Life Briefing: Pharmalittle: Insights on TrumpRx and Wegovy Strategic angle: Exploring expectations around TrumpRx and a new high-dose version of Wegovy. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Smile mission set for April 9 launch to image Earth's magnetic field in X-rays Strategic angle: The Smile mission is set to launch on a Vega-C rocket from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Long-term road surveys reveal widespread declines in South African birds of prey Strategic angle: A comprehensive study has revealed substantial declines in many of South Africa's birds of prey (raptors) over the past 16 years, raising fresh concerns about the conservation status of several iconic and threatened species. Editorial Staff Mar 20
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: U.K. to Reassess Cost-Effectiveness of Alzheimer's Drugs Strategic angle: Following successful appeals from drugmakers, the U.K. is reviewing the cost-effectiveness of two new Alzheimer's treatments. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Reform UK success in local elections could endanger national climate targets, report says Strategic angle: LSE research highlights concerns over climate science denial among Reform councillors. 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: A family’s giving to the Broad Institute’s research tops $1 billion Strategic angle: The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is poised to receive a massive injection of cash to fund research in the understanding and treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Congress must fix the No Surprises Act before it bankrupts patients and employers Strategic angle: James Gelfand and Patricia Kelmar argue for urgent reforms to the No Surprises Act to protect patients and employers from financial ruin. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Tobacco could get a boost from the farm bill. How does that square with MAHA? Strategic angle: The farm bill shows politicians catering to the agriculture industry risk losing the support of MAHA while running afoul of public health goals. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Australia Approves New Coal Seam Gas Expansion Strategic angle: The expansion in Queensland, approved until 2081, is set to contribute approximately 120 million tonnes of carbon emissions over its lifetime. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Heatwave scorching US west ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, say scientists Strategic angle: Record-breaking temperatures this week were significantly above average, attributed to climate change. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Work from home and slow down on the road: world’s energy watchdog advises emergency measures as oil prices rise Strategic angle: IEA makes 10 recommendations to help households and businesses prepare for a drawn-out disruption to energy markets. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: More than 70 UK councils failed to issue single fine for littering last year Strategic angle: Exclusive: Lack of enforcement is allowing people to drop rubbish with complete impunity, says Clean Up Britain. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: People in North Yorkshire town found to have ‘alarming’ levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in blood Strategic angle: Exclusive: Testing in Bentham reveals one in four residents have blood levels in the greatest risk category. 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