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Briefing: The bizarre sex life of mayflies: Micro-CT scans reveal ins and outs of swarm Kamasutra

Strategic angle: A new study on mayflies of the genus Ecdyonurus illustrates just how multifaceted and surprising reproductive behavior in nature can.

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Briefing: Pollen-replacing feed strengthens honey bee colonies, long-term study confirms

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that a man-made food source can effectively support honey bee nutrition during winter months.

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Briefing: Satellite data suggest Sundarbans mangroves are losing resilience

Strategic angle: Mangrove forests are crucial for coastal protection and biodiversity, but new data indicates a decline in their resilience.

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Briefing: NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs

Strategic angle: NASA cleared its moon rocket on Thursday for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs.

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Briefing: Musicologists map medieval chant tropes to 9th-century political borders

Strategic angle: A study reveals how the spread of medieval music genres mirrors the political landscape of 9th-century Europe.

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Briefing: Why do lithium-ion batteries fail? Scientists find clues in microscopic metal 'thorns'

Strategic angle: Researchers uncover the reasons behind lithium-ion battery failures, focusing on microscopic metal structures.

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Briefing: Embryogenesis in 4D: A developmental atlas for genes and cells

Strategic angle: A new imaging method visualizes the activity of thousands of genes during embryo development.

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Briefing: Can rapid evolution 'rescue' species from climate change?

Strategic angle: Researchers discover how the scarlet monkeyflower survived a four-year drought in California through rapid evolution.

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Briefing: Ancient DNA sequences that control gene function across plant evolution uncovered

Strategic angle: A study has traced thousands of conserved regulatory elements back 300 million years, revealing deep principles of plant genome evolution.

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Briefing: Voyager opens defense and space tech hub in Long Beach

Strategic angle: New facility to support electronics and software development for missile defense and space programs.

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Briefing: Wood Surface Treatment Fights Harmful Bacteria

Strategic angle: A University of Helsinki study reveals the effectiveness of treated wood surfaces against bacterial adhesion and survival.

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Briefing: Webb Spots Details in Nearby Spiral Galaxy

Strategic angle: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of NGC 5134, revealing stars through its dusty arms.

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Briefing: Mantis Space emerges from stealth with $10 million for solar-power constellation

Strategic angle: New Mexico startup Mantis Space reveals plans for a solar power satellite constellation, backed by $10 million in seed funding.

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Briefing: Caught but not eaten: Smaller insects more likely to escape catfish mouths

Strategic angle: A Kobe University study reveals that small aquatic beetles can survive catfish attacks by resisting ingestion and being spat out alive.

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Briefing: Fish scales could be the answer to cornea donor shortage, Spanish scientists find

Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of Granada have developed corneal implants from fish scales, potentially reducing the need for human transplants.

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Briefing: Dust Outbreak Reaches Europe

Strategic angle: Clouds of dust lofted from the Sahara Desert brought hazy skies and muddy rain to Western Europe.

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Briefing: Teen Discovers 1.5 Million Unidentified Space Objects Based On NASA Data

Strategic angle: Matteo Paz's groundbreaking discovery earns him a $250,000 prize in the Regeneron Science Talent Search.

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Briefing: Quit fossil fuels to stem deadly floods in Brazil’s coffee heartland, say scientists

Strategic angle: Global heating linked to rising risk of extreme rain that causes devastating landslides and rising coffee prices.

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Briefing: Benjamin Netanyahu, a prime minister without checks and balances

Strategic angle: The strikes in Iran have further reduced the political space for opposition in Israel, even as concerns mount over a possible ground offensive in Lebanon.

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Briefing: Your cat is likely to live longer if you don't let them roam—new study

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that keeping domestic cats indoors can significantly extend their lifespan.