Scientists stunned by wild Martian dust devils racing at hurricane speeds

Although Mars has an extremely thin atmosphere, it still experiences powerful winds that play a major role in shaping the planet’s climate and in distributing its ever-present dust. These winds stir up dust into swirling columns called dust devils—rotating plumes of air and fine particles that sweep across the Martian…

Nuoto: Pilato e Tarantino sospese per 90 giorni – Nuoto – Ansa.it

Benedetta Pilato e Chiara Tarantino sono state sospese per 90 giorni dalle attività sociali e federali a partire dalla data odierna. E’ quanto deciso dalla procura della federnuoto tenuto conto dei fatti emersi dall’inchiesta sul furto all’aeroporto di Singapore e dell’atteggiamento collaborativo delle atlete, che hanno ammesso le loro responsabilità.…

JWST spots a hidden red supergiant just before it exploded

A team of astronomers led by Northwestern University has captured the clearest and most detailed view ever of a dying star before its dramatic explosion. Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the international group identified the source of a supernova, known as its progenitor, in mid-infrared light for the…

Nobel per la Letteratura 2025 a Laszlo Krasznahorkai – Notizie – Ansa.it

È lo scrittore ungherese Laszlo Krasznahorkai a vincere il premio Nobel per la Letteratura 2025, ”per la sua opera avvincente e visionaria che, nel mezzo del terrore apocalittico, riafferma il potere dell’arte”, si legge nella motivazione dell’Accademia di Svezia che assegna il premio. László Krasznahorkai è nato a Gyula, in…

Tiny asteroid flew right over Antarctica, and no one saw it coming

Asteroid 2025 TF passed over Antarctica at 00:47:26 UTC ± 18 seconds on October 1, coming within 428 ± 7 km of Earth’s surface. That distance is nearly the same as the orbit of the International Space Station (approx. 370 — 460 km). Measuring about 1 to 3 meters in…

Tennis: Paolini va ai quarti a Wuhan – Tennis – Ansa.it

Jasmine Paolini si qualifica ai quarti del WTA 1000 di Wuhan, in Cina, dopo il ritiro della danese Clara Tauson sul punteggio di 3-6, 6-1, 3-1. “Mi spiace per lei, aveva giocato un gran primo set”, le parole della tennista azzurra, impegnata oggi anche nel doppio     Riproduzione riservata ©…

Common medications may secretly rewire your gut for years

Medications a person took years ago can still influence the community of microbes living in their gut, according to a large study conducted by the University of Tartu Institute of Genomics. By examining stool samples and prescription data from more than 2,500 participants in the Estonian Biobank’s Microbiome cohort, scientists…

Scientists grow metal instead of 3D printing it — and it’s 20x stronger

Vat photopolymerization is a type of 3D printing that involves pouring a light-reactive liquid resin into a container and then solidifying specific areas with a laser or ultraviolet light to create a shape. However, because this method only works with light-sensitive polymers, its practical uses are limited. Some researchers have…

Scientists unlock nature’s secret to a cancer-fighting molecule

Scientists at UBC Okanagan have discovered how plants create mitraphylline, a rare natural substance with potential anti-cancer properties. Mitraphylline is part of a small family of plant-derived molecules known as spirooxindole alkaloids. These compounds feature unique, “twisted” ring-like chemical structures and are recognized for their strong biological effects, including anti-tumor…

Why GPS fails in cities. And how it was brilliantly fixed

Our everyday GPS struggles in “urban canyons,” where skyscrapers bounce satellite signals, confusing even advanced navigation systems. NTNU scientists created SmartNav, combining satellite corrections, wave analysis, and Google’s 3D building data for remarkable precision. Their method achieved accuracy within 10 centimeters during testing. The breakthrough could make reliable urban navigation…

Medio Oriente: Pace a Gaza, le reazioni dal mondo – Notizie – Ansa.it

 “L’accordo sulla prima fase dell’intesa di pace per Gaza segna un importante passo avanti.     Si tratta di un risultato diplomatico di grande rilievo e di una reale opportunità per porre fine a una guerra devastante e liberare tutti gli ostaggi.     L’Ue farà tutto il possibile per sostenerne l’attuazione”.…

Scientists suggest the brain may work best with 7 senses, not just 5

Skoltech scientists have devised a mathematical model of memory. By analyzing its new model, the team came to surprising conclusions that could prove useful for robot design, artificial intelligence, and for better understanding of human memory. Published in Scientific Reports, the study suggests there may be an optimal number of…

Scientists just found a molecule that could stop Parkinson’s in its tracks

Researchers at the University of Bath, in collaboration with the Universities of Oxford and Bristol, have developed a molecule that prevents the clumping and build-up of a protein linked to Parkinson’s disease and related dementias. The team has successfully demonstrated it works in an animal model of Parkinson’s and hopes…

New pill could finally control stubborn high blood pressure

Results from the FigHTN Phase 2 clinical trial showed baxdrostat, a new medication that inhibits the production of the hormone aldosterone, lowered systolic blood pressure by about 5% when added to the existing medications taken by people with chronic kidney disease and who also have uncontrolled high blood pressure. The…

Oggi al via i bonifici istantanei senza extra-costi – Notizie – Ansa.it

   Oggi, 9 ottobre, entra in vigore la seconda fase prevista dall’Ue in tema di bonifici istantanei, che diventano obbligatori per tutte le banche e i prestatori di servizi di pagamento, senza costi aggiuntivi per i clienti e con l’obbligo di verifica del beneficiario (verification of payee – VoP). Un…