Dolphins may be getting Alzheimer’s from toxic ocean blooms

For many nature enthusiasts, few scenes are as distressing as finding a stranded whale or dolphin lying helpless on the beach. When these animals are still alive, marine biologists and volunteers rush to assist, shielding them from the sun and preventing their skin from drying out by pouring seawater over…

Si accelera sugli ostaggi, forse liberi domenica notte – Notizie – Ansa.it

La prima fase dell’accordo su Gaza procede senza intoppi ed anzi potrebbe esserci un’accelerazione. Dopo l’entrata in vigore del cessate il fuoco e il parziale ritiro dell’Idf, gli israeliani hanno iniziato a spostare i detenuti palestinesi con lunghe condanne da scambiare con i 48 ostaggi, che dovrebbero essere rilasciati da…

Segnali positivi, la svolta su Trentini forse a fine mese – Notizie – Ansa.it

Le speranze sulla scarcerazione di Alberto Trentini crescono con il passare dei giorni. Il conto alla rovescia per l’inizio di una svolta nella vicenda del cooperante italiano detenuto in Venezuela da undici mesi è cominciato, con una prima data all’orizzonte. Il prossimo 19 ottobre potrebbero arrivare a Roma dei delegati…

Scientists unearth a 112-million-year-old time capsule filled with ancient insects

Scientists have uncovered the first South American amber deposits containing preserved insects in a quarry in Ecuador, according to a study published in Communications Earth & Environment. The discovery captures a vivid picture of a 112-million-year-old forest that once thrived on the ancient supercontinent Gondwana and opens new doors for…

How 1 in 4 older adults regain happiness after struggling

Nearly one-quarter of older adults regained top well-being within three years, even after struggling. Emotional health, physical activity, and good sleep were strong predictors of recovery. Credit: Shutterstock Almost one in four adults aged 60 and older who initially reported poor well-being managed to regain a state of optimal well-being…

A million-sun-mass mystery object found lurking in deep space

Astronomers have used a worldwide array of telescopes to spot the smallest dark object ever identified in the universe. Discovering more of these faint, hidden masses and understanding what they are could help eliminate certain explanations for dark matter, the invisible material believed to make up roughly one-quarter of the…

Breakthrough compounds may reverse nerve damage caused by multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-term autoimmune condition that affects over 2.9 million people around the world. In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, a protective layer that insulates nerve fibers. This damage interrupts communication between the brain and body, leading to symptoms such as numbness, tingling,…

When men drink, women and children pay the price

A sweeping global review has revealed that men’s alcohol consumption is causing widespread harm to women and children, from violence and neglect to lost educational and life opportunities. Credit: Shutterstock A new global review led by La Trobe University has revealed the often-overlooked damage caused by men’s alcohol consumption to…