Briefing: Fed sticks with plans to cut rates even as Iran war sends energy prices soaring
Strategic angle: US central bank warns conflict in Middle East has injected uncertainty into economic forecasts
Editorial Staff Mar 18
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: Reengineered Mass Spectrometer Processes a Billion Molecules at Once
Strategic angle: A new prototype revolutionizes mass spectrometry by enabling the analysis of billions of molecules simultaneously, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Children shaped clay 15,000 years ago, long before pottery or farming, archaeologists find
Strategic angle: Archaeological discoveries reveal that children in the Levant were molding clay long before the advent of pottery and agriculture.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Mental health policy is emerging as a key voting issue for Americans, study suggests
Strategic angle: A new study indicates that mental health policies significantly influence voter decisions in the U.S.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Remote working challenges linked to management issues
Strategic angle: Strong organizational and management capabilities are key to implementing and getting the most out of successful remote and hybrid working practices.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: 'Not a one-person regime': Why Iran's Islamic Republic is so hard to topple
Strategic angle: US and Israeli strikes have targeted Iran's leadership, yet the regime remains resilient.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Kasa’s Matter-compatible smart plugs are on sale for $11 a pop
Strategic angle: Affordable smart home solution with scheduling features.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Iran targets UAE energy infrastructure as gas field set ablaze, tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices advanced on Tuesday as energy market participants monitored Middle East supply disruptions.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: UConn's Strong, Fudd headline AP All-Americans
Strategic angle: UConn's Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd lead the prestigious AP All-America team alongside standout players from other top universities.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: From Uranium to Thorium: The New Equation Driving Global Nuclear Innovation
Strategic angle: Exploring the shift in nuclear energy focus from uranium to thorium and its implications for the future.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Iran vows to retaliate against Gulf energy sites after largest gasfield hit
Strategic angle: South Pars provides most of Iran’s domestic gas and is critical to its electricity generation
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Russian Orthodox Church makes inroads in Africa
Strategic angle: The Russian Orthodox Church is slowly but surely gaining a foothold in Africa, leveraging ideological soft power.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: ‘Nobel Prize of Water’ awarded to Iranian scientist who was exiled from his homeland
Strategic angle: The Stockholm Water Prize, handed to Kaveh Madani, celebrates outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of water resources.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Ecora Royalties emerges as defensive commodity play as Iran conflict roils mining sector
Strategic angle: Ecora Royalties positions itself as a stable investment amid geopolitical tensions affecting the mining industry.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Astronomers search for 'exotrojans' hiding in extreme pulsar systems
Strategic angle: Exploring the mysterious Trojans of the cosmos, named after Greek mythology.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Hertz Will Rent You An Ineos Grenadier If You Felt Your Vacation Was Too Comfortable
Strategic angle: Experience the rugged charm of the Ineos Grenadier with Hertz, perfect for those seeking adventure over luxury.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: First World Map Shows Impact of the Tidal Pulse in Coastal Rivers
Strategic angle: New research reveals how tidal fluctuations influence inland river systems, increasing flood risks.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Mystery of quinine biosynthesis solved with newly discovered enzymes
Strategic angle: For over 350 years, quinine has been a crucial medicine against malaria, and new findings may enhance our understanding of its production.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Integrative archaeogenetics reveal how Southern Andean communities adopted farming and endured crises
Strategic angle: An interdisciplinary study reconstructs over 2,000 years of population history in Argentina's Uspallata Valley, shedding light on ancient agricultural practices.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Clearing tumors in mice, Azalea Therapeutics advances dream of in vivo CAR-T therapy
Strategic angle: A mouse study shows CAR-T cells can be engineered in vivo with precise gene editing, a potential breakthrough that could cut costs and expand access.
Editorial Staff Mar 18