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Science & Breakthroughs

BBC News Science
How to see July's full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky
July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky next week.
ScienceDaily Top News
The Universe can outrun light without breaking Einstein’s rules
Cosmic expansion allows distant galaxies to move away faster than light, while still letting us see ancient light they emitted when they wer…
ScienceDaily Top News
Oral GLP-1 drugs may quiet the brain’s food craving circuit
Newer oral drugs related to semaglutide medications such as Ozempic reduced pleasure-driven eating in mice by quieting a deep brain reward c…
ScienceDaily Top News
Scientists put the “recycling is a distraction” claim to the test
Recycling, greener diets, and other personal climate choices do not seem to distract people from supporting major environmental reforms. A f…
ScienceDaily Top News
Scientists discover the Sun contains 55% more silver than expected
A new analysis suggests the Sun holds far more silver than earlier estimates indicated. More advanced models of the solar atmosphere raised …
Phys.org Latest
New research shows how language experience shapes human communication
A Taiwan - led study of Mandarin-speaking learners shows that the sounds we hear and produce are deeply shaped by our prior language experie…
Phys.org Latest
Unwritten social rules, not government oversight, help keep forest land sustainable
Swidden agriculture - often called "slash-and-burn" - has been practiced on every inhabited continent throughout human history, and for deca…
Phys.org Latest
Cameras attached to whale sharks capture krill chases never witnessed before
Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) - the world's biggest fish - are one of the most charismatic marine species. They connect with the hearts of …
Phys.org Latest
Rare blue optical transient points to possible new class of cosmic explosion
Chinese astronomers report the detection of a peculiar optical transient event that occurred in the center of a dwarf galaxy. The newly disc…
Phys.org Latest
Study explores rare atom-containing natural products and their biomedical potential
Modern research on secondary metabolites from microbes, plants and marine organisms has revealed a remarkable diversity of chemical structur…
Google News: breakthrough
Israeli scientists move closer to producing food from CO₂ in breakthrough research - All Israel News
Israeli scientists move closer to producing food from CO₂ in breakthrough research All Israel News
Google News: breakthrough
Scientists report a spray helped avocado trees in Israel yield about 35% more by weight over three years, - The Times of India
Scientists report a spray helped avocado trees in Israel yield about 35% more by weight over three years, The Times of India
Google News: breakthrough
New Scientific Breakthrough: Can We Finally Stop Age-Related Muscle Loss? - JO24
New Scientific Breakthrough: Can We Finally Stop Age-Related Muscle Loss? JO24
Google News: breakthrough
Chinese researchers achieve breakthrough in hybrid rice cloning - Global Times
Chinese researchers achieve breakthrough in hybrid rice cloning Global Times
Google News: breakthrough
China's Fields Medal breakthrough: Why Hong Wang and Yu Deng's wins are historic - Firstpost
China's Fields Medal breakthrough: Why Hong Wang and Yu Deng's wins are historic Firstpost
Google News: breakthrough
OGDCL confirms Pakistan’s first lithium discovery - Minute Mirror
OGDCL confirms Pakistan’s first lithium discovery Minute Mirror

Health

Google News: breakthrough
Breakthrough sulfur compound may slow muscle loss as we age - The Brighter Side of News
Breakthrough sulfur compound may slow muscle loss as we age The Brighter Side of News
Google News: breakthrough
Clinic researcher wasn’t looking for depression cure, but his 1948 discovery changed millions of lives - Cleveland.com
Clinic researcher wasn’t looking for depression cure, but his 1948 discovery changed millions of lives Cleveland.com
Google News: breakthrough
World IVF Day: Three IVF Cycles, One Baby, And The Emotional Journey Nobody Talks About - Her Circle
World IVF Day: Three IVF Cycles, One Baby, And The Emotional Journey Nobody Talks About Her Circle
Google News: breakthrough
Europe approves PRIMA eye implant to help restore sight in blind patients - Times Kuwait
Europe approves PRIMA eye implant to help restore sight in blind patients Times Kuwait
Google News: breakthrough
ACVS INDIA 2026 brings global experts to Hyderabad to Advance Safer, Smarter Interventional Cardiology! - SMEStreet
ACVS INDIA 2026 brings global experts to Hyderabad to Advance Safer, Smarter Interventional Cardiology! SMEStreet
Google News: breakthrough
Who is Louise Brown? Everything to know about the world's first IVF baby - Mathrubhumi English
Who is Louise Brown? Everything to know about the world's first IVF baby Mathrubhumi English
Google News: breakthrough
All Eyes On Zydus' Phase III Trial As India Seeks Breakthrough In Sickle Cell Treatment - Outlook India
All Eyes On Zydus' Phase III Trial As India Seeks Breakthrough In Sickle Cell Treatment Outlook India
ZME Science
A New Plague Vaccine Strategy Protected Mice From a Deadly Lung Infection
Two experimental vaccines stopped pneumonic plague in a high-risk mouse test.

Kindness & Community

Good News Network
Heatwave Reveals ‘Lost’ 17th Century Garden Design Under Parched Grass
The outline of a ‘lost’ 17th century garden has been revealed at a stately British home following the record heatwave and long drought. Bene…
Good News Network
On Brink of Extinction, the Vaquita Porpoise is Being Preserved By Digital Image
The elusive vaquita porpoise swims in the wild only in shallow northern waters of Mexico’s Gulf of California (also known as the Sea of Cort…
Good News Network
First Puffin Chick in 30 Years Spotted Emerging From Cliffs Along England’s South Coast
Conservationists were holding their breaths this Spring as the last remaining colony of puffins was in danger of being lost altogether, but …
Good News Network
Good News in History, July 25
61 years ago today, the 60s folk singer Bob Dylan walked onstage at the Newport Folk Festival, plugged in his Fender Stratocaster and “went …
Nice News
15 of the Most Popular US Postal Service Stamps From the Past 15 Years: See the Designs
What do Elvis, cherry blossom trees, and German shepherds have in common? They’re all subjects of some of the most popular U.S. Postal Servi…
Google News: breakthrough
Why MrBeast, Stand Up To Cancer, and Amgen Joined Forces to Support Pediatric Cancer Research - Amgen
Why MrBeast, Stand Up To Cancer, and Amgen Joined Forces to Support Pediatric Cancer Research Amgen
Google News: breakthrough
Last year was really tough, so this medal means a lot: Sainyam Vij reflects on breakthrough World Cup silver - ANI News
Last year was really tough, so this medal means a lot: Sainyam Vij reflects on breakthrough World Cup silver ANI News
Google News: kindness
Jacksonville Police Department Honors Outstanding Officers, Employees and Community Heroes During 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony - Arkansas Radio
Jacksonville Police Department Honors Outstanding Officers, Employees and Community Heroes During 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony Arkansas Radio
Google News: kindness
Community Gathers in Duluth to Honor Korean War Heroes on Armistice Day - Georgia Asian Times
Community Gathers in Duluth to Honor Korean War Heroes on Armistice Day Georgia Asian Times
Google News: kindness
Parsippany to Honor Holocaust Hero Raoul Wallenberg at August 2nd Ceremony - TAPinto
Parsippany to Honor Holocaust Hero Raoul Wallenberg at August 2nd Ceremony TAPinto
Google News: kindness
Manipur's Kangpokpi gives heroes' welcome to Minerva Academy's Gothia Cup-winning Kuki trio - India Today NE
Manipur's Kangpokpi gives heroes' welcome to Minerva Academy's Gothia Cup-winning Kuki trio India Today NE
Ars Technica Science
With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience
Giovanni Kanter goes to at least one art museum whenever he visits a new city. That’s on top of his regular exploration of galleries in New …
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…
Google News: kindness
Abu Bakr Supermarket launches Community Awards to celebrate local heroes - Retail Times
Abu Bakr Supermarket launches Community Awards to celebrate local heroes Retail Times

Underdog Wins

Reuters Oddly Enough
Ecuadorian Carapaz wins 20th stage of Tour de France - Reuters
Ecuadorian Carapaz wins 20th stage of Tour de France Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Joshua bounces back to secure knockout win over Prenga - Reuters
Joshua bounces back to secure knockout win over Prenga Reuters
Google News: breakthrough
He topped IIT-JEE with AIR 1, turned down Computer Science, chose Physics instead - today his discoveries - The Times of India
He topped IIT-JEE with AIR 1, turned down Computer Science, chose Physics instead - today his discoveries The Times of India
Google News: breakthrough
PBA: Macau completes comeback against Titan for breakthrough win - ABS-CBN
PBA: Macau completes comeback against Titan for breakthrough win ABS-CBN
Google News: underdog
‘It was unreal’: Underdog’s improbable 3M Open run inspired by late grandma - GOLF.com
‘It was unreal’: Underdog’s improbable 3M Open run inspired by late grandma GOLF.com
Google News: underdog
▶️ Against All Odds - IMDb
▶️ Against All Odds IMDb
Google News: underdog
How the 76ers overcame underdog status to woo LeBron James in massive NBA coup - AOL.com
How the 76ers overcame underdog status to woo LeBron James in massive NBA coup AOL.com
Google News: underdog
Meet Nizamabad's Pachal Vishal, the visually impaired filmmaker directing against all odds - The New Indian Express
Meet Nizamabad's Pachal Vishal, the visually impaired filmmaker directing against all odds The New Indian Express
Google News: underdog
Polish fencer shocks higher-ranked rivals to win world bronze - TVP World
Polish fencer shocks higher-ranked rivals to win world bronze TVP World
Google News: underdog
Rizvan Kuniev Breaks Down Tyrell Fortune At UFC Abu Dhabi As Underdog Refuses To Quit - LowKickMMA.com
Rizvan Kuniev Breaks Down Tyrell Fortune At UFC Abu Dhabi As Underdog Refuses To Quit LowKickMMA.com
Google News: underdog
Xavier Becerra Says He Overcame Underdog Status In CA Governor Race Dodgers Vs Braves (vC6l0JFdaM) - Mshale
Xavier Becerra Says He Overcame Underdog Status In CA Governor Race Dodgers Vs Braves (vC6l0JFdaM) Mshale
Google News: underdog
Ademola Olaniran's "Sanwo-Olu Against All Odds: A Photo-Story of Resilience in the Face of Adversity" Archives - Premium Times Nigeria
Ademola Olaniran's "Sanwo-Olu Against All Odds: A Photo-Story of Resilience in the Face of Adversity" Archives Premium Times Nigeria
Google News: underdog
All-Ireland Countdown: Final bark would cap year of the underdog - westernpeople.ie
All-Ireland Countdown: Final bark would cap year of the underdog westernpeople.ie
Google News: underdog
Ai Ogura’s MotoGP breakout: Trackhouse Racing’s underdog now a 2026 title threat? - Sportstar
Ai Ogura’s MotoGP breakout: Trackhouse Racing’s underdog now a 2026 title threat? Sportstar
Google News: underdog
Anthony Joshua survives two Kristian Prenga knockdowns to keep Tyson Fury fight alive - BoxingScene
Anthony Joshua survives two Kristian Prenga knockdowns to keep Tyson Fury fight alive BoxingScene
Google News: underdog
Joshua Overcomes Two Knockdowns, Knocks Out Prenga In 2nd - ringmagazine.com
Joshua Overcomes Two Knockdowns, Knocks Out Prenga In 2nd ringmagazine.com
Google News: underdog
Kostya Tszyu’s Legendary Victory Over Zab Judah: A Tale of Underdog Triumph - SSBCrack
Kostya Tszyu’s Legendary Victory Over Zab Judah: A Tale of Underdog Triumph SSBCrack

Tech for Good

BBC News World
The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label
New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.
Phys.org Latest
SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks
SpaceX's mammoth Starship rocket blasted off Friday on another test flight stretching halfway around the world, this time releasing 20 of th…
Google News: breakthrough
This miracle gel turns sunlight into water - are droughts finally over? - Futura, le média qui explore le monde
This miracle gel turns sunlight into water - are droughts finally over? Futura, le média qui explore le monde
Google News: breakthrough
Scientists discover 'natural Ozempic' using AI that could reduce appetite without common side effects - Gulf News
Scientists discover 'natural Ozempic' using AI that could reduce appetite without common side effects Gulf News
Google News: breakthrough
Indian Scientists Develop Breakthrough Nanofluid Electrolyte For Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries - ETV Bharat
Indian Scientists Develop Breakthrough Nanofluid Electrolyte For Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries ETV Bharat
Google News: breakthrough
After ChatGPT, a new AI breakthrough claims it can truly “understand” our world - Futura, le média qui explore le monde
After ChatGPT, a new AI breakthrough claims it can truly “understand” our world Futura, le média qui explore le monde
Google News: breakthrough
Chinese researchers develop programmable plant immunity system - The Express Tribune
Chinese researchers develop programmable plant immunity system The Express Tribune
Google News: breakthrough
AETHORAX AUV: Greece’s Autonomous Underwater Breakthrough - tovima.com
AETHORAX AUV: Greece’s Autonomous Underwater Breakthrough tovima.com
Google News: breakthrough
UCLA Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Pure Hydrogen Fuel - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
UCLA Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Pure Hydrogen Fuel Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Google News: breakthrough
A mathematician used Fable 5 to disprove a major math problem - Mashable
A mathematician used Fable 5 to disprove a major math problem Mashable
Google News: breakthrough
Switzerland's Solar Railway Breakthrough Might Be Coming To Several New Countries - AOL.com
Switzerland's Solar Railway Breakthrough Might Be Coming To Several New Countries AOL.com
Google News: breakthrough
Clariant marks decade of Catalysis Innovation at TUM by honoring global science leaders - Indian Chemical News
Clariant marks decade of Catalysis Innovation at TUM by honoring global science leaders Indian Chemical News
Google News: breakthrough
India’s Green Rail Tech Breakthrough, Covering 1,200 km with Zero Emissions and Saving 3,200 Litres of Diesel - Indianweb2.com
India’s Green Rail Tech Breakthrough, Covering 1,200 km with Zero Emissions and Saving 3,200 Litres of Diesel Indianweb2.com
Google News: breakthrough
Tiny drones can shoot down mosquitoes in mid-air in startling breakthrough - Daily Express
Tiny drones can shoot down mosquitoes in mid-air in startling breakthrough Daily Express
Wired Science
3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle
These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.
Wired Science
Why Leatherology Makes Some of the Best Totes for Work (2026)
I packed these Leatherology totes with laptops, chargers, and everything else my workday demands. Months later, they’re still the bags I kee…
Wired Science
GoPro Mission 1 Pro Review: The Best Action Camera You Can Buy
GoPro’s New Mission 1 cameras bring action cameras to a higher level with a larger sensor and more cinematic footage.
Ars Technica Science
SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight
SpaceX was more than lucky Friday, sending its 13th full-scale Starship test flight halfway around the world from South Texas to an on-targe…

Animals

Google News: breakthrough
Letters: Black-crowned night herons continue to make Chicago home - Chicago Tribune
Letters: Black-crowned night herons continue to make Chicago home Chicago Tribune
Google News: endangered recovery
In 1976, a scientist began dancing like a crane every day; the chick it helped produce became an ancestor - The Economic Times
In 1976, a scientist began dancing like a crane every day; the chick it helped produce became an ancestor The Economic Times

World

BBC News World
Smash hit: How Alex Eala's Wimbledon run made everyday Filipinos fall in love with tennis
Formerly the preserve of the rich, tennis is booming in the basketball- and boxing-obsessed country.
BBC News World
Protesters celebrate resignation of India's education minister
The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its protest, hours after the resignation of India's education minister
Reuters Oddly Enough
India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government - Reuters
India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Cardinals support Andre Pallante with big 6th inning to down Reds - Reuters
Cardinals support Andre Pallante with big 6th inning to down Reds Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
ATP roundup: Quentin Halys blasts 17 aces, wins Generali Open for first crown - Reuters
ATP roundup: Quentin Halys blasts 17 aces, wins Generali Open for first crown Reuters
Google News: breakthrough
Kwadaso MP Secures Breakthrough to Revive Stalled Tanoso Astroturf Project - Modern Ghana
Kwadaso MP Secures Breakthrough to Revive Stalled Tanoso Astroturf Project Modern Ghana
Google News: breakthrough
Historic Breakthrough: Indian Épée Fencers Record Best-Ever World Championship Finish - Ommcom News
Historic Breakthrough: Indian Épée Fencers Record Best-Ever World Championship Finish Ommcom News