Life Briefing: NISAR Captures Stunning Image of Mount St. Helens Strategic angle: The U.S.-Indian Earth satellite NISAR reveals a new perspective of Washington's iconic volcano. Editorial Staff Apr 5
Life Briefing: Artemis II Astronauts to Rely on Vision for Lunar Studies Strategic angle: In a surprising move, astronauts on the Artemis II mission will primarily use their eyes to observe the Moon's surface during their flyby. Editorial Staff Apr 5
Life Briefing: Exploding primordial black holes might have reshaped the early universe, and created all matter as we know it Strategic angle: The early universe was a chaotic mix of quarks and gluons, potentially influenced by primordial black holes. Editorial Staff Apr 5
Life Briefing: Scientists found a protein that drives brain aging — and how to stop it Strategic angle: A new study reveals the role of the FTL1 protein in brain aging and potential interventions. Editorial Staff Apr 5
Life Briefing: Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record Strategic angle: Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts. Editorial Staff Apr 5
Life Briefing: Mars dust storms are sparking electricity and rewriting the planet’s chemistry Strategic angle: Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but it’s actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity. Editorial Staff Apr 5
Life Briefing: NASA finalizes science plans for Artemis 2 lunar flyby Strategic angle: NASA's science team outlines key observations for astronauts during the upcoming lunar mission. Editorial Staff Apr 5
Life Briefing: Scientists discover hidden gut signals that could detect cancer early Strategic angle: A new study reveals that gut bacteria and metabolites may hold the key to detecting serious digestive diseases earlier and more easily. Editorial Staff Apr 5
Life Briefing: Scientists built a quantum battery that breaks the rules of charging Strategic angle: A working prototype of a quantum battery utilizes quantum physics for energy management. Editorial Staff Apr 5
Life Briefing: AI makes rewilding look tame—and misses its messy reality Strategic angle: Humans have always imagined the natural world. From Ice Age cave paintings to the modern day, we depict the animals and landscapes we value—and ignore those we don't. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Insects in the tropics are already near their heat limits. Climate change could push many beyond survival Strategic angle: Insects, comprising up to 90% of all animal species, face critical survival challenges due to rising temperatures in tropical regions. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Two's company: Scientists identify new class of star remnants Strategic angle: Research reveals a new category of stellar remnants that challenge previous understandings of star evolution. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Atlas 5 launches Amazon Leo satellites Strategic angle: An Atlas 5 launched the latest set of satellites for Amazon’s broadband constellation as the company seeks to accelerate deployment. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Thermal justice: New report examines threat of extreme heat, suggests culturally informed policies Strategic angle: Extreme heat kills more people in the U.S. each year than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: NASA Answers Your Most Pressing Artemis II Questions Strategic angle: The first crewed test flight under NASA’s Artemis program is underway. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Humans' closest invertebrate ancestors date back much further than thought Strategic angle: New research reveals that the origins of human ancestors among invertebrates extend back millions of years earlier than previously believed. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Humor helps older adults navigate aging, research suggests Strategic angle: Humor plays a vital role in helping older adults cope with the challenges of aging and staying socially connected, according to new research. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: A simple ECG test could flag racehorses at risk of exercise arrhythmias Strategic angle: A quick heart trace taken during a warm-up trot could identify racehorses at risk of cardiac arrhythmias during high-intensity exercise. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals Strategic angle: Newly discovered fossils have given scientists their first real glimpse of when Earth made a crucial transition from simple life forms to complex creatures. Editorial Staff Apr 4
Life Briefing: Space Force budget would more than double in Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense plan Strategic angle: $71 billion request for the U.S. Space Force for fiscal year 2027 includes more than $60 billion for procurement, research and development. Editorial Staff Apr 4