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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: 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: 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: 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: Wood Surface Treatment Fights Harmful Bacteria

Strategic angle: A University of Helsinki study reveals the effectiveness of treated wood surfaces against bacterial adhesion and survival.

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Briefing: Caught but not eaten: Smaller insects more likely to escape catfish mouths

Strategic angle: A Kobe University study reveals that small aquatic beetles can survive catfish attacks by resisting ingestion and being spat out alive.

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Briefing: Fish scales could be the answer to cornea donor shortage, Spanish scientists find

Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of Granada have developed corneal implants from fish scales, potentially reducing the need for human transplants.

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Briefing: Quit fossil fuels to stem deadly floods in Brazil’s coffee heartland, say scientists

Strategic angle: Global heating linked to rising risk of extreme rain that causes devastating landslides and rising coffee prices.

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Briefing: Your cat is likely to live longer if you don't let them roam—new study

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that keeping domestic cats indoors can significantly extend their lifespan.

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Briefing: What's it like to be a bat? Scientists develop new solution to the puzzle of animal minds

Strategic angle: Philosopher Thomas Nagel's question from 1974 inspires new insights into understanding animal consciousness.

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Briefing: Island warbler study finds immune genes shape gut bacteria in the wild

Strategic angle: Scientists at the University of East Anglia uncover a link between gut health and the immune system through the Seychelles warbler.

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Briefing: Goal-setting apps can backfire if goals are too easy—or too hard

Strategic angle: A study reveals that the effectiveness of goal-setting apps hinges on the difficulty of the goals set by users.

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Briefing: Microplastic biofilms carry genes that could alter nutrient cycling in estuaries

Strategic angle: A study reveals that microbial communities on microplastics in the Chesapeake Bay may impact nutrient cycling.

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Briefing: Female aggression, not just mate choice, may speed mosquitofish speciation

Strategic angle: A study shows that female mosquitofish exhibit aggressive behaviors that contribute to behavioral isolation and speciation.

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Briefing: Fish study shows that sexual harassment behavior might matter for ecosystems

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that social behaviors related to mating in fish can significantly impact their ecosystems.

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Briefing: Artificial kinetochores take the pressure off aging chromosomes during meiosis

Strategic angle: New research reveals how artificial kinetochores can improve chromosome segregation in aging oocytes.