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NASA stops work on SLS Mobile Launcher 2

Strategic angle: NASA has stopped work on a second mobile launch platform intended for an upgraded version of the Space Launch System the agency no longer plans to develop. The post NASA stops work on SLS Mobile Launcher 2 appeared first

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Briefing: The dual self-assembly network: A new chapter in 3D-printable hydrogels

Strategic angle: A breakthrough in creating adaptable materials that mimic biological tissue.

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Briefing: Coral reef science must adapt for a chance to outpace climate change, say experts

Strategic angle: Scientists call for a major acceleration in coral assisted evolution research to help reefs cope with rapidly warming oceans.

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Briefing: It takes a village: How cooperative breeding has shaped Lake Tanganyika fish

Strategic angle: "It takes a village to raise a child" doesn't apply merely to humans. Many species of mammals, birds, fish, and various invertebrates have evolved complex social care systems known as cooperative breeding.

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Briefing: Does AI mean more university students are plagiarizing their work?

Strategic angle: The rise of AI tools raises concerns about increased plagiarism among university students.

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Briefing: Bennu sample reveals how water flowed through the newly forming asteroid

Strategic angle: A team of US astronomers has conducted a deep analysis of a sample from the asteroid Bennu, uncovering insights into the interaction of water and organic material in the early solar system.

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Briefing: The revolution in dinosaur science started 50 years ago—here's what we have learned

Strategic angle: The study of dinosaurs has undergone significant changes, beginning with groundbreaking research by Robert McNeill Alexander.

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Briefing: TESS spots the rise of a black hole X-ray binary system

Strategic angle: NASA's TESS has observed the outburst of a black hole X-ray binary, AT 2019wey, providing insights into cosmic phenomena.

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Briefing: The largest survey of exoplanet spins confirms a long-held prediction

Strategic angle: Astronomers have found a significant link between planetary mass and rotation rates in their latest survey of exoplanets.

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Briefing: Stopping algae blooms with bacteria-busting buoys

Strategic angle: A team has designed innovative buoys to combat harmful cyanobacteria in water bodies.

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Briefing: NISAR Captures Stunning Image of Mount St. Helens

Strategic angle: The U.S.-Indian Earth satellite NISAR reveals a new perspective of Washington's iconic volcano.

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Briefing: Artemis II Astronauts to Rely on Vision for Lunar Studies

Strategic angle: In a surprising move, astronauts on the Artemis II mission will primarily use their eyes to observe the Moon's surface during their flyby.

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Briefing: Exploding primordial black holes might have reshaped the early universe, and created all matter as we know it

Strategic angle: The early universe was a chaotic mix of quarks and gluons, potentially influenced by primordial black holes.

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Briefing: Scientists found a protein that drives brain aging — and how to stop it

Strategic angle: A new study reveals the role of the FTL1 protein in brain aging and potential interventions.

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Briefing: Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record

Strategic angle: Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts.

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Briefing: Mars dust storms are sparking electricity and rewriting the planet’s chemistry

Strategic angle: Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but it’s actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity.

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Briefing: NASA finalizes science plans for Artemis 2 lunar flyby

Strategic angle: NASA's science team outlines key observations for astronauts during the upcoming lunar mission.

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Briefing: Scientists discover hidden gut signals that could detect cancer early

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that gut bacteria and metabolites may hold the key to detecting serious digestive diseases earlier and more easily.

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Briefing: Scientists built a quantum battery that breaks the rules of charging

Strategic angle: A working prototype of a quantum battery utilizes quantum physics for energy management.

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Briefing: AI makes rewilding look tame—and misses its messy reality

Strategic angle: Humans have always imagined the natural world. From Ice Age cave paintings to the modern day, we depict the animals and landscapes we value—and ignore those we don't.

Editorial Staff Apr 4