Life Briefing: An AI-guided gene-editing tool for more precise and safer DNA correction Strategic angle: Researchers at NUS Medicine have developed a revolutionary method to enhance base editors for improved DNA editing. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: How a tryptophan-rich allosteric communication network helps activate a major drug target receptor Strategic angle: A multinational research team uncovers the role of tryptophan in receptor dynamics and activation. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: Kratos wins $446 million Space Force contract for missile-tracking ground systems Strategic angle: The agreement is for ground management and integration for the Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking satellite program. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: Air pollution to rise over Europe in coming days: EU agency Strategic angle: Air quality is expected to deteriorate across parts of Europe due to an increase in microscopic polluting particles. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life 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
Life 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
Life Briefing: How an RNA-binding protein detects and responds to non-optimal codon usage in human cells Strategic angle: Exploring the role of RNA-binding proteins in gene expression and protein synthesis. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life 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
Life Briefing: How our planet's history was shaped when the Earth moved Strategic angle: The motions of tectonic plates have significantly influenced the Earth's landscape and the evolution of life. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: 'Miracle': Europe reconnects with lost spacecraft Strategic angle: The European Space Agency announced Thursday it has re-established communication with a spacecraft that is part of its Proba-3 mission, after losing contact with the satellite a month ago. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life 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
Life Briefing: 'Mini earthquakes' turn tiny chips into radio signal powerhouses Strategic angle: Engineers at the University of Twente have developed a method to enhance radio signal generation on chips using light and sound interactions. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: Ancient brines helped build Idaho's Silver Valley and Cobalt belt Strategic angle: A new study reveals the geological history behind Idaho's Silver Valley, known for its massive silver production. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: A multi-lane highway for light: Topology helps build more robust photonic networks Strategic angle: Penn-led researchers demonstrate the use of topology to enhance chip-based photonic networks. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: DESI maps C-19, an extremely metal-poor Milky Way stellar stream Strategic angle: Astronomers utilize the Mayall 4-meter telescope to study the C-19 stellar stream, revealing its metal-poor composition. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: NASA to Cover Progress 94 Spacecraft Launch, Space Station Docking Strategic angle: NASA will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft carrying essential supplies to the International Space Station. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: Researchers link carbon fiber weakening in aircraft to total moisture content Strategic angle: New research reveals moisture absorption is crucial in carbon fiber degradation, impacting aircraft safety. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: NASA considering sharp increase in robotic lunar landings Strategic angle: NASA proposes a significant rise in robotic lunar lander missions, stirring excitement and confusion in the space community. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: The best strength training plan might be simpler than you think Strategic angle: New strength training guidelines emphasize that doing any resistance training is what truly matters. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: ReOrbit sells two small GEO satellites to SLI Strategic angle: Finnish satellite manufacturer ReOrbit has signed a contract with asset-financing company SLI for two small geostationary orbit communications satellites. Editorial Staff Mar 19