Life Briefing: Policy Tracker: Exceptions to State Abortion Bans and Early Gestational Limits Strategic angle: This policy tracker documents exceptions in each state’s most restrictive gestational limit or total ban. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Nigerians bet on solar as global oil shock hits wallets and power supplies Strategic angle: Fed up with an increase in outages and surging fuel prices, a growing number of homes and businesses are ditching their backup generators for solar systems The post Nigerians bet on solar as global oil shock hits wallets Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Insilico Medicine CEO on Best Practices for AI in Drug Development Strategic angle: Insights from Alex Zhavoronkov on becoming a productive biotech AI company. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: ‘Fossil-fuel imperialism’: Trump’s hankering for Iranian oil runs deep Strategic angle: Experts say the US believes it is entitled to resources it desires – a perspective president has supported for decades. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Novo’s subscription model raises questions about pharma-telehealth tie-ups Strategic angle: A delayed FDA decision for Orca Bio, new questions about pharma-telehealth tie-ups, and more Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: FDA Moves Toward Allowing Injectable Peptide Compounding Strategic angle: The FDA is reconsidering its stance on compounding pharmacies, potentially allowing the production of injectable peptides previously banned due to safety concerns. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: KFF Health Tracking Poll: The Public’s View of Immigration Enforcement Activities in Health Care Settings Strategic angle: A majority of the public expresses concern over immigration enforcement in hospitals amid policy changes. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian Strategic angle: Our wildlife series Young Country Diary is looking for articles written by children about their spring encounters with nature. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Florida tourists gather to 'witness history' ahead of Moon launch Strategic angle: Families travel to Florida to experience the historic launch of NASA's Artemis 2 mission. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Can a psychedelic ‘coach’ make ketamine therapy even more effective? Strategic angle: A new study explores whether incorporating psychotherapy with ketamine treatment enhances its effectiveness. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: NIH Director's Invocation of Vannevar Bush's Legacy Sparks Pushback Strategic angle: Jay Bhattacharya's claim linking Trump administration policies to Vannevar Bush's vision has ignited controversy. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Opinion: Medical marijuana should not be recommended for PTSD, anxiety, or depression Strategic angle: “Rigorously derived evidence for the medical efficacy of marijuana is thin,” writes Kevin Sabet. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Opinion: Medicare is restricting care for 1 million Americans based on a faulty assumption. Congress must intervene Strategic angle: Medicare is restricting care for 1 million Americans based on a faulty assumption. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefits Strategic angle: Little bits of greenery are popping up in cities, making summers more bearable for urbanites. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: STAT+: The biotech scorecard for the second quarter: 23 stock-moving events to watch Strategic angle: Here is STAT’s biotech scorecard, our regular ledger of stock-moving biotech events, for the second quarter. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Why an ovary syndrome may get a new name: Men seem to have PCOS, too Strategic angle: A quiet effort to change the name of PCOS is nearing completion, driven in part by growing evidence of a male version. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Scientists open 40-year-old salmon and find a surprising sign of ocean recovery Strategic angle: Old canned salmon turned out to be a time capsule of ocean health. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: As climate change threatens student athlete safety, states try to adapt Strategic angle: But some school districts can’t afford to comply with requirements for special equipment or alternate practice schedules. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Chinese startup tests flexible robotic arm in space for on-orbit servicing Strategic angle: A Chinese commercial company has conducted an on-orbit demonstration of a flexible robotic arm, marking progress toward capabilities for satellite servicing, refueling and debris removal. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Energy crisis: why ‘keep calm but cut down’ may be a better message for Labour Strategic angle: Government keen to avoid panic as oil price surges, but perhaps households need advice on reducing consumption. Editorial Staff Apr 1