An international research team led by the University of Vienna has produced, for the first time, high-resolution global maps of invasion risk for thousands of alien plant species under current conditions and future climate and land use scenarios. Their results show that global hotspots of plant invasion risk will shiftContinuar Leyendo
Small changes to aircraft flight paths to avoid the atmospheric conditions that create condensation trails – known as contrails – could reduce aviation’s global warming impact by nearly half, a new study suggests. Cambrigde, March 20, 2026.- The study, led by researchers at the University of Cambridge, suggests that changingContinuar Leyendo
How does fine dust aggregate into building blocks that ultimately form entire planets like our Earth? A research team led by the University of Bern, with the participation of ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich and the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) PlanetS has provided the first experimentalContinuar Leyendo
The star is the first unambiguous example of chemical enrichment by the first stars in the Universe within a primordial environment. Tucson, March 16, 2026.- Discovered in the Pictor II dwarf galaxy, star PicII-503 has an extreme deficiency in iron — less than 1/40,000th of the Sun. This signature makesContinuar Leyendo
Tropical cyclones can unleash extensive devastation, as recent storms that swept over Jamaica and the Philippines made unmistakably clear. Accurate weather forecasts that buy more time to prepare are crucial for saving lives and are rooted in a deeper understanding of climate systems. Driving this forward, researchers at the InstituteContinuar Leyendo
The recreational drugs cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines significantly increase the risk of stroke – including among younger users – Cambridge researchers have concluded after analysing data from more than 100 million people. Cambrigde, March 13, 2026.- Stroke is a major global health challenge – the third leading cause of deathContinuar Leyendo
A new European Space Agency facility that will use artificial intelligence to advance satellite-enabled connectivity is being developed in the UK. Barcelona, 06 March, 2026.- Backed by the UK Space Agency, ESA’s AI Hub will offer a unique environment where European industry can test, validate and scale AI-driven innovations forContinuar Leyendo
Cambridge scientists have shown that when tumours first emerge, interactions with healthy cells in the underlying supportive tissue determine their ability to survive, grow, and progress to advanced stages of disease. Cambridge, March 06, 2026.- The study, carried out in mice and further validated using human tissue, may explain whyContinuar Leyendo
Researchers pinpoint genetic factors linked to both higher risk of a common autoimmune disorder and lower cancer risk By Jessica Colarossi Cambridge, MA, March 02, 2026.- An autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland, called autoimmune hypothyroidism (AIHT), is the most common autoimmune disease, yet it remains largely understudied. NewContinuar Leyendo
Webb provides the first vertical view of the planet’s ionosphere, revealing auroras shaped by its tilted magnetic field. For the first time, an international team of astronomers have mapped the vertical structure of Uranus’s upper atmosphere, uncovering how temperature and charged particles vary with height across the planet. Using Webb’sContinuar Leyendo
