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Briefing: Great hammerheads maintain peak hunting across wide temperature swings, biologging data suggest

Strategic angle: These ocean predators are masters of the 'thermal hustle,' maintaining peak hunting performance across a surprisingly wide range.

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Briefing: From Harley-Davidsons To Moto Guzzis: New Motorcycles That Are Still Air-Cooled

Strategic angle: Many modern motorcycles use liquid-cooled engines, but these impressive bikes are keeping old-school tradition alive with air-cooled motors.

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Briefing: Gas Was $2.98 A Month Ago. It Just Crossed $4 For The First Time Since 2022

Strategic angle: Gas gets the headlines, but diesel is also up $1.69 in a single month and that increase will reach every checkout line in the country.

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Briefing: 'A million things could go wrong' - why seizing Iran's uranium would be so risky for the US

Strategic angle: An analysis of the potential risks involved in the US seizing uranium from Iran.

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Briefing: Trump tactics leave federal prosecutors’ offices rudderless

Strategic angle: Federal prosecutors struggle with the implications of Trump's strategies.

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Briefing: Kidnapping of US journalist in Iraq linked to Iranian militants

Strategic angle: The abduction raises concerns about the influence of Iranian groups in the region.

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Briefing: Racetrack-shaped lasers developed for bright, stable frequency combs

Strategic angle: A new, miniature laser source could revolutionize precision measurement and communication technologies.

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Briefing: Introducing a new citizen science nature app that's geared towards the scientific community

Strategic angle: PlantNet offers a wealth of data for identifying plants and understanding biodiversity.

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Briefing: NASA Probe Data Suggests a More Complex Sun's Magnetic Engine

Strategic angle: A new study reveals differing reactions of protons and heavy ions to solar magnetic reconnection events, indicating a complex magnetic engine behind the solar wind.

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Briefing: Finally, The 2027 VW Atlas Gets A Cabin You Won’t Have To Apologize For

Strategic angle: Volkswagen's biggest American SUV gets a full makeover for 2027, with a hybrid still promised somewhere down the road.

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Briefing: Peacekeepers killed by roadside explosion in Lebanon, initial report finds

Strategic angle: The deaths of two Indonesian nationals highlight ongoing dangers faced by UN peacekeepers in the region.

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Briefing: Microsoft closes worst quarter on Wall Street since 2008 on AI concerns: 'Redmond is in a pickle'

Strategic angle: With Microsoft losing almost a quarter of its value this year, investors have reset the company's earnings multiple to the lowest since late 2022.

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Briefing: Crushing Soda Cans and the Mathematics of Corrugation Formation

Strategic angle: Exploring the science behind why objects squash in specific ways under pressure.

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Briefing: Lebanon condemns Israel’s 'clear intention' to impose new occupation of its territory

Strategic angle: Lebanon reacts to Israeli strikes and occupation plans amid escalating tensions.

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Briefing: Android Auto Gets YouTube Without The Part That Makes YouTube, YouTube

Strategic angle: The new YouTube player for Android Auto supports audio listening but has no in-car browsing and requires Premium access.

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Briefing: Reservoirs are changing: What Landsat data reveal about water loss and gain

Strategic angle: Communities worldwide rely on reservoirs for drinking water, hydroelectric power, irrigation, and more.

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Briefing: Haiti gang attacks kill at least 70 people over the weekend, says UN

Strategic angle: Carlos Ruiz Massieu, head of the UN office in Haiti, announced the 'brutal' and 'coordinated' attacks on Tuesday.

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Briefing: Ordinary Lab Gloves May Have Skewed Microplastic Data

Strategic angle: Research suggests that common lab gloves could be contaminating microplastic studies.

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Briefing: Conductive Hydrogel Enables Electrical and Biochemical Signal Control

Strategic angle: A breakthrough in materials science could enhance the integration of electronics with biological systems.

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Briefing: Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Strategic angle: The micromobility company that spun out of Rivian last year has partnered with DoorDash to create self-driving vehicles.