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
When older couples move in together, there is a significant increase in well-being – marriage, on the other hand, has no significant effect Vienna, Feb 18, 2026.- Who says that butterflies in the stomach are only for the young? A new study by psychologist Iris Wahring from the University ofContinuar Leyendo
In psoriasis and other inflammatory skin diseases, chronic itching or pruritus is a particularly distressing symptom for patients which remains difficult to treat today. Scientists at the Institut Pasteur are shedding new light on the biological mechanisms behind this persistent itching, highlighting a novel circuit linking the immune system, theContinuar Leyendo
Researchers at the University of Bern have been able to show that simple measures to promote biodiversity, such as the installation of branch and stone piles, boost stoat populations in agricultural areas in Switzerland. This is particularly true if the measures are professionally supervised, planned and coordinated. These results provideContinuar Leyendo
Bern, Jan 27, 2026.- A new study led by the University of Bern has discovered a large number of bright streaks, also known as «lineae», on Mercury, which are presumably caused by the outgassing of volatile material from the planet’s interior. This indicates that Mercury is not a dead planet,Continuar Leyendo
When people perceive artificial intelligence as replacing human labour, trust in democracy and political participation decline Vienna, Jan 26, 2026.- Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing our society and economy. A new study shows that the majority of people believe that artificial intelligence is displacing more human labour than it isContinuar Leyendo
The mpox virus appears to be circulating silently in parts of Nigeria, in many cases without the symptoms typically associated with the disease, according to new research led by scientists from the University of Cambridge and partners in Nigeria. The findings may have implications for controlling the spread of theContinuar Leyendo
First spotted in the early 1800s, the Helix Nebula has become one of the most iconic planetary nebulas in the sky as it’s recognised for its striking, ring-like shape. One of the closest planetary nebulas to Earth, it has become a favourite among astronomers using ground- and space-based telescopes toContinuar Leyendo
Astronomers have spotted one of the oldest ‘dead’ galaxies yet identified, and found that a growing supermassive black hole can slowly starve a galaxy rather than tear it apart. Cambrigde, Jan 16, 2026.- The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge, used data from the James Webb Space Telescope andContinuar Leyendo
