Scientists uncover 15,000 kilometers of lost rivers on Mars

The discovery of more than 15,000 kilometers of ancient riverbeds on Mars suggests that the Red Planet may once have been much wetter than previously thought. Researchers looked at fluvial sinuous ridges, also known as inverted channels, across Noachis Terra – a region in Mars’ southern highlands. These are believed…

This interstellar comet may be a frozen relic from before the Sun

A mystery interstellar object discovered last week is likely to be the oldest comet ever seen – possibly predating our solar system by more than three billion years, researchers say. The “water ice-rich” visitor, named 3I/ATLAS, is only the third known object from beyond our solar system ever spotted in…

This tiny rice plant could feed the first lunar colony

The future of sustained space habitation depends on our ability to grow fresh food away from Earth. The revolutionary new collaborative Moon-Rice project is using cutting-edge experimental biology to create an ideal future food crop that can be grown in future deep-space outposts, as well as in extreme environments back…

Kaufmann estradato in Italia, arrivato a Roma dalla Grecia – Notizie – Ansa.it

Francis Kaufmann, il 46/enne statunitense sospettato del duplice omicidio di villa Pamphili, a Roma, è stato estradato oggi in Italia dalla Grecia con un Falcon 900 dell’Aeronautica Militare atterrato all’aeroporto di Ciampino poco prima di mezzogiorno.  Sui reperti trovati ed esaminati dalla Polizia Scientifica, nell’ambito dell’indagine sui delitti, è stato…

The first pandemic? Scientists find 214 ancient pathogens in prehistoric DNA

A research team led by Eske Willerslev, professor at the University of Copenhagen and the University of Cambridge, has recovered ancient DNA from 214 known human pathogens in prehistoric humans from Eurasia. The study shows, among other things, that the earliest known evidence of zoonotic diseases — illnesses transmitted from…

Patuelli: ‘Disinnescare i dazi o c’è rischio recessione’. Giorgetti: ‘Dall’economia segnali positivi’ – Notizie – Ansa.it

Occorre “disinnescare” il protezionismo e i dazi per evitare effetti sui mercati e sulle banche e una “nuova recessione”. Questo il monito del presidente Abi Antonio Patuelli nella sua relazione all’assemblea Abi. “Se si sviluppassero guerre commerciali, i mercati ne soffrirebbero, aumenterebbero le incertezze per le imprese, i crediti potrebbero…

Chang’e-6 unearths volcanic and magnetic mysteries on the Moon’s farside

The Moon’s near and far sides exhibit striking asymmetry — from topography and crustal thickness to volcanic activity — yet the origins of these differences long puzzled scientists. China’s Chang’e-6 mission, launched on May 3, 2024, changed this by returning 1,935.3 grams of material from the lunar farside’s South Pole-Aitken…

This shark can change color — thanks to hidden nano mirrors in its skin

New research into the anatomy of blue sharks (Prionace glauca) reveals a unique nanostructure in their skin that produces their iconic blue coloration, but intriguingly, also suggests a potential capacity for color change. “Blue is one of the rarest colors in the animal kingdom, and animals have developed a variety…

How a hidden brain circuit fuels fibromyalgia, migraines, and PTSD

Pain isn’t just a physical sensation — it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a fleeting injury into long-term suffering. Researchers at the Salk Institute have now identified a brain circuit that gives physical pain its emotional tone, revealing a new potential target for treating…

Brighter, bolder, hotter: Why female guppies can't resist orange

It turns out color isn’t just fashionable for guppies: According to a new UBC study, the more orange a male, the more virile it is. The research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution shines light on an enduring evolutionary mystery: why male guppies have such vibrant and varied colors and…

La Nutella si mangia i cereali Kellogg per 3,1 miliardi – Notizie – Ansa.it

La Nutella si mangia i cereali WK Kellogg. Ferrero ha raggiunto un accordo per l’acquisto della società a stelle e strisce per 3,1 miliardi di dollari, confermando il suo impegno a rafforzarsi e crescere in Nord America mangiandosi un’icona della colazione per gli americani. L’intesa prevede il pagamento in contanti…

Si stringe sulla tregua, raid a Gaza uccide 10 bambini – Notizie – Ansa.it

Il negoziato ufficiale tra Israele e Hamas per raggiungere un accordo di tregua a Gaza si sta tenendo nella capitale del Qatar, mentre l’altro, quello riservatissimo anzi segreto, si sviluppa a Washington. Dove le parti seguono minuto per minuto i colloqui sulle linee telefoniche criptate con algoritmi militari, dettando ai…

Stop ai documenti per i voli in Italia-Ue verso Schengen – Notizie – Ansa.it

Per imbarcarsi su un volo in Italia e in Unione europea non servirà più mostrare il documento di identità al personale della compagnia. Basterà presentare la carta d’imbarco se si vola nei Paesi dell’area Schengen. Bisognerà esibire invece il documento per tutte le altre destinazioni fuori dall’area di libera circolazione.…