Briefing: NASA Exploration, Science Inspire “Project Hail Mary” Film
Strategic angle: Real-life space exploration and big-screen science fiction will converge on Friday as NASA prepares to launch Artemis II.
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Briefing: New 'atlas' for dendritic cells creates order in international nomenclature
Strategic angle: Aarushi Caro's Ph.D. work establishes a systematic classification for dendritic cells, enhancing clarity in cancer immunology.
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Briefing: 'Plastic-eating' fusion enzyme improves polyester textile recycling
Strategic angle: Scientists develop an engineered enzyme that accelerates the breakdown of PET plastic, enhancing recycling efforts.
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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.
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Briefing: Low-cost test dissolves threat of fake drugs
Strategic angle: Researchers have devised a low-cost way to help distinguish legitimate medications from counterfeit ones.
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Briefing: New AI Model Predicts Record High Dipole Moments in Unexpected Molecules
Strategic angle: A groundbreaking machine learning model simplifies the search for innovative molecules by accurately predicting electric dipole moments.
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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.
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Briefing: Smile mission set for April 9 launch to image Earth's magnetic field in X-rays
Strategic angle: The Smile mission is set to launch on a Vega-C rocket from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
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Briefing: Long-term road surveys reveal widespread declines in South African birds of prey
Strategic angle: A comprehensive study has revealed substantial declines in many of South Africa's birds of prey (raptors) over the past 16 years, raising fresh concerns about the conservation status of several iconic and threatened species.
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Briefing: A new entanglement-enhanced quantum sensing scheme
Strategic angle: Quantum scientists unveil advancements in quantum sensing technologies utilizing entanglement.
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Briefing: Early Southwest heat is latest in parade of weather extremes as Earth warms
Strategic angle: The dangerous heat wave shattering March records all over the U.S. Southwest highlights the increasing frequency of extreme weather due to global warming.
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Briefing: NASA returns moon rocket to pad, eyeing April 1 launch
Strategic angle: NASA on Thursday began returning its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to its Florida launch pad ahead of a planned flyby of the moon, after completing necessary repairs.
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NASA's Artemis missions promise a return to the moon—but when?
NASA's Artemis II mission plans to fly around the moon and back this April.
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Briefing: Restless Kīlauea Launches Lava and Ash
Strategic angle: Episode 43 of the Hawaiian volcano’s current eruption was marked by high lava fountains and widespread ash dispersal.
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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.
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Briefing: Mind over metal: Staying wary of metal-related toxicities for pets
Strategic angle: Pets encounter various risks, including invisible threats from metal-related toxicities that owners may underestimate.
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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.
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Physicists trace the sun's magnetic engine, 200,000 kilometers below its surface
Every eleven years, the sun's magnetic field flips, influencing solar activity and eruptions.
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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.
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Briefing: A water solution for drought‑prone South Africa: We designed systems to replenish aquifers
Strategic angle: South Africa is the 30th driest country in the world. Over 400 towns rely on aquifers for their water supply.
Editorial Staff Mar 20