Life Briefing: Mercury Scout Mission Concept with Solar Sail Propulsion Strategic angle: Exploring the challenges and innovations in visiting the closest planet to the sun. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life Briefing: Researchers Warn of Risks Posed by 'Contaminants of Emerging Concern' in Agriculture Strategic angle: A new study highlights health risks from crops absorbing harmful contaminants and calls for further research. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life Regular physical activity in midlife cuts risk of early death Strategic angle: Regular physical activity in midlife cuts risk of early death Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life The Moon belongs to all of us — not just countries that can afford to reach it Strategic angle: The Moon belongs to all of us — not just countries that can afford to reach it Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life ‘Treasure trove’ of antiviral proteins could inspire powerful molecular tools Strategic angle: ‘Treasure trove’ of antiviral proteins could inspire powerful molecular tools Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life Briefing: Study suggests people are losing 338 spoken words every year and have been for at least 15 years Strategic angle: Research indicates a decline in face-to-face conversation amidst technological advancements. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Fins, fingers and toes: A new take on repeating body parts and how they come to be Strategic angle: Exploring the evolution of paired fins in fishes and the biological significance of repeating body parts. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Virus-inspired DNA needle could pave the way for better medicines Strategic angle: Researchers at Aarhus University have developed a microscopic DNA needle that can deliver molecules directly into cells, ensuring their activity. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: New model shows how behavioral flexibility affects animal evolution Strategic angle: A new study reveals how changes in behavior help various animals adapt to dramatic environmental shifts. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Aquaculture is shifting toward less sustainable species, study says Strategic angle: A new study highlights the growing reliance on less beneficial species in aquaculture, raising concerns for food security and biodiversity. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Precision work prior to cell division: How enzymes optimize DNA structure Strategic angle: Understanding the role of enzymes in preparing DNA for accurate cell division. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Makary Marks One Year at FDA with Focus on Achievements Strategic angle: The FDA commissioner praised staff and listed his accomplishments in a speech to workers. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Gemini South Confirms Link Between Exoplanets and Host Stars Strategic angle: Astronomers find that the composition of the giant planet WASP-189b mirrors its host star, offering new insights into astrobiology. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: A global butterfly index could advance insect conservation worldwide Strategic angle: A new initiative aims to create a comprehensive index for butterfly species to enhance conservation efforts globally. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Time lapse video shows trees give visual clues as they rehydrate each spring Strategic angle: A UBC Okanagan researcher reveals how trees visually indicate their rehydration process in spring. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Molecular system can distinguish and neutralize cancer cells, paving the way for 'smart' drugs Strategic angle: A breakthrough in targeting cancer cells without harming healthy tissue using synthetic DNA strands. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Gravitational waves suggest a 'forbidden zone' for stellar-origin black holes Strategic angle: An international team led by Monash University has uncovered evidence of a rare form of exploding star, helping to shed light on one of the most cataclysmic events in the universe. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Helical liquid crystals can flip light's chirality under ultralow electric fields Strategic angle: RIKEN researchers demonstrate the ability to reverse the rotation of circularly polarized light with a simple voltage application. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Large AI Scribe Study Finds Modest Time Savings for Doctors Strategic angle: A new study reveals that AI scribes saved doctors approximately 16 minutes during an eight-hour shift across five academic medical centers. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Study suggests platforms invite third-party analytics to raise seller prices Strategic angle: E-commerce platforms may be leveraging third-party analytics to increase prices for sellers, according to a new study. Editorial Staff Apr 1