Money Briefing: Fed sticks with plans to cut rates even as Iran war sends energy prices soaring Strategic angle: US central bank warns conflict in Middle East has injected uncertainty into economic forecasts Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Reengineered Mass Spectrometer Processes a Billion Molecules at Once Strategic angle: A new prototype revolutionizes mass spectrometry by enabling the analysis of billions of molecules simultaneously, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Children shaped clay 15,000 years ago, long before pottery or farming, archaeologists find Strategic angle: Archaeological discoveries reveal that children in the Levant were molding clay long before the advent of pottery and agriculture. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: 3D Model Predicts Mosquito Flight Paths from Sight and CO₂ Cues Strategic angle: Researchers at MIT and Georgia Tech unveil a model that demonstrates how mosquitoes use visual and chemical cues to locate their targets. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Mental health policy is emerging as a key voting issue for Americans, study suggests Strategic angle: A new study indicates that mental health policies significantly influence voter decisions in the U.S. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: New study shows democracy has deep global roots—not just Greece and Rome Strategic angle: A new study on ancient societies from around the world is rewriting what we thought we knew about democracy. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Why heights and snakes still hit harder: Study tracks fear sweat in 119 people Strategic angle: A study reveals that both modern and ancestral threats trigger similar physiological reactions. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Neanderthals may have used birch tar for its anti-bacterial properties, experiments suggest Strategic angle: A study indicates that Neanderthals likely utilized birch tar for treating wounds and other purposes. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Life Briefing: Remote working challenges linked to management issues Strategic angle: Strong organizational and management capabilities are key to implementing and getting the most out of successful remote and hybrid working practices. Editorial Staff Mar 18
Travel Briefing: Jeep Gives The Commander A Facelift, But There’s Even More To Come Strategic angle: The three-row crossover sports an updated design, available armoring, and a hybrid is reportedly in the works. Editorial Staff Mar 18