Briefing: Wine drinkers show lower heart risk than other alcohol consumers, study finds
Strategic angle: A study of 340,000 adults suggests not all alcohol carries the same risk.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Research
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Briefing: Scientists turn probiotic bacteria into tumor-hunting cancer killers
Strategic angle: Engineered probiotics infiltrate tumors to produce targeted cancer-fighting drugs.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Addressing the Achilles' heel of marine protected areas
Strategic angle: New research emphasizes the importance of understanding human behavior for the success of marine protected areas.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: You probably agree with animals on which bird calls, frog noises and cricket chirps are most attractive—new study
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that animals may share preferences for certain sounds used in mating calls.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Feeling you belong may keep scientists in ornithology, study suggests
Strategic angle: A new study from Virginia Tech reveals that a sense of belonging may be key to retaining scientists in the field of ornithology.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Vertical gardens prove effective in improving indoor air quality
Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of Seville have demonstrated the effectiveness of active vertical garden systems in enhancing indoor air quality.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: A family’s giving to the Broad Institute’s research tops $1 billion
Strategic angle: The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is poised to receive a massive injection of cash to fund research in the understanding and treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: What happens after Ozempic shocked researchers
Strategic angle: A large study reveals that stopping Ozempic may not lead to significant weight regain for most users.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Death of the front yard: The quiet change sweeping Sydney suburbs
Strategic angle: A new study reveals a significant shift in Sydney's suburban landscapes, with a decline in greenery and front gardens.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Scientists thought ravens followed wolves. They were wrong
Strategic angle: New research reveals that ravens are more strategic in finding food than previously believed.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Workplace nature breaks may cut stress, study finds
Strategic angle: A new Cornell study highlights the benefits of nature breaks in reducing workplace stress.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Chemical pollutants are rife across the world’s oceans
Strategic angle: A new study reveals alarming levels of chemical pollutants affecting marine ecosystems globally.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Independent autism committee kicks off efforts to counter RFK Jr., influence Congress
Strategic angle: A group of autism scientists kicked off efforts Thursday to influence Congress, and the research agendas of private organizations.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Eye-tracking reveals the brain commits to one syntax before a sentence is clear
Strategic angle: Study shows that listeners anticipate language structure even before hearing complete sentences.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Durum wheat lines combine freezing tolerance with high pasta quality
Strategic angle: Researchers develop new durum wheat lines that withstand freezing temperatures while maintaining high-quality pasta production.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Light-activated medicines may cut side effects: How a switchable beta blocker works
Strategic angle: Research in photopharmacology aims to develop drugs that can be switched on and off with light, potentially reducing side effects.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Earthquake scientists reveal how overplowing weakens soil at experimental farm
Strategic angle: Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting but may have detrimental effects on soil stability.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Monte Verde fieldwork resets age of famous South American archaeological site
Strategic angle: New research challenges the widely accepted theory regarding the first inhabitants of North America.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Humans and animals have the same preference in mating calls, citizen science experiment finds
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that both humans and animals are attracted to similar mating signals, highlighting a shared appreciation for nature's beauty.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Study uncovers mineral 'sink' that reduced phosphorus in early oceans, potentially delaying Earth's oxygen rise
Strategic angle: Research reveals how a mineral 'sink' may have impacted the timing of oxygen accumulation in Earth's atmosphere.
Editorial Staff Mar 19