Life Briefing: Honey bees dance better with an audience Strategic angle: Honey bees adjust their waggle dance performance based on the number of spectators, impacting the precision of their communication. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Bio-based polymer offers a sustainable solution to 'forever chemical' cleanup Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a renewable polymer membrane that captures toxic chemicals from water, paving the way for sustainable water treatment. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Irrational decision or helpful evolutionary adaptation? A philosopher on the rationality wars behind 'nudge' policy Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of 'nudge' policies through the lens of philosophy and evolutionary adaptation. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Red-tailed bumblebees found to be key hosts for dangerous bee virus Strategic angle: Wild bumblebees serve as key hosts for acute bee paralysis virus, posing risks to honeybee populations. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: This tiny implant, smaller than a grain of salt, can read your brain Strategic angle: A new neural implant is so small it can rest on a grain of salt, yet it can track and wirelessly transmit brain activity for over a year. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Canada's migratory caribou are under threat. Will we act before it's too late? Strategic angle: Delegates are gathering in Campo Grande, Brazil, for the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) on the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: How archaeology is preserving evidence of the Yahidne war crime Strategic angle: Archaeology reveals insights into recent events, including war crimes, through innovative techniques. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Social media and monetization in the Ukraine-Russia war Strategic angle: The internet has become a battleground in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, often referred to as the first 'TikTok war.' editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Scientists just solved a major mystery about how your brain stores memories Strategic angle: New research reveals how the brain categorizes memories into distinct groups. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Q&A: Beyond the obstetrical dilemma, why are humans helpless at birth? Strategic angle: Infants' helplessness demonstrates unique social implications for human development. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Low-income students and girls are steered away from 'risky' creative careers at school, says report Strategic angle: A new report highlights how schools and societal pressures discourage girls and low-income students from pursuing creative subjects. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: AI Approach Uncovers Dozens of Hidden Planets in NASA's TESS Data Strategic angle: Astronomers validate over 100 exoplanets, including 31 new discoveries, using AI technology. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: The hidden cost of sperm storage: Ejaculates found to deteriorate across the animal kingdom Strategic angle: A new study reveals the impact of sperm storage on fertility across various species, challenging existing guidelines. editorial-staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: From frontier to feedback loop: Expert explains why space must become circular Strategic angle: Materials scientist Dr. Yige Sun discusses the necessity of circularity in space as it evolves into critical infrastructure for the global digital economy. editorial-staff Mar 24
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