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Podcast Transcript April 24, 2026— Good news for donkeys, rats, wildflowers, and people who hate step trackers
Episode Description: This week: a 58-day protest campaign just convinced Etsy to ban all animal fur starting this August. Germany spent deca…
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Untracked daily walking beats step goals, and science explains why
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When University of Sydney researchers published findings from a study of more than 22,000 adults who di…
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Spain’s donkey brigade has kept Doñana fire-free for nine years
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM By August 2025, fires had consumed nearly one million hectares (roughly 2.47 million acres) across Spai…
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I Am Artemis: Peter Rossoni
3 Min Read I Am Artemis: Peter Rossoni Peter Rossoni in an optical lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory in Le…
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The Day of the Trifid Nebula
NASA, ESA, STScI; Image Processing: Joseph DePasquale (STScI) This shimmering region of star-formation, a close-up of the Trifid Nebula abou…
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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Missouri Students
NASA astronauts (from left) Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meir are photographed on Jan. 12, 2026, in their pressure suits and inside the Dragon …
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NASA Celebrates Decade of University Innovation in Aeronautics
8 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) For 10 years, a NASA initiative has helped the agency produce…
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Scientists find perfect fossils in rust beneath Australian farmland
Beneath the dry farmland of New South Wales lies a hidden window into a lost rainforest teeming with life from 11-16 million years ago. At M…
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The most energetic neutrino ever detected could be primordial
In the exotic world of particle physics, neutrinos may be the most mysterious members. They rarely interact with other matter, have almost n…
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Education saves lives: New study reveals global link between learning and longevity
A major international study involving researchers from The University of Manchester has found that education is one of the strongest predict…
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New study reveals how video games support children's well-being
A study published this month in Reading Research Quarterly is challenging the long-held stereotype of the sedentary gamer. In their new pape…
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Neutrinos caught on camera: Testing the first prototype of a new elementary particle detector
Some innovations in physics come from entirely new technologies, others from fresh theoretical insights. Others still take shape by bringing…
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Re-engineered human cells boost gene-editing particle potency across multiple delivery systems
Gene editing has emerged as a powerful approach for targeting the genetic causes of disease, but getting the editing machinery into the righ…
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Light-activated electrolyte oxidizes water to promote tumor cell death
A research team led by Professor Jin Yong Lee from the Department of Chemistry of Sungkyunkwan University, with co-first author HyoungChul H…
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Simplifying clean hydrogen production with a new all-in-one photocatalytic cocatalyst
Researchers have demonstrated the first "all-in-one" cocatalyst for photocatalytic overall water splitting, a breakthrough that could simpli…
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Promising H5N1 vaccine protects dairy calves and mice against severe disease
Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln have developed a vaccine approach that shows promise in protecting against highly pathogen…
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Genomic tool untangles how microbes spread—even when they look almost identical
Researchers have developed a powerful new tool that can track how microbes spread between people with unprecedented precision, offering new …
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Carbon nanotubes are closing the gap on copper conductivity
Carbon nanotubes are one technology that many observers believe hasn't quite lived up to the extreme hype that surrounded them when they fir…
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Waste biomass helps unlock hydrogen and formate in lower-energy electrolysis
A research team has developed a high-efficiency electrochemical system that simultaneously produces hydrogen and value-added chemicals using…
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Scientists map hidden magnetism on the sun's far side
For observers on Earth, the sun appears as a bright, familiar disk—but what we see is only half the story. Like the moon, one half of the su…
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Sombrero Galaxy's vast halo emerges in rare detail 30 million light-years away
Messier 104, nicknamed the Sombrero Galaxy, is a popular target for amateur observing and astronomical research. Its recognizable extended h…
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A real-life Kraken stalked the seas of the late Cretaceous
Researchers discovered evidence of enormous Kraken-like creatures who hunted in the seas some 100 million years ago, competing with large ap…
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‘Oscars of Science’: Assam scientist among 376 global researchers honoured with 2026 Breakthrough Prize - The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People
‘Oscars of Science’: Assam scientist among 376 global researchers honoured with 2026 Breakthrough Prize The Sentinel - of this Land, for its…
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Breakthrough to Restore Aging Joints Could Help Treat Osteoarthritis - ScienceAlert
Breakthrough to Restore Aging Joints Could Help Treat Osteoarthritis ScienceAlert
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Scientists Identify Protein Behind Ageing Joints In Arthritis Breakthrough - NDTV
Scientists Identify Protein Behind Ageing Joints In Arthritis Breakthrough NDTV
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Assam scientist among 2026 Breakthrough Prize winners - The Times of India
Assam scientist among 2026 Breakthrough Prize winners The Times of India
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Travel Shock As New Scientific Breakthrough Reveals Faster Way To Detect Landslide Danger Zones Transforming Railway Tourism Safety Planning Across Remote Regions - Travel And Tour World
Travel Shock As New Scientific Breakthrough Reveals Faster Way To Detect Landslide Danger Zones Transforming Railway Tourism Safety Planning…
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Breakthrough in Microelectronics: Scientists Create a 'Constructor' for Atomically Precise Assembly of Future Electronics - Inbox.eu
Breakthrough in Microelectronics: Scientists Create a 'Constructor' for Atomically Precise Assembly of Future Electronics Inbox.eu
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Breakthrough in Science: A Way to Safely Eliminate Aging Cells Found - Inbox.lv
Breakthrough in Science: A Way to Safely Eliminate Aging Cells Found Inbox.lv
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Assam scientist part of the collaboration which won 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics - India Today NE
Assam scientist part of the collaboration which won 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics India Today NE
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‘Oscars of Science’: This Indian physicist wins global Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics - orissapost.com
‘Oscars of Science’: This Indian physicist wins global Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics orissapost.com
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How geneticists uncovered a common root of two neurological diseases - Scientific American
How geneticists uncovered a common root of two neurological diseases Scientific American
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Manchester Physicists Celebrate A Second Consecutive Year Of Success At The Breakthrough Prizes For Decades-Long Muon Experiment - The University of Manchester
Manchester Physicists Celebrate A Second Consecutive Year Of Success At The Breakthrough Prizes For Decades-Long Muon Experiment The Univers…
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AI drug breakthrough: Google DeepMind spinoff Isomorphic Labs begins human trials - The News International
AI drug breakthrough: Google DeepMind spinoff Isomorphic Labs begins human trials The News International
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Dr. Jimin George and Dr. Suvarna Ramachandran Bring Laurels to UoH as Part of Breakthrough Prize-Winning Muon g-2 Collaboration | - UoH Herald
Dr. Jimin George and Dr. Suvarna Ramachandran Bring Laurels to UoH as Part of Breakthrough Prize-Winning Muon g-2 Collaboration | UoH Herald
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Scientists may have found what's actually killing brain cells in Alzheimer's — and a way to stop it - Yahoo Creators
Scientists may have found what's actually killing brain cells in Alzheimer's — and a way to stop it Yahoo Creators
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New Video Showcases Breakthrough Success in Combating CWD on Wisconsin Deer Farm - Outdoor Wire
New Video Showcases Breakthrough Success in Combating CWD on Wisconsin Deer Farm Outdoor Wire
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UoH Alumnus Dr. Rahul Ramachandran Nair Honoured as Part of ALICE Collaboration’s 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics | - UoH Herald
UoH Alumnus Dr. Rahul Ramachandran Nair Honoured as Part of ALICE Collaboration’s 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics | UoH Heral…
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Scientists Develop First Gene Therapy To Cure Genetic Deafness - The Whistler Newspaper
Scientists Develop First Gene Therapy To Cure Genetic Deafness The Whistler Newspaper
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UAE scientists use AI to develop potential cancer treatment in under a year - Khaleej Times
UAE scientists use AI to develop potential cancer treatment in under a year Khaleej Times
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Assam’s Dr. Atanu Nath Wins ‘Oscars of Science’, Puts Tihu College on Global Map - dy365live.com
Assam’s Dr. Atanu Nath Wins ‘Oscars of Science’, Puts Tihu College on Global Map dy365live.com
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Assam’s Dr. Atanu Nath Wins Breakthrough Prize, the ‘Oscar of Science’ - nktv.in
Assam’s Dr. Atanu Nath Wins Breakthrough Prize, the ‘Oscar of Science’ nktv.in
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Optical metamaterial breakthrough enables mass printing of structural colors - ARY News
Optical metamaterial breakthrough enables mass printing of structural colors ARY News
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Environment & Climate
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China’s fossil fuel power generation declines amid record growth in renewable energy - IEA - Trend News Agency
China’s fossil fuel power generation declines amid record growth in renewable energy - IEA Trend News Agency
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42% Of India's Energy Output Is Now Solar As Capacity Crosses 150 GW - Trak.in
42% Of India's Energy Output Is Now Solar As Capacity Crosses 150 GW Trak.in
Kindness & Community
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Eradication of Invasive Ferrets Within N. Ireland’s Largest Seabird Colony Is a World First
In a world-first conservation achievement, Northern Ireland has successfully eradicated an invasive population of ferrets on Rathlin Island,…
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Bald Ibis ‘the Herald of Spring’ Saved from Extinction in Turkey Thanks to Semi-Wild Breeding
Towering above the crystal clear waters of the Euphrates River, sandstone cliffs have for thousands of years played host to the bald ibis, r…
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Millions of Americans May Now Also Be Considered Canadians Under a New Law
Millions of Americans who have a Canadian parent, grandparent, or even a great-grandparent, will be eligible to apply for citizenship under …
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Fossil From 289M Years Ago Reveals ‘Mummified’ Skin, Scales, Proteins–And Earliest Known Lung Function
Every breath you take is part of a very ancient story, a remarkably preserved reptile that died in an Oklahoma cave about 289 million years …
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Good News in History, April 24
On this day 37 years ago, the famed Hubble Space Telescope was launched into low Earth orbit by the Space Shuttle Discovery. Built by NASA w…
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UK Bar Owner Fascinated by Space Sets Up Observatory in Pub Garden
This article was originally written by Filipa Gaspar for SWNS — the U.K.’s largest independent news agency, providing globally relevant orig…
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Plogging the Brighton Marathon
Plogging the Brighton Marathon
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SC approves $72M in low-interest loans to help its ‘heroes’ buy homes in the state - SC Daily Gazette
SC approves $72M in low-interest loans to help its ‘heroes’ buy homes in the state SC Daily Gazette
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Young Buckie woman crowned ‘Hero of Heroes’ after inspiring cancer battle - Grampian Online
Young Buckie woman crowned ‘Hero of Heroes’ after inspiring cancer battle Grampian Online
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Community heroes recognised for dedication with 'Above and Beyond' award - Bridport News
Community heroes recognised for dedication with 'Above and Beyond' award Bridport News
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Medicine Hat College Rattlers volunteer over 6,000 hours as college marks 60th anniversary - CHAT News Today
Medicine Hat College Rattlers volunteer over 6,000 hours as college marks 60th anniversary CHAT News Today
Underdog Wins
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Atanu Nath from Assam Bags 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Physics, First from Northeast to Receive Honour - G Plus News
Atanu Nath from Assam Bags 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Physics, First from Northeast to Receive Honour G Plus News
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Underdog girls’ basketball team wins championship - catholicsun.org
Underdog girls’ basketball team wins championship catholicsun.org
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Success built on sweat - Farmer toils against all odds - Jamaica Star
Success built on sweat - Farmer toils against all odds Jamaica Star
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Machida Zelvia Embraces Underdog Spirit in Asian Champions League Final - Devdiscourse
Machida Zelvia Embraces Underdog Spirit in Asian Champions League Final Devdiscourse
Tech for Good
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Machine learning identifies catalyst 'sweet spot' for greener urea from waste gases
Urea is an extremely important chemical, especially for fertilizers. But, making urea is energy intensive and relies heavily on fossil fuels…
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Natural-language AI helps chemists design molecules step by step
Designing molecules is one of chemistry's most complex challenges. From life-saving drugs to advanced materials, each compound requires a pr…
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IICT scientists develop indigenous tech to reduce dialysis cost; 20k patients benefit - MSN
IICT scientists develop indigenous tech to reduce dialysis cost; 20k patients benefit MSN