Life Briefing: Barren captive environments don't just restrict animals—they intensify and prolong pain Strategic angle: A comprehensive review highlights the biological impact of captivity on animal pain perception. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: A tiny protein tweak, finally traceable: How light-based tagging targets pyroglutamate Strategic angle: Amino acids are like Lego blocks—they can be linked together to form complex structures called proteins. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: NASA PC-12 Aircraft Makes Move to Support Flight Research Across Agency Strategic angle: A NASA Pilatus PC-12 aircraft will now be based at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center to enhance flight research efforts. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: Highly and casually active citizen scientists contribute equally valuable data Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of citizen science on data collection and environmental awareness. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: Single-cell imaging and machine learning reveal hidden coordination in algae's response to light stress Strategic angle: Researchers develop a non-destructive method to study unicellular organisms' responses to light stress, highlighting cell-to-cell differences. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: Volunteers need training and support to deal with disclosures of child abuse in community sport Strategic angle: A new study highlights the necessity for better training for volunteers in community sports to handle abuse disclosures effectively. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: Genomic test could help stop destructive Asian spongy moth in its tracks Strategic angle: Invasive species cost Canada billions of dollars each year. A new genomic test developed by UBC researchers can trace the Asian spongy moth back to its source. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: Why Americans think they won't benefit from Social Security Strategic angle: New research reveals misconceptions about Social Security's future and its impact on retirees. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life 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 Mar 24
Life Briefing: New NMR Method Allows the Observation of Chalcogen Bonds Strategic angle: A breakthrough in NMR technology enables scientists to study chalcogen bonds, which play a crucial role in biological processes. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: Catalina Island study highlights open-coast seagrass restoration success Strategic angle: New research led by scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography shines a spotlight on seagrass habitats. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: When shrubs disappear: Exploring long-lasting effects of drought in southwest China Strategic angle: Droughts are becoming both more frequent and more intense, impacting savannas and their crucial role in Earth's ecosystems. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: Boron arsenide semiconductor sets record in quantum vibrations Strategic angle: A new study reveals that boron arsenide semiconductors can produce unprecedented quantum vibrations. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: Earth's 40,000-Year Tilt Cycle Influences Antarctic Ice and Subtropical Productivity Strategic angle: New research reveals the connection between Antarctica's ice sheets and marine productivity in subtropical oceans. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: Special forces study points to emotional intelligence training as a way to boost performance under stress Strategic angle: Research from the University of Queensland highlights the benefits of Emotional Intelligence training in high-stress environments. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: GNSS Stations Reveal Fourfold Turbulence During Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf Melt Strategic angle: A new study highlights significant turbulence in the Ross Ice Shelf, as observed by GNSS technology. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: Fish gill-inspired panels reveal path to efficient thermal mixing Strategic angle: Researchers at Cornell develop a bio-inspired approach to mixing heat and molecules in fluids, with implications for biomedical devices and soft robotics. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: NASA halts work on Gateway to develop a lunar base Strategic angle: NASA is shifting its focus from the lunar Gateway project to the development of a lunar base. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: Magnetic microbots steer quantum sensors inside living cells Strategic angle: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have developed innovative microbots to enhance the movement of quantum sensors within cells. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: AI avatars promise UK growth if laws can put people first Strategic angle: AI avatars are helping UK businesses save time and money, but without clear rules, workers are at risk and growth opportunities are being missed. Editorial Staff Mar 24