Life Briefing: Why no individual is like another when epigenetics come into play Strategic angle: A research team reveals how epigenetic processes contribute to individual differences in behavior. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Laser-modified graphene enables molecule-thick films to grow only where needed Strategic angle: Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä and Aalto University have developed a new method based on laser modification for localized growth of metal-organic materials. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Protein modification discovery opens cancer therapy possibilities Strategic angle: A new type of protein modification related to cellular mutation could enhance cancer treatment options. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Urban AI should not be understood as a single, inevitable next stage of the smart city, say researchers Strategic angle: Jun Zhang and colleagues argue that AI urbanism is a contested political and discursive space. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Motivations behind violent extremism uncovered in new global study Strategic angle: New research from the University of St Andrews reveals the complexities of human readiness for intergroup violence. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Scientists engineer a 'Trojan Horse' to conquer aggressive brain cancer Strategic angle: A precision-engineered nanoplatform developed by researchers aims to tackle glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: RNA-guided CRISPR system activates gene expression Strategic angle: Researchers from Purdue and Columbia University unveil a new gene-editing system that enhances gene activation capabilities. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Finding order in disorder: New mechanism amplifies transverse electron transport Strategic angle: A groundbreaking study reveals that electrons can move more efficiently in disordered materials, challenging long-held beliefs about electrical transport. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Metrics Strategic angle: Explore the FY25 Services Catalog and Service Level Agreements. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Why some reefs recover faster than others—mathematical model spotlights coral recruitment patterns Strategic angle: A new mathematical model reveals insights into coral recruitment patterns, shedding light on reef recovery dynamics amid climate-driven disturbances. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Plastic washing at recycling plants can spike phthalates in wastewater, study suggests Strategic angle: A new study reveals that cleaning plastics at recycling facilities may lead to increased levels of harmful chemicals in wastewater. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Parental advice on interacting with police varies widely by race Strategic angle: Advice from parents on how to interact with police differs significantly across racial lines, highlighting disparities in societal experiences. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Shell-cracking turtles defied mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period Strategic angle: The mass extinction at the boundary between the Cretaceous and Paleogene periods was catastrophic, wiping out much of life on Earth. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Amazon wildfire emissions may be up to three times higher than estimated Strategic angle: Fires in central South America are intensifying due to drought and deforestation, with 2024 marking a peak in wildfire activity. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Terran Orbital Introduces New Star Tracker Product Line at SATSHOW 2026 Strategic angle: Terran Orbital Corporation unveils innovative star tracker technology at the annual SATSHOW event. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Rare mountain gorilla twins born in DR Congo: park authorities Strategic angle: In a rare occurrence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, twin mountain gorillas were recently born in the Virunga National Park, renowned for its biodiversity but threatened by conflict. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: A captive chimp's instrumental performances hint at the evolution of vocal externalization Strategic angle: Ayumu, a 26-year-old chimpanzee, showcases musical talent, shedding light on human vocal evolution. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Significant grade inflation may be occurring in graduate education, according to decades' worth of data Strategic angle: Analysis of two decades of student data at a large U.S. university suggests that grade inflation exists in graduate education. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Dancing to invisible choreography, quantum computers can balance the noise Strategic angle: Large-scale quantum computers are on the horizon, but noise in quantum hardware remains a significant challenge. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Massive insect body size 300 million years ago may not have been due to high atmospheric oxygen Strategic angle: Research challenges the long-held belief linking insect size to atmospheric oxygen levels in ancient Earth. editorial-staff Mar 25