Breakthrough Brief
Catch up on a week's worth of the latest science in 5 minutes.
Big breakthroughs, beautifully brief.
Author: Editorial Team
Researchers are adapting agricultural pest management strategies to combat cancer drug resistance.
New research exposes a dangerous feedback loop between negative online content and declining mental health.
New study exposes fundamental biological differences in how males and females sleep, challenging decades of male-focused research.
New research reveals that environmental policies continue influencing behavior long after being repealed, sometimes with unexpected consequences.
Researchers have created the first clinically validated wearable ultrasound patch for continuous blood pressure monitoring.
New research reveals how metallic, reflective appearances help insects evade capture despite making them more visible to predators.
Recent research reveals ferns independently evolved nectar-producing structures to recruit ant bodyguards, mirroring flowering plants’ defense strategy.
Scientists have created revolutionary crystals that efficiently harvest water from air without using energy, mimicking desert creatures’ survival tactics.
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking theory revealing the precise shape and behavior of single photons, marking a major advance in quantum physics.
New genetic research shows Colombia’s vital piangua shellfish faces extinction due to overharvesting, threatening coastal communities’ livelihoods.