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Learning a new skill triggers both temporary cell swelling and lasting brain growth
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Did you know that every time the brain learns something, it changes physically? A study in PLoS Biology…
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New York sends $189 million to close the summer hunger gap
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Here’s some food for thought: for students, free lunch ends when school does. For the millions of child…
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NASA’s IXPE Studies Magnetar
NASA/Pablo Garcia Scientists using NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) conducted more than 140 hours of observations of the mag…
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NASA’s Lunar Development and Test Facility Prepares Artemis Hardware for Moon
3 Min Read NASA’s Lunar Development and Test Facility Prepares Artemis Hardware for Moon The Handheld Lunar Electrostatic Dust Mitigation to…
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APOD: 2026 August 7 - Rubin’s Cosmos Field
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Sensing the Poles’ Hidden Heat
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Is this the best day of the year for stargazing?
Put 12 August in the diary for some of the best astronomical events of the year.
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Astronomers watch the whole process as a huge star dies - Reuters
Astronomers watch the whole process as a huge star dies Reuters
ScienceDaily Top News
Scientists find unexpected life on Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,300-year-old body
More than 5,000 years after his death, Ötzi the Iceman is still hosting a remarkable mix of ancient and modern microorganisms. Researchers s…
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The key to colonizing Mars may be hidden inside asteroids
Metal-rich asteroids could one day become hardware stores for Mars, supplying the materials needed to build and repair a growing colony. A n…
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Scientists rediscover lost Megalodon fossils - and reveal a 79-foot giant
Several enormous Megalodon vertebrae thought to have been destroyed in 1989 were found sitting unnoticed on a museum shelf. Their analysis s…
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New AI model reveals the volume of the world's glaciers
How much ice is stored in the world's glaciers? And where exactly is it located? A new study led by Ca' Foscari University of Venice, in col…
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Creating cleaner chemical reactions that run on oxygen and produce only water as waste
Oxygen provides the driving force for many vital chemical reactions. Two well-known examples include respiration, the process that allows li…
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Researchers unlock high-res view of 2D materials by doing a microscopic twist
By rapidly twisting a microscopically small tip back and forth, researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD) have unlocked a new way to d…
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Crossing into a mirror world: Particles turn to wisps of fog, and the magnetic monopole paradox dissolves
In Goethe's ballad "Erlkönig," immortalized in Schubert's fevered 1815 setting, a dying boy riding through the night sees a spectral king be…
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Antenna-like cell appendage may help turtle embryos sense sex-deciding nest temperatures
When most baby turtles hatch, their sex depends on the temperature of the sand or soil where their mother laid her eggs. Warm incubation pro…
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Boron layers could set a superconductivity record, theoretical study predicts
Scientists in China predict that stacking two microscopic layers of boron could set a new record for superconductivity. Superconductors are …
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First full zoysia grass genetic blueprint opens doors for drought-tolerant turf
A new genomic resource from the Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant genomics team is providing a powerful new foundation for faster, more prec…
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Birdsong and whale song show patterns similar to human language
An international team of researchers has uncovered a previously undetected structure in the birdsong of Bengalese finches that has the same …
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Phages unlock essential vitamin B12 by bursting open gut bacteria
All living organisms need vitamin B12 to form red blood cells and DNA, as well as to build and support brain and nerve cells. But it's hard …
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Galactic spins carry fingerprints of the primordial universe
The origin of spin in spiral and elliptical galaxies has posed a long-standing puzzle for astronomers. One idea, known as tidal torque theor…
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Natural insecticide made from compound found in garlic and spearmint kills bean beetles effectively
In an effort to develop more environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic insecticides, researchers from Kyushu University have develo…
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AI method reveals hidden patterns in microbial communities in the Warnow Estuary
Microbial communities are highly sensitive to environmental changes, yet their enormous diversity makes it difficult to identify ecological …
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Uranus's unusual rotation makes its bow shock expand and contract each day
Within our solar system, Uranus is a geometric oddball. Its spin axis tilts more than 90° from its orbit, so it essentially rolls on its sid…
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Protein-enriched ketchup gets boost from algae extracts
Added protein is showing up in foods from breakfast cereal to pasta, but not many condiments … yet. Researchers have now developed an enrich…
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HIV Progress in Kenya: Building the Bridge to Breakthrough - Gilead Sciences
HIV Progress in Kenya: Building the Bridge to Breakthrough Gilead Sciences
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Astronomers watch a massive star die in rare space breakthrough - The News International
Astronomers watch a massive star die in rare space breakthrough The News International
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Brain cancer ‘breakthrough’ as scientists find windows of opportunity for treatment - AOL.com
Brain cancer ‘breakthrough’ as scientists find windows of opportunity for treatment AOL.com
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Stanford Scholar Saumitra Jha Named Falling Walls Finalist - IndiaWest
Stanford Scholar Saumitra Jha Named Falling Walls Finalist IndiaWest
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Stanford Economist Saumitra Jha named Finalist for Social Science Breakthrough of the Year - indica News
Stanford Economist Saumitra Jha named Finalist for Social Science Breakthrough of the Year indica News
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Brain cancer breakthrough as scientists find 'window' to attack tumours after surgery - GB News
Brain cancer breakthrough as scientists find 'window' to attack tumours after surgery GB News
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Scientists Revive Extinct Animal Frozen For Almost 50,000 Years - giantfreakinrobot.com
Scientists Revive Extinct Animal Frozen For Almost 50,000 Years giantfreakinrobot.com
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Celebrating Scientific Excellence to Advance India's Life Sciences Ecosystem - ET Now
Celebrating Scientific Excellence to Advance India's Life Sciences Ecosystem ET Now
ZME Science
Archaeologists find surprisingly well-preserved 8,600-year-old bread in Turkey
An unfinished Neolithic loaf may be the oldest fermented bread ever identified.
ZME Science
Archaeologists Find 16th-Century Spanish Castle and Medieval Neighborhood Under Apartment Site in Belgium
The fortress also hid everything from medieval monks to prehistoric communities.
ZME Science
This Death Valley Plant Cools Its Leaves by 13°C to Survive Extreme Heat
Arizona honeysweet survives brutal heat by cooling its leaves below desert air.
Ars Technica Science
How snails engineer their slime
Snails are well-known for their mucus. The slime is highly valued as an anti-inflammatory and anti-aging ingredient in certain skin care pro…
Ars Technica Science
The world's biggest solar telescope caught vortexes on the Sun's surface
Wherever two fluids slide past each other at different speeds, the boundary between them buckles, then curls, then rolls up into vortexes. I…
Health
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Wearable ultrasound patch boosts REM sleep without drugs or surgery
A new wearable patch may help people reach REM sleep faster and remain there longer without medication or surgery. In a study of 28 particip…
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New autism therapy shows surprising benefits even in adult mice
Blocking the glycine transporter SLC6A20 restored important brain signaling and improved social, communication, and repetitive behaviors in …
NPR Goats and Soda
A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease
Over 1 million people a year die from diarrheal disease. Nearly half are kids under age 5. A new vaccine in trials offers great hope.(Image …
ZME Science
A Nasal Spray Made From Stem Cell Particles May Calm Brain Inflammation and Restore Memory
The treatment showed promise in aging mice.
Environment & Climate
Reasons to Be Cheerful
The Spark: How Neighbors Are Banding Together to Go Greener
Welcome back to The Spark, our monthly celebration of how people just like you are creating positive change, one meaningful step at a time. …
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Celebrating the comeback of Kentish milkwort - Great British Life
Celebrating the comeback of Kentish milkwort Great British Life
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California produced over half its May electricity from solar, a world record - Arizona Daily Sun
California produced over half its May electricity from solar, a world record Arizona Daily Sun
Kindness & Community
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The Tiger Returns to Kazakhstan in First-in-the-World Rewilding Project a Decade in the Making
Kazakhstan has taken a massive step towards its long-held goal of re-establishing the tiger in the country by releasing a female Amur tiger …
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‘Like a Moody Punk Rocker,’ the Red Handfish is National Geographic’s 18,000th Species Photographed
National Geographic calls it the ocean dweller who struts about more like a rock &roll frontman than a fish.…
Good News Network
Highest Resolution View of the Sun Reveals Breaking Waves and Magnetic Mysteries
Scientists using Earth’s most powerful solar telescope have snapped a picture of the Sun’s surface that helped explain - for the first time …
Good News Network
SeaWorld Completes Largest Captive Whale Transportation Operation in Nation’s History
SeaWorld San Antonio recently welcomed 7 rescued beluga whales, following a nearly 2,000 mile journey, as part of an urgent, unprecedented i…
Good News Network
Good News in History, August 7
10 years ago today, Ichiro Suzuki joined the “3,000 Club” of collecting 3,000 hits across an MLB career in style, hitting a triple off the r…
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
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Reuters Oddly Enough
Bus driver kicked explosive drone out of the air at German airport, lawmaker says - Reuters
Bus driver kicked explosive drone out of the air at German airport, lawmaker says Reuters
NPR Goats and Soda
The new movie about Anthony Bourdain is none of the things you fear it could be
Tony focuses on just a splinter of Anthony Bourdain's life - the mid-1970s summer when he was 19. Above, Antonio Banderas as Chef, and Domin…
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Meet the 2026 Veterinary Heroes: Michael Strickland, DVM, DAVBP (Canine & Feline Practice) - DVM360
Meet the 2026 Veterinary Heroes: Michael Strickland, DVM, DAVBP (Canine & Feline Practice) DVM360
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A local hero who’s spent 30 years serving the community is surprised for Feel Good Friday - East Idaho News
A local hero who’s spent 30 years serving the community is surprised for Feel Good Friday East Idaho News
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Community Answers Call to Help SPCA Driver Get New Phone! - Good Things Guy
Community Answers Call to Help SPCA Driver Get New Phone! Good Things Guy
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Newent brothers' bravery stops tragedy - Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Review
Newent brothers' bravery stops tragedy Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Review
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Local heroes celebrated in Pembrokeshire - Tenby Observer
Local heroes celebrated in Pembrokeshire Tenby Observer
Underdog Wins
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An ambitious young coach | Underdog: Defying the Odds - fox5sandiego.com
An ambitious young coach | Underdog: Defying the Odds fox5sandiego.com
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Against All Odds, ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Is Finally Coming to Theaters This Month - relevantmagazine.com
Against All Odds, ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Is Finally Coming to Theaters This Month relevantmagazine.com
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Haynes King: From Undrafted Underdog to Preseason Sensation - BBN Times
Haynes King: From Undrafted Underdog to Preseason Sensation BBN Times
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'We're under no pressure' - Laois captain Collier embracing underdog tag ahead of All-Ireland final - Laois Today
'We're under no pressure' - Laois captain Collier embracing underdog tag ahead of All-Ireland final Laois Today
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Recent Release, "The Adventures of LEROY The Racing Mule," from Christian Faith Publishing Author Glenn C. Hirt, Follows an Underdog Mule Defying Expectations - PR.com
Recent Release, "The Adventures of LEROY The Racing Mule," from Christian Faith Publishing Author Glenn C. Hirt, Follows an Underdog Mule De…
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Mohammad Siasarani Has Learned To Love Being Doubted Ahead Of ONE SAMURAI 2 - Sidekick Boxing
Mohammad Siasarani Has Learned To Love Being Doubted Ahead Of ONE SAMURAI 2 Sidekick Boxing
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How Abdul El-Sayed's underdog campaign turned into historic Senate win, overcoming rival backed by $30M - news.meaww.com
How Abdul El-Sayed's underdog campaign turned into historic Senate win, overcoming rival backed by $30M news.meaww.com
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Mississippi's Scott Colom Takes on Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Underdog Senate Bid - SSBCrack
Mississippi's Scott Colom Takes on Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Underdog Senate Bid SSBCrack
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Chicago Slice's Youth-Led Playoff Push Defies Expectations Ahead of Dallas Showdown - Times Now
Chicago Slice's Youth-Led Playoff Push Defies Expectations Ahead of Dallas Showdown Times Now
Tech for Good
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SK Hynix board approves $38 bln investments for South Korea's Yongin, Cheongju chip plants - Reuters
SK Hynix board approves $38 bln investments for South Korea's Yongin, Cheongju chip plants Reuters
Phys.org Latest
New 'shape-shifting' architecture brings versatility to photonic quantum computing
Using light to process quantum information is one of the most promising approaches to building future quantum computers. Light particles, kn…
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Tiny floating magnet detects ultrafaint magnetic fields at room temperature
Measuring faint magnetic fields is useful in a number of areas, including mapping brain activity, monitoring hearts and probing fundamental …
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New platform speeds bacterial gene mapping for better biotech design
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a platform that pinpoints genetic triggers that turn mic…
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Chinese breakthrough paves way for production of graphene-based quantum chips - South China Morning Post
Chinese breakthrough paves way for production of graphene-based quantum chips South China Morning Post
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Scientists engineer novel viruses with AI to fight unstoppable bacterial threats - mystateline.com
Scientists engineer novel viruses with AI to fight unstoppable bacterial threats mystateline.com
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The Pointy Desert Plant That Could Make Toilet Paper Softer - and Greener - WSJ
The Pointy Desert Plant That Could Make Toilet Paper Softer - and Greener WSJ
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Gene-edited beagles may be future of allergy-free dogs, company claims - Detroit Free Press
Gene-edited beagles may be future of allergy-free dogs, company claims Detroit Free Press
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Quantum's greatest breakthrough may be trust - Yahoo Tech
Quantum's greatest breakthrough may be trust Yahoo Tech
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Scientists use AI to design living viruses for the first time - Gulf News
Scientists use AI to design living viruses for the first time Gulf News
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Johns Hopkins-Led Human Genome Breakthrough Paves the Way for Personalized - citybiz
Johns Hopkins-Led Human Genome Breakthrough Paves the Way for Personalized citybiz
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Human Genome Breakthrough Paves Way for Personalized Genomics - Bioengineer.org
Human Genome Breakthrough Paves Way for Personalized Genomics Bioengineer.org
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AfricaRice strengthens partnerships with Chinese research institutes to accelerate continent's rice innovation - EnviroNews Nigeria
AfricaRice strengthens partnerships with Chinese research institutes to accelerate continent's rice innovation EnviroNews Nigeria
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Ready to ditch your phone for a film camera? Underdog Film Lab can help - The Oaklandside
Ready to ditch your phone for a film camera? Underdog Film Lab can help The Oaklandside
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AI music company joins the vinyl record resurgence - Los Angeles Times
AI music company joins the vinyl record resurgence Los Angeles Times
ZME Science
AI translates 5,000-year-old cuneiform tablets into English
A new technology meets old languages.
Wired Science
Our Favorite Fans Are on Sale to Help With Summer Heat Waves (2026)
We’re still in the dog days of summer - keep your cool with deals on the best fans we’ve tested for on the go and at home.
Wired Science
3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): Lenovo, MSI, Alienware
As gaming laptop prices continue to rise, it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable options that aren’t terrible. Here are your best op…
Wired Science
Ranking the Best Smart Glasses: Meta, Viture, & More (2026)
This burgeoning wearable tech lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen from the comfort of your very…
Animals
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Kidnapped rare Serbian eagle freed into wild after rescue
Feliks the eagle was abducted as he first flew the nest in Serbia and wound up in the Middle East with poachers who demanded a ransom.
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Thor finds forever home in Wisconsin after nearly 300 days at Palm Beach County shelter - WPTV
Thor finds forever home in Wisconsin after nearly 300 days at Palm Beach County shelter WPTV
World
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Book hidden in fireplace returned to Australian library 150 years overdue
It is thought an apprentice stonemason who worked on the Houses of Parliament in London borrowed it.
BBC News World
Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations after asylum row
Relations broke down after former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez sought asylum in the Mexican embassy in November 2025.
Reuters Oddly Enough
Canada posts monster jobs gain in July, unemployment rate hits two-year low - Reuters
Canada posts monster jobs gain in July, unemployment rate hits two-year low Reuters