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Briefing: Early signs of Alzheimer’s often go undetected. These researchers want to change that

Strategic angle: Using AI to analyze changes in brain scans can predict Alzheimer’s with nearly 93 percent accuracy, scientists say.

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Briefing: Lead still raises risk of heart disease, years after exposure, study warns

Strategic angle: A JAMA study details how lead lingers in the body and how it can elevate blood pressure, harm blood vessel lining, and raise risk of heart attack.

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Briefing: Meet the Artemis II astronauts preparing for humanity's return to the Moon

Strategic angle: Four astronauts from the United States and Canada are about to take off on the Artemis II mission that will circle the Moon.

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Briefing: Apollo vs. Artemis: What to know about NASA's return to the moon

Strategic angle: NASA's Apollo moonshots are a tough act to follow, even after all this time.

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Artemis 2 astronauts arrive at KSC

The four Artemis 2 astronauts arrived in Florida for final preparations ahead of their upcoming launch.

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Briefing: Maps, Math, and the Moon: How women’s innovations have shaped modern computer science

Strategic angle: This Women’s History Month, we look at how women’s innovations have advanced the field of computer programming.

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Briefing: Working from home is linked to higher fertility, new study finds

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that remote work may contribute to increased fertility rates among couples.

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Briefing: American Rare Earths Ltd Commissions Oxide to Metal Study for Heavy Rare Earths

Strategic angle: American Rare Earths Ltd is advancing its efforts in the heavy rare earths sector with a new study.

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Briefing: How graphene oxide kills bacteria while sparing human cells

Strategic angle: New research reveals the mechanism by which graphene selectively eliminates bacteria, crucial for hygiene in everyday items.

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Briefing: Why Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT) Got a Commercial Boost From FDA Approval of KRESLADI

Strategic angle: Rocket Pharmaceuticals sees a significant commercial advantage following the FDA's approval of KRESLADI.

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Briefing: In world first, antimatter taken on test drive at CERN

Strategic angle: CERN scientists successfully transport antiprotons, paving the way for future antimatter delivery systems.

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Briefing: A mass mating event in the lab reveals how yeast cells choose partners

Strategic angle: Yeast cells demonstrate a unique method for selecting mates, potentially offering insights into partner selection.

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Briefing: Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) Secures Second Largest $190M HASTE DoD Contract

Strategic angle: Rocket Lab Corporation has announced a significant contract with the Department of Defense, marking a major milestone for the company.

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Briefing: CERN Scientists Take Antimatter On Its Very First Road Trip

Strategic angle: This is an important step toward enabling other research facilities around Europe to participate in antimatter research.

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Briefing: Who do you think you are? What DNA tests reveal—and what they don't

Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of DNA testing on personal identity and criminal investigations.

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Briefing: Ancient Neanderthal genome reveals isolated, distinct populations

Strategic angle: Neanderthals split into distinct regional groups that developed genetic differences far sooner than modern human populations typically did.

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Briefing: Novel protocol reconstructs quantum states in large-scale experiments up to 96 qubits

Strategic angle: A breakthrough in quantum computing allows for the reconstruction of quantum states in systems with up to 96 qubits, enhancing the potential of quantum technologies.

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Briefing: The moon that tipped a planet

Strategic angle: Neptune is the solar system's most distant planet, a cold, blue ice giant sitting nearly 30 times further from the sun than Earth.

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Briefing: A universal scheme can verify any quantum state

Strategic angle: Quantum technologies could outperform classical devices, but verifying their functionality remains a challenge.

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Briefing: A million new SpaceX satellites will destroy the night sky—for everyone on Earth

Strategic angle: More than 10,000 Starlink satellites currently orbit Earth, affecting our view of the night sky.