Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may also curb drug and alcohol addiction

A promising group of medications already used to treat diabetes and obesity may also hold potential for tackling alcohol and drug addiction, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. These drugs, called Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1RAs), could represent a hopeful new direction for…

‘Uccello delle tempeste’, l’arma inviolabile dello zar – Notizie – Ansa.it

Il nuovo missile intercontinentale 9M730 Burevestnik a propulsione nucleare ha un nome quasi romantico: Burevestnik in russo significa ‘procellaria’, l’uccello delle tempeste. Nonostante il nome però è un’arma letale, che promette precisione contro siti altamente protetti situati a qualsiasi distanza. Un’arma, ha sintetizzato con orgoglio Vladimir Putin, “senza eguali al…

MIT physicists just found a way to see inside atoms

Physicists at MIT have introduced a technique to study the interior of an atom’s nucleus by relying on the atom’s own electrons as “messengers” inside a molecule. In research published on October 23 in Science, the team precisely measured the energy of electrons orbiting a radium atom that was chemically…

Serie A: in campo Verona-Cagliari 2-1 DIRETTA – Calcio – Ansa.it

In campo Verona-Cagliari 2-1 DIRETTA Verona-CAGLIARI 2-1 al 77′! Rete di Idrissi. Passaggio filtrante di Obert, Idrissi in area di sinistro da posizione defilata infila Montipò con un tiro sotto la traversa. VERONA-Cagliari 2-0 al 59′! Rete di Orban. L’azione parte da uno spunto di Belghali, assist di Giovane, Orban…

Dinosaurs were thriving when the asteroid struck

For much of the past century, scientists thought dinosaurs were already in decline long before the asteroid impact that ended their reign 66 million years ago. However, a new study published in Science by researchers from Baylor University, New Mexico State University, The Smithsonian Institution, and several international partners challenges…

Living computers powered by mushrooms

Fungal networks could one day replace the tiny metal components that process and store computer data, according to new research. Mushrooms are known for their toughness and unusual biological properties, qualities that make them attractive for bioelectronics. This emerging field blends biology and technology to design innovative, sustainable materials for…

Hippos once roamed frozen Germany with mammoths

Hippos, now found only in sub-Saharan Africa, managed to survive in central Europe far longer than anyone previously believed. A new analysis of ancient bones shows that hippos lived in the Upper Rhine Graben between about 47,000 and 31,000 years ago, during the depths of the last ice age. The…

Rapina al Louvre, fermati due sospetti – Europa – Ansa.it

Un’operazione di polizia scattata ieri sera nell’ambito delle indagini per il furto di una settimana fa al Louvre ha portato al fermo di due persone. Secondo informazioni di Le Parisien avrebbero fatto parte della banda di 4 persone che ha rubato 9 preziosi gioielli dalla galleria di Apollo, utilizzando un…

Ancient DNA reveals the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat

Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have conducted a genetic analysis of the remains of soldiers who retreated from Russia in 1812. Their work uncovered traces of two disease-causing pathogens — those behind paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever — which match the symptoms described in eyewitness records from that time. The…

The math says life shouldn’t exist, but somehow it does

A groundbreaking study is taking a fresh look at one of science’s oldest questions: how did life arise from nonliving material on early Earth? Researcher Robert G. Endres of Imperial College London has created a new mathematical framework suggesting that the spontaneous appearance of life may have been far less…

Exercise and omega-3s could be the secret to healthier teeth

New research published in Scientific Reports has found that regular exercise paired with omega-3 supplementation can significantly enhance immune function and reduce the severity of chronic apical periodontitis, a type of inflammation that affects the tip of the tooth root. Understanding Apical Periodontitis Apical periodontitis occurs when bacteria from untreated…

Glaciers’ secret cooling power won’t last much longer

Glaciers are pushing back against global warming by chilling the air that flows over their surfaces. But how long can this natural defense last? Researchers from the Pellicciotti group at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) have reexamined a massive global collection of glacier data. Their study, recently…

A hidden temperature law governs all life on Earth

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have uncovered what they call a “universal thermal performance curve” (UTPC), a pattern that appears to apply to every living species on Earth. This curve describes how organisms respond to changes in temperature, and it seems to hold true across the entire spectrum of life.…

Scientists say this simple diet change can improve sleep fast

From counting sheep to trying white noise or using weighted blankets, people have explored countless ways to improve their sleep. Poor sleep, however, continues to take a serious toll, influencing heart and metabolic health, memory, learning, productivity, emotional balance, and even relationships. Now, scientists say one surprisingly effective aid for…

Fat-fueled neuron discovery could unlock new treatments for brain disease

Researchers from the University of Queensland (Australia) and the University of Helsinki (Finland) have discovered that neurons are capable of using fat as a source of energy, challenging the long-held belief that they rely only on sugar. Even more remarkably, when the brain’s energy demand increases, neurons can produce their…