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Editorial Staff 9 days ago

Swipe right? Dating apps linked to body image pressures

Strategic angle: New research from Adelaide University reveals the impact of dating apps on young adults' self-image.

Editorial Staff 10 days ago

Quantum Computing Without Interruptions

Strategic angle: Researchers propose a solution to mid-circuit measurement challenges in quantum error correction.

Experiments Refute Dark Matter Claim

Strategic angle: Recent research challenges long-held beliefs about dark matter, providing new insights into the universe's composition.

Expanded MAGIC toolkit enables genome-wide single-cell analysis in Drosophila

Strategic angle: A new genetic toolkit developed by Cornell University researchers enhances the study of gene function at the individual cell level.

Quantum Ground State of Rotation Achieved for the First Time in Two Dimensions

Strategic angle: A research team successfully cools the rotational state of particles, revealing new insights into quantum mechanics.

New detector triples the speed of electron camera, enabling higher sensitivity

Strategic angle: An upgraded instrument enhances the ability to capture ultrafast chemical processes at the atomic level.

Editorial Staff 12 days ago

Briefing: Bacteria found in the human intestine capable of improving muscle strength

Strategic angle: Recent research highlights the potential of intestinal bacteria in enhancing physical performance.

Editorial Staff 13 days ago

Briefing: Scientists capture how cells trigger inflammation

Strategic angle: New research sheds light on the cellular mechanisms behind inflammation.

Editorial Staff 13 days ago

Briefing: New insights into hornification could strengthen the future of paper production

Strategic angle: Research reveals complexities in the hornification process affecting paper properties.

Briefing: Nanotube Injector Safely Transfers Cytoplasmic Contents Between Living Cells

Strategic angle: A breakthrough nanotube injector enables safe intercellular transfer of proteins and organelles, enhancing tissue development and repair.

Briefing: Switzerland hosts 'CERN of semiconductor research'

Strategic angle: A new research facility in Switzerland aims to revolutionize semiconductor technology.

Briefing: Map shows scale of ecosystem disturbance across Australia

Strategic angle: University of Queensland researchers urge action to protect remaining ecosystems.

Briefing: Research Questions Legitimacy of Promoting Harmful Products

Strategic angle: University of Otago researchers emphasize the need for marketers to reconsider practices that normalize harmful product consumption.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Want to be a citizen scientist? Here are five ways to get involved

Strategic angle: Discover how you can contribute to scientific research and make a difference in your community.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Mesoporous Silica Catalyst Enables α-Allylation of Simple Ketones Using Allyl Alcohols

Strategic angle: A research team has developed a new organic reaction that could lead to next-generation catalysts.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Going from serving the nation to serving a prison sentence

Strategic angle: New research highlights the struggles faced by veterans in Australia amidst rising strategic tensions.

Briefing: Virus-inspired DNA needle could pave the way for better medicines

Strategic angle: Researchers at Aarhus University have developed a microscopic DNA needle that can deliver molecules directly into cells, ensuring their activity.

Briefing: Time lapse video shows trees give visual clues as they rehydrate each spring

Strategic angle: A UBC Okanagan researcher reveals how trees visually indicate their rehydration process in spring.

Briefing: Free software lets laptops simulate how aging evolves under selection

Strategic angle: Researchers develop AEGIS, a tool to explore the evolution of aging across species.

Briefing: Ghost bat dialects emerge across colonies, study suggests

Strategic angle: New research reveals that Australia's largest carnivorous bat exhibits regional dialects similar to human accents.

Briefing: A new way to detect breakthroughs in science: Large-scale analysis reveals 'disruptive' innovations in research history

Strategic angle: A research team has developed a method to identify significant scientific breakthroughs through large-scale analysis.

Briefing: CERN levels up with new superconducting karts

Strategic angle: CERN introduces innovative superconducting karts to enhance research capabilities.

Briefing: KIST-IAE Joint Research Team Breaks Performance Barriers in Lithium-Air Batteries

Strategic angle: Newly developed two-dimensional catalyst enhances battery efficiency.

Briefing: Women are being shut out of workplaces because of a hidden time gap, new research shows

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that women face a significant disadvantage in the workplace due to time constraints compared to men.

Briefing: Targeting the tiniest divide: Research reveals potential vulnerability in bacterial reproduction

Strategic angle: A Université de Montréal study uncovers a new mechanism in bacterial reproduction that could be targeted by future antibiotics.

Briefing: Income rank predicts well-being worldwide, but social capital can buffer its effects

Strategic angle: New research reveals that an individual's income rank is a stronger predictor of well-being than their earnings or income gap.

Briefing: Targeting tumor supporting cells: Lipid nanoparticles advance CAR T success in pancreatic cancer

Strategic angle: A breakthrough in treating one of the most challenging cancers using innovative lipid nanoparticles.

Briefing: Winning feels good. Does it change how we feel about democracy?

Strategic angle: New research from the University of Georgia explores the emotional impact of winning on democratic satisfaction.

Briefing: Quantum Magnetism: New Insights into Magnetic Behavior

Strategic angle: Recent research reveals that the spin-flip process in atomic nuclei is not the sole contributor to magnetic phenomena.

Briefing: How scientists prepare expeditions in remote environments

Strategic angle: Scientific expeditions require meticulous planning and preparation to ensure success in challenging conditions.

Briefing: Panicking scientists, canceled experiments: Federal funding cuts turn research dean to crisis management specialist

Strategic angle: Fielding frantic faculty emails and panicked texts was not how I had hoped my 2025 would begin.

Editorial Staff 18 days ago

Briefing: Cornerstone model of evolutionary biology built on math flaw, study argues

Strategic angle: New research is significantly revising a widely cited evolutionary model, the Inhibitory Cascade Model (ICM).

Briefing: Researchers Describe Protein Structure in Microbes for Light Conversion

Strategic angle: New findings reveal how certain microbes can be harnessed for energy-dense biofuels.

Briefing: In world first, antimatter taken on test drive at CERN

Strategic angle: CERN scientists successfully transport antiprotons, paving the way for future antimatter delivery systems.

Briefing: A mass mating event in the lab reveals how yeast cells choose partners

Strategic angle: Yeast cells demonstrate a unique method for selecting mates, potentially offering insights into partner selection.

Briefing: This quantum computing breakthrough may not be what it seemed

Strategic angle: A team of physicists set out to test some of the most exciting claims in quantum computing—and found a very different story.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: Lab-based mini-atmosphere reveals how turbulence changes on different scales

Strategic angle: Researchers in the UK and France recreate atmospheric turbulence in a lab setting, shedding light on energy and angular momentum cascades.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: We built a multi-agent research hub. The waitlist is a reverse-CAPTCHA

Strategic angle: Discover the innovative approach to managing access through a reverse-CAPTCHA system.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: Popular sugar substitute linked to brain damage and stroke risk

Strategic angle: New research reveals potential dangers of erythritol, a common sugar substitute.

Briefing: How lifetime stress drives abnormal behaviors in lab monkeys

Strategic angle: A study reveals that lifetime stress, rather than just recent conditions, influences abnormal repetitive behaviors in laboratory monkeys.

Briefing: Trade-offs between commercial and public satellite data in water mapping accuracy revealed

Strategic angle: A new study finds that commercial satellite imagery data often outperforms public data sets when identifying surface water, but public data sets may excel in detecting water hidden by forest cover.

Editorial Staff Updated 21 days ago

NIH Restrictions Impact 1 in 4 U.S. Scientists

A significant number of NIH-funded scientists report adverse effects from new restrictions on foreign research partnerships.

Briefing: The European AllSky7 Fireball Network

Strategic angle: A comprehensive overview of the AllSky7 fireball network and its significance in astronomical research.

Briefing: Scientists may be overestimating amounts of microplastics in the environment, and the culprit is lab gloves

Strategic angle: New findings suggest that lab gloves may be contributing to inflated microplastic measurements in studies.

Briefing: Quantum computer accurately simulates real magnetic materials, reproducing national laboratory data

Strategic angle: A breakthrough in quantum computing allows for precise simulations of magnetic materials, aiding in material science research.

Briefing: X-ray lasers enable the discovery of a critical point in water

Strategic angle: Researchers at Stockholm University have identified a critical point in supercooled water using advanced X-ray laser technology.

Briefing: Why cells respond 'incorrectly' in old age

Strategic angle: Research reveals that aging affects how cells react due to changes in DNA packaging.

False claims in a widely-cited paper

A critical examination of inaccuracies in a prominent research publication.

Briefing: Why no individual is like another when epigenetics come into play

Strategic angle: A research team reveals how epigenetic processes contribute to individual differences in behavior.

Briefing: Protein modification discovery opens cancer therapy possibilities

Strategic angle: A new type of protein modification related to cellular mutation could enhance cancer treatment options.

Briefing: How the body senses cold has been a mystery—until now

Strategic angle: New research reveals the role of the TRPM8 protein in cold sensation.

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Briefing: Vivid dreams could be key to feeling well-rested, new study suggests

Strategic angle: Researchers found that immersive dream experiences contribute to feelings of deep rest.

Briefing: Honey bees dance better with an audience

Strategic angle: Honey bees adjust their waggle dance performance based on the number of spectators, impacting the precision of their communication.

Editorial Staff 24 days ago

Briefing: 'Gray-box' AI reveals why catalysts work while speeding discovery

Strategic angle: Researchers utilize AI to enhance materials discovery and provide insights into catalytic processes.

Editorial Staff 24 days ago

Briefing: South Africa's nuclear energy firm to tender for new multi-purpose research reactor

Strategic angle: The initiative aims to enhance research capabilities in the nuclear sector.

Editorial Staff 24 days ago

Briefing: Nanoparticles enable large-scale production of advanced cell therapies

Strategic angle: Researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University have developed a streamlined process for producing therapeutic particles called exosomes.

Briefing: A sudden surge in luminosity: Stacked dyes hint at brighter organic semiconductors

Strategic angle: Research reveals how stacked dyes can enhance the brightness of organic semiconductors, potentially transforming their applications.

Briefing: Chaos as a matter of direction: Researchers build layered material where order and disorder coexist

Strategic angle: Some materials behave unexpectedly, cracking and reacting in ways that challenge our understanding.

Briefing: From slices to whole bodies: How 3D cell atlases could reshape pathology research

Strategic angle: Exploring the potential of 3D cell atlases to transform our understanding of tissue structure and function.

Briefing: Neutrality can speed up and stabilize collective decisions, new study shows

Strategic angle: A new study from the University of Bath reveals that neutrality in discussions can enhance decision-making efficiency.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: Turns out your coffee addiction may be doing your brain a favor

Strategic angle: New research suggests that coffee consumption could have positive effects on brain health.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: Friction without contact discovered as magnetic forces break a 300-year-old law

Strategic angle: Researchers unveil a new form of friction driven by magnetic interactions, challenging long-held scientific principles.

Briefing: Light-based technique creates artificial structures that mimic the scaffolding of cells

Strategic angle: A novel laser-based system developed by RIKEN researchers can create mesh-like structures that resemble cell cytoskeletons, aiding in protein interaction research.

Briefing: A student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how mosquitoes reach their targets

Strategic angle: Undergraduate Chris Zuo's experiment reveals insights into mosquito behavior through a unique mesh suit.

Briefing: Scientists turn probiotic bacteria into tumor-hunting cancer killers

Strategic angle: Engineered probiotics infiltrate tumors to produce targeted cancer-fighting drugs.

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.

Briefing: Chemo-optogenetic tool uses vitamin B₁₂ and green light to precisely regulate cell communication

Strategic angle: Researchers at HKUST develop CarGAP to control gap junctions with precision.

Briefing: Replicating bacterial DNA relies on accordion-like folds to separate, researchers discover

Strategic angle: New research reveals the unique mechanism bacteria use for DNA replication, differing from human cell processes.

Briefing: Perceived inequality is a breeding ground for populism, say researchers

Strategic angle: Income and wealth disparities have widened significantly, correlating with the rise of populist parties in Europe.

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.

Briefing: Clearing the nanoscale bottleneck holding back next-gen electronics

Strategic angle: UCLA researchers improve electrical current entry in perovskite semiconductors, paving the way for advanced electronics.

Briefing: Engineered nanoparticles show enhanced intrinsic luminescence for biomedical imaging and cancer treatment

Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of São Paulo have developed a method to enhance the luminescence of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for medical applications.

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.

Briefing: Changing shower and toilet habits could help close England's five billion-liter water gap, research finds

Strategic angle: A new report suggests that altering daily water usage habits could significantly reduce England's water shortfall.

Briefing: Clearing circular RNA from cells extends lifespan, C. elegans study reveals

Strategic angle: Researchers at KAIST uncover how removing circular RNA can enhance longevity in C. elegans.

Briefing: What makes a genus real? Scientists use tree bats to evaluate a testable '2 Sigma Genus Concept'

Strategic angle: Dr. Amy Baird and her team aim to redefine taxonomic categories in biology through their innovative research.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Briefing: From dust to planets: Parabolic flight reveal a turbulent path

Strategic angle: A research team explores how fine dust aggregates into building blocks for planets through parabolic flight experiments.

Briefing: Perovskite Crystals Can Host Qubits, Challenging Long-held Assumptions

Strategic angle: Researchers demonstrate that perovskite materials can create quantum bits, paving the way for advancements in quantum computing.

Briefing: Superconductor advancement could unlock ultra-energy-efficient electronics

Strategic angle: Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology explore the potential of superconducting materials for future energy-efficient applications, despite existing challenges.

Briefing: A milestone voyage for Antarctic science

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

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.

Briefing: Not just spin—electron orbitals can provide new method for controlling magnetism

Strategic angle: Korean researchers propose a new possibility for controlling magnetism through electron orbitals, aiming to enhance device performance while reducing heat generation.

Briefing: Structural modeling reveals phage proteins that manipulate bacterial immune signaling

Strategic angle: Research identifies unknown phage proteins that influence bacterial defenses.

Briefing: Pesticides from flea treatments and sheep dips found at damaging levels in Welsh rivers

Strategic angle: New research reveals alarming levels of pesticides in Welsh rivers, posing potential environmental risks.

Editorial Staff Updated about 1 month ago

Thorny issue plaguing lithium-ion batteries laid bare in new study - Rice University

A new study from Rice University reveals critical challenges facing lithium-ion battery technology.

Briefing: Cell death in photoreceptor cells is reversible, study finds

Strategic angle: A groundbreaking study reveals that photoreceptor cell death, previously thought to be irreversible, can actually be reversed, offering hope for vision restoration.

Briefing: Saturday Citations: Neurology of boring sounds; one huge croc; Travels With Sol

Strategic angle: This week, researchers successfully reconstructed videos from the brain activity of mice and explored the singing behavior of female birds.

Briefing: Fetuses likely have more ‘forever chemicals’ in blood than thought – report

Strategic angle: New research reveals alarming levels of PFAS compounds in fetal blood samples.

Briefing: In a South Carolina swamp, researchers uncover secrets of firefly synchrony

Strategic angle: In the middle of the old-growth forests of Congaree National Park in South Carolina, fireflies put on an otherworldly display every May.

Briefing: Scientists confirm existence of molecule long believed to occur in oxidation

Strategic angle: First-ever direct observation of a short-lived molecule reshapes understanding in atmospheric chemistry and biomedical science.

Briefing: Geneticists challenge common model of how cells retain their identity

Strategic angle: A new study from Umeå University suggests that the widely accepted model of cellular identity may be flawed.

Briefing: Social media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation, research shows

Strategic angle: Research from Cardiff Business School highlights the role of social media influencers in spreading misinformation.

Briefing: Fantastic fungi found with ability to freeze water

Strategic angle: Can fungi influence the weather? Researchers discover proteins that catalyze ice formation.

Briefing: Pollen-replacing feed strengthens honey bee colonies, long-term study confirms

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that a man-made food source can effectively support honey bee nutrition during winter months.

Briefing: White House plan to break up iconic U.S. climate lab moves forward

Strategic angle: The White House is advancing its proposal to restructure a key climate research facility.

Briefing: Why do lithium-ion batteries fail? Scientists find clues in microscopic metal 'thorns'

Strategic angle: Researchers uncover the reasons behind lithium-ion battery failures, focusing on microscopic metal structures.

Briefing: Wood Surface Treatment Fights Harmful Bacteria

Strategic angle: A University of Helsinki study reveals the effectiveness of treated wood surfaces against bacterial adhesion and survival.

Briefing: Watching quantum behavior in action: MagnetoARPES reveals time-reversal symmetry breaking in a kagome superconductor

Strategic angle: Rice University researchers uncover new insights into superconductors using advanced quantum techniques.

Briefing: Vegans develop complex skills to navigate an omnivorous society, new research shows

Strategic angle: Going vegan is a life-changing decision that requires navigating a society dominated by omnivorous choices.

Briefing: Antibiotic resistance can vary depending on where the bacteria live

Strategic angle: New research reveals that antibiotic resistance measurements are influenced by environmental conditions.

Briefing: Study shows spiral sound can shift sideways

Strategic angle: A new University of Mississippi study reveals that certain sound waves can move sideways, potentially enhancing acoustic technology.

Briefing: Dark Personality Levels Influence Career Choices

Strategic angle: Research shows that personality traits significantly impact job interests and career paths.

Briefing: In search of a room-temperature superconductor, scientists present a research agenda

Strategic angle: The quest for loss-free power transmission continues as researchers outline their goals in the pursuit of room-temperature superconductors.

Briefing: Unlocking the hidden pocket on a billion‑dollar drug target

Strategic angle: Researchers discover new functions of the cereblon protein that could enhance cancer drug efficacy.

Briefing: Experts challenge idea that social media harms teen empathy

Strategic angle: A new meta-analysis suggests that increased social media use may correlate with higher empathy in teenagers.

Briefing: Pathogenic virus infects and structurally reorganizes human cells, finds new study

Strategic angle: A study reveals how orthohantaviruses, like the Puumala virus, pose a significant zoonotic threat by affecting human cell structure.