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Most of sun to be eclipsed across island of Ireland
Skywatchers are set to witness two major celestial events next week, with a deep partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid m…
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1999: Solar eclipse experienced from Alderney
Footage of people in Alderney catching the best view in the British Isles of the solar eclipse.
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60,000-year-old ostrich eggshell engravings reveal a surprisingly sophisticated human mind
More than 60,000 years ago, humans in southern Africa were engraving ostrich eggshells with intricate geometric patterns that appear far mor…
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Scientists discover bacteria that lock toxic uranium into a stable form
Deep underground, bacteria may be capable of doing something remarkable: trapping toxic uranium before it spreads. When researchers fed micr…
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Chemists set electrons free and break a decades-old chemistry barrier
Chemists have developed a catalyst that breaks a long-standing rule governing which molecules receive electrons during chemical reactions. B…
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The dodo bird had a secret sensory world scientists are only now discovering
CT scans of the world’s rarest dodo skulls suggest the extinct bird may have had a stronger sense of smell, a highly sensitive beak, and a l…
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Dinosaurs became giants - so why did they never become tiny?
Dinosaurs conquered the land at enormous sizes, but strangely, they almost never evolved into truly tiny animals. New research suggests that…
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How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
The Perseid summer light show is back - and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere.
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Early snakes explored life underground, on land and at sea
Snakes are highly modified lizards, with more than 4,000 living species today. The origin of snakes has long been one of evolutionary biolog…
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Tiny particles defy action-reaction symmetry to stay in motion
From schools of fish and flocks of birds to microscopic synthetic particles, many systems in nature and the laboratory consist of individual…
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Cosmic filaments help set first limits on dark matter's decay into gravitons
Composing some 85% of the universe's total mass, dark matter betrays its presence only through gravity, unlike ordinary matter. Yet through …
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Rare Mars meteorite preserves 1.27-billion-year-old clues to planet's deep interior
Boston College scientists have determined that a newly discovered meteorite from Mars is 1.27 billion years old and derived from a previousl…
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Oldest known giant rock scallop bead suggests California coastal trade began millennia earlier
Archaeologists have discovered two giant rock scallop beads that push back the clock on the first appearance of these high-status ornaments.…
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The asteroid that may be three worlds
What shape is an asteroid? For (44) Nysa, the honest answer until now has been that nobody knew. It is one of the brightest and largest E-ty…
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Solar eclipse to occur next week. Here is what to know
It will be visible in parts of the U.S. on Wednesday.(Image credit: Edward M. Pio Roda)
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Parkinson’s: a simple blood test could detect the disease up to 20 years before the tremors - Futura, le média qui explore le monde
Parkinson’s: a simple blood test could detect the disease up to 20 years before the tremors Futura, le média qui explore le monde
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This synthetic cell is a ‘meaningful’ step towards building life from scratch - BBC Science Focus Magazine
This synthetic cell is a ‘meaningful’ step towards building life from scratch BBC Science Focus Magazine
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US and Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as a ‘triumph’ - South China Morning Post
US and Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as a ‘triumph’ South China Morning Post
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Melbourne scientist’s broccoli breakthrough in fight against rare disease - Herald Sun
Melbourne scientist’s broccoli breakthrough in fight against rare disease Herald Sun
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NUS researchers brandish light beams for biotechnology breakthrough - Yahoo News Singapore
NUS researchers brandish light beams for biotechnology breakthrough Yahoo News Singapore
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SKUAST-K achieves breakthrough in Captive Breeding of Vulnerable Himalayan Snow Trout - Kashmir News Service
SKUAST-K achieves breakthrough in Captive Breeding of Vulnerable Himalayan Snow Trout Kashmir News Service
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Parkinson’s study uncovers early protein shifts, opening path to prevention - startupbusiness.it
Parkinson’s study uncovers early protein shifts, opening path to prevention startupbusiness.it
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Scientists describe seven new diamond frog species in Madagascar - Dagens.com
Scientists describe seven new diamond frog species in Madagascar Dagens.com
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Some ecologists say invasive species can be the first sign of nature bouncing back - The Cool Down
Some ecologists say invasive species can be the first sign of nature bouncing back The Cool Down
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Mount Toba eruption doesn't seem like it could nearly kill our species
Mount Toba was the biggest volcanic eruption in the last 2.6 million years, and some have suggested it nearly wiped out humanity. Around 74,…
Health
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2026 Global Health Summit Opens in Hong Kong -- Global Healthcare Leaders Convene: Bringing Breakthroughs to Patients - PR Newswire APAC - PR Newswire Asia
2026 Global Health Summit Opens in Hong Kong -- Global Healthcare Leaders Convene: Bringing Breakthroughs to Patients - PR Newswire APAC PR …
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Psychedelics on the cusp of market breakthrough as clinical, policy support grow - BioSpace
Psychedelics on the cusp of market breakthrough as clinical, policy support grow BioSpace
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Blood test may reveal lung cancer risk: Doctor answers all questions about the test and could it make treat... - Bhaskar English
Blood test may reveal lung cancer risk: Doctor answers all questions about the test and could it make treat... Bhaskar English
Environment & Climate
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In 2017, Antigua and Barbuda removed invasive rats and goats from Redonda; by 2023, vegetation biomass ro - The Times of India
In 2017, Antigua and Barbuda removed invasive rats and goats from Redonda; by 2023, vegetation biomass ro The Times of India
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Aboitiz Foundation, Cebu people’s organizations scale up forest restoration - Daily Tribune
Aboitiz Foundation, Cebu people’s organizations scale up forest restoration Daily Tribune
Kindness & Community
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Cheese Lovers Unite: The Benefits of Full-Fat Dairy Documented in Study Without Cholesterol Rise or Weight Gain
A University of Toronto study is offering new evidence in support of full-fat dairy consumption. The findings from a 12-week study demonstra…
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Intricate Carvings in Ostrich Eggshells are 60,000 Years Old - and Reveal ‘Remarkable’ Human Thinking
Dating back more than 60,000 years ago, humans in southern Africa were engraving ostrich eggshells with intricate geometric patterns that - …
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Leo DiCaprio Launches $200M Project to Bring 100 Most Threatened Species Back From the Brink
In 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio, the Bezos Earth Fund, and nine other conservation philanthropies launched the Protecting Our Planet Challenge, f…
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Blind Dressage Horse Wins Competitions By Using ‘Equine Braille’
Despite going blind, a remarkable horse is still on his way to becoming a dressage champion after adopting an extraordinary form of equine “…
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Good News in History, August 9
90 years ago today, track and field star Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal at the Berlin Olympics - a first for any American athlete. Ow…
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Play Is Essential for Young Children, Including When It Comes to Their Learning
This article was written by Kelley Mayer White, a professor at the College of Charleston, for The Conversation - a nonprofit news organizati…
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Cleveland Teens Used Their Robotics Skills to 3D-Print Prosthetics for Kids in Ecuador
A group of six Ohio teens spent some of their summer break this year overseas, but they weren’t on vacation - they were delivering free, 3D-…
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Longest serving volunteer helps boost bird numbers
Bird charity's longest serving volunteer helps achieve big success in boosting species recovery.
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Demi Vollering wins Tour de France for the 2nd time
Vollering, who first won the competition in 2023, finished the stage more than a minute ahead of Spaniard Paula Blasi Cairol and 2024 champi…
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This rising painter reimagines Renaissance art in a cocoa plantation in Cameroon
A new gallery show in London features the paintings of Marc Padeu, playing with themes from Renaissance art and bringing them to his homelan…
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Denver7 Everyday Hero honored for 32 years of service with Habitat for Humanity - Denver7
Denver7 Everyday Hero honored for 32 years of service with Habitat for Humanity Denver7
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Stranger races to rescue woman trapped on railroad tracks in Hobe Sound - WPEC
Stranger races to rescue woman trapped on railroad tracks in Hobe Sound WPEC
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‘League of heroes’ game used by MSD to motivate staff to get beneficiaries into work - Stuff
‘League of heroes’ game used by MSD to motivate staff to get beneficiaries into work Stuff
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The Abu Bakr Supermarket Community Awards will honour everyday heroes from across Yorkshire - Dewsbury Reporter
The Abu Bakr Supermarket Community Awards will honour everyday heroes from across Yorkshire Dewsbury Reporter
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In-N-Out shooting hero reveals haunting conversation he had with gunman that made him spare his life - UNILAD
In-N-Out shooting hero reveals haunting conversation he had with gunman that made him spare his life UNILAD
Underdog Wins
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The Underdog House: Noah Gragson Shows Muscle at Iowa - frontstretch.com
The Underdog House: Noah Gragson Shows Muscle at Iowa frontstretch.com
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Other Sports: Sabalenka stunned by underdog Alexandrova - Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)
Other Sports: Sabalenka stunned by underdog Alexandrova Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)
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MasterChef underdog Vinnie Gibaldi wins 2026 after fans tip rival for $250,000 prize - Yahoo Lifestyle Australia
MasterChef underdog Vinnie Gibaldi wins 2026 after fans tip rival for $250,000 prize Yahoo Lifestyle Australia
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Alex Shelley Earns IMPACT World Title Shot Vs Steve Maclin At Against All Odds Collovati (rQjRozdvBK) - Mshale
Alex Shelley Earns IMPACT World Title Shot Vs Steve Maclin At Against All Odds Collovati (rQjRozdvBK) Mshale
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Underdog On BBC’s Morning Live With Gethin Jones And Kevin Marsh John A. Sarcone (FjuW8j364E) - Mshale
Underdog On BBC’s Morning Live With Gethin Jones And Kevin Marsh John A. Sarcone (FjuW8j364E) Mshale
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Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera rallies to capture second straight U.S. women's gymnastics title - WRAL
Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera rallies to capture second straight U.S. women's gymnastics title WRAL
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Gabby Forza Captures The Limitless Wrestling World Championship at the 2026 Vacationland Cup - PWPonderings
Gabby Forza Captures The Limitless Wrestling World Championship at the 2026 Vacationland Cup PWPonderings
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MLB: Jefry Yan - From Construction Sites to Viral Sensation with the New York Mets - Al Bat
MLB: Jefry Yan - From Construction Sites to Viral Sensation with the New York Mets Al Bat
Tech for Good
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UK announces nearly £130 million funding for zero-emission vehicle technology - Reuters
UK announces nearly £130 million funding for zero-emission vehicle technology Reuters
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Controlled cracking technique prints quantum dots into tiny pixels for sharper displays
Recent technological advances have enabled the development of increasingly sophisticated, sharper displays for electronic devices. Many mode…
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New catalyst with 75% less platinum promises to reduce the cost of hydrogen fuel cells
The high cost of platinum is one of the main barriers to the wider adoption of hydrogen fuel cells. Now, researchers at IMDEA Materials Inst…
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Scientific breakthrough | For the first time, 16 synthetic viruses capable of fighting superbugs are created with artificial intelligence - Clarin.com
Scientific breakthrough | For the first time, 16 synthetic viruses capable of fighting superbugs are created with artificial intelligence Cl…
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WashU fuel cell breakthrough targets data centers that keep draining the grid - eGamers.io
WashU fuel cell breakthrough targets data centers that keep draining the grid eGamers.io
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Scientists use AI to design synthetic viruses for the first time - Deccan Herald
Scientists use AI to design synthetic viruses for the first time Deccan Herald
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Scientist uses gene-editing to breed dog that won’t trigger his allergies - The Telegraph
Scientist uses gene-editing to breed dog that won’t trigger his allergies The Telegraph
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16 new viruses from a computer? Scientists pull off a wild bacteria breakthrough - Moneycontrol.com
16 new viruses from a computer? Scientists pull off a wild bacteria breakthrough Moneycontrol.com
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AI breakthrough: Why life on the Moon and Mars could happen much sooner - Futura, le média qui explore le monde
AI breakthrough: Why life on the Moon and Mars could happen much sooner Futura, le média qui explore le monde
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FlexOffers Named Winner of 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Award for Partner Marketing Solution of the Year - Lelezard
FlexOffers Named Winner of 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Award for Partner Marketing Solution of the Year Lelezard
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AI-Designed Viruses Show Promise in Fighting Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria - Whalesbook
AI-Designed Viruses Show Promise in Fighting Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Whalesbook
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9-1-1 is a Crap Shoot, Luckily There is a Revolutionary New Alternative - roundtable.io
9-1-1 is a Crap Shoot, Luckily There is a Revolutionary New Alternative roundtable.io
Wired Science
4 Best Compression Boots: Therabody, Hyperice, and More (2026)
Whether you’re training hard, traveling often, or dealing with poor circulation, these are the best compression boots for anyone looking for…
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Meetily Lets You Transcribe and Summarize Meetings Without a Subscription - Here’s How
There are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Here’s an option that’s free and open source.
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TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Review (2026): A Hybrid Tablet for Taking Notes and Watching Video
TCL’s hybrid tablet-digital notebook tries to be the best of both worlds, and it mostly succeeds.
Wired Science
The 12 Best Anime to Watch if You Think You Hate Anime
Japan’s strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Here’s what to watch.
Animals
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How dogs evolved differently across the globe to match human traits
We call them "man's best friend," and the evidence supports it. Dogs have been found buried alongside humans in graves dating back 14,000 ye…
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The Gentle Giants: How Manatees Are Recovering in Florida’s Waters - NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
The Gentle Giants: How Manatees Are Recovering in Florida’s Waters NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
World
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Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.
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Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.
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Vollering delivers masterclass to secure second Tour de France Femmes title - Reuters
Vollering delivers masterclass to secure second Tour de France Femmes title Reuters
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Wildcard Kelly Slater stars as surfing's Tahiti Pro kicks of in unruly waves - Reuters
Wildcard Kelly Slater stars as surfing's Tahiti Pro kicks of in unruly waves Reuters
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Iran-US Tensions Show Signs of Diplomatic Breakthrough: Push for Dialogue, Hormuz Strait Reopening, and Global Relief - Pressenza - International Press Agency
Iran-US Tensions Show Signs of Diplomatic Breakthrough: Push for Dialogue, Hormuz Strait Reopening, and Global Relief Pressenza - Internatio…
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Alas Women outlast Indonesia for breakthrough SEA V Cup silver - ABS-CBN
Alas Women outlast Indonesia for breakthrough SEA V Cup silver ABS-CBN