Life Briefing: Space Force weighs launch alternatives as Vulcan faces potential months-long grounding Strategic angle: Officials explore shifting missions, extending satellites already in orbit. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Microtubules Discovered to Play an Active Role in Cell Division Strategic angle: New research reveals that microtubules are crucial for the correct distribution of chromosomes during cell division, challenging previous perceptions of their role. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Hooking big fish in warming oceans comes with a catch Strategic angle: Leaving the largest and oldest fish in the water can help entire fish populations cope better with ocean warming. Editorial Staff Mar 25
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: CDC Leadership in Limbo as Trump Administration Misses Nomination Deadline Strategic angle: The search for a new CDC director continues past the statutory deadline, raising concerns about public health leadership. 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: California considers seal of approval for foods that are not ultra-processed Strategic angle: A California bill would allow 'not ultraprocessed' labels on foods, even as scientists debate definitions and courts question the legality of similar laws. 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