africa’s Voorspoed mine have revealed the first natural evidence of nickel-rich metallic alloys forming deep in Earth’s mantle, between 280-470 km (174-292 miles). A new study reveals that these inclusions coexist with nickel-rich carbonates, capturing a rare snapshot of a “redox-freezing” reaction whereby oxidized melts infiltrate reduced…