Life Briefing: Transformational Tools and Technologies Resources Strategic angle: Explore Vision Studies, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) Studies, and White Papers from NASA. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Blue Origin joins the orbital data center race Blue Origin proposes a constellation of up to 51,600 satellites for an orbital data center system. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: All 5 fundamental units of life's genetic code were just discovered in an asteroid sample Strategic angle: A new study reveals all five fundamental nucleobases—the molecular 'letters' of life—have been detected in samples from the asteroid Ryugu. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Analysis of 1.4 million interactions shows how employees achieve sophisticated AI collaboration Strategic angle: A study reveals key differences in AI usage that can help organizations enhance their AI strategies. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: China's earliest Bronze Age meteoritic iron artifact unearthed at Sanxingdui sacrificial site Strategic angle: A significant archaeological discovery reveals the largest meteoritic iron artifact from the Bronze Age in China. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: How birds send heat into space measured for the first time—a hidden reflectance of feathers Strategic angle: Understanding avian temperature regulation is crucial for conservation amidst climate change. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: The silver lining in Europe's deforestation law delay: A chance to build fairer supply chains Strategic angle: Exploring the complexities behind 'palm-oil-free' labels and the opportunity for improved supply chains. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Pike Eat More as Water Warms, Threatening Native Species Strategic angle: Rising temperatures in Southcentral Alaska rivers lead to increased predation by invasive northern pike, endangering native fish populations. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: A Hall 'rectenna' can detect signals over a 100 GHz frequency range Strategic angle: This innovative technology enhances wireless communication and sensing capabilities. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Indigenous wisdom can guide Indonesia's efforts to build a sustainable ocean economy Strategic angle: Solutions for a sustainable future can sometimes be found in centuries-old traditions. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Trying your best in a second language? Here's why native speakers seem so rude Strategic angle: Rudeness, whether real or perceived, can deeply affect cooperation, trust, and workplace culture. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Novel approach allows studying the DNA of otters without disturbing them Strategic angle: A new method enables researchers to analyze the DNA of endangered otters while minimizing disruption to their natural habitat. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: California bets on an obscure tool to replace clean air authority Trump revoked Strategic angle: The rules would hold pollution magnets like warehouses, ports and railyards accountable for the trucks and ships they attract. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Why mosquitoes always find you and how they decide to attack Strategic angle: Scientists have cracked the code on how mosquitoes locate their targets, revealing their reliance on visual cues and carbon dioxide. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Beavers are turning rivers into powerful carbon sinks Strategic angle: New research highlights the role of beavers in combating climate change through wetland creation. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: This 67,800-year-old handprint is the oldest art ever found Strategic angle: Researchers have uncovered the world’s oldest known cave art—a 67,800-year-old hand stencil in Indonesia, hinting at early symbolic thinking. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Friction without contact discovered as magnetic forces break a 300-year-old law Strategic angle: Researchers unveil a new form of friction driven by magnetic interactions, challenging long-held scientific principles. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Hawaii Tests Asphalt Made with Recycled Plastics and Fishing Nets Strategic angle: Researchers in Hawaii are pioneering a method to tackle plastic waste by testing asphalt made from recycled materials. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Webb Telescope spots “impossible” atmosphere on ancient super Earth Strategic angle: Astronomers have uncovered surprising evidence of a thick atmosphere surrounding TOI-561 b, a scorching, fast-orbiting rocky planet once thought too extreme to hold onto any gas. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Danes do it better: The 5 best vintage shops in Copenhagen, according to It-Girls Strategic angle: Copenhagen has long been on it-girls’ radar as street style sets the tone and vintage rivals luxury. Editorial Staff Mar 22