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Health, science, climate, and society-focused reporting.

Briefing: This tiny implant, smaller than a grain of salt, can read your brain

Strategic angle: A new neural implant is so small it can rest on a grain of salt, yet it can track and wirelessly transmit brain activity for over a year.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Canada's migratory caribou are under threat. Will we act before it's too late?

Strategic angle: Delegates are gathering in Campo Grande, Brazil, for the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) on the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: How archaeology is preserving evidence of the Yahidne war crime

Strategic angle: Archaeology reveals insights into recent events, including war crimes, through innovative techniques.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Social media and monetization in the Ukraine-Russia war

Strategic angle: The internet has become a battleground in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, often referred to as the first 'TikTok war.'

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Scientists just solved a major mystery about how your brain stores memories

Strategic angle: New research reveals how the brain categorizes memories into distinct groups.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Q&A: Beyond the obstetrical dilemma, why are humans helpless at birth?

Strategic angle: Infants' helplessness demonstrates unique social implications for human development.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Low-income students and girls are steered away from 'risky' creative careers at school, says report

Strategic angle: A new report highlights how schools and societal pressures discourage girls and low-income students from pursuing creative subjects.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: AI Approach Uncovers Dozens of Hidden Planets in NASA's TESS Data

Strategic angle: Astronomers validate over 100 exoplanets, including 31 new discoveries, using AI technology.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: The hidden cost of sperm storage: Ejaculates found to deteriorate across the animal kingdom

Strategic angle: A new study reveals the impact of sperm storage on fertility across various species, challenging existing guidelines.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: From frontier to feedback loop: Expert explains why space must become circular

Strategic angle: Materials scientist Dr. Yige Sun discusses the necessity of circularity in space as it evolves into critical infrastructure for the global digital economy.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Barren captive environments don't just restrict animals—they intensify and prolong pain

Strategic angle: A comprehensive review highlights the biological impact of captivity on animal pain perception.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: A tiny protein tweak, finally traceable: How light-based tagging targets pyroglutamate

Strategic angle: Amino acids are like Lego blocks—they can be linked together to form complex structures called proteins.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: NASA PC-12 Aircraft Makes Move to Support Flight Research Across Agency

Strategic angle: A NASA Pilatus PC-12 aircraft will now be based at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center to enhance flight research efforts.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Highly and casually active citizen scientists contribute equally valuable data

Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of citizen science on data collection and environmental awareness.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Single-cell imaging and machine learning reveal hidden coordination in algae's response to light stress

Strategic angle: Researchers develop a non-destructive method to study unicellular organisms' responses to light stress, highlighting cell-to-cell differences.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Volunteers need training and support to deal with disclosures of child abuse in community sport

Strategic angle: A new study highlights the necessity for better training for volunteers in community sports to handle abuse disclosures effectively.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Genomic test could help stop destructive Asian spongy moth in its tracks

Strategic angle: Invasive species cost Canada billions of dollars each year. A new genomic test developed by UBC researchers can trace the Asian spongy moth back to its source.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Why Americans think they won't benefit from Social Security

Strategic angle: New research reveals misconceptions about Social Security's future and its impact on retirees.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: 'Gray-box' AI reveals why catalysts work while speeding discovery

Strategic angle: Researchers utilize AI to enhance materials discovery and provide insights into catalytic processes.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: New NMR Method Allows the Observation of Chalcogen Bonds

Strategic angle: A breakthrough in NMR technology enables scientists to study chalcogen bonds, which play a crucial role in biological processes.

editorial-staff Mar 24