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5 phrases to teach kids that will serve them for life
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You spend the first few years of your kid’s life repeating words back to them, hoping one will stick. “…
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Rooftop rainwater could break cities’ air conditioning trap
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Air conditioning is making cities hotter, and that’s not incidental. It’s the physics. Every AC unit pu…
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APOD: 2026 August 19 - The Case of the Mysterious Maybe Meteor
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NASA’s LRO Images Falcon 9 Crater on Moon, Learns New Details
3 min read NASA’s LRO Images Falcon 9 Crater on Moon, Learns New Details This is an animated before-and-after view of the crater formed afte…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Student Aviation Challenge Focuses on Nation’s Infrastructure
3 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Credit: National Institute of Aerospace NASA’s next Gateways …
NASA Breaking News
NASA’s B777 Gets New Coat of Paint
NASA’s Boeing 777 returns to the agency’s Langley Research Center after receiving a new paint scheme.NASA/James Blair NASA’s Boeing 777 show…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Glenn’s Legacy Forged Through Decades of Flight Research
William “Bill” Swann, one of the first-generation pilots at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics’ Flight Propulsion Research Labo…
NASA Breaking News
APOD: 2026 August 18 - Perseids from Perseus
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ScienceDaily Top News
The bacteria that make cheese taste so good may also benefit your gut
Scientists studying three artisan British cheeses found that the microbes responsible for their distinctive flavors may also offer surprisin…
ScienceDaily Top News
Einstein’s biggest “mistake” came back - and changed cosmology forever
Einstein’s abandoned cosmological constant made a spectacular comeback when astronomers discovered that the universe’s expansion is accelera…
ScienceDaily Top News
Scientists may have finally proved that “empty” space isn’t really empty
A magnetar’s colossal magnetic field may have revealed a quantum effect predicted by Werner Heisenberg nearly 90 years ago, in which seeming…
Phys.org Latest
Some bacteria build internal 'power cables' to extend respiration beyond the cell membrane
All living cells need energy, and most generate it through respiration, a series of chemical reactions normally confined to the cell membran…
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Largest catalog yet of how human cells read DNA shows how chemical marks alter genetic instructions
Every cell in the body contains essentially the same DNA, yet a brain cell behaves differently from a muscle cell or an immune cell. The dif…
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Lost 'mega-escarpment' across ancient USA may explain Grand Canyon's missing billion years
Scientists have found evidence that a colossal cliff stretching thousands of kilometers across ancient North America may have exposed the he…
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Sustainable medical electronics can reduce environmental impact by up to 65%
While electronic devices have become an integral part of everyday life, the consumption of critical raw materials and energy demand associat…
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New photonic crystal method improves single-photon sources for quantum networks
Quantum communication promises many advantages over today's standard technologies, including absolutely secure transmission of large amounts…
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Scientific breakthrough in Sweden may help with loud snoring - El Paso Inc.
Scientific breakthrough in Sweden may help with loud snoring El Paso Inc.
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Scientific breakthrough in Sweden may help with loud snoring - mydailyrecord.com
Scientific breakthrough in Sweden may help with loud snoring mydailyrecord.com
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Scientific breakthrough in Sweden may help with loud snoring - Iosco County News Herald
Scientific breakthrough in Sweden may help with loud snoring Iosco County News Herald
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A popular sleeping pill stuns scientists with unexpected Alzheimer’s breakthrough - Futura, le média qui explore le monde
A popular sleeping pill stuns scientists with unexpected Alzheimer’s breakthrough Futura, le média qui explore le monde
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Breakthrough in Antarctic Plant Genome Mapping by Chilean Researchers - Devdiscourse
Breakthrough in Antarctic Plant Genome Mapping by Chilean Researchers Devdiscourse
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Genetic map for endangered species being developed - Tehran Times
Genetic map for endangered species being developed Tehran Times
ZME Science
Dolphins on Opposite Sides of Australia Have Learned to Fish With Seashells. They May Have Invented It Twice
Dolphin culture just got even more interesting.
ZME Science
French Archaeologist Says He Cracked a Mysterious 4,000-Year-Old Bronze Age Script From Ancient Iran
The Rosetta Stone helped decode hieroglyphs and now silver cups may have unlocked Linear Elamite.
Ars Technica Science
X-rays add new twist to narwhal's spiral tusk
CT scan of a narwhal tusk. Credit: Adrian Rodriguez Palomo/CC BY-NC CT scan of a narwhal tusk. Credit: Adrian Rodriguez Palomo/CC BY-NC Narw…
Health
BBC News Health
Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
BBC News Health
Doctors remove record-size bladder stone
The procedure was carried out last week at a hospital in Sri Lanka, with the stone weighing over three kilograms.
BBC News Health
'I survived cancer, now I'm fighting for my future family'
Cancer survivor fights for egg preservation fertility treatment
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Existing drug could treat invasive canine oral tumors
A benign but invasive canine oral cancer is often mistaken for a similar malignant one, leading to misdiagnoses in close to a third of cases…
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Scientific breakthrough in Sweden may help with loud snoring - swiowanewssource.com
Scientific breakthrough in Sweden may help with loud snoring swiowanewssource.com
Environment & Climate
Reasons to Be Cheerful
The ‘Sisterhood’ Protecting Indonesia’s Coral Reefs
When she was 21, Gabriela Nathania H dove underwater with a cohort of four strangers off the coast of Gili Air. The tiny island is one of th…
BBC News Science
Work on £1.5m nature reserve to start next month
A charity says the nature reserve will be a "very special thing" for the town once complete.
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Maine urges residents to look for the endangered rusty patched bumble bee - Seacoastonline.com
Maine urges residents to look for the endangered rusty patched bumble bee Seacoastonline.com
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A small climate victory during a record-breaking summer - SEC Newgate UK
A small climate victory during a record-breaking summer SEC Newgate UK
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Targeting Saf At A Handful Of Major Airports Could Deliver Outsized Climate And Health Benefits, New Catf Analysis Finds - megaproject.com
Targeting Saf At A Handful Of Major Airports Could Deliver Outsized Climate And Health Benefits, New Catf Analysis Finds megaproject.com
Kindness & Community
Good News Network
Boston Aims to Tackle 100-year Flood Risks with $10 Billion in Infrastructure Projects
Expected to see 10 to 18 inches of sea level rise over the next 25 years, the city of Boston and the US Army Corps of Engineers have release…
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Construction Worker Discovers Gold Hoard After Literally Striking a Gold Bar with His Jackhammer
Police in Belgium recently made a most remarkable discovery while digging under the foundations of an old brewery. While using a jackhammer …
Good News Network
Threatened Bird Species Given Tiny Foot Casts to Help Recovery After Hit by Car
A bird that was hit by a car is undergoing a rather curious rehabilitation procedure. The animal hospital it was taken do designed a pair of…
Good News Network
In Memorium: Zhu Rongji, the Leader Who Defied Mao and Opened China to the World
Former Premier of the People’s Republic of China, Zhu Rongji, passed away on last week at the age of 97, with the country raising its flags …
Good News Network
Good News in History, August 18
88 years ago today, the Thousand Islands Bridge connecting the US with Canada over the Saint Lawrence Seaway was dedicated by F.D. Roosevelt…
Positive News
Can festivals leave the land better than they found it?
Nice News
From a Dolphin’s Tail to a Bird’s Beak: 7 Innovative Prosthetics That Have Helped Animals
When Betty the pit bull was rescued from the streets of New York City, vets confirmed that the two back paws and part of a leg she was missi…
BBC News World
How a goat given as a graduation gift went viral
Described as calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.
ScienceDaily Top News
A therapy that “rewrites” childhood memories can ease fear of failure
Childhood criticism can leave people carrying a fear of failure long into adulthood, but new research suggests those emotional patterns may …
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Research helps NYC students aim higher in public high school applications
Many New York City eighth-graders - particularly those from underserved communities - aren't applying to academically competitive high schoo…
NPR Goats and Soda
In Portland, this soap box derby combines downhill speed with extreme pageantry
Soap box derbies send motorless cars down a steep incline. At one event, contestants make their cars look like cartoon characters, subway ca…
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Trucker hailed as hero after I-70 wrong-way scare - FOX 2
Trucker hailed as hero after I-70 wrong-way scare FOX 2
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What makes a hero? Newburgh art exhibit has an answer - The Poughkeepsie Journal
What makes a hero? Newburgh art exhibit has an answer The Poughkeepsie Journal
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Northamptonshire Community Foundation community hero of the week - Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Northamptonshire Community Foundation community hero of the week Northampton Chronicle and Echo
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Liverpool community champions set to be celebrated as prestigious local awards ceremony returns - InYourArea
Liverpool community champions set to be celebrated as prestigious local awards ceremony returns InYourArea
Underdog Wins
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Bush Center announces limited series, Americans: Against All Odds presented by The Haidar Family, opening with Theo of Golden author Allen Levi | George W. Bush Presidential Center - George W. Bush Presidential Center
Bush Center announces limited series, Americans: Against All Odds presented by The Haidar Family, opening with Theo of Golden author Allen L…
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Undrafted underdog steals the show in Bears blowout win | 1st andNorth - FOX 32 Chicago
Undrafted underdog steals the show in Bears blowout win | 1st andNorth FOX 32 Chicago
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DWCS video: Trent Miller sleeps Douglas Rodrigues as biggest underdog on card - MMA Junkie
DWCS video: Trent Miller sleeps Douglas Rodrigues as biggest underdog on card MMA Junkie
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Street World Fighter Premiere: 9:0 Shocks, Underdog Victory - 조선일보
Street World Fighter Premiere: 9:0 Shocks, Underdog Victory 조선일보
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Bills: Underdog Makes Case for Spot on 53-Man Roster - roundtable.io
Bills: Underdog Makes Case for Spot on 53-Man Roster roundtable.io
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Will Forte Shares How COYOTE VS. ACME's On-Screen Underdog Story Became Reality - BroadwayWorld
Will Forte Shares How COYOTE VS. ACME's On-Screen Underdog Story Became Reality BroadwayWorld
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Charlton Athletic: It's good to be the underdog - Lloyd Jones - BBC
Charlton Athletic: It's good to be the underdog - Lloyd Jones BBC
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Against all odds: A scholar's story that inspired many - The Jakarta Post
Against all odds: A scholar's story that inspired many The Jakarta Post
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A Fresh Start for SOOP: 'Underdog? Our Goal Is the Championship!' - news.sbs.co.kr
A Fresh Start for SOOP: 'Underdog? Our Goal Is the Championship!' news.sbs.co.kr
Tech for Good
BBC News Science
Solar panel critic now 'supporter of plan'
A dispute over a solar panel plan is resolved, with the complainant now a proponent for the site.
Reuters Oddly Enough
Unitree soars in Shanghai debut, a milestone for China's humanoid robotics sector - Reuters
Unitree soars in Shanghai debut, a milestone for China's humanoid robotics sector Reuters
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China's LandSpace lands rocket booster; joins SpaceX, Blue Origin with reusable tech - Reuters
China's LandSpace lands rocket booster; joins SpaceX, Blue Origin with reusable tech Reuters
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AI chip startup Etched doubles valuation to $21 billion in under a month - Reuters
AI chip startup Etched doubles valuation to $21 billion in under a month Reuters
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Chip designer Velaura AI valued at more than $1 billion in funding round - Reuters
Chip designer Velaura AI valued at more than $1 billion in funding round Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Teens with stronger guardrails to tackle safety risks - Reuters
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Teens with stronger guardrails to tackle safety risks Reuters
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Einride forecasts faster growth, adds 500 Tesla Semi trucks to fleet - Reuters
Einride forecasts faster growth, adds 500 Tesla Semi trucks to fleet Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
China's Pony.ai plans to deploy more than 4,000 robotaxis abroad - Reuters
China's Pony.ai plans to deploy more than 4,000 robotaxis abroad Reuters
Phys.org Latest
Laser stability method advances precision control of electrons with light
Researchers at the University of Oldenburg's Institute of Physics are working on techniques for precision control of electric fields of ligh…
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Scientists make breakthrough in replacing laboratory animals with human 'organ sacks' - GB News
Scientists make breakthrough in replacing laboratory animals with human 'organ sacks' GB News
Ars Technica Science
Against all odds, SpaceX finally tugs Starship into port after 24 days at sea
SpaceX's most recent Starship test flight may have ended July 24, but its mission isn't over yet. The spacecraft splashed down in the Indian…
Google News: climate solutions
Octopus: Solar Panel Owners Bank $135m in UK's Record Summer - Energy Digital
Octopus: Solar Panel Owners Bank $135m in UK's Record Summer Energy Digital
Wired Science
I Put the Best Digital Notebooks to the Test. Here Are My Favorites (2026)
These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.
Wired Science
Exclusive: You Can Finally Buy a Fairphone - a Sustainable, Repairable Smartphone - in the US
More than a decade after launching in Europe, the Netherlands company is now selling its repairable phones in the US, starting with the Fair…