Briefing: NASA Names Scientists to Support Lunar South Pole Science
Strategic angle: NASA has selected 10 scientists to aid in developing a science plan for the Artemis program's lunar missions.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Trade-offs between commercial and public satellite data in water mapping accuracy revealed
Strategic angle: A new study finds that commercial satellite imagery data often outperforms public data sets when identifying surface water, but public data sets may excel in detecting water hidden by forest cover.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery
Strategic angle: The astronaut who prompted NASA's first medical evacuation earlier this year said Friday that doctors still don't know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Caribbean: Scientists release rare footage of sperm whale birth
Strategic angle: Scientists recorded proof of birth assistance among sperm whales off the coast of Dominica, a behavior previously only observed in primates.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Scientists watch sperm whales work as a team to assist a birth
An unprecedented look at the birth of a sperm whale found that mother and calf were supported by other whales throughout the process.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Barcelona Metropolitan Area has lost more than 70% of agricultural land in recent decades, finds study
Strategic angle: A new study reveals the critical decline of peri-urban agriculture in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Fact check: Fake satellite images distort Middle East conflict from above
Strategic angle: As the Iran war intensifies, satellite imagery has become a key battleground in the information war.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Scientists testing new scanning technology discover mysterious structure beneath an ancient Egyptian city
Strategic angle: Archaeologists may have uncovered a tomb or temple from 2,600 years ago using innovative scanning methods.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Wily coyote? Urban canines take more risks compared with rural ones – study
Strategic angle: Researchers find that urban dogs exhibit riskier behaviors due to reduced fear of harassment.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
NIH Restrictions Impact 1 in 4 U.S. Scientists
A significant number of NIH-funded scientists report adverse effects from new restrictions on foreign research partnerships.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: A new era of quantum computing may pose threats closer than we think, Google warns
Strategic angle: Google sets a timeline to migrate to post-quantum cryptography by 2029, emphasizing the urgency to protect current encryption from future quantum computers.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Decades after Vietnam War, research links Agent Orange exposure to MDS blood cancer
Strategic angle: A new study establishes a connection between Agent Orange and MDS blood cancers, potentially aiding veterans in receiving assistance.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing — Colonies surged 15-fold
Strategic angle: A breakthrough 'superfood' for honeybees has been developed, leading to significant colony growth.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Satellite Spots a Spawn
Strategic angle: The activity of herring around Vancouver Island in British Columbia brightened coastal waters enough to be detectable from space.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Scientists may be overestimating amounts of microplastics in the environment, and the culprit is lab gloves
Strategic angle: New findings suggest that lab gloves may be contributing to inflated microplastic measurements in studies.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Study finds 60% of Australia's top-use pesticides are banned in the EU
Strategic angle: Analysis reveals that most pesticides used in Australian agriculture are prohibited in other regions, highlighting regulatory disparities.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Birds of prey act as sentinels to warn of forever chemicals
Strategic angle: A new study reveals how raptors indicate the presence of harmful PFAS in the environment.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Scientists create clear nail polish that lets you use touchscreens with long nails
Strategic angle: Researchers develop a revolutionary clear nail polish that enables touchscreen use with long nails, enhancing user experience.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: How labor movements may help rebalance power in the technology sector
Strategic angle: A Rutgers study reveals increased worker involvement in organizing against AI and data-driven technologies.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Tale of the lava heron: Student describes new Galapagos species
Strategic angle: A new species discovered in the Galapagos Islands adds to the legacy of Darwin's evolutionary theory.
Editorial Staff Mar 26