Life Briefing: How birds send heat into space measured for the first time—a hidden reflectance of feathers Strategic angle: Understanding avian temperature regulation is crucial for conservation amidst climate change. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: The silver lining in Europe's deforestation law delay: A chance to build fairer supply chains Strategic angle: Exploring the complexities behind 'palm-oil-free' labels and the opportunity for improved supply chains. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Pike Eat More as Water Warms, Threatening Native Species Strategic angle: Rising temperatures in Southcentral Alaska rivers lead to increased predation by invasive northern pike, endangering native fish populations. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: A Hall 'rectenna' can detect signals over a 100 GHz frequency range Strategic angle: This innovative technology enhances wireless communication and sensing capabilities. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Indigenous wisdom can guide Indonesia's efforts to build a sustainable ocean economy Strategic angle: Solutions for a sustainable future can sometimes be found in centuries-old traditions. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Trying your best in a second language? Here's why native speakers seem so rude Strategic angle: Rudeness, whether real or perceived, can deeply affect cooperation, trust, and workplace culture. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Novel approach allows studying the DNA of otters without disturbing them Strategic angle: A new method enables researchers to analyze the DNA of endangered otters while minimizing disruption to their natural habitat. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Why mosquitoes always find you and how they decide to attack Strategic angle: Scientists have cracked the code on how mosquitoes locate their targets, revealing their reliance on visual cues and carbon dioxide. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Beavers are turning rivers into powerful carbon sinks Strategic angle: New research highlights the role of beavers in combating climate change through wetland creation. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: This 67,800-year-old handprint is the oldest art ever found Strategic angle: Researchers have uncovered the world’s oldest known cave art—a 67,800-year-old hand stencil in Indonesia, hinting at early symbolic thinking. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life 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. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Hawaii Tests Asphalt Made with Recycled Plastics and Fishing Nets Strategic angle: Researchers in Hawaii are pioneering a method to tackle plastic waste by testing asphalt made from recycled materials. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Webb Telescope spots “impossible” atmosphere on ancient super Earth Strategic angle: Astronomers have uncovered surprising evidence of a thick atmosphere surrounding TOI-561 b, a scorching, fast-orbiting rocky planet once thought too extreme to hold onto any gas. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Ancient DNA reveals a farming shift that pushed a society to the brink Strategic angle: A new study uncovers the origins of farming in Argentina's Uspallata Valley, highlighting a significant shift in local agricultural practices. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: A Massive Freshwater Reservoir Discovered Beneath the Great Salt Lake Strategic angle: Airborne electromagnetic surveys reveal a hidden freshwater system extending up to 4 kilometers deep. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Some European Launcher Challenge funding remains in limbo Strategic angle: Nearly 140 million euros allocated to support launch vehicle development could be lost. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Hidden antibiotics in river fish spark new food safety fears Strategic angle: Antibiotics accumulating in a Brazilian river raise concerns over human exposure through contaminated fish. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life Briefing: Gender conformity starts young, and boys and girls fall in line in different ways Strategic angle: Research reveals the early pressures of gender conformity and its social consequences. Editorial Staff Mar 22
Life 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. Editorial Staff Mar 21
Life Briefing: New research explores the paradox of firms' unique technologies Strategic angle: A company's ability to be technologically unique is an asset, but it can also be a costly, isolating characteristic. Editorial Staff Mar 21