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NASA’s SpaceX 34th Commercial Resupply Mission Overview
NASA’s SpaceX 34th commercial resupply mission will launch on the company’s Dragon spacecraft on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to deliver resea…
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NASA’s Psyche Mission Captures Mars During Gravity Assist Approach
2 Min Read NASA’s Psyche Mission Captures Mars During Gravity Assist Approach PIA26750 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU Photojournal Navigation…
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I Am Artemis: Anton Kiriwas
3 Min Read I Am Artemis: Anton Kiriwas Listen to this audio excerpt from Anton Kiriwas, senior technical integration manager for NASA’s Expl…
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NASA, Industry Advance High Performance Spaceflight Computing
3 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) High Performance Spaceflight Computing System on ChipNASA/Rya…
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Glowing Views from the Space Station
NASA/Chris Williams NASA astronaut Chris Williams captured the Milky Way rising above Earth’s atmospheric glow on April 13, 2026, while aboa…
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NASA Names Brian Hughes to Launch Operations Role
During his tenure as chief of staff, NASA’s Brian Hughes is seen during a NASA town hall event, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the NASA Headqu…
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New obesity discovery rewrites decades of fat science
Scientists have uncovered a surprising secret hidden inside fat cells that could reshape how we think about obesity and metabolic disease. A…
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Scientists found the “holy grail” gene that could one day help humans regrow limbs
Scientists studying axolotls, zebrafish, and mice have uncovered a shared set of genes that may one day help humans regrow lost limbs. By id…
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How a repurposed medical device is helping us investigate ancient climate tipping points
Imagine being tasked with counting every blade of grass in a field, noting every single species as you go. This is not far from the challeng…
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Asteroid Apophis will skim past Earth in 2029, and a new joint mission plans to watch every change
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to deepen collabor…
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Anion swap unlocks sevenfold CO₂ capture in polyionic liquids
A joint research team from Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd. (Nittobo) and Tohoku University has revealed that polyionic liquids (PILs) can achieve hig…
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The moon's largest impact crater scattered something priceless—and Artemis may be heading straight into it
A new study, published in Science Advances, has refined some important details about the moon's largest and oldest impact crater, which stre…
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Spaceflight leaves astronauts' joints unchanged after 18 days on ISS, early data suggest
Researchers at National Jewish Health have published new findings demonstrating that short-duration spaceflight may not significantly impact…
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Spiral galaxy's brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA's Webb telescope
A spiral galaxy's brilliant heart outshines everything within sight in a new picture from NASA's Webb Space Telescope.
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Vast atmospheric waves on Venus are caused by largest known 'hydraulic jump'
The mysterious origin of an impressive cloud disturbance on Venus has now been revealed by a team including the University of Tokyo. Researc…
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Scientists split gentoo penguins into four species, one totally new to science
The four-foot-tall Emperor penguin of Antarctica may be the most iconic member of this unique family of birds, but 17 other species of pengu…
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Old bottles and battery acid can drive production of valuable industrial chemicals
Battery acid from old cars, with a little help from a catalyst, can give plastic waste a new purpose, using it to drive the production of us…
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Lab-evolved cyanobacteria survive minute-by-minute light swings, offering clues to hardier crops
Plant scientist Dario Leister and his team are investigating how cyanobacteria adapt to rapidly changing light intensities. This could help …
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Dinosaur dental fossils reveal bird-like parental care bonds
Baby dinosaurs were likely fed more nutritious food than their adult counterparts, a finding that could offer insights into their social evo…
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Nanoparticles overcome drug-resistant cancer via sequential drug release and photothermal therapy
Cancer cells frequently develop the ability to expel anticancer drugs before they can work—a phenomenon called multidrug resistance (MDR)—wh…
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Plants survived the dinosaur-killing asteroid by duplicating genomes, study suggests
When an asteroid as big as Mount Everest struck Earth 66 million years ago, it wiped out all non-avian dinosaurs and roughly a third of life…
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New task-setting study shows that male bumblebees are more active and adaptable
Male bumblebees are more active and flexible in behavior than female bees, new University of Chester–led research has found, after creating …
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Nanoscale design channels hybrid light–vibration waves to carry heat more efficiently
Your phone warms up after a 20-minute FaceTime call. Your laptop hums loudly while editing a large video file. Heat is a by-product of moder…
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How a strange fruit fly became a bloodthirsty underwater hunter
A carnivorous fruit fly living in bubbling African streams may sound like a fever dream. However, with the help of DNA analysis of a pinned …
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What makes some couples bounce back from stress so quickly? New clues emerge from cortisol and partner behavior
How partners respond to stress may be as important as the stress itself, according to two new Canadian studies of lesbian, gay, bisexual, tr…
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Scientists Turn Cancer’s Own Bacteria Against It in Breakthrough Therapy - SciTechDaily
Scientists Turn Cancer’s Own Bacteria Against It in Breakthrough Therapy SciTechDaily
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The ROSALIND Breakthrough: Fluorescent RNA as a Global Health Tool | Newswise - Newswise
The ROSALIND Breakthrough: Fluorescent RNA as a Global Health Tool | Newswise Newswise
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Breakthrough research suggests, gum disease can be prevented withouth killing good bacteria - The News International
Breakthrough research suggests, gum disease can be prevented withouth killing good bacteria The News International
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Research breakthrough reveals the secret behind blood clotting - AOL.com
Research breakthrough reveals the secret behind blood clotting AOL.com
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Male Birth Control Breakthrough Reveals Reversible 'Sperm Off Switch', Sparks Debate On Contraceptive Responsibility - International Business Times UK
Male Birth Control Breakthrough Reveals Reversible 'Sperm Off Switch', Sparks Debate On Contraceptive Responsibility International Business …
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Who is Atanu Nath? Assam physicist wins global breakthrough prize in fundamental physics - MSN
Who is Atanu Nath? Assam physicist wins global breakthrough prize in fundamental physics MSN
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Quantum Breakthrough Turns Simple Forces Into Powerful New Interactions - SciTechDaily
Quantum Breakthrough Turns Simple Forces Into Powerful New Interactions SciTechDaily
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Male birth-control breakthrough as scientists develop way to turn sperm production on and off - The Irish Independent
Male birth-control breakthrough as scientists develop way to turn sperm production on and off The Irish Independent
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Chilean scientists develop breakthrough melanoma vaccine using marine protein - TV BRICS
Chilean scientists develop breakthrough melanoma vaccine using marine protein TV BRICS
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MND research breakthrough could pave way to new treatments - NR Times
MND research breakthrough could pave way to new treatments NR Times
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Reconnecting body and brain: Europe’s breakthrough in reversing paralysis - ScienceBlog.com
Reconnecting body and brain: Europe’s breakthrough in reversing paralysis ScienceBlog.com
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Pursuing universe's particles is a mission for Malayali scientist-couple as team wins ₹28 crore global prize - Onmanorama
Pursuing universe's particles is a mission for Malayali scientist-couple as team wins ₹28 crore global prize Onmanorama
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Nobel Prize in Medicine 2025 Awarded to US and Japanese Scientists for Immunity Breakthrough - Lafz Digital
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2025 Awarded to US and Japanese Scientists for Immunity Breakthrough Lafz Digital
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Merck Publishes Large-Scale Manufacturing Breakthrough for Oral PCSK9 Drug Enlicitide - Voice of Healthcare
Merck Publishes Large-Scale Manufacturing Breakthrough for Oral PCSK9 Drug Enlicitide Voice of Healthcare
Kindness & Community
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Good News in History, May 9
Happy 80th Birthday to actress Candice Bergen, perhaps best known as TV’s Murphy Brown, a comedic role for which she won five Emmy Awards an…
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Walking an Extra 1,000 Steps a Day After Surgery Helps Patients Recover Quicker
Walking an extra 1,000 steps a day after surgery helped patients recover quicker, according to a new study of almost 2,000 adults. The study…
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Successful Homeless Village in Scotland Offers Residents Independence but Asks Responsibility
A small village for homeless residents has opened in the west of Scotland with the aim of empowering tenants with responsibility and time to…
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US Alcohol Consumption Falls to 85-Year Low –Driven by Desire for Better Health
Gallop reported in August that since it began tracking the US drinking rate in 1939, it has never been lower than in 2025. Last year, just 5…
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The Founders of an Anti-Bullying Nonprofit on How to Raise Kind Kids
Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson are the co-founders of Kind Campaign, a nonprofit that brings awareness and healing to the negative effects o…
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How Our Hero VIP Club Members Helped Transform Vincent’s Life Forever - iHeartDogs.com
How Our Hero VIP Club Members Helped Transform Vincent’s Life Forever iHeartDogs.com
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Stranger’s Kindness and Quick Thinking Reunite Young Rugby Player With Kit - Good Things Guy
Stranger’s Kindness and Quick Thinking Reunite Young Rugby Player With Kit Good Things Guy
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Bedford’s Everyday Heroes celebrated during emotional awards night - Bedford Independent
Bedford’s Everyday Heroes celebrated during emotional awards night Bedford Independent
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Cape Town CBD Heroes Help Stranded Woman Find Her Way Back Home - Good Things Guy
Cape Town CBD Heroes Help Stranded Woman Find Her Way Back Home Good Things Guy
Underdog Wins
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Nick’s Sports Spotlight: The underdog season reviving Philadelphia Hockey - The Pace Press
Nick’s Sports Spotlight: The underdog season reviving Philadelphia Hockey The Pace Press
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UNDERDOG WIN: Girdner, Cloud reflect on Tigers' path to Regional Finals - Tahlequah Daily Press
UNDERDOG WIN: Girdner, Cloud reflect on Tigers' path to Regional Finals Tahlequah Daily Press
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Van Gisbergen fights against all odds to come home third in Watkins Glen truck derby. - VelocityNews
Van Gisbergen fights against all odds to come home third in Watkins Glen truck derby. VelocityNews
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Two Madurai girls overcome financial hardship, personal loss to excel in Class 12 board exams - The New Indian Express
Two Madurai girls overcome financial hardship, personal loss to excel in Class 12 board exams The New Indian Express
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'Underdog' Omaha Supernovas fueled up for Major League Volleyball title match - Omaha World-Herald
'Underdog' Omaha Supernovas fueled up for Major League Volleyball title match Omaha World-Herald
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Waste Pickers’ Children Shine In SSC Exams, Achieve 84% Success Rate Against All Odds - PUNE PULSE
Waste Pickers’ Children Shine In SSC Exams, Achieve 84% Success Rate Against All Odds PUNE PULSE
Tech for Good
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This tiny grain-of-rice sensor gives robots a new sense and changes what delicate tools can detect
Researchers have developed a sensor about the size of a grain of rice that can measure forces and twisting motions in all directions using l…
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Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab make a breakthrough in rotor technology - Ars Technica
Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab make a breakthrough in rotor technology Ars Technica
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Student team devises cool device to protect donor lungs - EurekAlert!
Student team devises cool device to protect donor lungs EurekAlert!
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Terahertz Wireless Breakthrough: Beyond Kilometer-Scale Speeds - Bioengineer.org
Terahertz Wireless Breakthrough: Beyond Kilometer-Scale Speeds Bioengineer.org
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Printed Oxygen “Highways” Break Through 2D Transistor Speed Barrier - Bioengineer.org
Printed Oxygen “Highways” Break Through 2D Transistor Speed Barrier Bioengineer.org
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Mobile Qubits Move Quantum Computing Toward Reality - The Eastern Herald
Mobile Qubits Move Quantum Computing Toward Reality The Eastern Herald
Animals
BBC News Science
Pupils release butterflies for David Attenborough
Children release 100 butterflies at a Warwickshire farm for the broadcaster's centennial.
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Massive flying fox colony found in Cotabato - SunStar Publishing Inc.
Massive flying fox colony found in Cotabato SunStar Publishing Inc.
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Dogs May Slow Down Aging in Women, New Research Reveals - inkorr.com
Dogs May Slow Down Aging in Women, New Research Reveals inkorr.com
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Underdog Pet Rescue and Vet Services receives another grant from PetSmart Charities - WMTV 15 NEWS
Underdog Pet Rescue and Vet Services receives another grant from PetSmart Charities WMTV 15 NEWS
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Threatened California red-legged frog marks comeback in Yosemite - Victorville Daily Press
Threatened California red-legged frog marks comeback in Yosemite Victorville Daily Press
World
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Why Gen Z birdwatchers are flocking to reserves
Bempton Cliffs, one of the UK's largest sanctuaries, has seen a notable rise in younger twitchers.
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How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.