Life Briefing: Study warns Colombia could lose one-fifth of cocoa land by 2050 Strategic angle: By 2050, nearly 20% of areas suitable for cocoa cultivation in Colombia may become unsuitable due to climate change. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Evaluating landing sites for China's manned moon mission Strategic angle: Research identifies potential landing sites in the Rimae Bode region of the moon for China's first crewed mission. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Light-guided evolution creates proteins that can switch, sense, and compute Strategic angle: Researchers have developed a method called optovolution to evolve proteins with dynamic behaviors using light. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Raccoons solve puzzles for the fun of it, new study finds Strategic angle: A new study suggests raccoons may be genuinely curious, not just opportunistic. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: How do we know what asteroids are made out of? Strategic angle: Asteroids are time capsules from the early solar system, providing clues about its formation. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Gene edit makes probiotic safer for immunocompromised patients Strategic angle: An international team of researchers has modified a probiotic yeast to enhance safety for vulnerable populations. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: In search of a room-temperature superconductor, scientists present a research agenda Strategic angle: The quest for loss-free power transmission continues as researchers outline their goals in the pursuit of room-temperature superconductors. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: AI tool streamlines drug synthesis, dramatically reducing lab work and costs Strategic angle: A new AI technology is revolutionizing drug discovery by minimizing the time and expenses involved in synthesizing new molecules. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Vertex says its drug successfully reduced marker of kidney disease in late-stage trial Strategic angle: Vertex reported that its drug, acquired for $4.9 billion, halved a key marker of IgA nephropathy in late-stage trials. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Nanosecond Light-by-Light Switching Achieved in Liquid Crystal Droplet Strategic angle: A breakthrough in controlling light with light could revolutionize computing and communication technologies. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: CRISPR-based technique unlocks healing power of mitochondria for heart failure therapy Strategic angle: A groundbreaking approach using CRISPR technology shows promise in treating heart failure by enhancing mitochondrial function. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: How farming perennial plants can help us in times of climate change, food insecurity and social division Strategic angle: Exploring the role of perennial plants in addressing climate challenges and promoting food security. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Unlocking the hidden pocket on a billion‑dollar drug target Strategic angle: Researchers discover new functions of the cereblon protein that could enhance cancer drug efficacy. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Robotic microfluidic platform brings AI to lipid nanoparticle design Strategic angle: AI has designed candidate drugs for antibiotic-resistant infections and genetic diseases, now revolutionizing lipid nanoparticle design. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Mapping 3D-super-enhancers with machine learning to pinpoint regulators of cell identity Strategic angle: Scientists are utilizing machine learning to explore the three-dimensional structure of DNA and its role in gene expression. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Key protein SYFO2 enables 'self-fertilization' of leguminous plants Strategic angle: Research reveals how SYFO2 protein facilitates self-fertilization in legumes, enhancing agricultural efficiency. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: KFF Tracker: America First MOU Bilateral Global Health Agreements Strategic angle: This tracker provides up-to-date information on countries with signed bilateral MOU global health agreements with the U.S. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Ultrafast Light Pulses Make Molecules Rotate on Quantum Materials Strategic angle: Researchers from Germany, Japan, and India have discovered a method to induce molecular rotation on a flat surface using ultrafast light pulses. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Nearby red dwarf star hosts at least four planets—with one in the habitable zone Strategic angle: Astronomers confirm two additional planets orbiting GJ 887, adding to the existing knowledge of its planetary system. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Antarctic sea ice rebounds in 2026, nearing average after four years Strategic angle: Antarctic sea ice coverage has likely rebounded this year, coming closer to its annual summer average after four years of extreme lows, US scientists said Monday. Editorial Staff Mar 9