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Expanded MAGIC toolkit enables genome-wide single-cell analysis in Drosophila

Strategic angle: A new genetic toolkit developed by Cornell University researchers enhances the study of gene function at the individual cell level.

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Three Himalayan predators coexist by partitioning prey, reducing direct competition

Strategic angle: A study reveals how snow leopards, leopards, and Himalayan wolves share habitats in Nepal's Lapchi Valley by dividing their prey.

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Robotic floats uncover hidden ocean chemistry in low-oxygen zones

Strategic angle: Scientists have developed a method to detect subtle chemical signatures in seawater using autonomous robotic floats.

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How the female baboon body has the final say in sperm selection

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that female olive baboons can influence paternity even after mating.

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How a common herbicide affects honeybee brains and behavior

Strategic angle: Research reveals the impact of herbicides on honeybee cognition and actions, crucial for pollination.

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Quantum Ground State of Rotation Achieved for the First Time in Two Dimensions

Strategic angle: A research team successfully cools the rotational state of particles, revealing new insights into quantum mechanics.

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Polymers Built Inside the Body Allow On-Demand Brain Control

Strategic angle: Innovative blood-catalyzed chemistry paves the way for advanced medical applications.

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Night Sky Network Celebrates Artemis II

Strategic angle: Today, the crew of Artemis II reaches a milestone, traveling farther than any humans in recorded history, as they orbit the far side of the Moon, roughly 4,000 miles above the lunar surface. You can watch this historic b

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Grants

Strategic angle: Grants Status Requests To submit a request, visit NASA General Information Request Form and complete the form. You will receive an automated email with the most commonly requested grant status information. Important Inst

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The Near Side of the Moon

Strategic angle: The astronauts aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft captured this photo of the Moon’s near side on April 4, 2026. The image features dark patches at center and right; these are ancient lava flows, which are unique to this side

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'Hot Jupiter' orbiting a metal-poor star discovered

Strategic angle: Astronomers find a new exoplanet, TOI-7169 b, using NASA's TESS.

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Alignment during conversations is highly situation-dependent, study finds

Strategic angle: A new study reveals how people unconsciously mirror each other during conversations, affecting communication dynamics.

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Electrons in moiré crystals explore higher-dimensional quantum worlds

Strategic angle: A new study reveals how electrons in moiré crystals can access higher-dimensional quantum states, potentially revolutionizing electronics.

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New detector triples the speed of electron camera, enabling higher sensitivity

Strategic angle: An upgraded instrument enhances the ability to capture ultrafast chemical processes at the atomic level.

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Fish 'steals' glowing protein: Genome sequencing proves unique survival strategy

Strategic angle: A bioluminescent fish has been found to glow by acquiring light-emitting molecules from its prey, showcasing a remarkable survival strategy.

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The moon base has a hardware plan. It needs a software strategy, too.

Strategic angle: Early in my career at SpaceX, I was the only person dedicated to training the mission control team for Dragon. For three years, I built the training for the operations team. The documentation came second, always the thin

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Looking up? How to photograph the moon with your phone

Strategic angle: Join the millions of people looking up as NASA's Artemis II mission brings astronauts closer to the moon than ever in over 50 years. Learn how to capture stunning moon photos with your smartphone.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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These bizarre new tarantulas turn mating into a fight for survival

Strategic angle: A newly discovered group of tarantulas is so bizarre that scientists had to invent a whole new genus—Satyrex—to describe them. With unusually long mating appendages and fierce, hissing defenses, these spiders are as stra

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Seagate Space Signs MOU with Firefly Aerospace to Collaborate on Offshore Launch Infrastructure for Alpha

Strategic angle: St. Petersburg, FL — April 6, 2026 — Seagate Space Corporation announced today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Firefly Aerospace to collaborate on the development of an offshore launch platform […] The post Seag

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Scientists may have found a way to keep your bones strong for life

Strategic angle: Scientists have identified a little-known receptor, GPR133, as a powerful regulator of bone strength. By activating it with a newly discovered compound called AP503, they were able to boost bone density in mice and count

Editorial Staff Apr 6