Life Briefing: ShadowCam search casts doubt on abundant lunar ice Strategic angle: New observations challenge the presence of water ice on the lunar surface. editorial-staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: How Open NASA Data on Comet 3I/ATLAS Will Power Tomorrow’s Discoveries Strategic angle: The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will soon leave our solar system, but its observations will enrich NASA’s public data archives. editorial-staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Ancient sling bullet delivers a 2,100-year-old taunt: 'Learn your lesson!' Strategic angle: A discovery at Hippos reveals lead sling bullets used in ancient warfare, inscribed with a message. 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: 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: 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: 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
Life Briefing: Long-term road surveys reveal widespread declines in South African birds of prey Strategic angle: A comprehensive study has revealed substantial declines in many of South Africa's birds of prey (raptors) over the past 16 years, raising fresh concerns about the conservation status of several iconic and threatened species. editorial-staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: A new entanglement-enhanced quantum sensing scheme Strategic angle: Quantum scientists unveil advancements in quantum sensing technologies utilizing entanglement. editorial-staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Early Southwest heat is latest in parade of weather extremes as Earth warms Strategic angle: The dangerous heat wave shattering March records all over the U.S. Southwest highlights the increasing frequency of extreme weather due to global warming. editorial-staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: NASA returns moon rocket to pad, eyeing April 1 launch Strategic angle: NASA on Thursday began returning its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to its Florida launch pad ahead of a planned flyby of the moon, after completing necessary repairs. editorial-staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Restless Kīlauea Launches Lava and Ash Strategic angle: Episode 43 of the Hawaiian volcano’s current eruption was marked by high lava fountains and widespread ash dispersal. editorial-staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: What happens after Ozempic shocked researchers Strategic angle: A large study reveals that stopping Ozempic may not lead to significant weight regain for most users. editorial-staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Mind over metal: Staying wary of metal-related toxicities for pets Strategic angle: Pets encounter various risks, including invisible threats from metal-related toxicities that owners may underestimate. editorial-staff Mar 20