Life Briefing: Can a psychedelic ‘coach’ make ketamine therapy even more effective? Strategic angle: A new study explores whether incorporating psychotherapy with ketamine treatment enhances its effectiveness. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: NIH Director's Invocation of Vannevar Bush's Legacy Sparks Pushback Strategic angle: Jay Bhattacharya's claim linking Trump administration policies to Vannevar Bush's vision has ignited controversy. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Opinion: Medical marijuana should not be recommended for PTSD, anxiety, or depression Strategic angle: “Rigorously derived evidence for the medical efficacy of marijuana is thin,” writes Kevin Sabet. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Opinion: Medicare is restricting care for 1 million Americans based on a faulty assumption. Congress must intervene Strategic angle: Medicare is restricting care for 1 million Americans based on a faulty assumption. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefits Strategic angle: Little bits of greenery are popping up in cities, making summers more bearable for urbanites. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: STAT+: The biotech scorecard for the second quarter: 23 stock-moving events to watch Strategic angle: Here is STAT’s biotech scorecard, our regular ledger of stock-moving biotech events, for the second quarter. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Why an ovary syndrome may get a new name: Men seem to have PCOS, too Strategic angle: A quiet effort to change the name of PCOS is nearing completion, driven in part by growing evidence of a male version. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Scientists open 40-year-old salmon and find a surprising sign of ocean recovery Strategic angle: Old canned salmon turned out to be a time capsule of ocean health. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: As climate change threatens student athlete safety, states try to adapt Strategic angle: But some school districts can’t afford to comply with requirements for special equipment or alternate practice schedules. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Chinese startup tests flexible robotic arm in space for on-orbit servicing Strategic angle: A Chinese commercial company has conducted an on-orbit demonstration of a flexible robotic arm, marking progress toward capabilities for satellite servicing, refueling and debris removal. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Energy crisis: why ‘keep calm but cut down’ may be a better message for Labour Strategic angle: Government keen to avoid panic as oil price surges, but perhaps households need advice on reducing consumption. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war Strategic angle: Governments across Asia are increasing coal usage as they face energy shortages due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Women are being shut out of workplaces because of a hidden time gap, new research shows Strategic angle: A new study reveals that women face a significant disadvantage in the workplace due to time constraints compared to men. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: How squid survived Earth’s biggest extinction and took over the oceans Strategic angle: Scientists have cracked a mystery about squid and cuttlefish evolution through genome analysis. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: March of the Harmattan Strategic angle: Strong winds in March 2026 carried Saharan dust across northwestern Africa and toward the Canary Islands, reducing visibility and prompting alerts. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Artemis II's long countdown: A space historian explains why it has taken over 50 years to return to the moon Exploring the lengthy journey back to lunar exploration and the historical context behind it. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: NASA’s asteroid Bennu sample reveals a hidden chemical patchwork Strategic angle: Scientists studying Bennu samples have discovered that its chemistry is far from uniform, revealing distinct regions shaped by past water activity. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Inside the high-stakes decisions of the NFL draft Strategic angle: On NFL draft day, every team has the chance to win—or lose—big. With millions of dollars on the line and just minutes to make a final decision on each pick, a single choice can shape a franchise for years. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Why a social media ban for teenagers misses the point Strategic angle: Exploring the deeper issues behind teenage smartphone addiction. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: 'One Plant Health Concept' connects tradition and technology to address plant diseases in Africa Strategic angle: An article published in CABI Agriculture and Bioscience advocates for a diverse approach combining indigenous knowledge and modern technologies to combat plant diseases in Africa. Editorial Staff Apr 1