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
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
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
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
Briefing: Eye-tracking reveals the brain commits to one syntax before a sentence is clear
Strategic angle: Study shows that listeners anticipate language structure even before hearing complete sentences.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Durum wheat lines combine freezing tolerance with high pasta quality
Strategic angle: Researchers develop new durum wheat lines that withstand freezing temperatures while maintaining high-quality pasta production.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Light-activated medicines may cut side effects: How a switchable beta blocker works
Strategic angle: Research in photopharmacology aims to develop drugs that can be switched on and off with light, potentially reducing side effects.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Kratos wins $446 million Space Force contract for missile-tracking ground systems
Strategic angle: The agreement is for ground management and integration for the Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking satellite program.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Earthquake scientists reveal how overplowing weakens soil at experimental farm
Strategic angle: Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting but may have detrimental effects on soil stability.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Monte Verde fieldwork resets age of famous South American archaeological site
Strategic angle: New research challenges the widely accepted theory regarding the first inhabitants of North America.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Humans and animals have the same preference in mating calls, citizen science experiment finds
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that both humans and animals are attracted to similar mating signals, highlighting a shared appreciation for nature's beauty.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: 'Miracle': Europe reconnects with lost spacecraft
Strategic angle: The European Space Agency announced Thursday it has re-established communication with a spacecraft that is part of its Proba-3 mission, after losing contact with the satellite a month ago.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Study uncovers mineral 'sink' that reduced phosphorus in early oceans, potentially delaying Earth's oxygen rise
Strategic angle: Research reveals how a mineral 'sink' may have impacted the timing of oxygen accumulation in Earth's atmosphere.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Tiny capsules could make radiotherapy safer and more effective, Portuguese scientists find
Strategic angle: This approach aims to reduce the side effects of radiotherapy on healthy tissues using lithium-6.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: MLB joins prediction space with Polymarket deal
Strategic angle: MLB has named Polymarket as the league's official prediction market exchange and announced an information sharing agreement with the CFTC.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: DESI maps C-19, an extremely metal-poor Milky Way stellar stream
Strategic angle: Astronomers utilize the Mayall 4-meter telescope to study the C-19 stellar stream, revealing its metal-poor composition.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: NASA considering sharp increase in robotic lunar landings
Strategic angle: NASA proposes a significant rise in robotic lunar lander missions, stirring excitement and confusion in the space community.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: ReOrbit sells two small GEO satellites to SLI
Strategic angle: Finnish satellite manufacturer ReOrbit has signed a contract with asset-financing company SLI for two small geostationary orbit communications satellites.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN
A new subatomic particle, Ξcc⁺, has been discovered at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, marking a significant advancement in particle physics.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Apex sells satellite for Japanese technology demonstration mission
Strategic angle: Satellite manufacturer Apex has secured a contract to deliver a spacecraft bus for a Japanese technology demonstration.
Editorial Staff Mar 19