Webb space telescope reveals starburst galaxies that lit up the early universe

Astronomers using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have identified dozens of small galaxies that played a starring role in a cosmic makeover that transformed the early universe into the one we know today. “When it comes to producing ultraviolet light, these small galaxies punch well above their weight,”…

Toxic tides: Centuries-old mercury is flooding the arctic food chain

Despite global reductions in mercury emissions, mercury concentrations in Arctic wildlife continue to rise. A new study published in Nature Communications by researchers from Aarhus University and the University of Copenhagen reveals that ocean currents may be transporting legacy mercury pollution to the Arctic — posing a long-term threat to…

Sugar shield restored: The breakthrough reversing brain aging and memory loss

In a compelling Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, Sophia Shi, PhD, unveils her pioneering research that fundamentally changes our understanding of brain aging and opens revolutionary therapeutic pathways for Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative conditions. Uncovering the Brain’s Hidden Shield Dr. Shi’s groundbreaking work focuses on the…

Invisible ID: How a single breath could reveal your health—and your identity

Your breath is one of a kind. A study published June 12 in the Cell Press journal Current Biology demonstrated that scientists can identify individuals based solely on their breathing patterns with 96.8% accuracy. These nasal respiratory “fingerprints” also offer insights into physical and mental health. The research stemmed from…

The 10,000-mile march through fire that made dinosaurs possible

The forerunners of dinosaurs and crocodiles in the Triassic period were able to migrate across areas of the ancient world deemed completely inhospitable to life, new research suggests. In a paper published in Nature Ecology and Evolution on June 11, researchers from the University of Birmingham and University of Bristol have used…

Sleep-in science: How 2 extra weekend hours can calm teen anxiety

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting found that teens who get moderate — but not excessive — catch-up sleep on weekends have fewer symptoms of anxiety. Results show that teens who got up to two more hours of sleep on weekends than on weekdays…

Johns Hopkins blood test detects tumor dna three years early

Genetic material shed by tumors can be detected in the bloodstream three years prior to cancer diagnosis, according to a study led by investigators at the Ludwig Center at Johns Hopkins, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of…

Running rewires your brain cells—igniting memory-saving genes against alzheimer’s

Using advanced single-nuclei RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) and a widely used preclinical model for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers from Mass General Brigham and collaborators at SUNY Upstate Medical University have identified specific brain cell types that responded most to exercise. These findings, which were validated in samples from people, shed light on…

New MIT study reveals how biofilms help stop microplastic build-up

The accumulation of microplastics in the environment, and within our bodies, is an increasingly worrisome issue. But predicting where these ubiquitous particles will accumulate, and therefore where remediation efforts should be focused, has been difficult because of the many factors that contribute to their dispersal and deposition. New research from…

Usa: senatore dem steso a terra e ammanettato – Notizie – Ansa.it

Il senatore democratico Alex Padilla è stato allontanato con la forza dalla conferenza stampa della ministra per la sicurezza interna Kristi Noem. Padilla, come si vede dai video postati sui Social media, è stato mandato via e poi steso per terra e ammanettato. Prima di essere allontanato, ha ripetuto più…

Garlasco, verso il giorno della verità sui reperti – Notizie – Ansa.it

Con il ritiro dei reperti da analizzare è cominciata la fase preliminare dell’incidente probatorio i cui esiti saranno cruciali nella nuova inchiesta con cui la Procura di Pavia ha puntato i riflettori su Andrea Sempio. Il 37enne si è ritrovato per la seconda volta indagato per l’omicidio di Chiara Poggi,…

Leo: ‘Ora l’Irpef al ceto medio, mitigheremo il fiscal drag’ – Notizie – Ansa.it

L’effetto della nuova Irpef che si ‘mangia’ gli aiuti destinati ai lavoratori dipendenti verrà “mitigato”. Il viceministro dell’Economia e delle Finanze Maurizio Leo rassicura dopo i rilievi dell’Ufficio parlamentare di bilancio sul nuovo sistema fiscale introdotto dal governo per aiutare i ceti medio-bassi. “E’ l’effetto fiscal drag”, normale che con…

Martin Scorsese, Trump sembra ami umiliare le persone – Cinema – Ansa.it

 “Il cinema ti porta fuori dalla solitudine, dall’isolamento, ti rende una persona migliore, ti cambia la vita, ti permette di fare un pellegrinaggio religioso”. Così a Taormina un Martin Scorsese che, dopo l’incontro stampa abbandona subito i temi politici come Trump, scontri a Los Angeles… e dà il meglio di…

Meloni propone l’ex leader Cisl Sbarra sottosegretario al Sud – Notizie – Ansa.it

L’ex segretario generale della Cisl, Luigi Sbarra, sarà nuovo sottosegretario alla presidenza del Consiglio per il Sud. La delega era stata mantenuta dalla presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni quando Raffaele Fitto aveva lasciato il governo per andare a ricoprire il ruolo di vicepresidente esecutivo della Commissione europea. Meloni, viene riferito,…