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.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Enpulsion raises $26 million
Strategic angle: Austrian company secures funding to boost satellite propulsion production and explore acquisitions.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Astronomers collect rare evidence of two planets colliding
Strategic angle: An unexpected discovery reveals the chaotic aftermath of a planetary collision.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 11