A tiny diamond defect could reveal a mysterious new kind of magnetism

For decades, scientists recognized only two major types of magnets. One is the familiar ferromagnet, the kind found in refrigerator magnets and countless everyday devices. The other is the antiferromagnet, whose magnetic properties are hidden at the atomic level but have attracted growing interest because of their potential use in…

New brain study reveals speech learning works differently than we thought

Learning a new language or recovering the ability to speak may rely less on the brain’s movement centers than scientists once believed. New research suggests that regions involved in processing sound and physical sensations play a much larger role in speech learning and memory. The study, conducted by researchers at…

One of the world’s most popular weedkillers may be fueling deadly superbugs

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) contributes to an estimated 1.1 million to 1.4 million deaths worldwide each year. While this growing threat is typically linked to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, new research suggests another factor may also be playing a role: certain weedkillers. Scientists have found evidence that glyphosate, one…

Scientists open a million-year-old time capsule hidden beneath New Zealand

A remarkable fossil discovery inside a cave near Waitomo on New Zealand’s North Island is giving scientists an unprecedented look at a long vanished ecosystem. Researchers from Australia and New Zealand have uncovered the remains of ancient birds and frogs that lived around 1 million years ago, including a previously…

Gli sparano davanti casa , morto 21enne a Napoli – Notizie – Ansa.it

Un giovane operaio di 21 anni incensurato è stato ferito a morte, stanotte davanti casa a Napoli, da una persona che gli ha esploso un colpo di pistola al torace da distanza ravvicinata. E’ accaduto davanti all’abitazione del ragazzo, in via Caprera, nel quartiere Miano. Inutile la corsa all’ospedale dove…

Mondiali: Norvegia-Senegal 3-2 – Mondiali 2026 – Ansa.it

La Norvegia ha battuto 3-2 il Senegal in una partita del gruppo I dei Mondiali di calcio 2026, che si è giocata a New York. Le reti sono state realizzate da Pedersen al ’42, e da Haaland al ’47 e al ’57 per gli scandinavi, da Sarr al ’52 e…

Meteorite reveals a lost moon-sized world from the dawn of the solar system

More than 4.5 billion years ago, a huge world, potentially as large as the moon or even Mars, traveled around the young Sun before a violent collision shattered it into pieces. Scientists now say they have found the first direct evidence that this long-lost planetary embryo, known as a protoplanet,…

NASA’s Cold Atom Lab is creating one of the weirdest forms of matter in space

NASA’s upgraded Cold Atom Lab is back in operation aboard the International Space Station, giving researchers a powerful new way to investigate the fundamental nature of matter and advance the development of future quantum technologies. Taking advantage of the station’s microgravity environment, the facility enables experiments that cannot be performed…

This emerging treatment is helping people avoid knee replacement surgery

A minimally invasive procedure for chronic knee pain is helping some patients find significant relief without undergoing major surgery. For Cynthia Schraf-Fletcher, 74, the results were “remarkably” successful. Nearly a year after receiving genicular artery embolization (GAE) on her right knee, Schraf-Fletcher says the improvement is comparable to the total…

Scientists say most people need more protein than current guidelines suggest

A new paper published in Frontiers in Nutrition argues that current public health recommendations for exercise and protein intake are largely aimed at preventing deficiency, not helping people achieve the best possible long-term health, independence, and quality of life. The paper tackles several fundamental questions: How much protein do people…

Mondiali: Francia-Iraq 3-0 – Calcio – Ansa.it

La Francia ha sconfitto 3-0 l’Iraq in una partita del girone I del Mondiali di calcio 2026, che si è giocata a Filadelfia. Le reti sono state realizzate da Mbappé al ’14 e al ’53, e da Dembelé al ’65. Il match è stato sospeso alla fine del primo tempo…