Briefing: From free love to post-apocalyptic survival: A trend of redefining family has emerged
Strategic angle: Chosen families are evolving but remain a cherished—and vital—lifeline for many.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: Designing better 2D electronics: Addressing anisotropic conductivity to cut contact resistance
Strategic angle: The high-performance semiconductor devices powering smartphone displays, AI computing, EV batteries and more are increasingly incorporating 2D materials to overcome silicon's scaling limits.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate Eid
Strategic angle: Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Japan-U.S. Trade Deal Boosts Nuclear Energy. These 3 Companies Could Benefit.
Strategic angle: The recent trade agreement between Japan and the U.S. is set to enhance the nuclear energy sector, presenting opportunities for key companies.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Japan’s Favorite Kei Trucks Get Smarter And Still Cost Under $7,000
Strategic angle: Daihatsu’s Hijet Truck and its Toyota Pixis counterpart gain updated tech for 2026, keeping these kei workhorses current.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: UCLA's Close hails Betts' mental health 'courage'
Strategic angle: A day after UCLA's Lauren Betts opened up about her mental health journey, head coach Cori Close expressed her admiration for Betts' bravery.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Iowa State's Jefferson hurt early vs. Tenn. State
Strategic angle: All-American forward Joshua Jefferson had to be helped from the floor after appearing to hurt his left ankle against No. 15 seed Tennessee State.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Show HN: Red Grid Link – peer-to-peer team tracking over Bluetooth, no servers
Strategic angle: A solution for tracking team members in remote areas without cell service.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Congress Is Dropping the Ball with a Clean Extension of FISA
Strategic angle: Two years ago, Congress passed the 'Reforming Intelligence and Securing America' Act (RISAA) that included nominal reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Sacred land in Arizona transferred to international mining companies
Strategic angle: The transfer of sacred land in Arizona to international mining companies raises concerns over environmental and cultural impacts.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Confrontation between billionaire CEO and Lutnick hints at trouble with huge data center project
Strategic angle: A clash between top executives raises concerns over the future of a significant data center initiative.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: An automated moderation error left Tumblr users panicked
Strategic angle: Tumblr users were left scrambling on Wednesday after dozens of accounts were banned in the same afternoon by an automated system.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Why some regions are winning the fight against groundwater depletion
Strategic angle: Exploring successful strategies in groundwater management for sustainable water supply.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: ‘I Have It On The Right Spots, Right?’: Man Hooks Up Jumper Cables. Then They Start Smoking
Strategic angle: A man's attempt to jump-start a vehicle leads to unexpected results.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: The Cheapest Mercedes In America Is Getting An Electrifying Redesign
Strategic angle: The GLA EQ has been spied with an upscale design and a high-tech interior
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Climate variability poses a threat to cold blooded animals, research indicates
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that cold-blooded animals struggle to adapt to temperature changes, increasing their vulnerability to climate change.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Officina Stellare wins $2 million contract for lasercom ground station in Spain
Strategic angle: Italian manufacturer Officina Stellare secures funding for advanced optical communication technology.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Over 4,000 told to evacuate flooding in Hawaii as officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail
Strategic angle: Muddy floodwaters from severe rains have inundated streets, prompting evacuation orders for over 4,000 residents in Hawaii.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Super Micro co-founder indicted on Nvidia smuggling charges leaves board
Strategic angle: Yih-Shyan 'Wally' Liaw resigns from Super Micro's board following indictment.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Chemo-optogenetic tool uses vitamin B₁₂ and green light to precisely regulate cell communication
Strategic angle: Researchers at HKUST develop CarGAP to control gap junctions with precision.
Editorial Staff Mar 20