Are humans really the ultimate super-predator?

Humans have earned a reputation as “super-predators” because they hunt, trap, and fish on a scale unmatched by other predators. These activities can reshape animal behavior across entire landscapes. However, new research led by the Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), suggests that wildlife does not respond…

NASA selects 41 space technologies for future Moon and Mars exploration

NASA has chosen 41 technology proposals from 37 American companies to help develop the capabilities needed for future missions to the Moon and Mars. The selections are part of the agency’s 2025 Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO), which is designed to accelerate innovations in areas such as space transportation, planetary…

Astronomers just found four hidden white dwarf stars near Earth

Astronomers have directly confirmed four previously hidden white dwarf stars in nearby binary systems. Every system lies within 65 light-years of Earth, and one contains the ninth closest known white dwarf to the Sun. The discoveries were made by researchers at the University of Warwick and the University of Colorado…

Going to museums, movies, and theater may help your body stay younger

People who regularly visit museums, theaters, concerts, and movie theaters may be doing more than enjoying themselves. A new study suggests these cultural activities are associated with a younger physiological age, meaning the body may function more like that of a younger person. The findings, published in the Journal of…

Scientists finally solved why some frogs survive a deadly fungus

Scientists have uncovered why some amphibian populations rebound after being devastated by a deadly fungal disease that has wiped out frogs and toads around the world. The research, led by University College London (UCL), ZSL, and Imperial College London, found that the timing of an amphibian’s immune development plays a…

Chewing bubble gum after beetroot may help lower blood pressure

Researchers at King’s College London have uncovered an unexpected connection between chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables and a temporary reduction in blood pressure. The findings suggest that, under specific conditions, sugary chewing gum can help the body make better use of dietary nitrate found in foods such as…

Maggioranza sotto alla Camera sulle preferenze – Italia – Ansa.it

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Sei morti nel rogo del cantiere per la torre Oxy a Bruxelles – Notizie – Ansa.it

Sei morti, sei vittime sul lavoro: è il terribile bilancio dell’incendio scoppiato martedì mattina nel cantiere della torre Oxy, nel pieno centro di Bruxelles. “Il peggior incidente sul lavoro degli ultimi vent’anni”, secondo il sindaco della città Philippe Close. La conferma del ritrovamento dei morti è arrivata in serata da…

Legge elettorale: la maggioranza battuta alla Camera sulle preferenze. Coro delle opposizioni: ‘Elezioni’ – Notizie – Ansa.it

La Camera, con il voto segreto, ha bocciato l’emendamento di FdI-Nm-Udc sulle preferenze e i capilista bloccati. I favorevoli sono stati 187, i contrari 188. “Elezioni” e “dimissioni”. Dopo la bocciatura dell’emendamento sulle preferenze si sono levati questi cori dall’opposizione. “Bisogna assumersi la responsabilità delle proprie decisioni”. “Dopo quattro anni, il…