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A nanoparticle therapy to treat lung cancer and associated muscle wasting at the same time

Strategic angle: Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a technique for simultaneously treating lung cancer and a serious muscle-wasting condition that often accompanies it.

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Advancing synthetic cells: A more flexible system to replicate cellular functions

Strategic angle: Creating artificial systems that mimic the functioning of cells is a key goal of synthetic biology.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Dual-drug nanotherapy crosses blood–brain barrier, improving survival in preclinical glioblastoma models

Strategic angle: Mayo Clinic researchers developed an experimental nanotherapy that delivers two cancer drugs directly to brain tumors, extending survival in preclinical models.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Fluorescence Imaging Technique Reveals Hidden Magnetic Chemistry in Living Systems

Strategic angle: A groundbreaking microscopy platform developed by researchers at the University of Tokyo uncovers a new layer of biomolecular chemistry associated with weak magnetic fields.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Experiments Refute Dark Matter Claim

Strategic angle: Recent research challenges long-held beliefs about dark matter, providing new insights into the universe's composition.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Cell 'snowball' may be answer to large-scale tissue engineering

Strategic angle: Researchers explore the potential of cell spheroids for advancing biological growth and drug testing.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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California county records sixth person bitten by rattlesnake in under a month

Strategic angle: Two fatalities reported in southern California so far, with warmer spring bringing reptiles out on trails earlier.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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New plan aims to track microplastics in U.S. drinking water, EPA says

Strategic angle: U.S. officials are taking a closer look at what's in America's drinking water, including microplastics and leftover medications.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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'Switch' behind flash drought in Puerto Rico uncovered

Strategic angle: A rapid onset of drought in Puerto Rico poses challenges for producers and communities.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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What Artemis II’s astronauts will look for on the Moon’s far side

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Mechanical inputs boost diamond quantum sensor states as Q factor tops one million

Strategic angle: UC Santa Barbara physicist Ania Bleszynski Jayich explores the potential of diamonds in quantum sensors.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Bacteria are weaving forever chemicals directly into their cell membranes, study finds

Strategic angle: New research reveals how bacteria incorporate persistent pollutants into their biology.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Q&A: What drives the rise in red tides that threaten human health?

Strategic angle: Exploring the factors contributing to harmful algal blooms and their impact on public health.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Pharma companies and patient groups seek to exempt orphan drugs from Colorado pricing limits

Strategic angle: A bill is moving through the Colorado legislature that would exempt orphan drugs from pricing caps that might be pursued by the state.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Analysis finds geometric thinking may come from wandering, not a human-only math module

Strategic angle: A new analysis challenges the notion that only humans have the foundations of geometric understanding.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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How to eat an elephant: Fossil find in Tanzania shows oldest signs of butchering these giant mammals

Strategic angle: Discover the prehistoric practices of butchering giant elephants in Tanzania, revealing insights into early human behavior.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Spring cold snaps harm nesting tree swallows, but some show resilience

Strategic angle: A new study reveals the impact of climate change on tree swallows' nesting patterns and the challenges posed by early spring cold snaps.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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NASA Sets Coverage for Northrop Grumman’s CRS-24 Resupply Launch

NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 8:49 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 8, for the next launch delivering science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Rating Community Resilience with a Deep Learning Framework

Strategic angle: Exploring how AI can enhance the assessment of community resilience against natural hazards.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Moog Highlights Growing Satellite Bus Capabilities with Full‑Scale METEOR Reveal at Space Symposium

Strategic angle: East Aurora, NY — Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems will highlight its […] The post M

Editorial Staff Apr 6