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Briefing: For decades, they’ve set the record straight in biology. Next up: science’s reproducibility crisis

Strategic angle: A group of researchers are launching an effort to validate big scientific claims, with help from artificial intelligence.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: NIH Grant Awards Lag Behind Historical Averages

Strategic angle: New analysis reveals that NIH is significantly behind on grant spending as the 2026 fiscal year progresses.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Opinion: Semaglutide is going off-patent in India. But will people who need it be able to get it?

Strategic angle: Rules determining who gets access to semaglutide in India were written for different bodies with different cardiovascular risks.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Opinion: The greatest threat to federally qualified health centers may not be federal funding cuts

Strategic angle: After 50 years of operation, FQHCs are discovering that their financial structure has not kept pace with the realities of delivering on their mission.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Dinos hatched eggs less efficiently than modern birds, researchers show

Strategic angle: A new study reveals insights into the egg-hatching methods of oviraptors, shedding light on their reproductive strategies compared to modern birds.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: A Bit of Gray on an Emerald Isle

Strategic angle: Ireland is best known for its many greens, but the striking grays of the island’s Burren region also stand out in satellite images.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: A strange twist in the universe’s oldest light may be bigger than we thought

Strategic angle: Scientists have found a new method to measure cosmic birefringence, revealing potential implications for our understanding of the universe.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: It's coyote puppy season; here's what you need to know

Strategic angle: Coyotes may be building dens and having litters of pups near you, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Carbon trading cuts emissions better than carbon taxes

Strategic angle: A global study reveals that carbon trading is more effective in reducing emissions compared to carbon taxes.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: A milestone voyage for Antarctic science

Strategic angle: CSIRO research vessel RV Investigator navigates challenging conditions to advance Antarctic research.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: A 60-year old mystery about the moon's magnetosphere is finally solved

Strategic angle: New findings shed light on the moon's lack of a protective magnetosphere.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Ticketmaster's Eras Tour chaos made worse by crisis communication failures

Strategic angle: Ticketmaster struggled to handle the overwhelming demand from Taylor Swift fans during the Eras Tour ticket sales, highlighting significant communication issues.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Maize mysteries: Scientists uncover new information on how DNA works in maize

Strategic angle: FSU researchers reveal new insights into the DNA organization in maize, a key species for plant biology.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Scientists inject one tumor and watch cancer vanish across the body

Strategic angle: A redesigned cancer immunotherapy shows promising early results, potentially changing the landscape of cancer treatment.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Why sugar breakdown matters beyond energy—new insights into how it makes cells move

Strategic angle: Researchers uncover the role of sugar breakdown in cell motility, revealing new dimensions of its importance beyond energy production.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Study identifies causes of potato dry rot in Colorado

Strategic angle: Research highlights critical management strategies for potato farmers facing dry rot challenges.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: High-resolution electron microscopy sheds light on the cellular responses to stress

Strategic angle: An international team led by researchers from the University Medical Center Göttingen has used advanced electron microscopy technologies to capture key cellular mechanisms of stress resistance.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Reduced physical activity due to global heating will lead to rise in health issues, study says

Strategic angle: Researchers project that reduced activity could contribute to half a million additional premature deaths annually by 2050.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Clustering-based AI forecasts river water levels using just a few long records

Strategic angle: Reliable and scalable water level prediction is crucial in hydrology for effective water resources management.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Amazonian chocolate: Combining cocoa clones with different post-harvest processes balances flavor and nutritional value

Strategic angle: A study reveals that Amazonian chocolate's unique flavor can be enhanced through specific post-harvest processes.

Editorial Staff Mar 16