Briefing: What's it like to be a bat? Scientists develop new solution to the puzzle of animal minds
Strategic angle: Philosopher Thomas Nagel's question from 1974 inspires new insights into understanding animal consciousness.
Briefing: Enpulsion raises $26 million
Strategic angle: Austrian company secures funding to boost satellite propulsion production and explore acquisitions.
Briefing: Island warbler study finds immune genes shape gut bacteria in the wild
Strategic angle: Scientists at the University of East Anglia uncover a link between gut health and the immune system through the Seychelles warbler.
Briefing: Goal-setting apps can backfire if goals are too easy—or too hard
Strategic angle: A study reveals that the effectiveness of goal-setting apps hinges on the difficulty of the goals set by users.
Briefing: Microplastic biofilms carry genes that could alter nutrient cycling in estuaries
Strategic angle: A study reveals that microbial communities on microplastics in the Chesapeake Bay may impact nutrient cycling.
Briefing: Female aggression, not just mate choice, may speed mosquitofish speciation
Strategic angle: A study shows that female mosquitofish exhibit aggressive behaviors that contribute to behavioral isolation and speciation.
Briefing: Fish study shows that sexual harassment behavior might matter for ecosystems
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that social behaviors related to mating in fish can significantly impact their ecosystems.
Briefing: Stacked quantum materials enable precise spin control without external magnetic fields
Strategic angle: A breakthrough in spintronics could lead to ultra-energy-efficient electronics by overcoming challenges in controlling electron magnetic states.
Briefing: Fluid Simulation at Unprecedented Scale Provides Toolkit for Fundamental Physics and Applied Fluid Engineering
Strategic angle: A groundbreaking study explores the dynamics of fluid particles, offering insights into natural phenomena and engineering applications.
Briefing: Artificial kinetochores take the pressure off aging chromosomes during meiosis
Strategic angle: New research reveals how artificial kinetochores can improve chromosome segregation in aging oocytes.
Briefing: Astronomers collect rare evidence of two planets colliding
Strategic angle: An unexpected discovery reveals the chaotic aftermath of a planetary collision.
Briefing: Trouble swallowing? A nanogel tweak may keep therapeutic stem cells alive longer
Strategic angle: A new nanogel modification could enhance the viability of stem cells for patients with swallowing difficulties.
Briefing: Despite their contrasting reputations, bonobos and chimpanzees show similar levels of aggression in zoos
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that both species exhibit comparable aggression levels, challenging common perceptions.
Briefing: 3D-printed rattlesnake reveals how the rattle is a warning signal
Strategic angle: Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso provide insights into the evolutionary significance of the rattlesnake's rattle.
Briefing: Childcare burden may explain US gender gap in poverty rates
Strategic angle: A study suggests that the gender differences in poverty rates are linked to the childcare responsibilities shouldered by women.
Briefing: What primate faces reveal about empathy: Humans mirror emotions across species
Strategic angle: Humans perceive emotional expressions displayed by non-human primates and spontaneously mimic these expressions, according to a study published in PLOS One.
Briefing: News media representations contribute to stigma around childlessness, study finds
Strategic angle: The news media shapes reproductive narratives, framing childlessness as a threat to national interests and cultural norms.
Briefing: Biodegradable nanoparticles can seek and destroy diseased immune cells
Strategic angle: Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists have developed nanoparticles that educate the immune system to target disease-causing cells.
Briefing: 'Stealth' DNA circles safely insert gene-sized payloads into the genome
Strategic angle: New genome editing technology offers a promising approach to treat genetic disorders by accurately delivering gene-sized payloads.
Briefing: Telescopes Team Up for New View of Cat’s Eye Nebula
Strategic angle: A stunning collaboration between ESA’s Euclid and NASA’s Hubble reveals the intricate beauty of the Cat’s Eye Nebula.