Life Briefing: Heat does not reduce prosociality, study suggests Strategic angle: A new study challenges the notion that high temperatures lead to decreased prosocial behavior. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Modernization can increase differences between cultures Strategic angle: Exploring the paradox of how economic growth and globalization may widen cultural divides. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Strange cosmic burst from colliding galaxies shines light on heavy elements Strategic angle: A recently detected flash of energy appears to have emanated from the wreckage of colliding galaxies, according to an international team of astronomers led by Penn State scientists. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: ‘A sobering preview’: extreme heat now affects one in three people globally, study finds Strategic angle: Rising temperatures are making it difficult for even young, healthy individuals to perform normal physical tasks safely. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Subglacial weathering may have slowed planet's escape from snowball Earth Strategic angle: A new study challenges assumptions about Earth's extreme ice ages, revealing the role of subglacial weathering. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Dark Personality Levels Influence Career Choices Strategic angle: Research shows that personality traits significantly impact job interests and career paths. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Health AI startup to benefit from $1 billion funding round for Yann LeCun’s AMI Strategic angle: AI scribe company Nabla aims to be much more by using tech from Yann LeCun's new startup AMI, which just raised $1 billion. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: U.S. Senator Probes FDA Amid BioNTech Founders' Departure Strategic angle: The co-founders of BioNTech, known for their Covid-19 vaccine, are set to leave the company to launch a new mRNA-focused venture. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Amid dueling autism meetings, HHS cancels Strategic angle: Epilepsy med response, a long-awaited fix to the kidney transplant system, and more health news Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Oral Contraceptive Pills: Access and Availability Strategic angle: An overview of oral contraception, insurance coverage, and strategies to enhance access for women. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Subway systems are uncomfortably hot—and worsening, study finds Strategic angle: A new study reveals that thermal discomfort in metro systems is increasing, impacting millions of commuters. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Large drugmakers are developing fewer antibiotics, analysis finds Strategic angle: The number of potential antimicrobial treatments being developed by the world’s largest drugmakers nosedived by 35% over the past five years, according to a new analysis. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Removing race from kidney function algorithm helped more Black patients access transplants Strategic angle: A significant change in the eGFR algorithm led to increased kidney transplant opportunities for Black patients. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Bombing of Iran’s oil infrastructure to have major environmental fallout, experts warn Strategic angle: Experts caution that the ongoing conflict and bombings will lead to significant long-term environmental damage. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pills Approved Strategic angle: FDA approves Opill, marking a significant change in access to oral contraceptives in the U.S. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Shades of a Lunar Eclipse Strategic angle: A series of nighttime satellite images revealed how moonlight reaching Earth varied throughout a total lunar eclipse. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Bundaberg residents told to evacuate immediately amid major flooding in parts of Queensland Strategic angle: The BoM has forecast flooding of the Burnett River at Bundaberg could rise to 7.5 metres by midnight. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: How to make farms tree-friendly and boost food production Strategic angle: New research suggests that agroforestry could enhance UK farmland productivity. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Life Briefing: Hidden metabolism found operating inside the cell nucleus Strategic angle: Researchers discover metabolic enzymes linked to human DNA, revealing unique patterns across tissues and cancers. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: U.S. Indigenous peoples experience higher rates of fatal police violence in and around reservations Strategic angle: A comprehensive study reveals alarming statistics on police violence affecting Indigenous communities. Editorial Staff Mar 9