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Briefing: The cost of cold: Economics research links frozen crops to domestic violence

Strategic angle: Severe drought and freezing temperatures in the Peruvian Andes have led to increased domestic violence, highlighting the economic impact of climate change.

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Briefing: Why some people still believe that aliens shaped ancient civilizations

Strategic angle: Could ancient humans really have built the pyramids without extraterrestrial help? Or do such questions reveal more about modern anxieties than the past itself?

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Briefing: When it comes to networks, nature has an edge

Strategic angle: Exploring the similarities and differences between natural and engineered networks.

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Briefing: Largest UK study uncovers hidden chemical risks in waste-to-energy residues

Strategic angle: New research reveals potential dangers associated with energy-from-waste facilities, challenging their perceived environmental benefits.

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Briefing: Moths are flying later in the year than a century ago, study finds

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that moths are now emerging later in the year compared to historical data from the late 19th century.

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Briefing: CO₂ storage in the sea may pose risks to marine life, oyster study finds

Strategic angle: A new study highlights potential dangers of CO₂ storage in oceans, particularly for oysters.

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Briefing: Experiment observes quantum radiation reaction as electrons hit an ultra-intense laser

Strategic angle: For the first time, a quantum radiation reaction in strong electromagnetic fields has been demonstrated experimentally.

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Briefing: Why universities still struggle to make degrees accessible for disabled students

Strategic angle: Despite improved awareness and support, disabled students face ongoing challenges in higher education.

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Briefing: NIH Director Promises Full Budget Spending by 2026

Strategic angle: Jay Bhattacharya assures House appropriators that the NIH will utilize its entire budget by the end of the fiscal year 2026.

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Briefing: Key Global Health Positions and Officials in the U.S. Government

Strategic angle: This fact sheet identifies key U.S. government global health positions and officials.

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Briefing: New rare bird species discovered in Japan

Strategic angle: The Ijima's Leaf Warbler has been identified as a previously unknown species, revealing a fascinating addition to Japan's avian diversity.

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Briefing: Engineered Anhydrobiotic Cells Detect Odors After Years of Dry, Room-Temperature Storage

Strategic angle: Innovative living cells with olfactory receptors offer a breakthrough in odor detection technology.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: New DNA evidence reveals the complex origin of Palau's first settlers

Strategic angle: A new genetic study published in the journal Cell is filling in some important details about the earliest inhabitants of Palau.

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Briefing: Eight Trends Shaping 2026 Health Care Costs

Strategic angle: A new Peterson-KFF policy explainer lays out the health care trends shaping the 2026 policy debates.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Perovskite Crystals Can Host Qubits, Challenging Long-held Assumptions

Strategic angle: Researchers demonstrate that perovskite materials can create quantum bits, paving the way for advancements in quantum computing.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Generative AI in Business Schools: Friend or Foe?

Strategic angle: The rise of tools like ChatGPT has sparked a heated debate in higher education about their impact on learning and academic integrity.

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Briefing: Changing flight paths could slash aviation's climate impact

Strategic angle: Small changes to aircraft flight paths could reduce aviation's global warming impact by nearly half, a new study suggests.

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Briefing: Social background shapes how hard children work at school, according to study

Strategic angle: A new international study reveals the impact of social background on children's academic efforts.

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Briefing: VC Firm Dimension Scouting Out $700 Million for New Fund

Strategic angle: A buzzy venture capital firm has started raising its third fund, hoping to amass around $700 million to invest in companies that meld AI and science.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Judge deals blow to RFK Jr.’s vaccine reforms

Strategic angle: The meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices that was scheduled for this week has been postponed.

Editorial Staff Mar 17