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Briefing: White House says it’s ‘done’ with vaccines. MAHA begs to differ

Strategic angle: As Trump political advisers try to move on from vaccine policy debates, MAHA movement insiders push back, calling RFK Jr. supporters vital to GOP's success.

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Briefing: Eruption at Mayon

Strategic angle: Activity at the volcano in the Philippines sent lava and pyroclastic flows down the volcano’s flanks and prompted evacuations in nearby communities.

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Briefing: Scientists discovered a secret deal between a plant and beetles

Strategic angle: A study reveals an unexpected partnership between Japanese red elder plants and Heterhelus beetles.

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Briefing: Harnessing eDNA to Help Conserve Australia's Oceans

Strategic angle: Environmental DNA offers a new approach to marine conservation efforts in Australia.

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Briefing: Scientists discover a universal temperature curve that governs all life

Strategic angle: Researchers have uncovered a universal pattern showing how temperature affects life on Earth.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Social media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation, research shows

Strategic angle: Research from Cardiff Business School highlights the role of social media influencers in spreading misinformation.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Flood tolerant wetland crops could also support nature recovery, finds new research

Strategic angle: Research led by the University of Cambridge and the RSPB shows that farming wetland-adapted crops on wetter peat can enhance bird biodiversity.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: What keeps centrioles together: NuSAP's newly mapped role in centrosome integrity

Strategic angle: Biologists at the National University of Singapore uncover how NuSAP safeguards centrioles, linking it to developmental disorders.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Researcher creates more accurate method to study proteins that drive Alzheimer's disease

Strategic angle: A new technique enhances the understanding of Alzheimer's-related proteins, crucial for tackling the disease.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Local droplet etching yields more symmetric quantum dots for integrated photonics

Strategic angle: New technique enhances the symmetry of quantum dots, crucial for advancing quantum communication and photonic computing.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Fantastic fungi found with ability to freeze water

Strategic angle: Can fungi influence the weather? Researchers discover proteins that catalyze ice formation.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Phone or affection: Study explores effect of phubbing on relationships

Strategic angle: A study from researchers at the University of Connecticut and Columbia University suggests that phone use may negatively impact relationships.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Seals and sea lions provide clues to evolution of vocalization

Strategic angle: Neuroscientists have uncovered new insights into a key evolutionary question: Why can humans talk when most animals can't?

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: NASA to Cover Upcoming US Spacewalks 94, 95 Outside Space Station

Strategic angle: NASA astronauts will conduct a pair of spacewalks to prepare for the installation of two roll-out solar arrays.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: AI Accelerates Elucidation of Nuclear Forces with Explosive Neutron Star Data

Strategic angle: A research team is using astrophysical explosions to understand the mysterious forces at work in atomic nuclei.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Congressional Advisers Call to Rein in Medicare Advantage Spending Amid Industry Pressure

Strategic angle: Lobbying groups supported by insurance companies have criticized the research and promoted their own.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Turning penicillin into a lethal force against bacteria again

Strategic angle: Researchers are exploring ways to overcome antibiotic tolerance in bacteria, making penicillin effective once more.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: How Semiconductor Electrodes Can Achieve Green Hydrogen Production

Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä explore the role of semiconductor materials in producing green hydrogen through innovative techniques.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: The bizarre sex life of mayflies: Micro-CT scans reveal ins and outs of swarm Kamasutra

Strategic angle: A new study on mayflies of the genus Ecdyonurus illustrates just how multifaceted and surprising reproductive behavior in nature can.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Allowing atoms to come and go can open the door to better materials modeling

Strategic angle: New insights into the behavior of atoms in crystals could revolutionize materials science.

Editorial Staff Mar 12