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Briefing: Accelerator programs have more work to do when it comes to supporting women entrepreneurs, research finds

Strategic angle: Research highlights the need for improved support for women in accelerator programs amid ongoing gender disparities.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Scientists study radiation limits for safer seafood shipping

Strategic angle: Researchers at Florida International University explore gamma irradiation to preserve vitamin D in fish during long-distance transport.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Swift spacecraft reorientation buys time for reboost mission

Strategic angle: NASA modified operations of an astrophysics spacecraft in a decaying orbit to buy more time for a mission later this year that will attempt to raise its orbit.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Cell lineage tracing reveals early‑segregated germline in plants

Strategic angle: New research supports Weismann's germ plasm theory, highlighting the separation of germ cells in plant development.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: New microwave frying technique could make french fries much healthier

Strategic angle: Scientists have discovered a way to make French fries less greasy without ruining their taste.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: The unseen challenges of life on the moon

Strategic angle: For the first time since the Apollo era, humans are preparing not just to visit the moon, but to live and work there for weeks, months—and eventually years.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Dalí's 'sublime' amber medium may explain unusual aging in a museum masterpiece

Strategic angle: A multidisciplinary team investigates the unique aging process of a Dalí artwork using advanced scientific methods.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Q&A: Is the world really running out of chocolate?

Strategic angle: Chocolate prices have jumped again this Easter, raising concerns about future costs and availability.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Engineered E. coli dependency may help contain microbes to defined areas

Strategic angle: Scientists explore dependency as a method to control microbial activity and location.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: New 2D Material Demonstrates Capability for Ultrathin Waveplates

Strategic angle: A breakthrough in 2D materials could enhance various technologies by improving light polarization control.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Want to be a citizen scientist? Here are five ways to get involved

Strategic angle: Discover how you can contribute to scientific research and make a difference in your community.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: This tiny organism simply loves corners, using geometry to sense its world

Strategic angle: A surprising observation in the lab has revealed a remarkable ability in Stentor coeruleus, a single-celled organism about one millimeter long.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: One-atom substitution successfully tunes molecular heat transport for the first time

Strategic angle: A breakthrough in controlling heat transport in nanostructures could revolutionize modern technologies.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: A global carbon credit program risks rewarding the wrong behavior

Strategic angle: A United Nations-backed framework for protecting tropical forests could allow governments to collect income from carbon credits without advancing forest conservation.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Satellite data map reveals 33 subglacial lakes beneath the Canadian Arctic

Strategic angle: Researchers unveil a groundbreaking map showcasing a network of subglacial lakes hidden under glaciers in the Canadian Arctic.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Ghostly particles: Dark radiation may have masqueraded as neutrinos

Strategic angle: New research suggests that neutrinos in the early universe may have transformed into a previously unknown form of radiation.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Ultra-low asparagine wheat developed using precision gene editing

Strategic angle: Scientists at Rothamsted Research have successfully developed wheat with dramatically reduced levels of asparagine, using gene editing techniques.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Mesoporous Silica Catalyst Enables α-Allylation of Simple Ketones Using Allyl Alcohols

Strategic angle: A research team has developed a new organic reaction that could lead to next-generation catalysts.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Quantum entanglement between electrons and ions captured at attosecond timescale

Strategic angle: A groundbreaking study reveals the intricate dance of quantum entanglement at unprecedented speeds.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: 'Serendipitous' discovery of Martian ripple marks reveals an ancient sandstorm

Strategic angle: Scientists uncover evidence of a past sandstorm on Mars through the study of ripple marks in sedimentary rocks.

Editorial Staff Apr 2