Life Briefing: NASA Grappling with Planetary Science Funding Shortfall Strategic angle: NASA's planetary science program faces a funding shortfall, prompting strategic decisions on mission continuations. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Snail-derived compound could be a safer anticoagulant compared to heparin Strategic angle: A new study suggests a snail-derived compound may reduce the risk of excessive bleeding associated with traditional anticoagulants. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Reasons for illegal fishing 'more nuanced' than previously thought, international research shows Strategic angle: New research reveals the complex causes behind the resurgence of illegal fishing in northern Australian waters. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Microwave Quantum Network Shows Resilience Against Heat-Related Disturbances Strategic angle: A new study reveals how quantum communication systems can maintain functionality despite thermal disruptions. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Prodrug lipid nanoparticle could unlock universal immunotherapy for solid cancers Strategic angle: Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new type of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) that could one day serve as a universal immunotherapy for cancers that form solid tumors. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Protein sequencing advance offers new insights into life's foundations Strategic angle: Proteins, one of the smallest building blocks of life on Earth, hold promise for answering some of biology's biggest questions. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: A 'consortium' of bacteria cooperates to eat phthalate plasticizers that single microbes can't stomach Strategic angle: Plastic trash has reached the world's most remote locations, from the bottom of the Mariana Trench to the summit of Everest. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Wave of Dust Rolls Through Texas Strategic angle: An advancing cold front kicked up a sharp line of sand and other small particles that swept over the high plains. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Targeted alpha therapy: One compound holds promise for unified cancer care Strategic angle: ORNL is a leader in developing advanced radiotherapies and providing essential radioisotopes. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Dallas-Fort Worth has untapped innovation potential, study says Strategic angle: A new study reveals that the Dallas-Fort Worth area possesses the necessary elements to become a national innovation leader but is not fully leveraging its capabilities. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: New material can collect clean and safe drinking water from the air Strategic angle: Norwegian researchers explore atmospheric water generators to address global water resource challenges. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Bull sharks form social relationships with specific 'friends,' research reveals A new study shows that bull sharks prefer specific social partners rather than mixing randomly. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Research reveals hidden ocean heat waves threatening South China Sea ecosystems Strategic angle: The South China Sea faces growing threats from subsurface marine heat waves that could impact its rich biodiversity and fisheries. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Researchers explore new ways to neutralize germs using light-activated nanomaterials Strategic angle: At Empa, researchers are developing innovative methods to combat harmful bacteria and viruses using advanced nanomaterials. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: How Edvard Munch's painting 'The Scream' might look in 300 years' time Strategic angle: Exploring the future of Edvard Munch's iconic artwork and the impact of time on its appearance. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Natural textile fibers may persist for more than a century in lake sediments Strategic angle: Natural fibers like cotton and wool, often seen as sustainable, have been found preserved in a U.K. lake for over a century, challenging biodegradation assumptions. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Light-activated material offers new approach to carbon dioxide conversion Strategic angle: Scientists have developed a new material that can use sunlight and water to convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, paving the way for sustainable fuel and chemical production. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Using cow dung for sustainable carbon dioxide capture Strategic angle: Exploring innovative methods to combat climate change through natural resources. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Decline in Japanese chum salmon linked to climate change Strategic angle: Japanese chum salmon populations are dwindling, prompting increased reliance on imports. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Scientists create a new state of matter at room temperature using light and nanostructures Strategic angle: Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have engineered a supersolid by manipulating light and matter interactions. Editorial Staff Mar 17