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The Near Side of the Moon

Strategic angle: The astronauts aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft captured this photo of the Moon’s near side on April 4, 2026. The image features dark patches at center and right; these are ancient lava flows, which are unique to this side

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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'Hot Jupiter' orbiting a metal-poor star discovered

Strategic angle: Astronomers find a new exoplanet, TOI-7169 b, using NASA's TESS.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Alignment during conversations is highly situation-dependent, study finds

Strategic angle: A new study reveals how people unconsciously mirror each other during conversations, affecting communication dynamics.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Electrons in moiré crystals explore higher-dimensional quantum worlds

Strategic angle: A new study reveals how electrons in moiré crystals can access higher-dimensional quantum states, potentially revolutionizing electronics.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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How a four-month FDA delay forced a small biotech company to close its doors

A small biotech company faced a critical setback due to a delayed agreement with the FDA, leading to its closure.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Stealth biotech Stipple bets on secretive ADCs

Strategic angle: How thin science fuels peptide hype, blowback to proposed NIH cuts, and more biotech news from The Readout

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LIVE on April 9 | Santa Marta: fossil fuel transition in an unstable world

Strategic angle: Transitioning away from fossil fuels in an unstable world: how can Santa Marta deliver? The post <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">LIVE on April 9</mark> | Santa

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New detector triples the speed of electron camera, enabling higher sensitivity

Strategic angle: An upgraded instrument enhances the ability to capture ultrafast chemical processes at the atomic level.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Fish 'steals' glowing protein: Genome sequencing proves unique survival strategy

Strategic angle: A bioluminescent fish has been found to glow by acquiring light-emitting molecules from its prey, showcasing a remarkable survival strategy.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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The moon base has a hardware plan. It needs a software strategy, too.

Strategic angle: Early in my career at SpaceX, I was the only person dedicated to training the mission control team for Dragon. For three years, I built the training for the operations team. The documentation came second, always the thin

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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UnitedHealth makes a bet on AI. What does it mean for us?

Strategic angle: A hep B trial raises ethical questions, the peptide hype, and more Morning Rounds news

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Looking up? How to photograph the moon with your phone

Strategic angle: Join the millions of people looking up as NASA's Artemis II mission brings astronauts closer to the moon than ever in over 50 years. Learn how to capture stunning moon photos with your smartphone.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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These bizarre new tarantulas turn mating into a fight for survival

Strategic angle: A newly discovered group of tarantulas is so bizarre that scientists had to invent a whole new genus—Satyrex—to describe them. With unusually long mating appendages and fierce, hissing defenses, these spiders are as stra

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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German mayors call for night-time ban on robot lawnmowers to protect hedgehogs

Strategic angle: Leaders say automated mowers’ blades threaten nocturnal animals as studies highlight risks to wildlife German mayors have called for a nationwide ban on night-time use of robot lawnmowers to protect hedgehogs and other s

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Seagate Space Signs MOU with Firefly Aerospace to Collaborate on Offshore Launch Infrastructure for Alpha

Strategic angle: St. Petersburg, FL — April 6, 2026 — Seagate Space Corporation announced today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Firefly Aerospace to collaborate on the development of an offshore launch platform […] The post Seag

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Scientists may have found a way to keep your bones strong for life

Strategic angle: Scientists have identified a little-known receptor, GPR133, as a powerful regulator of bone strength. By activating it with a newly discovered compound called AP503, they were able to boost bone density in mice and count

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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‘All we can do now is pray they continue’: Maasai welcome the first rains but know that drought is far from over

Strategic angle: Harsh weather is nothing new in Kenya but the country’s climate is showing clear signs of getting hotter and drier The day is hot and dry but the soil underfoot is soft. “After four months of drought, we received the fir

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Neurocrine Biosciences to buy Soleno Therapeutics in $2.9B deal

Strategic angle: Neurocrine Biosciences is acquiring Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion, gaining access to a treatment for a rare disease linked to insatiable hunger.

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Military space programs confront hidden supply constraints

Strategic angle: Industry report warns components – from optical links to valves – may become chokepoints The post Military space programs confront hidden supply constraints appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila could hit far north Queensland three weeks after Narelle tore through

Strategic angle: While path and strength of storm remain uncertain, BoM warns Cape York could again take direct hit if cyclone makes landfall.

Editorial Staff Apr 6