The billion-year reign of fungi that predated plants and made Earth livable

New research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution sheds light on the timelines and pathways of evolution of fungi, finding evidence of their influence on ancient terrestrial ecosystems. The study, led by researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) and collaborators, indicates the diversification of fungi hundreds…

DOLPHIN AI uncovers hundreds of invisible cancer markers

McGill University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can detect previously invisible disease markers inside single cells. In a study published in Nature Communications, the researchers demonstrate how the tool, called DOLPHIN, could one day be used by doctors to catch diseases earlier and guide treatment options. “This…

This ultra-thin solar tech could power everything from phones to skyscrapers

Global electricity use is increasing rapidly and must be addressed sustainably. Developing new materials could give us much more efficient solar cell materials than at present; materials so thin and flexible that they could encase anything from mobile phones or entire buildings. Using computer simulation and machine learning, researchers at…

Before they sucked blood, leeches were ocean hunters

A newly described fossil reveals that leeches are at least 200 million years older than scientists previously thought, and that their earliest ancestors may have feasted not on blood, but on smaller marine creatures. “This is the only body fossil we’ve ever found of this entire group,” said Karma Nanglu,…

Princeton’s AI reveals what fusion sensors can’t see

Imagine watching a favorite movie when suddenly the sound stops. The data representing the audio is missing. All that’s left are images. What if artificial intelligence (AI) could analyze each frame of the video and provide the audio automatically based on the pictures, reading lips and noting each time a…

Blocking one protein supercharges the immune system against cancer

Researchers have discovered a way to make the immune system’s T cells significantly more effective at fighting cancer. By blocking a protein called Ant2, they were able to reprogram how these cells consume and generate energy — essentially rewiring their internal power supply. This shift makes T cells more active,…

Scientists may be closing in on dark matter’s true identity

Determining the nature of dark matter, the invisible substance that makes up most of the mass in our universe, is one of the greatest puzzles in physics. New results from the world’s most sensitive dark matter detector, LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ), have narrowed down the possibilities for one of the leading dark…

Scientists just found the strongest signs of life on Mars yet

A new study suggests a habitable past and signs of ancient microbial processes on Mars — and Imperial scientists provided crucial context. Led by NASA and featuring key analysis from Imperial College London, the work has uncovered a range of minerals and organic matter in Martian rocks that point to…

Webb spots first hints of atmosphere on a potentially habitable world

University of Bristol astrophysicists are helping shed new light on an Earth-sized exoplanet 40 light years away where liquid water in the form of a global ocean or icy expanse might exist on its surface. That would only be possible if an atmosphere is present – a big mystery the…

Yoga isn’t as heart-healthy as you think, new study reveals

Contrary to widespread belief, yoga may be less effective than conventional forms of exercise in enhancing vascular health, according to a new study published in Advances in Integrative Medicine. The study systematically reviews existing literature, including randomized controlled trials, crossover trials, and non-randomized studies, comparing yoga and other exercise interventions…

Almasri, no della Giunta al processo per Mantovano e i ministri – Africa – Ansa.it

La maggioranza in Giunta per le autorizzazioni fa quadrato intorno ai ministri Carlo Nordio e Matteo Piantedosi e al sottosegretario Alfredo Mantovano e respinge la richiesta di procedere nei loro confronti nell’ambito della vicenda Almasri, il generale libico accusato dalla Cpi di crimini contro l’umanità prima arrestato e poi rilasciato…