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
Life Briefing: Death of the front yard: The quiet change sweeping Sydney suburbs Strategic angle: A new study reveals a significant shift in Sydney's suburban landscapes, with a decline in greenery and front gardens. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Scientists thought ravens followed wolves. They were wrong Strategic angle: New research reveals that ravens are more strategic in finding food than previously believed. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: A water solution for drought‑prone South Africa: We designed systems to replenish aquifers Strategic angle: South Africa is the 30th driest country in the world. Over 400 towns rely on aquifers for their water supply. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Bird flu risk to Danish cattle: New tool can warn farmers before infection spreads Strategic angle: A new tool aims to alert farmers to potential bird flu outbreaks in cattle, helping to mitigate risks. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Moral metrics: Are corporate algorithms becoming our new moral authorities? Strategic angle: Exploring the influence of corporate algorithms on personal and societal decision-making. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Why the gender wealth gap is still so stubborn, and what it means for women's well-being Strategic angle: Inequality in wealth between men and women persists, impacting women's overall well-being. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Workplace nature breaks may cut stress, study finds Strategic angle: A new Cornell study highlights the benefits of nature breaks in reducing workplace stress. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Chemical pollutants are rife across the world’s oceans Strategic angle: A new study reveals alarming levels of chemical pollutants affecting marine ecosystems globally. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: NASA's Artemis missions promise a return to the moon—but when? Strategic angle: NASA's Artemis II mission plans to fly around the moon and back this April. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: Blue Origin joins the orbital data center race Strategic angle: Blue Origin proposes a constellation of up to 51,600 satellites for an orbital data center system. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: How birds are spreading plastic pollution Strategic angle: Gulls adapt to human habits, contributing to plastic waste spread. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: Clearing the nanoscale bottleneck holding back next-gen electronics Strategic angle: UCLA researchers improve electrical current entry in perovskite semiconductors, paving the way for advanced electronics. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: Project Hail Mary is packed with hard science. An astrophysicist breaks it down Strategic angle: An astrophysicist critiques the scientific accuracy of Project Hail Mary, exploring its themes and concepts. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: Engineered nanoparticles show enhanced intrinsic luminescence for biomedical imaging and cancer treatment Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of São Paulo have developed a method to enhance the luminescence of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for medical applications. Editorial Staff Mar 19