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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.