Life Briefing: NASA Tech and Science Bound for Low Earth Orbit on Commercial Launch Strategic angle: Technology and science demonstrations are set to launch to low Earth orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: Understanding protein motion could greatly aid new drug design Strategic angle: Exploring the dynamics of proteins may unlock new possibilities in pharmaceutical development. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: NASA Names Scientists to Support Lunar South Pole Science Strategic angle: NASA has selected 10 scientists to aid in developing a science plan for the Artemis program's lunar missions. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: Trade-offs between commercial and public satellite data in water mapping accuracy revealed Strategic angle: A new study finds that commercial satellite imagery data often outperforms public data sets when identifying surface water, but public data sets may excel in detecting water hidden by forest cover. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery Strategic angle: The astronaut who prompted NASA's first medical evacuation earlier this year said Friday that doctors still don't know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: India’s Bellatrix raises $20 million following overseas expansion drive Strategic angle: India-based Bellatrix Aerospace announced a significant funding round to enhance its satellite propulsion systems production. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: Global maps show alien plant invasion hotspots shifting poleward Strategic angle: An international research team has created high-resolution global maps of invasion risk for alien plant species, revealing significant shifts due to climate change. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: Barcelona Metropolitan Area has lost more than 70% of agricultural land in recent decades, finds study Strategic angle: A new study reveals the critical decline of peri-urban agriculture in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: Scientists testing new scanning technology discover mysterious structure beneath an ancient Egyptian city Strategic angle: Archaeologists may have uncovered a tomb or temple from 2,600 years ago using innovative scanning methods. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: Breaking recalcitrant lignin bonds with electricity for conversion into value-added chemicals: An e-biorefinery Strategic angle: A research team led by Professor Jaehoon Kim has developed a highly efficient catalytic process for lignin conversion. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: Cyclone Narelle is now larger and 'more severe' as it crosses the Western Australian coast Strategic angle: Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle continues to amaze us with its long journey across northern Australia. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: Piezoelectric materials enable a new approach to searching for axions Strategic angle: A novel method utilizing piezoelectric materials could enhance the search for elusive dark matter particles known as axions. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: Japan's giant caldera volcano is refilling 7,300 years later Strategic angle: The magma reservoir of the largest volcanic eruption of the Holocene is refilling, providing insights into giant caldera volcanoes. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: From simulation to strategy: Climate modeling motivates action at the top Strategic angle: New research by MIT Sloan School of Management finds that global leaders who engage with climate policy simulators show improved understanding of climate solutions. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing — Colonies surged 15-fold Strategic angle: A breakthrough 'superfood' for honeybees has been developed, leading to significant colony growth. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: Study Reveals Birds Adjust Breeding Seasons Due to Climate Change Strategic angle: Research indicates that some bird species are altering their breeding cycles in response to changing climate conditions. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: Satellite Spots a Spawn Strategic angle: The activity of herring around Vancouver Island in British Columbia brightened coastal waters enough to be detectable from space. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: From engineered fungal molecules to drug leads, chem-bio hybrid synthesis enables antiparasitic drug discovery Strategic angle: Amebiasis, caused by Entamoeba histolytica, affects millions globally, highlighting the need for innovative drug discovery methods. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: Scientists may be overestimating amounts of microplastics in the environment, and the culprit is lab gloves Strategic angle: New findings suggest that lab gloves may be contributing to inflated microplastic measurements in studies. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: Study finds 60% of Australia's top-use pesticides are banned in the EU Strategic angle: Analysis reveals that most pesticides used in Australian agriculture are prohibited in other regions, highlighting regulatory disparities. Editorial Staff Mar 27