Seven new frog species were hiding beneath Madagascar’s forest floor

An international research team has identified seven previously undescribed species of Madagascar’s elusive diamond frogs (Rhombophryne), adding new evidence that this unusual amphibian group is far more diverse than scientists once realized. Accurately identifying species and understanding where they live are essential for measuring biodiversity and protecting it. To sort…

Ancient Egyptian princesses were buried with weapons. Their bones reveal why

For years, archaeologists have debated why some ancient Egyptian princesses were buried with weapons. The bows, arrows, daggers, and maces found in their tombs were often interpreted as ceremonial objects rather than equipment the women had actually used. A new examination of royal mummies from Egypt’s Middle Kingdom now suggests…

Researchers unveil sustainable spirulina solution to vitamin B12 deficiency

Scientists have found a way to grow Spirulina that produces biologically active vitamin B12 at levels comparable to beef, potentially overcoming one of the biggest nutritional limitations of this widely promoted algae. The research, published in the scientific journal Discover Food, was led by Dr. Asaf Tzachor, Founder and Academic…

Nepal, il bilancio sale a 734 morti e 2.498 dispersi – Notizie – Ansa.it

Il bilancio provvisorio delle inondazioni in Nepal, al confine con la Cina, è salito a 734 morti e 2.498 dispersi. Lo ha annunciato oggi l’autorità nepalese incaricata della gestione delle emergenze. I media statali cinesi hanno a loro volta riportato un bilancio di 16 morti e 546 dispersi sul proprio…

The next Cascadia megaquake could hit Oregon harder than expected

A new seismic analysis of the Juan de Fuca tectonic plate beneath northern Oregon suggests the subducting slab lies closer to the surface than scientists previously believed. The finding could affect estimates of how strongly the region might shake during a future Cascadia megathrust earthquake. The Juan de Fuca plate…

Some signs of quantum gravity may be an illusion

Two remarkably successful theories explain nearly everything we observe in the universe, from tiny atoms and molecules to planets, stars, and galaxies. Quantum mechanics describes the behavior of matter at very small scales, while Einstein’s theory of gravity explains how stars and black holes move and how the Universe expands.…

A cancer therapy put severe rheumatoid arthritis into remission

Immunotherapies such as CAR T-cell therapy were originally developed mainly to fight cancer. But scientists are now investigating whether these personalized treatments, made from a patient’s own immune cells, could also help treat or even potentially cure autoimmune diseases. Researchers at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have now tested CAR T-cell…

Di Battista in ospedale lucido risponde alle domande dei medici – Notizie – Ansa.it

  Alessandro Di Battista è arrivato all’ospedale “Hermanos Ameijeiras” dell’Avana, una delle migliori strutture dell’Isola. Lo ha verificato l’ANSA sul posto. L’ex parlamentare M5s è arrivato a bordo di un’ambulanza che lo ha portato nella capitale cubana dall’ospedale di Santa Clara dove è stato ricoverato venerdì sera. Alessandro Di Battista…

Serie A: in campo Juventus-Parma 0-0 DIRETTA e FOTO – Calcio – Ansa.it

Juventus-Parma 0-0 LA DIRETTA in campo per la seconda giornata di campionato La Juve schierata da Spalletti contro il Parma   Per approfondire Agenzia ANSA Fiorentina-Frosinone 0-3, è tracollo viola nel giorno del centenario Seconda sconfitta in campionato per i gigliati. Primi tre punti per i ciociari   …

Islanda al voto sui negoziati Ue, esito incerto – Notizie – Ansa.it

“L’Islanda dovrebbe riaprire i negoziati di adesione con l’Unione Europea?”. E’ un Sì o un No quello che i 270mila elettori islandesi hanno espresso domenica in un referendum dall’esito incerto, con un testa a testa tra favorevoli e contrari, secondo i sondaggi della vigilia. Una consultazione promossa dalla premier e…