Life Briefing: Unexpected potential bacterial symbiosis found in fungus that causes angular leaf spot Strategic angle: Scientists uncover a microbial relationship that may explain disease severity in common beans. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Next-generation optical sensor can read photon spin across UV-to-infrared wavelengths Strategic angle: A research team led by Professor Jiwoong Yang has developed technology capable of precisely detecting light properties. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: How plants could betray themselves across the galaxy Strategic angle: A thought experiment explores whether distant observers could detect life on Earth through its reflected light. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Understanding cell structures: Novel tool enables analysis of the plant actin cytoskeleton Strategic angle: A research team led by Potsdam-based bioinformatician Prof. Dr. Zoran Nikoloski has developed a computational approach and an accompanying tool for detailed analysis of actin filamentous structures in plants. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Why a potential anti-cancer agent stalled in trials: New enzyme insights may boost yield and purity Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have deciphered key steps in the biosynthetic mechanism of fostriecin, a potential anti-cancer agent. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Dozens of deep-sea species discovered as new crustaceans named Strategic angle: 24 new species of deep-sea crustaceans have been discovered as part of a project to name 1,000 unknown animals by 2030. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Portable unit can quickly detect deadly whale and dolphin diseases Strategic angle: Novel marine mammal health surveillance can now detect deadly diseases in whales and dolphins in oceans, beaches and remote locations. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Normative messaging bridges the partisan gap in pandemic risk-taking, study shows Strategic angle: New research reveals how political beliefs influence responses to health crises and the effectiveness of normative messaging. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: No dyes, less cell stress: How mid-infrared ultrasound imaging tracks lipids live Strategic angle: A new microscopy technique developed by Helmholtz Munich and TUM distinguishes lipid species in living cells without dyes. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Rocket Lab wins German approval for Mynaric deal Strategic angle: Decision clears path for April closing after months of scrutiny over keeping key space technology in domestic hands. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Improved catalyst enhances the conversion of ethanol to hydrogen Strategic angle: A new catalyst significantly boosts the efficiency of converting ethanol into hydrogen, a key step in the transition to renewable energy. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Cover crops show the clearest gains in soil health across US long-term trials, study shows Strategic angle: A multi-state research team reveals that cover crop use outperforms other practices in maintaining soil health. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Cells under stress: How a chemotherapy drug damages RNA Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of chemotherapy on RNA integrity and its implications for cellular function. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Doctors Without Borders calls Gilead ‘unconscionable’ for refusing to sell HIV prevention drug Strategic angle: The organization criticized Gilead Sciences after months of negotiations for a limited supply of lenacapavir. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Cornerstone model of evolutionary biology built on math flaw, study argues Strategic angle: New research is significantly revising a widely cited evolutionary model, the Inhibitory Cascade Model (ICM). Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Why this Stanford psychiatrist thinks diet can influence serious mental health disorders Strategic angle: Shebani Sethi is at the vanguard of metabolic psychiatry, a field that investigates the link between diet and serious mental health disorders. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Why cells stick differently: New clues could inform skin and inflammatory disease research Strategic angle: Scientists uncover new mechanisms promoting cell-cell adhesion, impacting skin and inflammatory diseases. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: How systems science helps keep my flower delivery costs low Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of systems science on reducing delivery expenses. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Quantum researchers engineer extremely precise phonon lasers Strategic angle: A breakthrough in laser technology could revolutionize scientific discovery and practical applications. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: AI writes a research paper that passes peer review Strategic angle: A groundbreaking achievement in AI technology as it successfully authors a research paper that meets peer review standards. Editorial Staff Mar 30