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Briefing: Regenerative grazing study reveals trade-offs for sheep farmers

Strategic angle: A new study highlights the balance between environmental benefits and economic challenges in regenerative agriculture for sheep farming.

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Briefing: Eruption at Mayon

Strategic angle: Activity at the volcano in the Philippines sent lava and pyroclastic flows down the volcano’s flanks and prompted evacuations in nearby communities.

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Briefing: Scientists discovered a secret deal between a plant and beetles

Strategic angle: A study reveals an unexpected partnership between Japanese red elder plants and Heterhelus beetles.

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Briefing: Scientists discover a universal temperature curve that governs all life

Strategic angle: Researchers have uncovered a universal pattern showing how temperature affects life on Earth.

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Briefing: Social media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation, research shows

Strategic angle: Research from Cardiff Business School highlights the role of social media influencers in spreading misinformation.

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Briefing: Flood tolerant wetland crops could also support nature recovery, finds new research

Strategic angle: Research led by the University of Cambridge and the RSPB shows that farming wetland-adapted crops on wetter peat can enhance bird biodiversity.

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Briefing: Researcher creates more accurate method to study proteins that drive Alzheimer's disease

Strategic angle: A new technique enhances the understanding of Alzheimer's-related proteins, crucial for tackling the disease.

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Briefing: Artemis II launch 'on track' for as soon as April, says NASA

Strategic angle: Riddled by technical delays, NASA's Artemis II mission would mark humanity's first trip to the moon in half a century.

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Briefing: NASA targets Artemis II crewed moon mission for April 1 launch

Strategic angle: A six-day launch window opens on April 1 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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Briefing: Local droplet etching yields more symmetric quantum dots for integrated photonics

Strategic angle: New technique enhances the symmetry of quantum dots, crucial for advancing quantum communication and photonic computing.

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Briefing: Phone or affection: Study explores effect of phubbing on relationships

Strategic angle: A study from researchers at the University of Connecticut and Columbia University suggests that phone use may negatively impact relationships.

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Briefing: NASA to Cover Upcoming US Spacewalks 94, 95 Outside Space Station

Strategic angle: NASA astronauts will conduct a pair of spacewalks to prepare for the installation of two roll-out solar arrays.

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Briefing: White Gold Discovers Copper at Lost Pup

Strategic angle: Significant copper discovery reported by White Gold in the Lost Pup area.

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Briefing: The bizarre sex life of mayflies: Micro-CT scans reveal ins and outs of swarm Kamasutra

Strategic angle: A new study on mayflies of the genus Ecdyonurus illustrates just how multifaceted and surprising reproductive behavior in nature can.

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Briefing: Pollen-replacing feed strengthens honey bee colonies, long-term study confirms

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that a man-made food source can effectively support honey bee nutrition during winter months.

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Briefing: Satellite data suggest Sundarbans mangroves are losing resilience

Strategic angle: Mangrove forests are crucial for coastal protection and biodiversity, but new data indicates a decline in their resilience.

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Briefing: NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs

Strategic angle: NASA cleared its moon rocket on Thursday for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs.

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Briefing: Musicologists map medieval chant tropes to 9th-century political borders

Strategic angle: A study reveals how the spread of medieval music genres mirrors the political landscape of 9th-century Europe.

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Briefing: Why do lithium-ion batteries fail? Scientists find clues in microscopic metal 'thorns'

Strategic angle: Researchers uncover the reasons behind lithium-ion battery failures, focusing on microscopic metal structures.

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Briefing: Embryogenesis in 4D: A developmental atlas for genes and cells

Strategic angle: A new imaging method visualizes the activity of thousands of genes during embryo development.