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

Briefing: STAT+: A 2023 health AI bet that seems to be paying off

Strategic angle: In this edition of STAT's AI Prognosis: A chat with Qualified Health co-founder and CEO, Justin Norden, as the company raises $125 million.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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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

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Briefing: Extreme global climate outcomes are possible even at 2°C warming, study warns

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that significant climate impacts can occur even with a 2°C increase in global temperatures.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: US has caused $10tn worth of climate damage since 1990, research finds

Strategic angle: US, top carbon emitter in history, has ‘a lot of responsibility’ for causing ‘substantial’ harm globally, scientist says.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: How the body senses cold has been a mystery—until now

Strategic angle: New research reveals the role of the TRPM8 protein in cold sensation.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Sarepta Therapeutics shares rise on early promise for rare disease drugs

Strategic angle: Sarepta Therapeutics’ next crop of medicines for muscular dystrophy appear to be safe and effective in early clinical trials, the company said.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Unusual signal may prove existence of primordial black holes

Strategic angle: A pair of University of Miami astrophysicists could be on the verge of a cosmic breakthrough confirming primordial black holes.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Polymer uses movable molecular rings to overcome durability–degradability trade-off

Strategic angle: Innovative design in polymer materials addresses the challenge of balancing strength and environmental impact.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: DNA Origami Positions Single-Photon Emitters for Quantum Technologies

Strategic angle: A breakthrough method using DNA self-assembly allows for unprecedented precision in positioning molecules on ultrathin materials.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: More frequent ejaculation may improve male fertility, study suggests

Strategic angle: The study suggests that regular ejaculation could give male fertility 'a small but meaningful boost' - and that even a few days’ delay could matter for IVF success.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Infinity Avionics Unveils Aquila: The Next-Generation Space Imaging Solution for Complex Orbital Operations

Strategic angle: Infinity Avionics announces the commercial launch of Aquila, a cutting-edge space imaging system designed for advanced orbital operations.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Famed Lille bakery shares story behind its 'gaufres' on International Waffle Day

Strategic angle: This Wednesday is International Waffle Day – a celebration for waffle lovers everywhere, particularly in France.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Deaths and Health Care Issues in ICE Detention Centers Under the Second Trump Administration

Strategic angle: An overview of deaths in ICE custody and health care issues during the Trump administration.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: STAT+: Eli Lilly and the ‘societal obligation’ of GLP-1s

Strategic angle: Eli Lilly discusses the 'societal obligation' of GLP-1s amidst other biotech news.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Merck to Acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals for $6.7 Billion

Strategic angle: The acquisition aims to enhance Merck's portfolio with a promising leukemia treatment.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: How to make emergency rooms safer for people with dementia

Strategic angle: A federal vaccine adviser departs ACIP, adults turn to AI chatbots for health info, and radiologists sift through deepfake X-rays.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Trump’s $1B payoff to stop offshore wind is even stranger than it sounds

Strategic angle: The government is paying TotalEnergies to halt a wind farm it isn’t building, in exchange for fossil fuel investments it’s already making.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Project Hail Mary meets reality: 45 planets could harbor alien life

Strategic angle: Astronomers have narrowed down the cosmic search for life, identifying fewer than 50 rocky planets among thousands of known exoplanets that may have the right conditions to support life.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Does a company's political power affect its success in obtaining federal contracts?

Strategic angle: A study published in Contemporary Economic Policy investigates the influence of political investments on federal contract success.

editorial-staff Mar 25

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Briefing: Eight amino acids may explain salamanders' reduced cold sensitivity

Strategic angle: Research reveals how specific amino acids contribute to temperature sensing in salamanders.

editorial-staff Mar 25