Life Briefing: Two's company: Scientists identify new class of star remnants Strategic angle: Research reveals a new category of stellar remnants that challenge previous understandings of star evolution. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Atlas 5 launches Amazon Leo satellites Strategic angle: An Atlas 5 launched the latest set of satellites for Amazon’s broadband constellation as the company seeks to accelerate deployment. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Bilby boom: breeding trial to reintroduce species to Mallee Cliffs national park shows signs of success Strategic angle: Fifty ‘founder’ bilbies were released in fenced breeding area in 2019 with the aim of establishing first wild population there in a century. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Thermal justice: New report examines threat of extreme heat, suggests culturally informed policies Strategic angle: Extreme heat kills more people in the U.S. each year than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: NASA Answers Your Most Pressing Artemis II Questions Strategic angle: The first crewed test flight under NASA’s Artemis program is underway. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Humans' closest invertebrate ancestors date back much further than thought Strategic angle: New research reveals that the origins of human ancestors among invertebrates extend back millions of years earlier than previously believed. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Humor helps older adults navigate aging, research suggests Strategic angle: Humor plays a vital role in helping older adults cope with the challenges of aging and staying socially connected, according to new research. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: A simple ECG test could flag racehorses at risk of exercise arrhythmias Strategic angle: A quick heart trace taken during a warm-up trot could identify racehorses at risk of cardiac arrhythmias during high-intensity exercise. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals Strategic angle: Newly discovered fossils have given scientists their first real glimpse of when Earth made a crucial transition from simple life forms to complex creatures. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Space Force budget would more than double in Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense plan Strategic angle: $71 billion request for the U.S. Space Force for fiscal year 2027 includes more than $60 billion for procurement, research and development. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Why forest loss is making our watersheds leak rain Strategic angle: The connection between forests and water is crucial, as studies reveal the impact of deforestation on watershed health. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Microscopic mechanism of 'quantum collapse' in real-world environments uncovered for the first time Strategic angle: A research team has elucidated how quantum order is lost in natural open quantum environments. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Illuminated in Orion Strategic angle: NASA astronaut Christina Koch reads on a tablet in the dimly lit Orion crew capsule. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: New study pinpoints climate conditions for restoring the endangered butternut tree Strategic angle: A new study from Virginia Tech offers hope for the endangered butternut tree's recovery in North America. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Do narcissists ruin relationships over time? A six-year study suggests a more complex pattern Strategic angle: New research from Michigan State University challenges the popular assumption that narcissists gradually damage their relationships over time. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: New insights into hornification could strengthen the future of paper production Strategic angle: Research reveals complexities in the hornification process affecting paper properties. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Iridium's Hidden Surface Chemistry May Change How Hydrogen and Chlorine Are Made Strategic angle: Discover how iridium's unique properties could revolutionize electrochemical processes for hydrogen and chlorine production. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Artemis mission shares office space—and physics—with Apollo Strategic angle: As four astronauts whiz toward a flyby of the moon, mission control experts utilize cutting-edge technology and lessons from the Apollo program. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Our modern vision evolved from an ancient one‑eyed worm creature Strategic angle: It's easy to take our eyes for granted. But our recent research shows they took an incredible evolutionary journey to reach their current familiar form. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Forest Service overhaul sows confusion and concern Strategic angle: In the Trump administration’s reorganization of the struggling agency, there are painful echoes of BLM’s past moves. Editorial Staff Apr 4