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: NSW will continue to green-light coalmine expansions – ignoring a warning from its own climate agency Strategic angle: Minns Labor government criticised over strategy as no new mines have been proposed for several years. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Political influence ‘a serious problem’ for FDA under Trump, former commissioner says Strategic angle: Robert Califf highlights the shift towards political decision-making in the FDA during the Trump administration. 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: Judge to Vacate Kennedy's Declaration on Gender-Affirming Care Strategic angle: A U.S. district judge is set to rule against a declaration by Kennedy regarding the medical standards of gender-affirming care for young trans individuals. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Rightwing narrative fuelling false belief UK public oppose net zero, study finds Strategic angle: Analysis reveals a disconnect between political rhetoric and public support for net zero initiatives. 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: Historic March heatwave in US west shatters high-temperature records Strategic angle: Some highs in California, Nevada and Arizona recorded at 25-35F above normal, with widespread alerts and closures. Editorial Staff Mar 19
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: Drug development is booming in China. Should the U.S. view it as a threat or an opportunity? Strategic angle: If the U.S. wants to hold on to its title as the world's top biotech innovator, it might want to take a page out of China's book. 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: Independent autism committee kicks off efforts to counter RFK Jr., influence Congress Strategic angle: A group of autism scientists kicked off efforts Thursday to influence Congress, and the research agendas of private organizations. 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