Science & Breakthroughs
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The 3 needs that science says matter more than success and achievement
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from doing everything right. The career is advancing…
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Minnesota just banned the apps that make deepfake nudes
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Two years ago, Molly Kelley found out that a close family friend had used a nudification website to mak…
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New research explains why your dreams feel so strange
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There is something that happens in a dream that never happens anywhere else. A familiar place, a workpl…
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Australia is on track to eliminate a form of cancer entirely
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For the first time in history, a country is on the verge of eliminating a form of cancer entirely. Aust…
NASA Breaking News
Ice Moves Out of Aniak
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Ice Moves Out of Aniak Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics At…
NASA Breaking News
NASA-Supported Space Tech Advances Earthly Construction
3 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Branch’s work outfitting a prototype of a lunar surface habit…
NASA Breaking News
Rise Goes to Washington
NASA/Joel Kowsky “Rise,” the Artemis II zero gravity indicator, is seen sitting on the dais as NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, …
NASA Breaking News
NASA Outlines Preliminary Artemis III Mission Plans
The Sun rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft on top of a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 3…
NASA Breaking News
Studying Pneumonia in Space for Heart Health on Earth
NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway works on MVP Cell-09 research inside a portable glovebag aboard the International Space Station.ESA/Sophie Aden…
NASA Breaking News
NASA’s Planet-Hunting TESS Reveals Dazzling Night Sky
3 min read NASA’s Planet-Hunting TESS Reveals Dazzling Night Sky NASA’s TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) has released its most c…
NASA Breaking News
America’s Emerald Isle
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory America’s Emerald Isle Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics At…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Langley Engineer Attends FAA Training
At a busy airport, every aircraft in the area shares just a handful of radio frequencies. Spectrum and time are constrained and if multiple …
NASA Breaking News
Perseverance Stuns in New Selfie
NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS NASA’s Perseverance rover recently took a self-portrait against a sweeping backdrop of ancient Martian terrain at a lo…
NASA Breaking News
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Snaps Selfie in Mars’ Western Frontier
6 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upg…
Reuters Oddly Enough
Tooth from Siberian cave reveals Neanderthal dental surgery - Reuters
Tooth from Siberian cave reveals Neanderthal dental surgery Reuters
ScienceDaily Top News
Who are the Japanese? Huge DNA discovery rewrites history
Scientists analyzing the genomes of thousands of people across Japan discovered evidence for a previously overlooked third ancestral group, …
ScienceDaily Top News
Scientists discover hidden math secret inside Chinese money plant leaves
Scientists have uncovered a hidden mathematical secret inside the leaves of the Chinese money plant: a naturally occurring geometric pattern…
ScienceDaily Top News
Earth is flying through ancient supernova debris and scientists found the evidence in Antarctic ice
Earth is quietly collecting radioactive debris from an ancient stellar explosion as our Solar System drifts through a giant cloud of gas and…
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Quantum breakthrough could revolutionize teleportation and computing
Scientists in Japan have developed a new way to instantly detect elusive quantum “W states,” a major milestone for quantum technology. The b…
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A rare cancer-fighting plant compound has been decoded
Scientists at UBC Okanagan have uncovered how plants produce mitraphylline, a rare natural compound with promising anti cancer potential. Th…
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Cacti are evolving shockingly fast and scientists just learned why
Cacti may look like slow, stubborn desert survivors, but they’re actually evolving at lightning speed. Scientists studying more than 750 cac…
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Scientists make old blood stem cells young again in major anti-aging breakthrough
As blood stem cells age, their lysosomes become overactive and damaged, triggering inflammation and weakening the body’s ability to regenera…
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Humans returned to Britain 500 years earlier than scientists thought after the last ice age
Humans may have returned to Britain far earlier than scientists once believed - not long after the last ice sheet began retreating. New evid…
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This strange giant dinosaur may change what we know about Jurassic titans
A bizarre new giant dinosaur discovered in Argentina is giving paleontologists a fresh look at how Jurassic titans evolved in the Southern H…
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Scientists finally solve the 100-year mystery behind tough tires
For nearly 100 years, reinforced rubber has powered everything from car tires to airplanes, yet scientists never fully understood why adding…
ScienceDaily Top News
New drugs could wipe out the “zombie cells” linked to cancer and aging
Researchers found a new way to kill harmful “zombie” cells that linger after chemotherapy and help cancers become more aggressive. These sen…
Phys.org Latest
'Last titan': Southeast Asia's biggest dinosaur discovered
A new type of long-necked plant-eating dinosaur - the largest ever found in Southeast Asia - has been revealed in a study led by researchers…
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Why are there so many lizards in Australia? The ancient climate holds a clue
If you travel around Australia, you will find an incredible diversity of lizards. The three-toed snake-tooth skink (Saiphos reticulatus), fo…
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Newly discovered myxobacterium in a cyanobacterial community performs photosynthesis
Researchers at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures have conducted high-resolution investigation…
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British scientists among winners of top Spanish award
British chemists David Klenerman and Shankar Balasubramanian joined French biophysicist Pascal Mayer in winning Spain's top science award on…
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A twinkling pulsar reveals invisible structures in space
The twinkling stars in the night sky are not just beautiful to look at. Their flickering reveals something about the varying temperatures an…
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Rice plants observed trapping and killing fall armyworm caterpillars
Rice plants and Venus flytraps share something in common that was not scientifically documented until recently. Using a faint smell to lure …
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Statistical technique could uncover secrets of 'ringing' black holes
Researchers have developed a technique to analyze how black holes "ring" when they collide and merge: one of the universe's most dramatic ev…
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Fungus-powered farming delivers higher yields and better-tasting crops, says study
Can we have higher yields and better taste? Using a natural extract from the fungus Pseudozyma aphidis, this method improves the firmness an…
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How flies dodge so fast: Brain map reveals rare synapses behind split-second escapes
Have you ever wondered how a fly manages to dodge you in a split second? Scientists have long been fascinated by the lightning-fast reflexes…
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What gives stevia its sweetness? Scientists uncover the genetic secret
Stevia is a widely used sweetener, but why do some stevia varieties taste cleaner and more sugar-like than others? Recent research conducted…
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Scientists Reverse Stroke Damage Using Stem Cells in Breakthrough Study - SciTechDaily
Scientists Reverse Stroke Damage Using Stem Cells in Breakthrough Study SciTechDaily
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Vaccine breakthrough Scientists ‘excited’ by hantavirus discovery | Bristol Post - newspaper - Magzter
Vaccine breakthrough Scientists ‘excited’ by hantavirus discovery | Bristol Post - newspaper Magzter
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Hidden underground 'city' built by ants discovered in Brazil after shocking concrete test - MSN
Hidden underground 'city' built by ants discovered in Brazil after shocking concrete test MSN
Health
BBC News Health
Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs
The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.
BBC News Health
Women-only mental health crisis house to open in town
Swindon's new mental health support facility for women will be an "alternative" to hospitalisation.
Environment & Climate
Reasons to Be Cheerful
How the West Could Turn a Trickle of Water Into an Endless Supply
Hotter, drier weather, poor planning and a ballooning population are putting enormous pressure on the American West’s water supply. So, to g…
Reasons to Be Cheerful
What We’re Reading: Otter-Spotting on Colorado’s Rivers
Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Tell us what you’ve been reading at info@reasonstob…
BBC News Science
Renewable energy hub planned for Scottish coal museum
There are plans to install solar panels on the roofs of buildings at Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange.
Kindness & Community
Good News Network
Good News in History, May 14
Happy Birthday to director-screenwriter George Lucas who turns 81. Receiving 5 Oscar nominations (including Best Picture) for his 1973 debut…
Good News Network
EU Passes Animal Protection Law for Keeping, Breeding, and Selling
The European Parliament has agreed on the bloc’s first set of rules governing animal welfare that will cut out harmful breeding and ownershi…
Good News Network
Shanghai Achieves 98% Industrial Recycling Rates After 2019 Waste Management Plan
In 2019, the Chinese megalopolis of Shanghai began a full-steam-ahead approach to reducing solid waste generation in the city. In that year,…
Good News Network
Vital Island Home for Endangered Monk Seals Gains Marine Protections from Greece
With the flourish of a pen, the President of Greece recently signed into law a new marine protected area at the national level around Gyaros…
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Butterfly That Went Extinct in Britain a Century Ago Set for Return to Famous Rewilded Estate Land
As GNN has reported before, Britain loves her butterflies, and this black-veined beauty is getting special attention as it prepares to re-es…
Good News Network
Good News in History, May 13
Happy 70th Birthday to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation. Born in India, he traveled wi…
Good News Network
Conservationists Successfully Tackle Invasive Trees and Fish in Vital South Africa Ecosystems
In South Africa, a coordinated series of projects has removed dangerous infestations of invasive species from 13,000 acres of important nati…
Good News Network
Jamaica Celebrates 40% Drop in Murders Driven by 94% Increase in Police Tip-Offs
After a major drop in violent crime, Jamaicans should be set to earn something of a “peace dividend” said the island’s Minister of National …
Good News Network
Offshore Wind Turbine Prototype Powers an Onboard Data Center, While the Sea Disperses the Heat
An offshore wind power firm has developed a prototype turbine that hosts a 12-megawatt data center within its ballast tanks. The demands of …
Good News Network
44 Miles of Major Balkan River Freed from Wartime Concrete Obstruction - LOOK
In a small slice of good news from a far corner of Europe, native fish are swimming freely on an important river after conservationists remo…
Positive News
Life after: confronting a killer
Positive News
‘It’s so full of love’, the festival for young carers
Nice News
7 Animals That Made a Miraculous Comeback From the Verge of Extinction
When the last animal of its kind dies, more is lost than that species alone: Earth is a vast interconnected web of ecosystems, and biodivers…
BBC News Science
'Beekeeping helps me clear my mind and get better headspace'
Jenson, 17, says it helped him feel good to return to school after four years learning at home.
Good News Network
Senior Scholar Fulfills Life-long Dream to Graduate Medical School - a Doctor at 73-Years Young
When Mr. Carl Craft nearly died from a brain hemorrhage, he and his wife Dawn reviewed their bucket list. Carl wanted to travel, Dawn said s…
Google News: kindness
Readers Recognize McHenry County’s Everyday Heroes of 2026 - Shaw Local
Readers Recognize McHenry County’s Everyday Heroes of 2026 Shaw Local
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Stunned eight-year-old Jet2 hero had no idea what was waiting for him at Manchester Airport - Manchester Evening News
Stunned eight-year-old Jet2 hero had no idea what was waiting for him at Manchester Airport Manchester Evening News
Underdog Wins
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Marie Curie refused to patent radium and gave away a fortune - MSN
Marie Curie refused to patent radium and gave away a fortune MSN
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Triumphant Recovery: Teen Overcomes Rare Cancer Against All Odds - Devdiscourse
Triumphant Recovery: Teen Overcomes Rare Cancer Against All Odds Devdiscourse
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‘It’s a cycle I get to break’ | CCISD honors 182 first-generation graduates at 14th annual First in Family ceremony - MSN
‘It’s a cycle I get to break’ | CCISD honors 182 first-generation graduates at 14th annual First in Family ceremony MSN
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Against all odds: Samukelisiwe Magoso's journey from paralysis to master's graduate in sports science - IOL
Against all odds: Samukelisiwe Magoso's journey from paralysis to master's graduate in sports science IOL
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Paralysed KZN woman graduates with master’s in sports science - The Witness | Your compass in the community
Paralysed KZN woman graduates with master’s in sports science The Witness | Your compass in the community
Tech for Good
Reuters Oddly Enough
Nvidia CEO's foundation buys $108 million of AI computing from CoreWeave, donates it to researchers - Reuters
Nvidia CEO's foundation buys $108 million of AI computing from CoreWeave, donates it to researchers Reuters
ScienceDaily Top News
Scientists say this algae could remove microplastics from drinking water
Researchers created a special kind of algae that can grab microscopic plastic pollution out of water almost like a magnet. The algae produce…
Phys.org Latest
Wristwatch-like device enables assessment of health risks for astronauts on mission to the moon
Just a few hours before the Orion spacecraft crossed the sky en route to the moon on April 1, mechatronics engineer Rodrigo Trevisan Okamoto…
NPR Goats and Soda
A brain-controlled system may help listeners with hearing loss cut through the noise
A hearing system that monitors brain waves could help people with hearing loss communicate in noisy environments.(Image credit: Matteo Farin…
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MIT scientists shrink light-bending devices 2,000 times in a major breakthrough - MSN
MIT scientists shrink light-bending devices 2,000 times in a major breakthrough MSN
Animals
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Bald eagle hatchlings spotted in a Chicago park may be the city's first for more than a century
Two bald eagles hatchlings have been spotted in a nest in a Chicago park in what city officials believe is the raptors' first successful wil…
Google News: breakthrough
AI Chicks in Rajasthan! What do 2 chick births mean as Great Indian Bustard count reaches 86? - Moneycontrol.com
AI Chicks in Rajasthan! What do 2 chick births mean as Great Indian Bustard count reaches 86? Moneycontrol.com
Google News: underdog
PBC Animal Care & Control launches 'Doggie Daycation' program for pups to spend time outside the shelter - WPTV
PBC Animal Care & Control launches 'Doggie Daycation' program for pups to spend time outside the shelter WPTV
Google News: endangered recovery
Iberian lynx comeback continues as 31 kittens born in Spanish breeding centres - Spanish News Today
Iberian lynx comeback continues as 31 kittens born in Spanish breeding centres Spanish News Today
World
Reuters Oddly Enough
Europe set for easier train journeys as EU unveils single-ticket plan - Reuters
Europe set for easier train journeys as EU unveils single-ticket plan Reuters
NPR Goats and Soda
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera dream together again at Met Opera
El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego at New York's Metropolitan Opera.'/>Gabriela Lena Frank's first opera, in its Met debut, sees late Mexican …