Science & Breakthroughs
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What forest bathing does to your body, and the 5 best places to try it
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You probably already know the feeling, even if you’ve never had a name for it. The way your shoulders d…
Optimist Daily
Sweden to ban forever chemicals from kitchens and clothing by 2028
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Sweden announced on July 23 that it will ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from consumer products…
NASA Breaking News
Stops Along the Path of Totality
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Stops Along the Path of Totality Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All…
NASA Breaking News
What Is the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope? (Grades 5-8)
6 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) This article is for students grades 5-8. The Nancy Grace Roma…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Completes Astronaut-Deployed Science Instrument for Lunar Surface
The fully-integrated LEMS (Lunar Environment Monitoring Station) ready for environmental testing. A small suitcase-size instrument suite bui…
NASA Breaking News
Lion Nebula Roars in Webb’s Sights
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope imaged the planetary nebula NGC 2392, the Lion Nebula, using the observatory’s NIRCam and MIRI instruments…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Telescopes Create Colorful ‘Craft’ From Nearby Nebula
4 Min Read NASA Telescopes Create Colorful ‘Craft’ From Nearby Nebula Like a collage made of layered sheets of colored cellophane, a vibrant…
NASA Breaking News
Building the Moon Base: NASA Stories at the Ion
4 Min Read Building the Moon Base: NASA Stories at the Ion Shatel Bhakta, principal systems engineer for NASA’s Moon Base Program, gives a p…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Shares Station Research Today Supporting Moon, Mars Tomorrow
International Space Station Expedition 74 astronauts (from left) Chris Williams, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot, and Jessica Meir inside the s…
NASA Breaking News
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4968-4974: Rock Climbing Towards the Discontinuity
Curiosity Navigation Curiosity Home Mission Overview Where is Curiosity? Mission Updates Science Overview Instruments Highlights Exploration…
BBC News Science
British driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed record
Andy Green set the fastest time ever recorded in a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406mph (654km/h).
BBC News Science
UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe
Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total e…
BBC News Science
Solar eclipse 2026 weather forecast - where and when will the best view be?
Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum vie…
BBC News Science
Three ways to watch the solar eclipse safely without glasses
With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some ho…
Phys.org Latest
Archaeology has evolved: Four eras of understanding Africa's past
What is the past? It may seem a simple question to answer, but it is more complex than we might think at first. As science, politics, techno…
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Genomics used to find endangered fish populations most vulnerable to climate change
Scientists have shown that genomics can help identify which wild populations are most vulnerable to climate change - offering practical guid…
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Real-time X-ray data analysis with DONUT accelerates materials science
What if scientists could get a taste of discovery as soon as their experiment finishes? Thanks to a new machine learning tool called DONUT, …
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Why do certain lyrics touch us so deeply? We studied 35 years of hits to find out
A growing body of research suggests that listening to music has a positive impact on our health and well-being. We use music in at least sev…
Phys.org Latest
Beyond color: Fluorescence lifetime imaging distinguishes multiple proteins in living plant cells
Fluorescent protein imaging is an indispensable tool in life science research, enabling visualization of protein movement and localization, …
Phys.org Latest
Porous material can arrange disordered gas molecules into a crystal-like structure, study predicts
Capturing carbon or storing hydrogen to combat global warming requires compressing gases into sponge-like porous materials. Until now, gas m…
Phys.org Latest
Himalayan grain demonstrates the potential of pangenome-guided breeding for higher yields and adaptability
Scientists from the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI) at Murdoch University have participated in a landmark proof-of-concept resear…
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Reading daily ocean temperatures from red algae
Understanding how marine ecosystems respond to a warming ocean requires detailed records of past temperatures. An international research tea…
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An Interview with Breakthrough T1D-Funded Researchers - Breakthrough T1D
An Interview with Breakthrough T1D-Funded Researchers Breakthrough T1D
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Mount Sinai Advances as Milestone 2 Awardee in XPRIZE Healthspan, a $101 Million Global Competition Focused on Extending Healthy Aging | Newswise - Newswise
Mount Sinai Advances as Milestone 2 Awardee in XPRIZE Healthspan, a $101 Million Global Competition Focused on Extending Healthy Aging | New…
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Metabolon Launches Peak Science Grant Program to Advance Breakthrough Metabolomics Research - aap.com.au
Metabolon Launches Peak Science Grant Program to Advance Breakthrough Metabolomics Research aap.com.au
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Star cluster discovery could change how scientists measure the universe - Phys.org
Star cluster discovery could change how scientists measure the universe Phys.org
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Shiseido Targets Zombie Cells in Breakthrough Longevity Skincare Research - BeautyMatter
Shiseido Targets Zombie Cells in Breakthrough Longevity Skincare Research BeautyMatter
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Breakthrough Advances Heart Valve Disease Treatment - Bioengineer.org
Breakthrough Advances Heart Valve Disease Treatment Bioengineer.org
Wired Science
How and When to View the Perseid Meteor Shower (August 2026)
The Perseids will peak between August 12 and 13. Here’s what time - and where - you can get the best view, and why 2026 will be an exception…
Health
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10 Finalist Teams Awarded $1M to Advance in XPRIZE Healthspan $101 Million Race to Transform Healthy Aging - PR Newswire
10 Finalist Teams Awarded $1M to Advance in XPRIZE Healthspan $101 Million Race to Transform Healthy Aging PR Newswire
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Theralogix Expands Its Women's Health Line with Two Breakthrough NSF-Certified Formulas - Newswire.com
Theralogix Expands Its Women's Health Line with Two Breakthrough NSF-Certified Formulas Newswire.com
ZME Science
You Don’t Need to Train to Failure to Build Muscle or Get Stronger. Here’s Why
No pain, no gain. But you can have gains with only a little bit of pain.
Environment & Climate
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A Yangtze Fish’s Return Marks a Decade of Ecological Recovery - iChongqing
A Yangtze Fish’s Return Marks a Decade of Ecological Recovery iChongqing
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Feds delist once nearly exterminated razorback sucker - paysonroundup.com
Feds delist once nearly exterminated razorback sucker paysonroundup.com
Kindness & Community
Good News Network
Brown Student Spends Summer Helping Teens Find Their Voice in English
For a group of teenagers learning English in Providence, Rhode Island, summer school this year looked a little different. There were vocabul…
Good News Network
Great Barrier Reef’s Recovery From Bleaching is Aided by Monsoon
The world’s largest coral system, the Great Barrier Reef, suffered six mass ‘bleaching events’ between 2016 and 2025, due in part to warming…
Good News Network
Pro Women’s Baseball Resumes for First Time Since 1954: A League of Their Own is BACK!
Almost eight decades after she last played baseball, Maybelle Blair returned to the diamond - in a wheelchair - to inaugurate the new women’…
Good News Network
Plant’s First Flower is a ‘Death Bloom’ So Tall the Greenhouse Had to Remove Ceiling Panels
A ten-year-old plant has finally burst into flower for the first time after a decade of care by professional horticulturists - and the stalk…
Good News Network
Good News in History, August 11
70 years ago today, Elvis Presley released his first double-sided mega-hit record. With Don’t Be Cruel on one side and Hound Dog on the othe…
Positive News
Three sports groups using movement to tackle isolation
Nice News
Put Down the Ice: Sprains and Strains Are Supposed to Swell - Here’s the Approach to Take Instead
We all know what to do when we sprain an ankle or strain a calf muscle: rest it, ice it, compress it, and elevate it, right? Wrong, actually…
BBC News World
Baby Shark Boy set to make K-pop debut
The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.
BBC News World
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".
Reuters Oddly Enough
Judge blocks US Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting - Reuters
Judge blocks US Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Russia frees ailing ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention - Reuters
Russia frees ailing ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
US appeals court voids formula used to avert surprise medical bills - Reuters
US appeals court voids formula used to avert surprise medical bills Reuters
NPR Goats and Soda
'Spider-Man' director found his connection to the world at the movies
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is alone - very alone. "There's just nothing better than watching Tom play an awkward …
NPR Goats and Soda
A midwife crosses 'maternity deserts' to make a difference for Black moms and babies
New research from the March of Dimes says more than half of U.S. counties have no labor and delivery hospitals. One Black midwife tries to m…
NPR Goats and Soda
Readers tell us how they became Deadheads
We asked people to share the story of how they became a Deadhead and received hundreds of responses. Their stories are tender, comical and s…
Google News: kindness
The trooper who ran toward the gunfire: State police identify hero of Aug. 1 In-N-Out mass shooting - Idaho State Journal
The trooper who ran toward the gunfire: State police identify hero of Aug. 1 In-N-Out mass shooting Idaho State Journal
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‘Civilian Service Award’ presented to hero who helped trapped residents escape fire in Exeter Twp. - WFMZ.com
‘Civilian Service Award’ presented to hero who helped trapped residents escape fire in Exeter Twp. WFMZ.com
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Truck driver rescued from overturned semi during Arizona monsoon is searching for the stranger who saved him - 12News
Truck driver rescued from overturned semi during Arizona monsoon is searching for the stranger who saved him 12News
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Three Northern Colorado Lives Inspire New Book on Legacy and Kindness - North Forty News
Three Northern Colorado Lives Inspire New Book on Legacy and Kindness North Forty News
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Sussex County volunteer honored for nearly 40 years of community service - WRNJ Radio
Sussex County volunteer honored for nearly 40 years of community service WRNJ Radio
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The Identity of the Off-Duty Officer Who Helped During Twin Falls In-N-Out Shooting Revealed - 95.7 KEZJ
The Identity of the Off-Duty Officer Who Helped During Twin Falls In-N-Out Shooting Revealed 95.7 KEZJ
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Community heroes honoured for transforming the lives of young carers at ceremony - Bournemouth Echo
Community heroes honoured for transforming the lives of young carers at ceremony Bournemouth Echo
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Awards to shine light on community heroes and organisations across Gedling borough - Gedling Eye
Awards to shine light on community heroes and organisations across Gedling borough Gedling Eye
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North Yorkshire farmer hailed a hero after saving stroke victim in Dales - Darlington & Stockton Times
North Yorkshire farmer hailed a hero after saving stroke victim in Dales Darlington & Stockton Times
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Underdog California Promo Code ALARM: Get $50 For Dodgers, Padres & More - Fantasy Alarm
Underdog California Promo Code ALARM: Get $50 For Dodgers, Padres & More Fantasy Alarm
Underdog Wins
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Chargers Underdog Story: Branson Taylor's Rise and Jim Harbaugh's Culture Shift - Sports Illustrated
Chargers Underdog Story: Branson Taylor's Rise and Jim Harbaugh's Culture Shift Sports Illustrated
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Kanye Clark has brought his underdog mentality - and versatility - to the Florida Gators - On3
Kanye Clark has brought his underdog mentality - and versatility - to the Florida Gators On3
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You might not know this Eagles underdog, but that might not be the case for long - Metro Philadelphia
You might not know this Eagles underdog, but that might not be the case for long Metro Philadelphia
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Trech Kekahuna Brings Hawaiian Roots, Underdog Mentality to UNC Offense - On3
Trech Kekahuna Brings Hawaiian Roots, Underdog Mentality to UNC Offense On3
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lolitslea Taps Jack The Underdog For Thrilling "Tragedy" Collab - idobi.com
lolitslea Taps Jack The Underdog For Thrilling "Tragedy" Collab idobi.com
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King George football brings underdog mindset to 2026 season - Fredericksburg.com
King George football brings underdog mindset to 2026 season Fredericksburg.com
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An ambitious young coach | Underdog: Defying the Odds - AOL.com
An ambitious young coach | Underdog: Defying the Odds AOL.com
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Austria Stuns World Cup Newcomers Jordan With Massive Underdog Odds Allerta Per Vento Forte (VpjtSPpjCf) - Mshale
Austria Stuns World Cup Newcomers Jordan With Massive Underdog Odds Allerta Per Vento Forte (VpjtSPpjCf) Mshale
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The BIGGEST UNDERDOG Of Each World Cup (1994 - 2022) Channel 5 (HbLt3F1ZkS) - Mshale
The BIGGEST UNDERDOG Of Each World Cup (1994 - 2022) Channel 5 (HbLt3F1ZkS) Mshale
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Semi finals fever: Underdog clubs chase glory after years of struggle - Bega District News
Semi finals fever: Underdog clubs chase glory after years of struggle Bega District News
Tech for Good
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Sorting potatoes with AI
Karevo's AI-powered optical recognition system can sort up to 10 tons of potatoes per hour with 95% accuracy. The founder's journey took him…
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X-ray analysis reveals the inner life of leaves while advancing engineering efforts to reduce 'crop sweat'
In the Midwestern summer, humans and plants have to breathe through the heat and humidity. Researchers hope that a retooled crop plant - one…
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Fungal chitin offers new route to tougher hydrogels for medical devices and soft robots
Researchers at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the University of Tennessee (UT), Knoxville, have m…
MIT Technology Review
The Download: the next big thing in LLMs and how AI academic research is shifting
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Th…
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NUS researchers engineer color-sensing yeast in scientific breakthrough - Bioengineer.org
NUS researchers engineer color-sensing yeast in scientific breakthrough Bioengineer.org
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‘Incredible’: Lab-grown human heart tissue could change medicine - heraldsun.com.au
‘Incredible’: Lab-grown human heart tissue could change medicine heraldsun.com.au
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NUS researchers achieve breakthrough in engineering colour-sensing yeast - The Manila Times
NUS researchers achieve breakthrough in engineering colour-sensing yeast The Manila Times
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Scientists publish landmark study on how dogs can distinguish between human emotions - GB News
Scientists publish landmark study on how dogs can distinguish between human emotions GB News
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Anthropic's Unknown Model Makes Major Breakthrough on the Riemann Hypothesis - Zamin.uz
Anthropic's Unknown Model Makes Major Breakthrough on the Riemann Hypothesis Zamin.uz
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Why China's Unbreakable Crystal Breakthrough Changes Materia - Lavender Hotel
Why China's Unbreakable Crystal Breakthrough Changes Materia Lavender Hotel
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14 Times Pakistan Proved It Belongs on the Global Tech Map - TechJuice
14 Times Pakistan Proved It Belongs on the Global Tech Map TechJuice
ZME Science
The US Is Recruiting Gamers to Help Fix Its Air Traffic Control Crisis. That May Not Be As Crazy As It Sounds
Does anyone know how to play Flight Simulator?
Wired Science
6 Best Dehumidifiers to Fight Mold and Muggy Summers (2026)
If you care about good air, it’s time for a dehumidifier. These are the best ones we’ve tested for everything from basements to drying laund…
Wired Science
Seedless Blackberries and Cherries That Grow on Bushes Vie to Be the Future of Food
Startups and Big Ag are using Crispr gene editing to create crops that taste better and grow on a hotter planet. But will they find a market…
Wired Science
Best Red-Light Therapy for Hair Growth and Restoration (2026)
Don’t fly to Turkey just yet. Our WIRED testers saw visible hair regrowth with these red-light therapy devices.
Wired Science
AI Is Helping Solve the Intricate Genetic Puzzle of Schizophrenia
Recent findings provide one of the most detailed pictures to date of the genetic architecture of schizophrenia, opening up new avenues for r…
Wired Science
Sony Coupons: 45% Off Sony Headphones, WF-1000XM6 Earbuds, and Sony Cameras for August 2026
Upgrade your setup with Sony’s newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras.
Wired Science
PlayStation Discount Code: Save on PS5 Games August 2026
Want to stretch your gaming budget? Learn how to unlock massive savings on PS5 games, DualSense controllers, and PlayStation Plus membership…
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Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty
The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishmen…
Reuters Oddly Enough
Where to see the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse in Europe and when to catch the next one - Reuters
Where to see the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse in Europe and when to catch the next one Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Decades of farm gains, inventories strengthen food system against 'super' El Nino - Reuters
Decades of farm gains, inventories strengthen food system against 'super' El Nino Reuters