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Briefing: Hearing research traces evolution of key inner ear protein

Strategic angle: A study reveals the evolutionary journey of TMC1, a crucial protein for hearing, highlighting its rapid movements in the inner ear.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Community music education a key youth well-being strategy

Strategic angle: Improving the well-being of young people is an international priority.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Topological solitons power a chip-scale frequency comb source

Caltech scientists have developed a new way to produce optical frequency combs at the chip scale, enhancing precision in timekeeping and distance measurement.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Analysis: India’s CO2 emissions in 2025 grew at slowest rate in two decades

Strategic angle: India’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions grew by 0.5% in the second half of 2025.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Samuel Pepys censored his links to slavery, new study reveals

Strategic angle: A new study uncovers how Samuel Pepys attempted to hide his connections to slavery.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: History of ‘forever’ chemicals is written in Antarctic snow

Strategic angle: Research reveals the long-term impact of 'forever' chemicals in the Antarctic environment.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: La NASA anuncia la cobertura de la misión lunar Artemis II

Strategic angle: La NASA actualizará continuamente esta página de sesiones informativas y eventos de la misión Artemis II a lo largo de las actividades previas al lanzamiento.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Silicon Nanospheres Enhance Second-Harmonic Generation by 40-Fold

Strategic angle: Research shows that silicon nanospheres significantly boost SHG in WS₂ while maintaining polarization.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: If using ChatGPT is cheating, what about ghostwriting? The old debate behind a new panic

Strategic angle: Exploring the ethical implications of AI in writing and its comparison to traditional ghostwriting.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Woman who never stopped updating her lost dog's chip reunites with him after 11y

Strategic angle: A heartwarming reunion after over a decade apart highlights the importance of keeping pet microchips updated.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Seismic Activity in California Varies with the Seasons

Strategic angle: Research shows that seasonal changes can influence earthquake occurrences in California.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: NASA Ames Experts Available for Artemis II Flight Test Interviews

Strategic angle: NASA’s Ames Research Center invites media to interview experts ahead of the Artemis II mission.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: AI tool predicts wildfire danger faster than current systems

Strategic angle: A new AI-powered forecasting system could revolutionize wildfire detection and response.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Advanced dating method reveals age of Pacific coral architecture

Strategic angle: Application of an advanced dating technique establishes the first precise construction timeline for houses built out of coral in French Polynesia.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Space Force weighs launch alternatives as Vulcan faces potential months-long grounding

Strategic angle: Officials explore shifting missions, extending satellites already in orbit.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Microtubules Discovered to Play an Active Role in Cell Division

Strategic angle: New research reveals that microtubules are crucial for the correct distribution of chromosomes during cell division, challenging previous perceptions of their role.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Hooking big fish in warming oceans comes with a catch

Strategic angle: Leaving the largest and oldest fish in the water can help entire fish populations cope better with ocean warming.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Why no individual is like another when epigenetics come into play

Strategic angle: A research team reveals how epigenetic processes contribute to individual differences in behavior.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Laser-modified graphene enables molecule-thick films to grow only where needed

Strategic angle: Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä and Aalto University have developed a new method based on laser modification for localized growth of metal-organic materials.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Protein modification discovery opens cancer therapy possibilities

Strategic angle: A new type of protein modification related to cellular mutation could enhance cancer treatment options.

Editorial Staff Mar 25