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Briefing: Space Force overhauls buying structure with new mission portfolios

Strategic angle: New structure gives ‘Portfolio Acquisition Executives’ authority over funding, requirements and integration across major space missions.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Life

Briefing: Nest-building birds help disperse cotton further than wind, study suggests

Strategic angle: A study reveals that birds significantly contribute to the dispersal of wild cotton, surpassing the role of wind.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Life

Briefing: Genetic Analyses Reveal Unique Sponge Species in the Indo-Pacific

Strategic angle: New research highlights the regional uniqueness of sponge species in the Indo-Pacific, a vital area for marine biodiversity.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Politics

Briefing: Why is petrol more expensive in Germany than most places in the EU?

Strategic angle: Germany faces rising petrol prices, prompting government action against oil companies' profit schemes.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Life

Briefing: Statistics that tell the whole truth? It's as easy as ABC

Strategic angle: A Cornell statistics expert proposes a method to enhance statistical power and reduce bias in research.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Life

Briefing: What happens to cigarette butts after 10 years in the environment

Strategic angle: Cigarette butts are the most common form of litter worldwide, with trillions discarded annually, impacting various environments.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Travel

Briefing: Dealership Quotes Man $1,400 To Fix His Nissan. The Mobile Mechanic Learns He Only Needs 2 Things

Strategic angle: 'Brooo whattt 1400 is INSANE . i did the same thing for $80.'

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Travel

Briefing: Tesla Roadster Delayed Again, Weeks Late But Years Behind

Strategic angle: Tesla still promises a wild new Roadster, but its vision of a driverless future makes the car feel increasingly irrelevant.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Life

Briefing: Nano 3D Metallic Parts Exhibit Unexpected Strength Despite Defects

Strategic angle: Caltech scientists have engineered tiny 3D metallic components that maintain surprising strength, even with defects.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Life

Briefing: Proof-of-concept quantum battery shows faster charging as it gets larger

Strategic angle: Australian scientists have developed the world's first proof-of-concept quantum battery, revolutionizing energy storage technology.

Editorial Staff Mar 17