Synthetic storm: What’s really in your teen’s vape — and why scientists are alarmed

Novel research has revealed that adolescent vaping of current delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) has increased between 2021 and 2023. Also, adolescents are increasingly unsure about the substances they vaped in their e-cigarettes. A new study appearing in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier,…

Is that really ADHD? Why flawed trials may be misleading millions

Originally developed for children, the diagnosis of ADHD is often difficult to make in adults. This is partly because the diagnostic criteria are based on behaviour in children. When diagnosing adults, however, these criteria are often based on adults’ subjective experiences, e.g., of having difficulty concentrating or being very impulsive.…

Are lefties really more creative? 100 years of data say no

Scouring more than a century of studies that explored links between handedness and creativity, new Cornell University research finds the widespread belief that lefties are more creative is not actually true. “The data do not support any advantage in creative thinking for lefties,” said Daniel Casasanto, associate professor of psychology.…

Nuova frana nel Cadore, difficile l’accesso a Cortina – Notizie – Ansa.it

Una nuova frana ha interessato questa notte San Vito di Cadore, nella località Dogana Vecchia, abbattendosi sulla statale 51 di Alemagna rendendo difficile l’accesso a Cortina d’Ampezzo, dalla pianura. Non sono stati coinvolti veicoli e persone. La statale 51 è stata temporaneamente chiusa al traffico, in entrambe le direzioni, dal…

Citizen scientists spot rare exploding star in real-time

Previously described as playing astronomical ‘spot the difference,’ Kilonova Seekers asks the public to compare the latest images of a section of night sky to an image of the same section of space taken on previous nights. Their goal – to spot new stars or significant changes in light intensity…

Cinque produzioni, al via il Caracalla Festival – Notizie – Ansa.it

”E’ un giorno di festa vedere tanti artisti insieme, protagonisti di quello che sarà un grande festival. E’ un impegno incredibile con cinque nuove produzioni, quattro opere e un balletto, in un mese e mezzo. Un festival che è anche occupazione e lavoro con mille persone, tutte altamente qualificate, coinvolte…

Gestione ‘privatistica’ delle liste di attesa, arrestato un primario – Notizie – Ansa.it

Una gestione “privatistica” delle liste di attesa sarebbe stata attuata nel reparto di oculistica dell’Azienda ospedaliero-universitaria Renato Dulbecco di Catanzaro. E’ l’accusa contestata al primario Vincenzo Scorcia, 48 anni, posto ai domiciliari dai finanzieri del Comando provinciale di Catanzaro insieme alla segretaria di uno studio privato, Maria Battaglia (50 anni),…

Bruciano la Spagna e il sud del Portogallo – Notizie – Ansa.it

Quarantatrè gradi in Spagna (dopo i 46 di sabato) e nel sud del Portogallo. Quaranta gradi, sempre oggi, in Francia e Italia, in particolare in Toscana e nelle zone interne della Sardegna. Ma anche in Lombardia dove un’ordinanza del presidente Attilio Fontana, prevede dal 2 luglio e fino al 15…

Is cheese secretly fueling your nightmares? Science weighs in

If you find eating some foods makes you sleep badly, you’re not alone — and there may be a physical cause for your bad dreams. Scientists investigating links between diet, sleep problems, and cultural beliefs about diet and sleep have found that healthier evening eating habits lead to better sleep…

Scientists just mapped how the body rejects pig organs—and how to stop it

A pioneering study has provided unprecedented insights into the immune response following pig-to-human kidney xenotransplantation.1 The findings, presented today at the ESOT Congress 2025, mark a significant step forward in overcoming the biggest challenge in xenotransplantation: rejection by the human immune system. Using cutting-edge spatial molecular imaging, researchers mapped how…

This virus infects millions—and we just discovered its secret weapon

New research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and La Jolla Institute for Immunology, published today (June 30) in Nature Microbiology, reveals an opportunity for developing a therapy against cytomegalovirus (CMV), the leading infectious cause of birth defects in the United States. Researchers discovered a previously unappreciated mechanism…

Vignetta su Maometto, arrestati giornalisti in Turchia – Medio Oriente – Ansa.it

Pugno duro in Turchia contro la satira su Maometto. La magistratura di Istanbul ha spiccato mandati d’arresto per i giornalisti di una delle principali riviste del Paese, Leman, tra cui l’autore della caricatura, accusandoli di “denigrare apertamente i valori religiosi”. In serata la situazione ha rischiato di precipitare perché un…