Life Briefing: Trump's Drug Pricing Moves and GSK Asthma Drug Insights Strategic angle: The White House intensifies pressure on Congress for drug pricing legislation. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Solar energy transforms polystyrene waste into valuable chemicals using sulfur Strategic angle: Researchers in China develop an eco-friendly method to convert polystyrene waste into valuable chemicals using solar energy. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Gin galore: British couple claim to have world's largest gin collection Strategic angle: A British couple's gin collection has surpassed 2,000 bottles, far exceeding their initial goal of 1,000. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Saving the pint: behind the race to climate-proof beer in the US Strategic angle: Water shortages and rising heat are putting pressure on beer ingredients, but US brewers and farmers are adapting. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Engineered lipid nanoparticles reprogram immune metabolism for better mRNA vaccines Strategic angle: New research reveals how engineered lipid nanoparticles can enhance the efficacy of mRNA vaccines by reprogramming immune metabolism. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: For decades, they’ve set the record straight in biology. Next up: science’s reproducibility crisis Strategic angle: A group of researchers are launching an effort to validate big scientific claims, with help from artificial intelligence. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: NIH Grant Awards Lag Behind Historical Averages Strategic angle: New analysis reveals that NIH is significantly behind on grant spending as the 2026 fiscal year progresses. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Opinion: Semaglutide is going off-patent in India. But will people who need it be able to get it? Strategic angle: Rules determining who gets access to semaglutide in India were written for different bodies with different cardiovascular risks. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Opinion: The greatest threat to federally qualified health centers may not be federal funding cuts Strategic angle: After 50 years of operation, FQHCs are discovering that their financial structure has not kept pace with the realities of delivering on their mission. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Dinos hatched eggs less efficiently than modern birds, researchers show Strategic angle: A new study reveals insights into the egg-hatching methods of oviraptors, shedding light on their reproductive strategies compared to modern birds. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: A Bit of Gray on an Emerald Isle Strategic angle: Ireland is best known for its many greens, but the striking grays of the island’s Burren region also stand out in satellite images. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: A strange twist in the universe’s oldest light may be bigger than we thought Strategic angle: Scientists have found a new method to measure cosmic birefringence, revealing potential implications for our understanding of the universe. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: It's coyote puppy season; here's what you need to know Strategic angle: Coyotes may be building dens and having litters of pups near you, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Carbon trading cuts emissions better than carbon taxes Strategic angle: A global study reveals that carbon trading is more effective in reducing emissions compared to carbon taxes. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: A milestone voyage for Antarctic science Strategic angle: CSIRO research vessel RV Investigator navigates challenging conditions to advance Antarctic research. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: A 60-year old mystery about the moon's magnetosphere is finally solved Strategic angle: New findings shed light on the moon's lack of a protective magnetosphere. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Ticketmaster's Eras Tour chaos made worse by crisis communication failures Strategic angle: Ticketmaster struggled to handle the overwhelming demand from Taylor Swift fans during the Eras Tour ticket sales, highlighting significant communication issues. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Maize mysteries: Scientists uncover new information on how DNA works in maize Strategic angle: FSU researchers reveal new insights into the DNA organization in maize, a key species for plant biology. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Scientists inject one tumor and watch cancer vanish across the body Strategic angle: A redesigned cancer immunotherapy shows promising early results, potentially changing the landscape of cancer treatment. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Life Briefing: Why sugar breakdown matters beyond energy—new insights into how it makes cells move Strategic angle: Researchers uncover the role of sugar breakdown in cell motility, revealing new dimensions of its importance beyond energy production. Editorial Staff Mar 16