Scientists found a hidden fat switch and turned it off

Scientists at Cleveland-based institutions have uncovered a surprising new switch that helps the body make fat — and turning it off had dramatic effects. Obesity and fatty liver disease are becoming more common worldwide as diets grow more calorie-dense and daily life becomes less active. Scientists in Cleveland have identified…

Scientists create smart synthetic skin that can hide images and change shape

Synthetic materials are widely used across science, engineering, and industry, but most are designed to perform only a narrow range of tasks. A research team at Penn State set out to change that. Led by Hongtao Sun, assistant professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering (IME), the group developed a new…

Why colorectal cancer breaks the immune system’s rules

In most solid tumors, large numbers of regulatory T (Treg) cells are linked to worse outcomes. These immune cells normally act as brakes on the immune system, which means they can weaken the body’s ability to attack cancer. Colorectal cancer stands out as a rare and confusing exception. In this…

Streetwear, lo stile urbano sta cambiando pelle – Magazine – ANSA.it

Di cosa parliamo oggi quando parliamo di streetwear? Streetwear, letteralmente lo stile della strada, informale con radici culturali americane nella comunità afro e dilagato da un bel po’ di anni andando oltre quei confini, è ben più di uno stile. Sarebbe riduttivo pensare di definirlo perchè è un fenomeno trasversale…

Usa: ‘Gli americani in Iran lascino subito il Paese’ – Notizie – Ansa.it

Gli Stati Uniti hanno chiesto agli americani in Iran di lasciare immediatamente il Paese o comunque di “tenere un profilo basso” ed essere “sempre in contatto” con famiglia e amici. “A causa di misure di sicurezza rafforzate, chiusure stradali, interruzioni dei trasporti pubblici e blocchi di internet”, si legge in…

A clever quantum trick brings practical quantum computers closer

Quantum computers have the potential to transform fields ranging from materials science to cryptography, but today they remain extremely difficult to build and operate. One of the biggest challenges comes from decoherence, a process that introduces errors into quantum systems. These errors usually take the form of bit flips or…

Doctors test brain cell implants to restore movement in Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term neurological condition that gradually worsens over time. More than one million people in the United States are living with the disease, and about 90,000 new diagnoses are made each year. While current treatments can ease symptoms, there is still no cure and no therapy proven…

Moretti presente all’interrogatorio del capo della sicurezza di Crans-Montana. Il presidente della Svizzera al Niguarda – Notizie – Ansa.it

Jacques Moretti, proprietario del Constellation, è presente oggi a Sion all’interrogatorio di Christophe Balet, responsabile della sicurezza del Comune di Crans-Montana e indagato nell’inchiesta del rogo di Capodanno, dove sono morte 41 persone e 115 sono rimaste ferite. “Penso ogni istante alle vittime“, ha detto Moretti, accompagnato dal suo avvocato,…

A hidden brain effect of prenatal alcohol exposure

A new study published in JNeurosci reports how experiences before birth may shape the brain and behavior later in life. Led by Mary Schneider and Alexander Converse at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the interdisciplinary research examined how exposure to alcohol and stress during pregnancy affects rhesus monkey offspring once they…

Scientists found a sugar that could defeat deadly superbugs

Researchers in Australia have developed a promising new strategy to combat deadly bacteria that no longer respond to antibiotics. The team engineered antibodies that lock onto a sugar found only on bacterial cells, an approach that could support a new generation of immunotherapies for multidrug resistant infections acquired in hospitals.…

An invisible chemical rain is falling across the planet

Chemicals introduced to shield the ozone layer are now tied to an unexpected environmental consequence. A new study shows that these substances have helped spread large amounts of a long-lasting and potentially harmful forever chemical across the planet. Researchers in atmospheric science, led by a team at Lancaster University, have…

This tiny molecular trick makes spider silk almost unbreakable

Researchers have uncovered the molecular interactions that give spider silk its remarkable combination of strength and flexibility. The discovery could help scientists design new bio-inspired materials for airplanes, protective gear, and medical uses, while also offering insight into neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. The study, published in the journal…

Mars’ water mystery may have a simple ice answer

Small lakes on early Mars may have stayed liquid for decades, even though average air temperatures were far below freezing. New research suggests that cold conditions alone may not have prevented long-lasting surface water on the Red Planet. Researchers from Rice University used a climate model modified for Mars to…