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The three muscle groups behind knee stability, and how to train them
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Running, climbing stairs, squatting to pick something up from the floor: every one of these movements p…
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Brain health in old age starts taking shape far earlier than most people realize
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In long-term studies where people had their cognitive ability tracked from youth into old age, one find…
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Australia’s Cloudy Beauty
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4886-4892: Ingenuity and Perseverance, Curiosity Style
Curiosity Navigation Curiosity Home Mission Overview Where is Curiosity? Mission Updates Science Overview Instruments Highlights Exploration…
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NASA’s Curiosity Takes Close Look at Rock That Got Stuck on Drill
2 Min Read NASA’s Curiosity Takes Close Look at Rock That Got Stuck on Drill PIA26724 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS Photojournal Navigation…
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May 2026 Satellite Puzzler
Earth Observatory Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Huma…
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Nicholas Houghton: Engineering Crew Safety for NASA’s Artemis Missions
2 Min Read Nicholas Houghton: Engineering Crew Safety for NASA’s Artemis Missions Nicholas Houghton, right, supports crew suit-up operations…
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NASA Invites Media to Annual Lunabotics Robotics Competition
Students from the United States Military Academy (West Point), dressed in safety gear, prepare to enter the mining arena with their robotic …
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Joint Earth Observation Mission Quality Assessment Framework – Optical Guidelines Documents Released
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Hubble Survey Sets Up Roman’s Future Look Near Milky Way’s Center
Roman Home About Roman Mission Overview Why is Roman Important? Who is Nancy Grace Roman? Frequently Asked Questions Mission Timeline Partne…
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NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir
NASA/Josh Valcarcel NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir sits for a portrait at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on Sept. 23, 2025. This photo …
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NASA’s Hubble reveals a giant chaotic planet nursery unlike anything seen before
Hubble has revealed a giant planet-forming disk unlike anything astronomers have seen before. Nicknamed “Dracula’s Chivito,” the enormous st…
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Scientists discover hidden chemical signature that could reveal alien life
Scientists may have found a powerful new way to hunt for alien life — not by searching for specific molecules, but by looking for hidden pat…
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Stunning fossil discovery challenges the origins of animal life
Scientists revisiting mysterious 540-million-year-old microfossils from Brazil have overturned a major idea about early animal life. What we…
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James Webb telescope reveals the clearest map ever of the Universe’s cosmic web
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have created the clearest map yet of the universe’s “cosmic web” — the enormous hidden s…
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NASA’s Psyche probe is about to slingshot around Mars at 12,000 mph
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is about to pull off a dramatic close flyby of Mars, skimming just 2,800 miles above the planet to get a powerful g…
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NASA’s Curiosity rover accidentally pulled a rock out of Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover had an unexpectedly stubborn Mars souvenir after drilling into a rock nicknamed “Atacama” — the entire chunk ripped l…
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Scientists put a tiny lump of metal in two places at once in record-breaking quantum experiment
Scientists have pulled off a mind-bending quantum experiment that sounds almost impossible: they showed that tiny metal particles made of th…
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Method for measuring energy amounts less than a trillionth of a billionth of a joule could boost quantum computing
The fundamentals of quantum mechanics are minuscule. Scientists constantly home in on finer resolutions to measure, quantify, and control th…
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Ancient bacterial toolkit links human gut health to ocean carbon cycling
Our gut is colonized by legions of bacteria, which supply us with essential nutrients and support our health. Among them are Akkermansia bac…
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New model finds the lower size limit for habitable exoplanets
The search for Earth 2.0 has begun in earnest. But there's a huge variety of exoplanets out there, so narrowing down the search to focus val…
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NASA fuel cell tests pave way for energy storage on the moon
With a small blue crane, four researchers hoist a cylindrical fuel cell, which looks like a stack of flattened silver and gold soda cans bun…
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Unexplored interactions between electrons and atomic nuclei shed light on dark matter
Dark matter particles could be mediators of the interaction between electrons and atomic nuclei, as shown by a study conducted by junior gro…
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Snow and glacier ecosystems across remote Antarctic island reveal hidden microbial diversity
Research led by a University of Bristol Ph.D. student has revealed a host of thriving microscopic algae communities in snow and glaciers acr…
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Researchers find coherent ferrons—polarization waves with potential across quantum and telecom applications
In new research published in Nature Materials, a team of researchers led by Columbia University chemist Xiaoyang Zhu, in collaboration with …
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Hidden proton pathways emerge as ultrathin polymer film method splits interface signals
Understanding how protons move at the interface between polymers and electrode materials is essential for improving fuel cells and related e…
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How an ‘Impossible’ Idea Led to a Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough - The New York Times
How an ‘Impossible’ Idea Led to a Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough The New York Times
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Blood test breakthrough could detect heart and kidney disease earlier than ever - The Independent
Blood test breakthrough could detect heart and kidney disease earlier than ever The Independent
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Ethiopia marks scientific breakthrough with successful Marburg vaccine trial - ministry - MSN
Ethiopia marks scientific breakthrough with successful Marburg vaccine trial - ministry MSN
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Ole Miss Researchers Recognized with Breakthrough Prize - RedHillsMSNews.com
Ole Miss Researchers Recognized with Breakthrough Prize RedHillsMSNews.com
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Hope for Britain’s Ash trees thanks to scientific ‘eureka’ moment - Channel 4 News | Substack
Hope for Britain’s Ash trees thanks to scientific ‘eureka’ moment Channel 4 News | Substack
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Bajan scientist discovers new microbes to transform waste into medicine, industry - Barbados Today
Bajan scientist discovers new microbes to transform waste into medicine, industry Barbados Today
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Scientists Discover Naked Mole Rat Gene That Helped Mice Live Longer; Could Human Trials Be Next? - Oneindia
Scientists Discover Naked Mole Rat Gene That Helped Mice Live Longer; Could Human Trials Be Next? Oneindia
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110 years ago, a Polish scientist accidentally dipped his pen into molten tin - what he discovered still helps run your smartphone - MSN
110 years ago, a Polish scientist accidentally dipped his pen into molten tin - what he discovered still helps run your smartphone MSN
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China's New Quantum Protocol Breaks Distance and Speed Barriers in Fiber Networks - Chinese Academy of Sciences
China's New Quantum Protocol Breaks Distance and Speed Barriers in Fiber Networks Chinese Academy of Sciences
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A single shot to end breast cancer? Researchers reveal a stunning breakthrough - Futura, le média qui explore le monde
A single shot to end breast cancer? Researchers reveal a stunning breakthrough Futura, le média qui explore le monde
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In 1964, a strange background noise led two scientists to uncover how the universe began - The Times of India
In 1964, a strange background noise led two scientists to uncover how the universe began The Times of India
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Environment & Climate
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Kenya Launches National Carbon Registry to Strengthen Climate Finance and Expand Access to Global Carbon Markets - Africa Sustainability Matters
Kenya Launches National Carbon Registry to Strengthen Climate Finance and Expand Access to Global Carbon Markets Africa Sustainability Matte…
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Week in Africa: DR Congo Eyes Zambia Interconnector Stake; Zambia Expands Nambala Solar Plant; São Tomé Secures Renewable Energy Funding and More... - SolarQuarter
Week in Africa: DR Congo Eyes Zambia Interconnector Stake; Zambia Expands Nambala Solar Plant; São Tomé Secures Renewable Energy Funding and…
Kindness & Community
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Good News in History, May 12
475 years ago today, the National University of San Marcos was founded in Lima, Peru. It is considered the most prestigious center of learni…
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Homeless Man Helps Find and Return Stolen Dog’s Ashes, Receives Thousands to Get Back on His Feet
A Seattle man homeless for 7 years is getting a fresh start after he found and returned the priceless memorial relics of a deceased family d…
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Dancer with ALS Performs on Stage Again Through Digital Avatar–WATCH
Brain interface technology allowed a dancer suffering from ALS to project her imagination onto the stage in the form of a mixed reality avat…
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Australia Becomes 30th Country to Eliminate Trachoma, Leading Cause of Infectious Blindness
Australia has become the 30th nation worldwide to eliminate trachoma as a public health concern according to multiple statements. The leadin…
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Asiatic Wild Ass Returns to Eastern Mongolia After 65-year Isolation from Landscape Fencing
The Asiatic wild ass, known locally as the khulan (Equus hemionus), has returned to eastern Mongolia and is showing clear signs of re-establ…
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O'Ree Award finalist spotlight: Sonny Sekhon - NHL.com
O'Ree Award finalist spotlight: Sonny Sekhon NHL.com
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Community Shares of Wisconsin Backyard Hero: Deirdre Garton - Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin
Community Shares of Wisconsin Backyard Hero: Deirdre Garton Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin
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NHL announces Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award nominees - Sportsnet
NHL announces Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award nominees Sportsnet
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'Why I'm celebrating unsung hero teachers on TikTok' - BBC
'Why I'm celebrating unsung hero teachers on TikTok' BBC
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Churchill Living relaunches Local Hero Awards to celebrate over 60s in Surrey - Surrey World
Churchill Living relaunches Local Hero Awards to celebrate over 60s in Surrey Surrey World
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Enniskillen pub quiz raises funds for Little Heroes - The Fermanagh Herald
Enniskillen pub quiz raises funds for Little Heroes The Fermanagh Herald
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A Football Player Met a Boy Selling Lemonade Alone, His Act of Kindness Sparked Hope - GodTube.com
A Football Player Met a Boy Selling Lemonade Alone, His Act of Kindness Sparked Hope GodTube.com
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Community awards return to honour town’s unsung heroes - Suffolk News
Community awards return to honour town’s unsung heroes Suffolk News
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Kouga Couple Fed NSRI Flood Rescue Crew While Their Own Home Was at Risk - Good Things Guy
Kouga Couple Fed NSRI Flood Rescue Crew While Their Own Home Was at Risk Good Things Guy
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Man stuck without petrol in sweltering heat, helped by a kind stranger! - Good Things Guy
Man stuck without petrol in sweltering heat, helped by a kind stranger! Good Things Guy
Underdog Wins
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24 hours with 3 teenage birders: Welcome to the World Series of Birding
The three high-school birders, dubbed The Pete Dunnelins, have one day to count as many bird species across the state of New Jersey as physi…
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The "Underdog" Era: Why Women’s Title Fights are Defying the Oddsmakers - Women Boxing (WBAN)
The "Underdog" Era: Why Women’s Title Fights are Defying the Oddsmakers Women Boxing (WBAN)
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How a 3,400-year-old ballgame survives in Mexico against all odds - Sentinel Colorado
How a 3,400-year-old ballgame survives in Mexico against all odds Sentinel Colorado
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Against All Odds: The Most Shocking Grand Slam Triumphs in Tennis History - claytenis.com
Against All Odds: The Most Shocking Grand Slam Triumphs in Tennis History claytenis.com
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COVID kindergarteners excel against all odds - Spot On Alabama
COVID kindergarteners excel against all odds Spot On Alabama
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Underdog Hull City set for Wembley after Millwall victory - NewsHub.co.uk
Underdog Hull City set for Wembley after Millwall victory NewsHub.co.uk
Tech for Good
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Generative AI may significantly reduce the number of animal experiments
In early phases of drug development, new active substances are tested in animals—alongside numerous other experimental methods. Researchers …
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Lab-grown diamond device could change how radiation doses are measured
A team led by researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University, in collaboration with Tohoku University and Orbray Co., Ltd., using heteroepit…
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Smarter search for fuel-cell catalysts uses machine learning
A computational method combining generative AI with atomistic simulations can identify promising platinum alloy catalyst structures for hydr…
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Harvard scientist wins £50,000 prize for breakthrough ‘vagina microchip’ - Indy100
Harvard scientist wins £50,000 prize for breakthrough ‘vagina microchip’ Indy100
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Solar Breakthrough Turns Plastic Trash Into Hydrogen Fuel—Could It Solve the Recycling Crisis? - Inkl
Solar Breakthrough Turns Plastic Trash Into Hydrogen Fuel—Could It Solve the Recycling Crisis? Inkl
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JUPITER supercomputer breaks world record with 50-qubit quantum simulation - ScienceDaily
JUPITER supercomputer breaks world record with 50-qubit quantum simulation ScienceDaily
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80 times cheaper than lithium: China’s iron battery breakthrough could transform energy storage - MSN
80 times cheaper than lithium: China’s iron battery breakthrough could transform energy storage MSN
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Перовскит технологиясида ютуқ: самарадорлиги 26,25 фоизга тенг қуёш элементи - Zamin.uz
Перовскит технологиясида ютуқ: самарадорлиги 26,25 фоизга тенг қуёш элементи Zamin.uz
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Geothermal is no longer an underdog technology, but a strategic advantage for the Philippines - Eco-Business
Geothermal is no longer an underdog technology, but a strategic advantage for the Philippines Eco-Business
Animals
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1 million Houston toad eggs released in Central Texas to help the native species make a comeback - Houston Public Media
1 million Houston toad eggs released in Central Texas to help the native species make a comeback Houston Public Media
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When 1,500m of fencing was removed from the Trans-Mongolian Railway, a long-lost animal reclaimed its native lands - BBC Wildlife Magazine
When 1,500m of fencing was removed from the Trans-Mongolian Railway, a long-lost animal reclaimed its native lands BBC Wildlife Magazine
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The "River Monster" That Outlived T. Rex Is Back in US Lakes - A-Z Animals
The "River Monster" That Outlived T. Rex Is Back in US Lakes A-Z Animals
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The Frog That Inspired Mark Twain Is Making a Comeback in Yosemite - Active NorCal
The Frog That Inspired Mark Twain Is Making a Comeback in Yosemite Active NorCal
World
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Watch: Alaska town sees its last sunset until August
Residents of Utqiagvik, the United States' northernmost city, will experience 84 days of midnight sun and uninterrupted daylight.
Reuters Oddly Enough
How Kansas City became a surprise World Cup hotspot - Reuters
How Kansas City became a surprise World Cup hotspot Reuters