Life Briefing: NASA Exploration, Science Inspire “Project Hail Mary” Film Strategic angle: Real-life space exploration and big-screen science fiction will converge on Friday as NASA prepares to launch Artemis II. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: New 'atlas' for dendritic cells creates order in international nomenclature Strategic angle: Aarushi Caro's Ph.D. work establishes a systematic classification for dendritic cells, enhancing clarity in cancer immunology. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: 'Plastic-eating' fusion enzyme improves polyester textile recycling Strategic angle: Scientists develop an engineered enzyme that accelerates the breakdown of PET plastic, enhancing recycling efforts. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Vertical gardens prove effective in improving indoor air quality Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of Seville have demonstrated the effectiveness of active vertical garden systems in enhancing indoor air quality. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Low-cost test dissolves threat of fake drugs Strategic angle: Researchers have devised a low-cost way to help distinguish legitimate medications from counterfeit ones. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: New AI Model Predicts Record High Dipole Moments in Unexpected Molecules Strategic angle: A groundbreaking machine learning model simplifies the search for innovative molecules by accurately predicting electric dipole moments. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Medicare Chief Discusses TrumpRx's Narrow Focus Strategic angle: Today's biotech news includes insights from the Medicare director on the scope of TrumpRx and the FDA's approval of high-dose Wegovy. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings Strategic angle: From new hires to departures and promotions, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: A conversation with the ‘godfather’ of biotech Strategic angle: This week on 'The Readout LOUD,' a conversation with biotech 'godfather' Stelios Papadapolous live from #STATBreakthrough. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Perceived inequality is a breeding ground for populism, say researchers Strategic angle: Income and wealth disparities have widened significantly, correlating with the rise of populist parties in Europe. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: DeBriefed 20 March 2026: Energy crisis deepens | Brazil’s new climate plan | New Zealand climate case Strategic angle: Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Carbon Brief Quiz 2026: Picture Round 1 and 2 Participate in the Carbon Brief Quiz and test your knowledge on climate-related topics. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: ‘Yes to fields of wheat, no to fields of iron’: how the world’s greenest country soured on solar Strategic angle: In Denmark, the spread of solar panels in rural areas could play a deciding factor in the national elections on Tuesday. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: All the highlights from STAT’s Breakthrough Summit East Strategic angle: In today's Morning Rounds newsletter, the highlights from #STATBreakthrough, a ruling against Kennedy’s gender-affirming care declaration, and more. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Pharmalittle: Insights on TrumpRx and Wegovy Strategic angle: Exploring expectations around TrumpRx and a new high-dose version of Wegovy. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Smile mission set for April 9 launch to image Earth's magnetic field in X-rays Strategic angle: The Smile mission is set to launch on a Vega-C rocket from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Long-term road surveys reveal widespread declines in South African birds of prey Strategic angle: A comprehensive study has revealed substantial declines in many of South Africa's birds of prey (raptors) over the past 16 years, raising fresh concerns about the conservation status of several iconic and threatened species. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: A new entanglement-enhanced quantum sensing scheme Strategic angle: Quantum scientists unveil advancements in quantum sensing technologies utilizing entanglement. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: U.K. to Reassess Cost-Effectiveness of Alzheimer's Drugs Strategic angle: Following successful appeals from drugmakers, the U.K. is reviewing the cost-effectiveness of two new Alzheimer's treatments. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Life Briefing: Reform UK success in local elections could endanger national climate targets, report says Strategic angle: LSE research highlights concerns over climate science denial among Reform councillors. Editorial Staff Mar 20