Briefing: New study shows democracy has deep global roots—not just Greece and Rome
Strategic angle: A new study on ancient societies from around the world is rewriting what we thought we knew about democracy.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Why heights and snakes still hit harder: Study tracks fear sweat in 119 people
Strategic angle: A study reveals that both modern and ancestral threats trigger similar physiological reactions.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Neanderthals may have used birch tar for its anti-bacterial properties, experiments suggest
Strategic angle: A study indicates that Neanderthals likely utilized birch tar for treating wounds and other purposes.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Pioneering research on salmon louse larvae could better inform parasite control strategies
Strategic angle: A first-of-its-kind University of Stirling study reveals significant differences in the secretions of salmon lice larvae, potentially enhancing control strategies.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: The fish species that knows when you are watching them
Strategic angle: Emperor cichlids react negatively to being observed, particularly when it comes to their young.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: A 'two-factor authentication' system that controls microRNA destruction
Strategic angle: A new study reveals how cells manage the lifespan of microRNAs to ensure proper gene regulation.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Global study finds majority of people worldwide prioritize environmental protection over economic growth
Strategic angle: A new study reveals a global preference for environmental protection over economic growth amidst conflicting goals.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Premature menopause is linked to 40% increase in heart disease risk
Strategic angle: JAMA Cardiology study highlights the increased heart disease risk associated with premature menopause, particularly among Black women.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: A world‑first quantum battery charges faster when it gets bigger—but it's tiny and only lasts nanoseconds
Strategic angle: Imagine charging your phone almost instantly by exploiting the strange rules of quantum physics.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Rapid melting of Antarctic sea ice is largely driven by ocean warming, research reveals
Strategic angle: Research from the University of Gothenburg uncovers the factors behind the decline of Antarctic sea ice since 2015.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Widely Attended Gatherings (WAGs) Determinations Announced
Strategic angle: NASA reveals upcoming events that qualify as widely attended gatherings for 2026.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Microwave Quantum Network Shows Resilience Against Heat-Related Disturbances
Strategic angle: A new study reveals how quantum communication systems can maintain functionality despite thermal disruptions.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Drug smoking can lead to severe burns, complicating harm reduction efforts
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that opioid smokers are four times more likely to suffer severe burns compared to those who inject drugs.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Scientists race to decode data from Europe’s vanishing glaciers
Strategic angle: Glacier ice contains valuable information about the climates of the past. Researchers are scrambling to study it before it's too late.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Watch: Meteor streaks across Ohio sky, NASA confirms
Strategic angle: A meteor streaking across the sky over Ohio triggered a loud boom that shook homes and startled residents.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Wave of Dust Rolls Through Texas
Strategic angle: An advancing cold front kicked up a sharp line of sand and other small particles that swept over the high plains.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Bull sharks form social relationships with specific 'friends,' research reveals
A new study shows that bull sharks prefer specific social partners rather than mixing randomly.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Scientists create a new state of matter at room temperature using light and nanostructures
Strategic angle: Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have engineered a supersolid by manipulating light and matter interactions.
Editorial Staff Mar 17