Within 20 years, extreme weather will be a problem for three-quarters of humanity
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Floods, droughts, fires, heat waves and cold waves are set to become increasingly common due to climate change. And more and more people will pay …
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Extreme Climate Event Nearly Destroyed Life on Earth (And It Could Happen Again)
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About 251 million years ago, the worst loss of biodiversity ever experienced by our planet took place. It is known as the Great Dying, or …
The Supermoon (with partial eclipse) is back: how and when to see it
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The Supermoon show is back, the second of 2024, which on this occasion will also be accompanied by a small partial eclipse. The space show …
For the first time in history, two non-professional astronauts have performed a “spacewalk”
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They will be able to say that they were the first space tourists. Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis have completed the first spacewalk during a …
What is Wetland, the Tick-Borne Virus That Affects the Brain
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A new virus transmitted by tick bites, capable of attacking the human brain and causing neurological damage. The discovery comes from China, where a group …
Alzheimer’s enzyme discovered: a breakthrough for the treatment of dementia
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An all-Italian study indicates a new, possible, molecular mechanism that could cause the cognitive disorders and memory loss characteristic of Alzheimer’s and other forms of …
The Secret of Longevity in the DNA of the Shark That Lives Up to 400 Years
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The Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) is the vertebrate with the highest life expectancy: 400 years, making it the longest-lived in the world. But what is …
The Return of Wolf Hunting
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Wolves are top predators in the food chain. Their presence in nature is essential to maintain ecosystems in balance, preventing the excessive multiplication of the …
Summer 2024 was the hottest since records began
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A record-breaking August has just ended. And as is increasingly the case when we talk about climate, the record is obviously negative. This is certified …
Suicides after weight loss drugs
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There may be a correlation between the intake of semaglutide, the active ingredient in a well-known drug used to treat diabetes and obesity, and suicidal …
The dye that makes skin invisible
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The invisible man is one of the great protagonists of science fiction, but in a not too distant future it could become possible to open …