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A cheap, homegrown catnip lotion could replace DEET for millions of Ugandans
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A lotion made from catnip oil matched DEET in field trials in Uganda, according to research presented a…
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Reducing microplastic exposure: the four habits we should all be prioritizing
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In 2025, researchers publishing in Nature Medicine found microplastics in human brain tissue at concent…
NASA Breaking News
A Tide-Fueled Trove of Biodiversity in Guinea-Bissau
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory A Tide-Fueled Trove of… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics A…
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NASA Welcomes Serbia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
Serbia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić, right, shakes hands with NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson, left, after signing the …
NASA Breaking News
NASA Study Finds Near-Earth Asteroid Is Actually Comet
5 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) This artist’s concept depicts a near-Earth asteroid with an e…
NASA Breaking News
Young Galaxy Cluster
ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, S. Fujimoto NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope takes us 4.4 billion years in the past with this July 3, 2026, image of …
BBC News Science
Watch: What we know about newly discovered monkey species
New monkey species hailed as 'amazing discovery' by conservationist.
BBC News Science
New monkey species a 'fascinating discovery', study lead says
A monkey found in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been confirmed as a new specie.
Reuters Oddly Enough
Scientists find new monkey species in Congo's rainforest - Reuters
Scientists find new monkey species in Congo's rainforest Reuters
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UN report offers roadmap for sustainable blue economies
A new United Nations report co-authored by researchers at the University of Portsmouth provides governments with a practical roadmap for bui…
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Researchers discover rare freshwater mussels in Moosup River
When University of Rhode Island researchers slipped beneath the surface of the Moosup River recently, they did not expect to find a living f…
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Graphene nanoribbons survive gamma radiation, revealing potential sensors for fusion reactors
University of Arizona researchers have demonstrated a promising new application for graphene nanoribbons, a nanoscale semiconductor material…
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The starry night redux: Dark energy camera captures stars, nebulae, clusters, and more in a rich, van Gogh-esque scene
The 570-megapixel Department of Energy-fabricated Dark Energy Camera (DECam) captures a vibrant scene filled with swirls and stars reminisce…
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Can bacteria reveal hidden pollution? New river study says yes
The Guadalquivir is the most important river in Andalusia. Stretching 657 kilometers (408 miles), it forms the backbone of Andalusia, from i…
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Invertebrates can distinguish good from bad bacteria
Researchers from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) and Kiel University (CAU) have examined immune system function in an early-branc…
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Nearby rocky planet may be replenishing helium from atmosphere, study finds
Nearly a decade after the discovery of LHS 1140b, a rocky exoplanet in the habitable zone of a nearby low-mass star, a new study reveals tha…
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In search of life beyond our solar system: Atmosphere detected on a habitable-zone rocky world
In a major milestone in the search for life on other planets, astronomers have detected, for the first time, an atmosphere surrounding an Ea…
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Disrupting single enzyme gene in herb red perilla produces green plants with enriched health-promoting molecules
Hiroshima University researchers have used genome editing to transform red perilla into a green look-alike and simultaneously restructured t…
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Pump that recreates human heartbeat blood flow on lab chips inspired by an accordionist
For more than 25 years, lab-on-a-chip technology has allowed researchers to model human organs and blood vessels using real human cells in a…
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Scientists Discover Planet Has Everything to Host ‘Earth-Like Life’ In Breakthrough - 404 Media
Scientists Discover Planet Has Everything to Host ‘Earth-Like Life’ In Breakthrough 404 Media
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Scientists’ New Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Could Change Everything - Charisma Magazine Online
Scientists’ New Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Could Change Everything Charisma Magazine Online
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Southampton scientists develop breakthrough ultra-clean materials - Daily Echo
Southampton scientists develop breakthrough ultra-clean materials Daily Echo
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'Desert ginseng' breakthrough wins national science award - China Daily - Global Edition
'Desert ginseng' breakthrough wins national science award China Daily - Global Edition
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Rare toad behavior documented for first time in Saudi reserve - Arab News
Rare toad behavior documented for first time in Saudi reserve Arab News
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Beta Pictoris: Inside the discovery of a new exoplanet using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope - Indulge Express
Beta Pictoris: Inside the discovery of a new exoplanet using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Indulge Express
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Scientists discover new ‘unusual-looking’ monkey species hidden in DR Congo forest - The News International
Scientists discover new ‘unusual-looking’ monkey species hidden in DR Congo forest The News International
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Meet Dr Thein Swee Lay, the First Malaysian-Born Scientist to Win the 'Oscars of Science' - Gempak
Meet Dr Thein Swee Lay, the First Malaysian-Born Scientist to Win the 'Oscars of Science' Gempak
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Webb telescope uncovers hidden planet in Beta Pictoris system - MSN
Webb telescope uncovers hidden planet in Beta Pictoris system MSN
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NASA's Webb Captures A Hidden Planet That Fooled Astronomers For Years - HotHardware
NASA's Webb Captures A Hidden Planet That Fooled Astronomers For Years HotHardware
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New Breakthrough Clears The Way To Healing Lung Diseases - ETV Bharat
New Breakthrough Clears The Way To Healing Lung Diseases ETV Bharat
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Astronomers find universe's faintest planet after 11 years of hide-and-seek - The News International
Astronomers find universe's faintest planet after 11 years of hide-and-seek The News International
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SKUAST-K gets DST centre of excellence - Brighter Kashmir
SKUAST-K gets DST centre of excellence Brighter Kashmir
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Crohn’s breakthrough as scientists find trigger - MSN
Crohn’s breakthrough as scientists find trigger MSN
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NASA's James Webb Telescope discovers hidden giant exoplanet - Mathrubhumi English
NASA's James Webb Telescope discovers hidden giant exoplanet Mathrubhumi English
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Human Retinas Revived 10 Hours After Death in Medical Study - Whalesbook
Human Retinas Revived 10 Hours After Death in Medical Study Whalesbook
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Scientists discover atmosphere on an Earth-like planet for the first time - Zamin.uz
Scientists discover atmosphere on an Earth-like planet for the first time Zamin.uz
ZME Science
Fruit Fly Sperm Is 40 Times Longer Than Human Sperm and Uses Opposite Lanes to Avoid Tangling
Thousands of giant sperm stay untangled by pushing past their neighbors.
ZME Science
This Giant Deep-sea Creature Survives Five Years Without Food, Thanks to a Borrowed Bacterial Gene
Living nearly 900 meters underwater, this isopod evolved unusual adaptations to thrive in the world’s most food-scarce environment.
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Two hours of sleep restored: UK researchers make Alzheimer’s breakthrough - EurekAlert!
Two hours of sleep restored: UK researchers make Alzheimer’s breakthrough EurekAlert!
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Human origins rewritten after major DNA breakthrough - MSN
Human origins rewritten after major DNA breakthrough MSN
Health
BBC News World
'Moment of joy' as Uganda discharges last Ebola patient
The good news from Uganda comes as the WHO chief warns the virus in DR Congo is spreading fast.
BBC News Health
Why listening to birdsong is good for you
Actively listening to birdsong it is good for both your health, wellbeing and focus.
Reuters Oddly Enough
Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, starts countdown to be virus-free - Reuters
Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, starts countdown to be virus-free Reuters
Phys.org Latest
Golf generates nearly €630 million in societal benefits in Finland
A new study published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living shows that Finnish golf players spend approximately €330 million on golf annu…
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For older women, water offers more than just physical health benefits
Austria suggests that water plays a much more complex and profound role in older women's lives than previously recognized.
Wired Science
Best Air Purifiers (2026): Coway, AirDoctor, IQAir, and More
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergens, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand.
Environment & Climate
Reasons to Be Cheerful
‘Food Really Is Medicine’
This article was originally published by Stateline. About a dozen states offer “medically tailored meals” to people with conditions such as …
BBC News Science
Nature reserve declared to coincide with King's visit
A stretch of sand dunes will receive the highest statutory protections as a national nature reserve.
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Multilateral Development Banks commit record us$163 billion to climate finance as Africa seeks greater investment for energy transition and resilience - Africa Sustainability Matters
Multilateral Development Banks commit record us$163 billion to climate finance as Africa seeks greater investment for energy transition and …
Kindness & Community
Good News Network
30 Beluga Whales are Finally Being Rescued After 2 Years Waiting in Shuttered Theme Park
The US and Canadian governments recently approved a plan for the transfer of captive beluga whales which have been stranded for years at a c…
Good News Network
Japanese Engineers Help Modernize India’s Massive Railway, Launching Her First Bullet Train
For the most train-dependent transportation system in the world, the debut of its first high-speed or “bullet” train, is now tantalizingly c…
Good News Network
Would You Like Sugar With Your Stars? Sugar Detected in Interstellar Space for the First Time
Scientists have detected a simple sugar found in raspberries within the gas and dust at the center of the Milky Way. It’s the first time a s…
Good News Network
Maine Counts Over 20 Million River Herring During Annual Run, the Highest in Decades
A beloved local fish staple that was illegal to harvest as recently as 2012 has seen an incredible recovery in Maine’s rivers following the …
Good News Network
Good News in History, July 16
1404 years ago today, the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (PBUH), journeyed with his followers from Mecca to Medina. As an event it’s known as th…
Positive News
How a farming programme in Sierra Leone helps amputees rebuild lives
BBC News World
'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meeting
BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny
BBC News Health
County the place to develop spiritually, says monk
A senior Buddhist monk says Herefordshire has "everything" for a "person to be happy".
NPR Goats and Soda
Apache chef Nephi Craig says cooking Native food saved his life
Craig has cooked in a high-end restaurant - and for 7,800 prisoners in jail. He writes about cooking, his struggle with addition and his Nat…
Google News: breakthrough
Schlumberger Foundation Honors Nine Women Scientists and Engineers with the 2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize - Yahoo Finance Singapore
Schlumberger Foundation Honors Nine Women Scientists and Engineers with the 2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize Yahoo Finance Singapore
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Hiring Our Heroes Summit Connects Military Community With Employers at Wilmington University - Wilmington University News
Hiring Our Heroes Summit Connects Military Community With Employers at Wilmington University Wilmington University News
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Congratulations to Keira Theiss of Island Heights Elementary School! Keira was nominated by her teachers to represent Island Heights Elementary School as an Unsung Hero at the Unsung Hero Student Recognition Awards held at the RWJ Barnabas Health - facebook.com
Congratulations to Keira Theiss of Island Heights Elementary School! Keira was nominated by her teachers to represent Island Heights Element…
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Heritage ‘Hometown Hero’ Jerry dedicates phone box to his mum - The Hull Story
Heritage ‘Hometown Hero’ Jerry dedicates phone box to his mum The Hull Story
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Watch: Celebrate Madiba Month by nominating Cape Town's community heroes - athlonenews.co.za
Watch: Celebrate Madiba Month by nominating Cape Town's community heroes athlonenews.co.za
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Fishing heritage Hometown Hero Jerry dedicates Hull phone box to his mum - Hull Live
Fishing heritage Hometown Hero Jerry dedicates Hull phone box to his mum Hull Live
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Heroic rescue in salcombe boat fire incident - Totnes Times
Heroic rescue in salcombe boat fire incident Totnes Times
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Colin Jackson calls out to unnoticed Shropshire champions who keep our community together - Shropshire Live
Colin Jackson calls out to unnoticed Shropshire champions who keep our community together Shropshire Live
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The remarkable journey of a Denton chef who cycled miles for heroes - InYourArea
The remarkable journey of a Denton chef who cycled miles for heroes InYourArea
Underdog Wins
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Former Underdog Exec Dillon Borgida Joins Kalshi in New Sales Role - FishDuck
Former Underdog Exec Dillon Borgida Joins Kalshi in New Sales Role FishDuck
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New era of UAlbany Women's Basketball to feature aggressive, underdog mentality - WRGB
New era of UAlbany Women's Basketball to feature aggressive, underdog mentality WRGB
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UNDERDOG RISES: Alabama FLIPS Cedric Simmons, QB Reese Set to MAKE IMPACT This Season - WWLTV.com
UNDERDOG RISES: Alabama FLIPS Cedric Simmons, QB Reese Set to MAKE IMPACT This Season WWLTV.com
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FCS Throwbacks: Jacksonville State and SEMO Run to FCS Record - Underdog Dynasty
FCS Throwbacks: Jacksonville State and SEMO Run to FCS Record Underdog Dynasty
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‘In our blood’: Palestinians keep horse culture alive against all odds - The Japan Times
‘In our blood’: Palestinians keep horse culture alive against all odds The Japan Times
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Colin’s Comeback | Underdog: Defying the Odds - AOL.com
Colin’s Comeback | Underdog: Defying the Odds AOL.com
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Usyk Stuns Boxing World as Underdog Upsets Joshua to Seize Heavyweight Crown - MSN
Usyk Stuns Boxing World as Underdog Upsets Joshua to Seize Heavyweight Crown MSN
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Jalen Brunson’s ESPYs sweep: the story of one of basketball’s greatest underdog journeys - Diario AS
Jalen Brunson’s ESPYs sweep: the story of one of basketball’s greatest underdog journeys Diario AS
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🚨 DJOKOVIC IN DANGER? The Wimbledon Underdog Ready To Shock The Tennis World! Alec Guinness (tZPf8tU347) - Mshale
🚨 DJOKOVIC IN DANGER? The Wimbledon Underdog Ready To Shock The Tennis World! Alec Guinness (tZPf8tU347) Mshale
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M3 - Against All Odds (Official Music Video) Epic (xAkChuloGT) - Mshale
M3 - Against All Odds (Official Music Video) Epic (xAkChuloGT) Mshale
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Rooting for the Underdog: Weekend golfer with full-time job takes run at top guys in Healey tourney - Eagle-Tribune
Rooting for the Underdog: Weekend golfer with full-time job takes run at top guys in Healey tourney Eagle-Tribune
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Amelia Dimoldenberg’s F1 Series ‘Passenger Princess’ is returning for a season two this month 'against all odds' - Attack of the Fanboy
Amelia Dimoldenberg’s F1 Series ‘Passenger Princess’ is returning for a season two this month 'against all odds' Attack of the Fanboy
Tech for Good
Reuters Oddly Enough
China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals - Reuters
China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Twenty-nine countries sign agreement to establish global AI cooperation body - Reuters
Twenty-nine countries sign agreement to establish global AI cooperation body Reuters
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PathSay Project uses AI to cross language barriers
Thousands of the world's languages remain largely invisible to modern translation technology, but researchers and students at Brigham Young …
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Brain-inspired nanopore device uses current-induced heating for memory operations
Some researchers are leaning into biology for inspiration in computing. In particular, neuromorphic computing offers a brain-inspired approa…
MIT Technology Review
Why heat pumps are still so hot in the US
It feels as if it should be illegal to even think about heating appliances during the height of summer - seriously, these heat waves in New …
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Silencing the Noise: DOE Unveils Breakthrough in Domestic Silicon and Germanium Isotope Supply Chains to Power Next-Gen Quantum Information Science - Newswise
Silencing the Noise: DOE Unveils Breakthrough in Domestic Silicon and Germanium Isotope Supply Chains to Power Next-Gen Quantum Information …
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Medical Breakthrough: AI Restores Movement and Sensation to Quadriplegic Patient - صوت الإمارات
Medical Breakthrough: AI Restores Movement and Sensation to Quadriplegic Patient صوت الإمارات
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How nature could inspire AI’s next breakthrough - Arab News
How nature could inspire AI’s next breakthrough Arab News
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Solar breakthrough cuts scarce metal in tandem cell - Energy Source & Distribution
Solar breakthrough cuts scarce metal in tandem cell Energy Source & Distribution
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Quantum Breakthrough: Russian Scientists Create Material with Record Memory for Future Processors - www1.ru
Quantum Breakthrough: Russian Scientists Create Material with Record Memory for Future Processors www1.ru
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Breakthrough for Aviation: Radiation-Shielding Composite Created at KSC RAS - www1.ru
Breakthrough for Aviation: Radiation-Shielding Composite Created at KSC RAS www1.ru
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Celcuity's REVTORPYK Approval: A Multi-Billion Dollar Breakthrough Despite High Expectations - Kavout | AI
Celcuity's REVTORPYK Approval: A Multi-Billion Dollar Breakthrough Despite High Expectations Kavout | AI
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Breakthrough could speed solid-state EV battery rollout - MSN
Breakthrough could speed solid-state EV battery rollout MSN
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Research team announces breakthrough in direct electron observations in 2D semiconductor transistors - rti.org.tw
Research team announces breakthrough in direct electron observations in 2D semiconductor transistors rti.org.tw
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Scientists unveil sodium battery that fully charges in four minutes - MSN
Scientists unveil sodium battery that fully charges in four minutes MSN
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Weizmann Institute Engineers Microbes That Transform Atmospheric Carbon Into Food - streamlinefeed.co.ke
Weizmann Institute Engineers Microbes That Transform Atmospheric Carbon Into Food streamlinefeed.co.ke
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This Battery Charges in Four Minutes and Needs No Lithium - TechJuice
This Battery Charges in Four Minutes and Needs No Lithium TechJuice
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Revolutionary Breakthrough: First-Ever Human X-Ray Performed in Space - t.co
Revolutionary Breakthrough: First-Ever Human X-Ray Performed in Space t.co
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Humanoid robot successfully performs surgery on live pigs in major medical breakthrough - ua-stena.info
Humanoid robot successfully performs surgery on live pigs in major medical breakthrough ua-stena.info
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Underdog Self-Certifies First Contracts For In-House Exchange - ingame.com
Underdog Self-Certifies First Contracts For In-House Exchange ingame.com
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India's clean energy boom: Why the City of London should be paying attention - Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
India's clean energy boom: Why the City of London should be paying attention Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
ZME Science
Scientists Made a Medical Electrode You Can Just Paint on Your Skin
This paint could track the heart, muscles and brain during everyday movement.
Wired Science
Do Face Masks Help With Wildfire Smoke? Yes, But More Is Needed
As wildfire smoke threatens air quality and safety for millions, here’s your playbook to keep your family safe from the damaging effects of …
Wired Science
Review: Xgimi Titan Noir Max Home Projector (2026)
This remarkably vivid home projector has deep inky blacks, without a five-figure price tag.
Wired Science
11 Best Sleeping Bags (2026): Ultralight, Warm Weather, for Kids
Whether you’re climbing peaks or taking the family to the local park, we’ve found the best sleeping bags for every temperature, budget, and …
Wired Science
Hisense XR10 Smart Projector Review: RGB-Powered Wonder
Projectors are adopting RGB backlighting, the hottest tech from the world of TVs. This large but vivid projector is a great option for summe…
Wired Science
Astronomers Have Found a Sugar Molecule in Deep Space for the First Time Ever
Researchers identified traces of erythrulose, a monosaccharide, thousands of light-years away.
Animals
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Rare conjoined twin turtles survive after hatching in wild conservation breakthrough - MSN
Rare conjoined twin turtles survive after hatching in wild conservation breakthrough MSN
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A Houston-area toad missing for 50 years is making a comeback - Chron
A Houston-area toad missing for 50 years is making a comeback Chron
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Endangered red wolf pups make their debut, signaling rebound for species - Good Good Good News
Endangered red wolf pups make their debut, signaling rebound for species Good Good Good News
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Lake Skadar rewilding builds on spectacular pelican comeback - Rewilding Europe
Lake Skadar rewilding builds on spectacular pelican comeback Rewilding Europe
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Researchers say the bald eagle population is making a comeback in the Channel Islands - KCLU
Researchers say the bald eagle population is making a comeback in the Channel Islands KCLU
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Four litters of endangered red wolf pups born in North Carolina - MSN
Four litters of endangered red wolf pups born in North Carolina MSN
World
BBC News World
JD Vance says Welsh castle was 'coolest thing I've ever seen'
The US Vice-President writes in his new book that a visit to north Wales in 2013 changed his perspective.
Reuters Oddly Enough
Europe's next energy shock is drying up in plain sight - Reuters
Europe's next energy shock is drying up in plain sight Reuters
Google News: breakthrough
Tunneling completed under Kaluga Highway for new Moscow Metro line - www1.ru
Tunneling completed under Kaluga Highway for new Moscow Metro line www1.ru
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Cut the Pentagon, Save the Planet: The $1.5 Trillion Climate Solution We Can’t Ignore - The Good Men Project
Cut the Pentagon, Save the Planet: The $1.5 Trillion Climate Solution We Can’t Ignore The Good Men Project