Life Briefing: School phone policies not silver bullet for student outcomes Strategic angle: A new UK study reveals mixed effects of smartphone bans in schools on student well-being and social interactions. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: New DNA base editor minimizes bystander edits while maintaining high efficiency Strategic angle: A groundbreaking advancement in gene editing technology enhances precision while reducing unintended changes. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: How to stop panic buying: Research finds COVID lesson Strategic angle: Panic buying doesn't just respond to shortages—it creates them. Lessons from COVID-19 are vital for preventing future frenzies. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: New ice core studies expand histories of greenhouse gases and ocean temperature to 3 million years Strategic angle: New analyses of ancient ice from Antarctica are extending Earth's climate records and enhancing understanding of climate change over 3 million years. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: FDA’s top infectious disease regulator to depart agency Strategic angle: Adam Sherwat, the director of the Office of Infectious Diseases in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, is leaving the agency. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Global insect rescue plan requires new technology to ensure success Strategic angle: Cameras and AI tools are essential for tracking the effectiveness of global efforts to save insects. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Clearing circular RNA from cells extends lifespan, C. elegans study reveals Strategic angle: Researchers at KAIST uncover how removing circular RNA can enhance longevity in C. elegans. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Ancient climate records reveal a wetter Levant that may have guided early humans out of Africa Strategic angle: A new study suggests that historical weather patterns in the Levant played a crucial role in human migration. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Plant survival under three simultaneous stressors may hinge on a single protein Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of Missouri have discovered certain proteins may be the key to saving plants' lives when multiple stressors hit at the same time. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Is glass a solid or a super slow liquid? Strategic angle: Physicists create equilibrium glassy phase from rod-shaped particles, challenging traditional views on glass behavior. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Rocket Lab wins $190 million Pentagon deal for hypersonic test flights Strategic angle: The contract is for 20 hypersonic flight missions over four years. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Dolls beat tablets at building social understanding, six-week study suggests Strategic angle: Research indicates that playing with dolls fosters empathy and social skills in children more effectively than tablets. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Scientists turn rubber waste into new materials and capture CO₂ Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of St Andrews have unveiled two breakthrough techniques for chemically recycling nitrile-rubber products. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Cell-inspired sensor can monitor blood for 10 hours without sensitivity loss Strategic angle: A breakthrough sensor developed by La Trobe University tracks molecular changes in blood, enabling real-time personalized medicine. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Scientists Discover New Bee Species Dependent on Texas Shrub Strategic angle: Entomologists unveil a new mining bee species closely tied to cenizo, Texas's official state shrub. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Durable dual-atom catalyst enables high-temperature CO₂ to CO conversion Strategic angle: A breakthrough in carbon dioxide conversion technology could pave the way for more efficient synthetic fuel production. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Energy-efficient Fe-Ni catalyst could cut costs for alkaline water electrolysis Strategic angle: Affordable, green energy production has long been promoted as a means to accelerate the decarbonization of sectors such as heavy industry, long-duration energy storage, and transportation. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Space Command classified wargame to include 25 commercial players Strategic angle: Maj. Gen. Keener: The exercise will help Space Command ‘better understand commercial challenges, requirements, and how we can better work together’ Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Controlling the pinewood nematode: Finding the best balance between cost and effectiveness Strategic angle: The pinewood nematode poses a significant threat to pine forests, prompting regulatory measures for effective management. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: How AI Deep Learning is Helping Scientists Protect California's Coastal Ecosystems Strategic angle: UCLA researchers create high-resolution maps of California's kelp forests to aid conservation efforts. Editorial Staff Mar 18