Briefing: Gulf states have tolerated Iranian strikes so far — but their 'defensive' stance won't last forever
Strategic angle: Iran's Gulf neighbors have said attacks on energy infrastructure won't "go unanswered," but, so far, they have not hit back at Iran. That stance could change soon.
Briefing: Key changes introduced by the updated Nuclear Power Facilities Draft
Strategic angle: An overview of the significant updates in the Nuclear Power Facilities Draft by Dentons.
Briefing: Hegseth wants Pentagon to dump Anthropic's Claude, but military users say it's not so easy
Strategic angle: Military users express concerns over the potential removal of Anthropic's AI tool.
Briefing: High-resolution atlas shows how thirsty plants hold out during drought
Strategic angle: A new study reveals how plants adapt to extreme drought conditions in the American Southwest.
Briefing: New autism group meets to counter MAHA's 'ideological agenda'
Strategic angle: Autism experts plan to convene in Washington Thursday to propose a research agenda at odds with the one endorsed by the Trump Administration.
Briefing: 'We went to Walmart': Man goes to AutoZone. Then he learns something shocking about Fram
Strategic angle: 'Good thing I only run wix filters.'
Briefing: As Zambia Pushes New Mining, a Legacy of Pollution Looms
Strategic angle: Zambia's new mining initiatives face challenges from environmental pollution legacies.
Briefing: Fact check: Is 'Polexit' really on the cards for Poland?
Strategic angle: Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so.
Briefing: MEPs clear path for full adoption of EU–US trade deal
Strategic angle: EU lawmakers moved closer to implementing the EU–US trade deal after a key committee vote, but tensions with Washington persist.
Briefing: Those Yellow Crash Barrels Along The Highway Aren't All The Same
Strategic angle: Big yellow barrels often line the sides of highways or exit ramps, and the engineering behind them is different depending on speed limits and locations.
Briefing: Eating disorder was 'my normal' - Team GB rower Wilde
Strategic angle: Olympic medal-winning rower Becky Wilde says she now appreciates how 'incredible' her body is after living with an eating disorder.
Briefing: Why $4 gasoline is the tipping point for EVs
Strategic angle: As fuel costs climb, the long-term math shifts toward EVs — but consumer hesitation and infrastructure gaps could slow the transition.
Briefing: Rare earth mineral production at center of pilot project involving Virginia Tech
Strategic angle: A new pilot project led by Virginia Tech focuses on the production of rare earth minerals, crucial for various technologies.
Oil prices jump after attacks on Gulf energy facilities
Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG terminal, UAE’s Habshan gas facility and Iran’s South Pars gasfield all struck within past day
Briefing: Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc
Strategic angle: A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.
Briefing: Students today, masters tomorrow: Sony World Photography Awards celebrate young talent across Europe
Strategic angle: Photographs from young talent submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards navigate themes like femininity and individuality, the aftermath of environmental disasters, and friendship.
Briefing: European markets set to slump at the open as Iran war intensifies
Strategic angle: European stocks are expected to slump at the open on Thursday as the Iran war escalates following attacks on Iranian and Qatari energy infrastructure.
Briefing: How lithium batteries are transforming modern fishing
Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of lithium battery technology on the fishing industry.
Briefing: Horses 'whinny' to find new friends and celebrate. This unique sound has been a mystery – until now
Strategic angle: How horses make their unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds has long eluded scientists.
Briefing: How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis
Strategic angle: It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.