Life Briefing: Inside the delicate, high-stakes search for a new CDC director Strategic angle: Top HHS official Chris Klomp discusses the challenges of finding a new leader for the CDC. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Replicating bacterial DNA relies on accordion-like folds to separate, researchers discover Strategic angle: New research reveals the unique mechanism bacteria use for DNA replication, differing from human cell processes. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: ACIP Conflict Tests Trump's Support for RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Policy Overhaul Strategic angle: The Trump administration faces a pivotal decision on vaccine policymaking following a court ruling, with potential political ramifications. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Innovative Recycling Method Converts Waste PET into High-Quality Raw Materials Strategic angle: A new technique promises to enhance the recycling of PET, producing clean hydrogen and high-quality materials. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: NASA Exploration, Science Inspire “Project Hail Mary” Film Strategic angle: Real-life space exploration and big-screen science fiction will converge on Friday as NASA prepares to launch Artemis II. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: New 'atlas' for dendritic cells creates order in international nomenclature Strategic angle: Aarushi Caro's Ph.D. work establishes a systematic classification for dendritic cells, enhancing clarity in cancer immunology. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: 'Plastic-eating' fusion enzyme improves polyester textile recycling Strategic angle: Scientists develop an engineered enzyme that accelerates the breakdown of PET plastic, enhancing recycling efforts. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Vertical gardens prove effective in improving indoor air quality Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of Seville have demonstrated the effectiveness of active vertical garden systems in enhancing indoor air quality. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Low-cost test dissolves threat of fake drugs Strategic angle: Researchers have devised a low-cost way to help distinguish legitimate medications from counterfeit ones. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: New AI Model Predicts Record High Dipole Moments in Unexpected Molecules Strategic angle: A groundbreaking machine learning model simplifies the search for innovative molecules by accurately predicting electric dipole moments. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Medicare Chief Discusses TrumpRx's Narrow Focus Strategic angle: Today's biotech news includes insights from the Medicare director on the scope of TrumpRx and the FDA's approval of high-dose Wegovy. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings Strategic angle: From new hires to departures and promotions, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: A conversation with the ‘godfather’ of biotech Strategic angle: This week on 'The Readout LOUD,' a conversation with biotech 'godfather' Stelios Papadapolous live from #STATBreakthrough. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Perceived inequality is a breeding ground for populism, say researchers Strategic angle: Income and wealth disparities have widened significantly, correlating with the rise of populist parties in Europe. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: DeBriefed 20 March 2026: Energy crisis deepens | Brazil’s new climate plan | New Zealand climate case Strategic angle: Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Carbon Brief Quiz 2026: Picture Round 1 and 2 Participate in the Carbon Brief Quiz and test your knowledge on climate-related topics. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: ‘Yes to fields of wheat, no to fields of iron’: how the world’s greenest country soured on solar Strategic angle: In Denmark, the spread of solar panels in rural areas could play a deciding factor in the national elections on Tuesday. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: All the highlights from STAT’s Breakthrough Summit East Strategic angle: In today's Morning Rounds newsletter, the highlights from #STATBreakthrough, a ruling against Kennedy’s gender-affirming care declaration, and more. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Pharmalittle: Insights on TrumpRx and Wegovy Strategic angle: Exploring expectations around TrumpRx and a new high-dose version of Wegovy. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Smile mission set for April 9 launch to image Earth's magnetic field in X-rays Strategic angle: The Smile mission is set to launch on a Vega-C rocket from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. Editorial Staff Mar 20