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Science & Breakthroughs

ScienceDaily Top News
Why gold never tarnishes has finally been explained
Gold may have a secret self-defense system that helps it resist tarnishing. Researchers discovered that atoms on gold surfaces reorganize th…
ScienceDaily Top News
Rare fossil goose rewrites the story of New Zealand's giant birds
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown fossil goose that challenges a decades-old theory about the evolution of New Zealand's birds…
Phys.org Latest
Synthetic rotation brings black hole energy theory into lab, amplifying waves
More than half a century ago, Sir Roger Penrose envisioned a scenario in which energy could be extracted from a black hole spinning at extre…
Phys.org Latest
Ribosome-based gene circuit lets cells read six signals and trigger responses
The molecular machinery that normally builds proteins inside cells has now taken on a new role as a "switch." A research team at POSTECH (Po…
Phys.org Latest
Managing water with local wisdom and science
Across a narrow watershed in Asakura, a rural city in Fukuoka Prefecture, centuries-old stone channels still guide water through fields and …
Phys.org Latest
World's largest whale graveyard discovered by Chinese sub
The world's largest whale graveyard has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean by Chinese scientists, who found that the vast exp…
Phys.org Latest
Tiny worms reveal backup circuits that keep survival reflexes from failing
A research team led by Professor Chaogu Zheng from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), in collaboration …
Phys.org Latest
Cast away: Tracing the voyage of a plastic bottle cap and its hitchhiking marine species
Researchers have traced the journey of a plastic bottle cap recovered near the waters of southern Japan by combining data from the label, ch…
Phys.org Latest
Grasses provide most of the world's calories - but we're only now starting to learn how they grow
If we want to dismiss something as irrelevant, we'd say that it's "as boring as watching the grass grow." And yet grasses - including corn, …
Google News: breakthrough
Off Brazil, scientists discover 31 new midwater species, including a gossamer worm and creepy fish - Yahoo
Off Brazil, scientists discover 31 new midwater species, including a gossamer worm and creepy fish Yahoo
Google News: breakthrough
Reed Jobs scales Yosemite to accelerate cancer drug discovery - Межа. Новини України.
Reed Jobs scales Yosemite to accelerate cancer drug discovery Межа. Новини України.
Google News: breakthrough
Physicists finally build a quantum material predicted more than a decade ago - ScienceDaily
Physicists finally build a quantum material predicted more than a decade ago ScienceDaily
Google News: breakthrough
New Wasp species found in J&K - Brighter Kashmir
New Wasp species found in J&K Brighter Kashmir
Google News: breakthrough
From barn to breakthrough: How Danone is rethinking food innovation - FoodNavigator.com
From barn to breakthrough: How Danone is rethinking food innovation FoodNavigator.com
Google News: breakthrough
Scientists Built an Almost-Living Cell from Scratch. It Could Show Us How Life First Emerged. - AOL.com
Scientists Built an Almost-Living Cell from Scratch. It Could Show Us How Life First Emerged. AOL.com
Google News: breakthrough
Scientists Cracked the Bacterial Code Behind Powerful Anti-Cancer Drugs, and It Could Help Build Better Ones - inkl
Scientists Cracked the Bacterial Code Behind Powerful Anti-Cancer Drugs, and It Could Help Build Better Ones inkl
Google News: breakthrough
Breakthrough Properties Advances Sustainable Campus Strategy Across U.K. and U.S. - TipRanks
Breakthrough Properties Advances Sustainable Campus Strategy Across U.K. and U.S. TipRanks
Google News: breakthrough
Unique 7,000-year-old burial sites discovered in Kazakhstan - Zamin.uz
Unique 7,000-year-old burial sites discovered in Kazakhstan Zamin.uz
Google News: breakthrough
Paleontologists Unearth 150-Million-Year-Old Giant Sauropod Dinosaur In Thailand - streamlinefeed.co.ke
Paleontologists Unearth 150-Million-Year-Old Giant Sauropod Dinosaur In Thailand streamlinefeed.co.ke
Ars Technica Science
A Jupiter-size planet that escaped its star's death
WD 1856 b is the only confirmed case of a planet that survived the death of a Sun-like star. It’s a Jupiter-size world orbiting a white dwar…

Health

BBC News Health
'Endometriosis tests would have given me years back'
It has been announced that two new rapid tests for the condition will be made available on the NHS.
Reuters Oddly Enough
Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find - Reuters
Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find Reuters
Phys.org Latest
Immune cells get transformed into fungus-fighting nanoparticles
Tiny particles made from the membranes of human immune cells could offer a promising new way to fight fungal infections that are becoming ha…
NPR Goats and Soda
Most people who need glasses don't have them. Can the post office change that?
In some towns in India, a visitor to the post office who's squinting at fine print might be asked: Do you want an eye test? (Image credit: S…
Google News: breakthrough
Breakthrough Israeli study finds potential path to reversing hearing loss - The Jerusalem Post
Breakthrough Israeli study finds potential path to reversing hearing loss The Jerusalem Post
Google News: breakthrough
Forget everything you know: this surprising factor could finally halt Alzheimer’s - Futura, le média qui explore le monde
Forget everything you know: this surprising factor could finally halt Alzheimer’s Futura, le média qui explore le monde
Google News: breakthrough
PICS: Ramaphosa launches Lenacapavir rollout, says it offers 'hope' in fight against HIV/AIDS - sundayindependent.co.za
PICS: Ramaphosa launches Lenacapavir rollout, says it offers 'hope' in fight against HIV/AIDS sundayindependent.co.za
Google News: breakthrough
Hunter syndrome: Wisconsin boy receiving breakthrough treatment - AOL.com
Hunter syndrome: Wisconsin boy receiving breakthrough treatment AOL.com
Google News: breakthrough
Breakthrough T1D Celebrates Approval of Tzield for use in Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes in the US - AOL.com
Breakthrough T1D Celebrates Approval of Tzield for use in Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes in the US AOL.com

Environment & Climate

BBC News Science
RSPB buys 'magical' 96-hectare landscape to reconnect habitats
The move will help conservationists in Gallt-y-bere to protect internationally important habitats.
BBC News Science
Wildlife conservation work to get £1m boost
Endangered rodents, birds and butterflies will be among the species benefitting from the investment.
Google News: climate solutions
Belfast’s 300,000 Tree Plan Shocked Residents Benfica - Braga (J3LtQBf92P) - Mshale
Belfast’s 300,000 Tree Plan Shocked Residents Benfica - Braga (J3LtQBf92P) Mshale

Kindness & Community

Good News Network
‘Game-Changing’ Saliva Test Can Diagnose Endometriosis in Days Rather Than Years
Two new rapid tests, EndoSure and Endotest, can drastically reduce the wait time for a proper diagnosis of endometriosis - from an average n…
Good News Network
Artist Creates Amazingly Detailed Drawings Using Only Typewriter Keystrokes (LOOK)
A London artist has created a series of amazing artworks - including a scene from Wimbledon’s centre court - using just keystrokes from a vi…
Good News Network
UK’s First Hospital for Houseplants - Where Plants Are Put on Drips and Quarantined for Bugs
Britain’s most unique hospital is now open - where the “patients” are houseplants. Some are “put on drips” and some may go into quarantine, …
Good News Network
Your Weekly Horoscope - ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, whose latest book is Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle, provides his weekly wisdom to enligh…
Good News Network
Good News in History, July 11
90 years ago today, the RFK Bridge, also known as the Triborough Bridge, opened to traffic in New York City. Together, the series of bridges…
Nice News
What’s “Emotional Sobriety”? Learn How the Self-Regulation Tool Can Help You Maintain Peace Amid Life’s Ups and Downs
It feels good to belly laugh, it’s healthy to cry, and it can be helpful to get angry. Experiencing our emotions deeply (particularly a wide…
Nice News
With Cross-Country Bike Tour, Motorcyclists Raised Over $1 Million for Wounded Warrior Project
If you happened to see a horde of motorcyclists driving Harley-Davidsons through your town at some point over the past three weeks, you may …
BBC News Health
Surviving in the wild for suicide awareness
Kit Birks has walked the entire length of Europe to raise money and awareness for suicie prevention.
Reuters Oddly Enough
CCTV shows woman shielding child from strikes in Ukraine's Sumy - Reuters
CCTV shows woman shielding child from strikes in Ukraine's Sumy Reuters
NPR Goats and Soda
Shy on the dance floor? Virtual reality 'partners' aim to help you find your groove
VR dance lesson apps like Dance Guru and Trip the Light offer a judgment-free way to learn partner dancing.(Image credit: Chloe Veltman)
Google News: breakthrough
Coco Gauff's Breakthrough Ends One Win Short Of The Final - Yahoo Sports
Coco Gauff's Breakthrough Ends One Win Short Of The Final Yahoo Sports
Google News: breakthrough
Jürgen Klopp set to take over as Germany coach after breakthrough in DFB talks - Yahoo Sports Canada
Jürgen Klopp set to take over as Germany coach after breakthrough in DFB talks Yahoo Sports Canada
Google News: kindness
Hero's welcome for man who saved Southport girl's life after stabbing - Lancs Live
Hero's welcome for man who saved Southport girl's life after stabbing Lancs Live
Wired Science
We Make Lovely Home-Cooked Meals for Ourselves. Why Not Do the Same for Our Dogs?
More dog owners have begun cooking for their canine companions in recent years. When my own dog fell ill, I became part of this growing grou…

Underdog Wins

Reuters Oddly Enough
Argentina beat Swiss 3-1 after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals - Reuters
Argentina beat Swiss 3-1 after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals Reuters
Google News: underdog
How Cabo Verde went from soccer underdog to the World Cup's biggest story - USA TODAY 10BEST
How Cabo Verde went from soccer underdog to the World Cup's biggest story USA TODAY 10BEST
Google News: underdog
Against all odds: A calf's story of survival - hometownsource.com
Against all odds: A calf's story of survival hometownsource.com
Google News: underdog
Against All Odds - Pen City Current
Against All Odds Pen City Current
Google News: underdog
"I Was Given a Second Chance. It Would Be Strange to Live It Without a Smile": Winemaker Aleksandr Arakelyan on Pursuing His Dream Against All Odds - NEWS.am STYLE
"I Was Given a Second Chance. It Would Be Strange to Live It Without a Smile": Winemaker Aleksandr Arakelyan on Pursuing His Dream Against A…
Google News: underdog
Mughal-e-Azam to Tumbbad: Bollywood movies that were completed against all odds - Moneycontrol.com
Mughal-e-Azam to Tumbbad: Bollywood movies that were completed against all odds Moneycontrol.com
Google News: underdog
World Cup legend tells England 'one important factor' to learn from dream underdog run - Daily Star
World Cup legend tells England 'one important factor' to learn from dream underdog run Daily Star
Google News: underdog
Success Story: Against All Odds, Bihar Brother-Sister Duo Become Government Officers - NDTV
Success Story: Against All Odds, Bihar Brother-Sister Duo Become Government Officers NDTV
Google News: underdog
Wicklow have given us underdog story in Tailteann Cup & could seal shock vs Down - The Irish Sun
Wicklow have given us underdog story in Tailteann Cup & could seal shock vs Down The Irish Sun
Google News: underdog
Who is RESCENE? Meet the rookie K-pop group behind Melon's biggest underdog success story: 'BTS, BLACKPINK level of fame' - MSN
Who is RESCENE? Meet the rookie K-pop group behind Melon's biggest underdog success story: 'BTS, BLACKPINK level of fame' MSN

Tech for Good

Phys.org Latest
Drawing the line: Virtual fences trigger the same cattle behavior as physical ones
Virtual fences could make managing grazing livestock on farms more flexible and more efficient while improving animal welfare. A new study b…
Phys.org Latest
A robot that reads bacteria by touch, without staining or chemical labels
Fast identification of bacteria is important in health care, food safety, environmental monitoring and infection control. One of the most co…
Phys.org Latest
Japan's space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Japan's experimental reusable rocket took off and safely landed in a first test flight Saturday as the country seeks to achieve the technolo…
Google News: breakthrough
China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it vies to catch up with the US - WQOW
China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it vies to catch up with the US WQOW
Google News: breakthrough
Cyborg Cockroach Gets 3D-Printed Diving Suit: Flood Rescue Breakthrough Using Biomimetic Insects - Pandaily
Cyborg Cockroach Gets 3D-Printed Diving Suit: Flood Rescue Breakthrough Using Biomimetic Insects Pandaily
Google News: breakthrough
Breakthroughs in fusion, hydrogen, thorium, and solar energy - MSN
Breakthroughs in fusion, hydrogen, thorium, and solar energy MSN
Google News: breakthrough
Nobel Laureate Who Invented Blue LED Now Chases Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough - Mjengo Hub
Nobel Laureate Who Invented Blue LED Now Chases Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough Mjengo Hub
Google News: breakthrough
Reusable rocket milestone puts China in elite space league - The Express Tribune
Reusable rocket milestone puts China in elite space league The Express Tribune
Google News: breakthrough
This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through July 11) - SingularityHub
This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through July 11) SingularityHub
Google News: breakthrough
In a first, kidney and liver tissues printed in space to tackle critical Earth problem - Interesting Engineering
In a first, kidney and liver tissues printed in space to tackle critical Earth problem Interesting Engineering
Google News: breakthrough
Chinese Long March rocket uses new LNG-derived fuel, achieves breakthrough - China Daily
Chinese Long March rocket uses new LNG-derived fuel, achieves breakthrough China Daily
Google News: breakthrough
Sanofi's Revolutionary Blood Cancer Drug: A Breakthrough in Wearable Injection Technology - Devdiscourse
Sanofi's Revolutionary Blood Cancer Drug: A Breakthrough in Wearable Injection Technology Devdiscourse
Google News: breakthrough
China catches Long March-10B booster in reusable rocket breakthrough - Modern Ghana
China catches Long March-10B booster in reusable rocket breakthrough Modern Ghana
Google News: breakthrough
Humanoid robots perform surgeries for first time in breakthrough UC San Diego trial - livemint.com
Humanoid robots perform surgeries for first time in breakthrough UC San Diego trial livemint.com
Google News: breakthrough
Scientists Use Blue Light to Build Complex Drug Molecules Faster, Could Speed Up Drug Discovery - International Business Times, Singapore Edition
Scientists Use Blue Light to Build Complex Drug Molecules Faster, Could Speed Up Drug Discovery International Business Times, Singapore Edit…
Google News: breakthrough
Humanoid robots successfully perform complex surgery for the first time - Zamin.uz
Humanoid robots successfully perform complex surgery for the first time Zamin.uz
Google News: breakthrough
This free AI agent can do work of multiple scientists - NewsBytes
This free AI agent can do work of multiple scientists NewsBytes
Google News: breakthrough
Quantum Display Revolution: Scientists Extend QD-LED Screen Lifespan a Thousandfold - Zamin.uz
Quantum Display Revolution: Scientists Extend QD-LED Screen Lifespan a Thousandfold Zamin.uz
Google News: endangered recovery
Thirty years after Dolly, cloning is helping save species, not summon a sci-fi future - The Cool Down
Thirty years after Dolly, cloning is helping save species, not summon a sci-fi future The Cool Down
Wired Science
Skylight’s Touchscreen Calendar Got my Whole Family on the Same Page
The Skylight has become the informational and organizational hub of my household. My touchscreen-native kids have also gained more agency ov…
Wired Science
AI Found a Root Bug in Linux That Everyone Missed for 15 Years
Plus: The Pentagon is training amateurs to become part of its hacker army, a Flock license plate reader error led to cops surrounding a car …
Wired Science
China’s Tianwen-2 Space Probe Has Rendezvoused With Earth’s Quasi-Moon
The probe sent back the first pictures of the asteroid Kamo’oalewa. Next step: landing on the surface and collecting samples to send back to…

Animals

Google News: breakthrough
California study finds sharks kept playing with toys after meals, and one napped on a toy - The Cool Down
California study finds sharks kept playing with toys after meals, and one napped on a toy The Cool Down
Google News: breakthrough
Tiny platypus leaves creek, climbs rocks, and squeezes through tunnel in Australia - The Cool Down
Tiny platypus leaves creek, climbs rocks, and squeezes through tunnel in Australia The Cool Down
Google News: underdog
Cuban zookeepers celebrate birth of Bengal tigers against all odds - AOL.com
Cuban zookeepers celebrate birth of Bengal tigers against all odds AOL.com

World

BBC News World
More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation
"I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.
Reuters Oddly Enough
Bellingham double fires England past Norway into World Cup semis - Reuters
Bellingham double fires England past Norway into World Cup semis Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Noskova survives Muchova fightback in all-Czech final to lift Wimbledon trophy - Reuters
Noskova survives Muchova fightback in all-Czech final to lift Wimbledon trophy Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
World Cup dream ends but party goes on as proud Norwegians salute historic run - Reuters
World Cup dream ends but party goes on as proud Norwegians salute historic run Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
'Enough said': Midfield engine Bellingham stamps his authority as England advance - Reuters
'Enough said': Midfield engine Bellingham stamps his authority as England advance Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Marc Marquez cruises to historic sprint victory from pole at German Grand Prix - Reuters
Marc Marquez cruises to historic sprint victory from pole at German Grand Prix Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
From Algerian fervour to Oranje march, World Cup transforms Kansas City - Reuters
From Algerian fervour to Oranje march, World Cup transforms Kansas City Reuters
NPR Goats and Soda
Messi and Argentina survive another close call to reach the World Cup semifinals
Argentina was taken to the brink in its first two knockout games. In Saturday's quarterfinal against Switzerland, the Albiceleste survived a…
NPR Goats and Soda
In a nailbiter, England moves on to the World Cup semifinals, defeating Norway 2-1
England's Jude Bellingham has done it again. Scoring both of his team's goals in a thrilling quarterfinal against Norway that needed extra t…