Life Briefing: Mars dust storms are sparking electricity and rewriting the planet’s chemistry Strategic angle: Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but it’s actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity. Editorial Staff Apr 5
Life Briefing: NASA finalizes science plans for Artemis 2 lunar flyby Strategic angle: NASA's science team outlines key observations for astronauts during the upcoming lunar mission. Editorial Staff Apr 5
Life Briefing: Scientists discover hidden gut signals that could detect cancer early Strategic angle: A new study reveals that gut bacteria and metabolites may hold the key to detecting serious digestive diseases earlier and more easily. Editorial Staff Apr 5
Life Briefing: Scientists built a quantum battery that breaks the rules of charging Strategic angle: A working prototype of a quantum battery utilizes quantum physics for energy management. Editorial Staff Apr 5
Life Briefing: AI makes rewilding look tame—and misses its messy reality Strategic angle: Humans have always imagined the natural world. From Ice Age cave paintings to the modern day, we depict the animals and landscapes we value—and ignore those we don't. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Insects in the tropics are already near their heat limits. Climate change could push many beyond survival Strategic angle: Insects, comprising up to 90% of all animal species, face critical survival challenges due to rising temperatures in tropical regions. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Two's company: Scientists identify new class of star remnants Strategic angle: Research reveals a new category of stellar remnants that challenge previous understandings of star evolution. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Atlas 5 launches Amazon Leo satellites Strategic angle: An Atlas 5 launched the latest set of satellites for Amazon’s broadband constellation as the company seeks to accelerate deployment. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Thermal justice: New report examines threat of extreme heat, suggests culturally informed policies Strategic angle: Extreme heat kills more people in the U.S. each year than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: NASA Answers Your Most Pressing Artemis II Questions Strategic angle: The first crewed test flight under NASA’s Artemis program is underway. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Humans' closest invertebrate ancestors date back much further than thought Strategic angle: New research reveals that the origins of human ancestors among invertebrates extend back millions of years earlier than previously believed. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Humor helps older adults navigate aging, research suggests Strategic angle: Humor plays a vital role in helping older adults cope with the challenges of aging and staying socially connected, according to new research. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: A simple ECG test could flag racehorses at risk of exercise arrhythmias Strategic angle: A quick heart trace taken during a warm-up trot could identify racehorses at risk of cardiac arrhythmias during high-intensity exercise. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals Strategic angle: Newly discovered fossils have given scientists their first real glimpse of when Earth made a crucial transition from simple life forms to complex creatures. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Space Force budget would more than double in Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense plan Strategic angle: $71 billion request for the U.S. Space Force for fiscal year 2027 includes more than $60 billion for procurement, research and development. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Why forest loss is making our watersheds leak rain Strategic angle: The connection between forests and water is crucial, as studies reveal the impact of deforestation on watershed health. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Microscopic mechanism of 'quantum collapse' in real-world environments uncovered for the first time Strategic angle: A research team has elucidated how quantum order is lost in natural open quantum environments. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Illuminated in Orion Strategic angle: NASA astronaut Christina Koch reads on a tablet in the dimly lit Orion crew capsule. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: New study pinpoints climate conditions for restoring the endangered butternut tree Strategic angle: A new study from Virginia Tech offers hope for the endangered butternut tree's recovery in North America. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Do narcissists ruin relationships over time? A six-year study suggests a more complex pattern Strategic angle: New research from Michigan State University challenges the popular assumption that narcissists gradually damage their relationships over time. Editorial Staff Apr 4