Life Briefing: Subway systems are uncomfortably hot—and worsening, study finds Strategic angle: A new study reveals that thermal discomfort in metro systems is increasing, impacting millions of commuters. editorial-staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Shades of a Lunar Eclipse Strategic angle: A series of nighttime satellite images revealed how moonlight reaching Earth varied throughout a total lunar eclipse. editorial-staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: How to make farms tree-friendly and boost food production Strategic angle: New research suggests that agroforestry could enhance UK farmland productivity. editorial-staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Hidden metabolism found operating inside the cell nucleus Strategic angle: Researchers discover metabolic enzymes linked to human DNA, revealing unique patterns across tissues and cancers. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: U.S. Indigenous peoples experience higher rates of fatal police violence in and around reservations Strategic angle: A comprehensive study reveals alarming statistics on police violence affecting Indigenous communities. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Study warns Colombia could lose one-fifth of cocoa land by 2050 Strategic angle: By 2050, nearly 20% of areas suitable for cocoa cultivation in Colombia may become unsuitable due to climate change. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Evaluating landing sites for China's manned moon mission Strategic angle: Research identifies potential landing sites in the Rimae Bode region of the moon for China's first crewed mission. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Light-guided evolution creates proteins that can switch, sense, and compute Strategic angle: Researchers have developed a method called optovolution to evolve proteins with dynamic behaviors using light. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Raccoons solve puzzles for the fun of it, new study finds Strategic angle: A new study suggests raccoons may be genuinely curious, not just opportunistic. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: How do we know what asteroids are made out of? Strategic angle: Asteroids are time capsules from the early solar system, providing clues about its formation. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Gene edit makes probiotic safer for immunocompromised patients Strategic angle: An international team of researchers has modified a probiotic yeast to enhance safety for vulnerable populations. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: In search of a room-temperature superconductor, scientists present a research agenda Strategic angle: The quest for loss-free power transmission continues as researchers outline their goals in the pursuit of room-temperature superconductors. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: AI tool streamlines drug synthesis, dramatically reducing lab work and costs Strategic angle: A new AI technology is revolutionizing drug discovery by minimizing the time and expenses involved in synthesizing new molecules. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Nanosecond Light-by-Light Switching Achieved in Liquid Crystal Droplet Strategic angle: A breakthrough in controlling light with light could revolutionize computing and communication technologies. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: CRISPR-based technique unlocks healing power of mitochondria for heart failure therapy Strategic angle: A groundbreaking approach using CRISPR technology shows promise in treating heart failure by enhancing mitochondrial function. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: How farming perennial plants can help us in times of climate change, food insecurity and social division Strategic angle: Exploring the role of perennial plants in addressing climate challenges and promoting food security. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Unlocking the hidden pocket on a billion‑dollar drug target Strategic angle: Researchers discover new functions of the cereblon protein that could enhance cancer drug efficacy. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Robotic microfluidic platform brings AI to lipid nanoparticle design Strategic angle: AI has designed candidate drugs for antibiotic-resistant infections and genetic diseases, now revolutionizing lipid nanoparticle design. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Mapping 3D-super-enhancers with machine learning to pinpoint regulators of cell identity Strategic angle: Scientists are utilizing machine learning to explore the three-dimensional structure of DNA and its role in gene expression. editorial-staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Key protein SYFO2 enables 'self-fertilization' of leguminous plants Strategic angle: Research reveals how SYFO2 protein facilitates self-fertilization in legumes, enhancing agricultural efficiency. editorial-staff Mar 9