Life Drought Parches Florida The state was unusually dry for much of 2025, but the intensity of the drought has ratcheted up since January 2026. editorial-staff Apr 8
Life Judge refuses to block sending abortion pill by mail for now, but says FDA must finish review A federal judge Tuesday refused to block filling prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone by mail across the U.S. — at least for now. editorial-staff Apr 8
Life Climate change does not polarize opinions: 'In fact, we are increasingly in agreement' Strategic angle: A study reveals that differences of opinion on climate change among the Dutch have decreased over the past 40 years. editorial-staff Apr 8
Life Scientists map the brain’s hidden wiring using RNA barcodes in major breakthrough Strategic angle: Researchers have developed a cutting-edge technique that uses RNA “barcodes” to map how neurons connect, capturing thousands of links with single-synapse precision. editorial-staff Apr 8
Life Swipe right? Dating apps linked to body image pressures Strategic angle: New research from Adelaide University reveals the impact of dating apps on young adults' self-image. editorial-staff Apr 8
Life Scientists discover reversible male birth control that stops sperm production Strategic angle: Researchers at Cornell University have developed a nonhormonal method that halts sperm production in mice, marking a significant advancement in male contraception. editorial-staff Apr 8
Life 'Vegan leather' isn't as sustainable or eco‑friendly as brands might claim Strategic angle: The allure of vegan leather may mask its environmental impact, challenging the perception of sustainability in fashion. editorial-staff Apr 8
Life Molecular editing tool relocates alcohol groups to neighboring sites while preserving 3D structure Strategic angle: MIT chemists develop a precision technique for relocating alcohol functional groups in molecules. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Planting trees to remove carbon can harm the environment or protect it: Study highlights trade‑offs Strategic angle: A new study reveals the complex impacts of tree planting on carbon emissions and environmental health. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Molecular 'leash' measures force-sensing protein activation at about 15 piconewtons Strategic angle: Researchers at NUS develop a molecular tool to study Piezo1 protein activation under mechanical force. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life African frogs haven't forgotten the ice ages. Scientists can tell by where they live. Strategic angle: Why are frogs diverse in some parts of Africa's rainforests and less so in others? The patterns of cooling and glaciation during the last ice age hold the key. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life New study reveals why housing booms and busts are built into the system Strategic angle: A new study shows that the ups and downs in house prices are far more dramatic than most people think—and that government policies play a big role in making them happen. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Researchers clarify how cells remove damaged endoplasmic reticulum Strategic angle: New insights into the process of ER-phagy reveal how cells maintain protein synthesis and calcium storage by eliminating damaged endoplasmic reticulum. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Fly ball: Drosophila can learn while playing with tiny spheres Strategic angle: Research reveals that fruit flies can learn through play, enhancing our understanding of their cognitive abilities. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Experiment indicates new type of mesic nuclei that could reveal how matter acquires mass Strategic angle: A groundbreaking study sheds light on the origins of mass in matter through the discovery of new mesic nuclei. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Who got the meat? What 10,000 years of European bones suggest about diet inequality Strategic angle: Access to nutritious food has been historically unequal, with meat being a coveted resource in pre-industrial Europe. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Phengite identified as key carrier of halogens into Earth's deep mantle Strategic angle: Research reveals how surface volatiles are transported into Earth's deep layers through subduction zones. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life How stem cell descendants preserve flexibility while maintaining distinct identities Strategic angle: Stem cells balance self-renewal and specialization to sustain tissues. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life What this AI epitope library means for vaccines, immunotherapy and biosensors Strategic angle: A new tool makes it possible to screen millions of tiny protein fragments and select those that can be recognized by the immune system. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Hungary taps Northrop Grumman for first national geostationary communications satellite Strategic angle: Hungary partners with Northrop Grumman to launch its inaugural geostationary communications satellite. editorial-staff Apr 7