Briefing: Scientists say BMI gets it wrong for over one third of adults
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that BMI may misclassify a significant number of individuals when assessing health.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Barents Sea Tied to Low Arctic Sea Ice
Strategic angle: Patches of open water in the region contributed to low sea ice extent across the Arctic in March 2026.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Artemis II blasts ever closer to the far side of the Moon
Strategic angle: The mission's last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of the Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Archival records reveal prevalence of sexually transmitted infections during Otago's gold rush less than purported
Strategic angle: Research from the University of Otago indicates that sexually transmitted infections were less common during the gold rush era than previously believed.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Frequent prescribed burns help young oaks thrive despite invasive grasses, study finds
Strategic angle: A new study highlights the benefits of prescribed burns in promoting the growth of young oaks in the presence of invasive grasses.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Research Questions Legitimacy of Promoting Harmful Products
Strategic angle: University of Otago researchers emphasize the need for marketers to reconsider practices that normalize harmful product consumption.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Cell lineage tracing reveals early‑segregated germline in plants
Strategic angle: New research supports Weismann's germ plasm theory, highlighting the separation of germ cells in plant development.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: The unseen challenges of life on the moon
Strategic angle: For the first time since the Apollo era, humans are preparing not just to visit the moon, but to live and work there for weeks, months—and eventually years.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Want to be a citizen scientist? Here are five ways to get involved
Strategic angle: Discover how you can contribute to scientific research and make a difference in your community.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Satellite data map reveals 33 subglacial lakes beneath the Canadian Arctic
Strategic angle: Researchers unveil a groundbreaking map showcasing a network of subglacial lakes hidden under glaciers in the Canadian Arctic.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Ghostly particles: Dark radiation may have masqueraded as neutrinos
Strategic angle: New research suggests that neutrinos in the early universe may have transformed into a previously unknown form of radiation.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Ultra-low asparagine wheat developed using precision gene editing
Strategic angle: Scientists at Rothamsted Research have successfully developed wheat with dramatically reduced levels of asparagine, using gene editing techniques.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Mesoporous Silica Catalyst Enables α-Allylation of Simple Ketones Using Allyl Alcohols
Strategic angle: A research team has developed a new organic reaction that could lead to next-generation catalysts.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Quantum entanglement between electrons and ions captured at attosecond timescale
Strategic angle: A groundbreaking study reveals the intricate dance of quantum entanglement at unprecedented speeds.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: 'Serendipitous' discovery of Martian ripple marks reveals an ancient sandstorm
Strategic angle: Scientists uncover evidence of a past sandstorm on Mars through the study of ripple marks in sedimentary rocks.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Deep mantle deformation is linked to subducted slabs, global map shows
Strategic angle: A new study reveals how slow convection currents in Earth's mantle are connected to tectonic plate movements and mantle deformation.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Rudeness may be rewarded—as a response to rudeness
Strategic angle: New Cornell research suggests that responding to rudeness with rudeness might be acceptable, though civil responses remain preferable.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Elon Musk is about to be a very busy boy!
Strategic angle: Elon Musk's upcoming plans may include a SpaceX IPO filing, marking significant dates for the tech industry.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Artemis II Crew Faces First SNAFU In Space: A Broken Toilet
Strategic angle: The system itself is so loud that astronauts have to wear hearing protection when they use it.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: How the octopus uses its 'taste by touch' sensory system to feel out potential mates
Strategic angle: A new study by Harvard biologists reveals the unique sensory system octopuses use to find mates.
Editorial Staff Apr 2