A diabetes drug shows surprising promise against heart disease

Research building on earlier work in type 2 diabetes suggests the experimental drug IC7Fc may also help protect against heart disease. A new study reports that the drug can lower cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation, two major contributors to cardiovascular problems. An international research team led by Leiden University Medical…

A simple blood test could spot Parkinson’s years before symptoms

Researchers led by a team at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have identified biological markers that appear in the earliest stages of Parkinson’s disease, before major damage occurs in the brain. These early changes leave detectable traces in the blood, but only for a short time. The findings highlight…

Ancient oceans stayed oxygen rich despite extreme warming

The Arabian Sea contained more oxygen about 16 million years ago than it does today, even though Earth’s climate was warmer at the time. Powerful monsoons, shifting ocean currents, and connections between seas strongly influence oxygen levels, showing that ocean health depends on more than temperature alone. Over very long…

Scientists found a way to cool quantum computers using noise

Quantum computers only work when they are kept extremely cold. The problem is that today’s cooling systems also create noise, which can interfere with the fragile quantum information they are supposed to protect. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have now introduced a new type of minimal quantum…

Tiny mammals are sending warning signs scientists can finally read

The decline of lions and pandas often captures global attention, but a quieter and potentially more damaging crisis is unfolding among small mammals. These tiny animals are disappearing at alarming rates, and their loss can have outsized consequences for biodiversity. Small mammals are powerful indicators of environmental health, yet tracking…

Musumeci: “Per Niscemi stop alle rate per i mutui” – Notizie – Ansa.it

“C”è una sospensione del pagamento delle rate di mutuo e di ogni altra obbligazione. Con la ministra Calderone stiamo individuando quali e quanti ammortizzatori servono per sollevare quelle aziende, ora inattive, che dovrebbero pagare i contributi per i lavoratori. Alcune misure credo siano già alla firma ,altre hanno bisogno di…

Helping with grandkids may slow cognitive decline

Helping to care for grandchildren may serve as a buffer against cognitive decline in older adults, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. Helping to care for grandchildren may help protect older adults from cognitive decline, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. The findings suggest…

Kallas, Ue verso inserimento delle Guardie iraniane in lista terroristi – Notizie – Ansa.it

I ministri degli Esteri dell’Ue dovrebbero concordare di inserire le Guardie Rivoluzionarie iraniane nella “lista dei terroristi” dell’Unione, dopo la sanguinosa repressione delle proteste di massa. Lo ha dichiarato l’Alto rappresentante per la politica estera dell’Ue. “Se agisci come un terrorista, dovresti anche essere trattato come un terrorista”, ha dichiarato…