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Rage workouts don’t calm you down, research finds. Here’s what does.
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Slamming tires with a sledgehammer, pummeling a punching bag, running yourself into the ground when you…
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Why the poo taboo has held back a killer disease, and what’s changing
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There is a disease that kills more than one million people a year, nearly half of them children under f…
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NASA TechLeap Prize: Orbital Clarity Challenge
1 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) The Orbital Clarity Challenge - the sixth in the NASA TechLea…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Updates Next Steps for Commercial Swift Boost Mission
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, shown in this artist’s concept, has orbited Earth for more than 20 years, studying the ever-changing …
NASA Breaking News
Human-Related Microbes May Survive Moon’s South Pole, NASA Finds
This image was taken by an Artemis II astronaut from the Orion capsule in April 2026, as the spacecraft traveled past the Moon and back over…
NASA Breaking News
Ancient Milky Way Merger
About 12 billion years ago, a dwarf galaxy known as LKH collided with a young Milky Way and merged with it. This artist’s concept portrays t…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Establishes State Hubs to Grow Technical Aerospace Workforce
From left, Sean McCrary and Katie Mortensen, mechanical engineering technicians, paint NASA’s Artemis logo on the White Room connected to th…
NASA Breaking News
Career Spotlight: Mechanic (Ages 14-18)
4 Min Read Career Spotlight: Mechanic (Ages 14-18) What does a mechanic do? Machines and engines are all around us. They power everything fr…
NASA Breaking News
Behind the Lens: Meet NASA Johnson’s Photographers
7 Min Read Behind the Lens: Meet NASA Johnson’s Photographers NASA Johnson Space Center’s Imagery Acquisition Group poses for a group photo …
ScienceDaily Top News
MIT physicists discover electrons rebuilding like ice inside a quantum material
MIT physicists found that two electronic phases inside the same quantum material emerge through surprisingly different mechanisms - one smoo…
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Researchers reveal deeper workings of brain’s information hub
The brain has a remarkably flexible system for handling uncertainty and changing situations. Researchers found that the frontoparietal corte…
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Tiny quantum engines reveal useful energy hiding in “waste heat”
A tiny machine made from just an atom and particles of light may sound impossibly simple, but it raises a surprisingly difficult question: w…
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16 mummies and a dog reveal a hidden order inside an ancient Egyptian tomb
A tomb in Egypt’s Theban Necropolis reveals a surprisingly organized story of burial, reuse, and changing beliefs spanning hundreds of years…
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Mysterious waves sweeping across your brain may help turn sensory chaos into what you see
Traveling electrical waves sweeping across the brain may help determine what we notice, predict what comes next, and construct our internal …
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Scientists discover learning and memory formation in model membranes
A decades-long collaboration between two scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is reshaping how we understa…
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Changing bacterial feedstock unlocks flexible biopolymers with stronger antibacterial effects
Changing the carbon source used during bacterial fermentation - essentially, what bacteria are fed - can significantly influence the propert…
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Rye reference genome uncovers diversity that could strengthen wheat breeding
Rye is not only a hardy and high-yielding crop, but also possesses a valuable gene pool for wheat breeding. An international research team l…
NPR Goats and Soda
This high-speed star is whipping around the black hole in the middle of our galaxy
Researchers have identified a speed demon at the heart of the Milky Way. This fast-moving star may yield insights into the black hole parked…
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Scientific breakthrough in Sweden may help with loud snoring - cbs19news.com
Scientific breakthrough in Sweden may help with loud snoring cbs19news.com
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Breakthrough in neuromedicine as human mini-brains are kept alive for years - EL PAÍS English
Breakthrough in neuromedicine as human mini-brains are kept alive for years EL PAÍS English
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What Is A Neoantigen Cancer Vaccine? The Science Behind Moderna-Merck's Melanoma Breakthrough - NDTV Profit
What Is A Neoantigen Cancer Vaccine? The Science Behind Moderna-Merck's Melanoma Breakthrough NDTV Profit
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Iranian Physicist Granted Korean Citizenship for Laser Breakthrough - 조선일보
Iranian Physicist Granted Korean Citizenship for Laser Breakthrough 조선일보
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Can sunlight really go quantum? Scientists achieve a first-ever breakthrough - Here’s what happened - Moneycontrol.com
Can sunlight really go quantum? Scientists achieve a first-ever breakthrough - Here’s what happened Moneycontrol.com
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'Disarming' discovery could help scientists fight deadly fungal infections - Phys.org
'Disarming' discovery could help scientists fight deadly fungal infections Phys.org
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Scientists Discover a New Organ Hiding in The Skull - ScienceAlert
Scientists Discover a New Organ Hiding in The Skull ScienceAlert
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Rapid test breakthrough could transform iron treatment worldwide - Medianet News Hub
Rapid test breakthrough could transform iron treatment worldwide Medianet News Hub
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Scientists discover fastest-known star zooming through the Milky Way - The News International
Scientists discover fastest-known star zooming through the Milky Way The News International
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Human ‘Mini-Brains’ Survive for Five Years in Scientific Breakthrough - slguardian.org
Human ‘Mini-Brains’ Survive for Five Years in Scientific Breakthrough slguardian.org
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Pancreatic cancer breakthrough probs common lifestyle habit - Daily Mail
Pancreatic cancer breakthrough probs common lifestyle habit Daily Mail
ZME Science
Farmers in Egypt Are Growing Crops Under Solar Panels to Beat Extreme Heat. The Watermelons Like It
The additional shade reduces evaporation and stress on the plants, all while generating clean electricity.
Ars Technica Science
Scientists find closest star to the Milky Way's central black hole
Sgr A* is the name we've given to the supermassive black hole that sits at the center of the Milky Way. We've known about its presence since…
Health
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Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
Hundreds of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes could get access to a new weekly insulin jab to replace daily injections.
BBC News Health
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.
Reuters Oddly Enough
Moderna, Merck vaccine cuts recurrence and spread of melanoma, raising new treatment hope - Reuters
Moderna, Merck vaccine cuts recurrence and spread of melanoma, raising new treatment hope Reuters
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Ultragenyx's gene therapy wins first FDA approval for rare metabolic disorder - Reuters
Ultragenyx's gene therapy wins first FDA approval for rare metabolic disorder Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
US FDA approves Regeneron's rare bone disorder drug - Reuters
US FDA approves Regeneron's rare bone disorder drug Reuters
ScienceDaily Top News
Coffee drinkers have less fat, more muscle, and surprising hormone differences
Coffee drinkers may be getting more than an energy boost. A Finnish study found that people who drank more coffee tended to have less total …
Phys.org Latest
Couples' coping skills help reduce depression in GI cancer survivors
Dyadic coping is a potentially modifiable protective factor in the psychological health of middle-aged and older gastrointestinal cancer sur…
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'Disarming' discovery could help scientists fight deadly fungal infections
Researchers from Monash University, in collaboration with the University of Warwick, have discovered how the bacterial antibiotic "gladiolin…
NPR Goats and Soda
A real-world study of Oregon's nonmedical psilocybin program shows promise
Oregon was the first state to establish a legalized and regulated psilocybin industry. Since then, thousands have tried magic mushrooms. Her…
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'Breakthrough' mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial - ABS-CBN
'Breakthrough' mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial ABS-CBN
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Cancer vaccine from Moderna, Merck shows promise in late-stage trial; both stocks soar - CNBC
Cancer vaccine from Moderna, Merck shows promise in late-stage trial; both stocks soar CNBC
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Merck and Moderna say cancer vaccine shows promise in preventing recurrence of melanoma - NBC News
Merck and Moderna say cancer vaccine shows promise in preventing recurrence of melanoma NBC News
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Breakthrough Personalized mRNA Vaccines Are Highly Effective Against Melanoma Skin Cancers - Yahoo
Breakthrough Personalized mRNA Vaccines Are Highly Effective Against Melanoma Skin Cancers Yahoo
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Promising new treatment could mark breakthrough in cancer care - Modern Ghana
Promising new treatment could mark breakthrough in cancer care Modern Ghana
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Drug giants reveal promising new melanoma vaccine - The Australian
Drug giants reveal promising new melanoma vaccine The Australian
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Major breakthrough on cancer vaccine as trial results released - LADbible
Major breakthrough on cancer vaccine as trial results released LADbible
ZME Science
Babies Born Under Sugar Rationing Grew into Adults With Lower Cancer Risk
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Environment & Climate
Reasons to Be Cheerful
What We’re Reading: Should Short Flights Be Banned?
Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Tell us what you’ve been reading at info@reasonstob…
BBC News World
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".
BBC News Science
Rare cows part of estate's rewilding project
White Park cattle arrive at the Castle Howard estate in North Yorkshire to support conservation.
Phys.org Latest
Kyoto's gardens provide habitats for local amphibians
Where they could once hop and amble freely, urbanization is diminishing amphibians' habitats. Yet small-scale water bodies managed by people…
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Climate-Resilient Farming Gains Traction Amid Europe’s Hottest Summer - Global Banking & Finance Review
Climate-Resilient Farming Gains Traction Amid Europe’s Hottest Summer Global Banking & Finance Review
Kindness & Community
Good News Network
Internet Showers DoorDash Driver and Fiancé with Wedding Gifts Thanks to Note he Left in the Bag
When a TikTok influencer and NYT bestselling author received her DoorDash meal in early August, a hand-scrawled note in the bag caught her e…
Good News Network
White Storks Make Historic Return to the English Midlands After 600-year Absence
The last time a white stork nested in Derbyshire in the English Midlands region, the country’s King Henry VI was declaring war against the D…
Good News Network
Italian Police Recover Stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse Artworks Worth Millions
From the Italian police’s crack art crimes team comes the news that 3 stolen paintings by famous French artists were recovered and returned …
Good News Network
Zion Becomes First National Park to Get All-Terrain Wheelchair for Public Use
The world renowned Zion National Park has become the first to offer an all-terrain wheelchair for disabled visitors who want to enjoy the ca…
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World’s First Motel Hits the Market on California’s Central Coast, Iconic Sign Included
Just off U.S. Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo, California, roughly halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, is the site of what’s consi…
BBC News World
Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida
The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach is believed to be the first in the US dedicated entirely to the floating predators.
ScienceDaily Top News
Pollen has a surprising problem - and honeybees have found a way around it
Honeybees can apparently detect when their food has the wrong balance of essential nutrients and adjust how much they eat to avoid potential…
NPR Goats and Soda
Why Aitana's 'Superestrella' is the surprise Latin hit song of the summer
There's a reason why the escapist hit from singer Aitana has swept most of the Spanish-language world.(Image credit: Pablo Alzaga)
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More than 80 residents from Betty’s Bay helped stranded dolphin - novanews.co.za
More than 80 residents from Betty’s Bay helped stranded dolphin novanews.co.za
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Endorsing "home cooking" to be taught in schools - Times.co.nz
Endorsing "home cooking" to be taught in schools Times.co.nz
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Actions of Mount Maunganui landslide victim Lisa Maclennan, who helped save the lives of others, detailed in report - RNZ
Actions of Mount Maunganui landslide victim Lisa Maclennan, who helped save the lives of others, detailed in report RNZ
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Stunning clifftop home earns prestigious Gold Award - Times.co.nz
Stunning clifftop home earns prestigious Gold Award Times.co.nz
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On World Humanitarian Day WHO honours Yemen’s health workers who deliver care against all odds - emro.who.int
On World Humanitarian Day WHO honours Yemen’s health workers who deliver care against all odds emro.who.int
Wired Science
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for August 2026
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perf…
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Titans underdog might save Mike Borgonzi from a nightmare scenario - Titan Sized
Titans underdog might save Mike Borgonzi from a nightmare scenario Titan Sized
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The New York Times. . State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand who ran such an underdog campaign that she could not afford a single television ad, won the Democratic Senate nomination in Florida on Tuesday in a shocking upset. Here ar - facebook.com
The New York Times. . State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand who ran such an underdog campaign that she could not afford …
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Chinese animated film Niu Lai turns box-office underdog into internet’s latest cult meme - Telegraph India
Chinese animated film Niu Lai turns box-office underdog into internet’s latest cult meme Telegraph India
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Welsh coastal oak survives against all odds to make UK Tree of the Year 2026 shortlist - Nation.Cymru
Welsh coastal oak survives against all odds to make UK Tree of the Year 2026 shortlist Nation.Cymru
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Rotherham underdog Ellie Hellewell ready to shock British boxing - Rotherham Advertiser
Rotherham underdog Ellie Hellewell ready to shock British boxing Rotherham Advertiser
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Reuters Oddly Enough
Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in wave of cancer vaccines - Reuters
Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in wave of cancer vaccines Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Uber launches autonomous rides in Zagreb, its first in Europe - Reuters
Uber launches autonomous rides in Zagreb, its first in Europe Reuters
ScienceDaily Top News
Tiny robots powered by light can hunt down and collect bacteria
Researchers have built microscopic, light-driven robots that can rapidly navigate through liquid, collect bacteria, and deposit them in chos…
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Japanese scientists use tiny silver particles to make DNA assembly up to 5x more efficient
Silver nanoparticles can precisely slice DNA and create longer “sticky ends,” helping genetic fragments join up to five times more efficient…
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Levitating molten metal on ISS could refine ultra-strong metallic glass
The research team led by materials scientist Ralf Busch from Saarland University is preparing for its first science-in-space mission. If eve…
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Innovation enhances multiomics workflow, eliminates sample preparation
A patent-pending method developed and tested for multiple applications at Purdue University eliminates sample preparation, a bottleneck that…
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Perovskite-based sensor detects ammonia leaks at concentrations as low as 1 ppm
A team led by principal researcher Myungkwan Song of the Energy & Environment Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Material…
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AI prompts offer a new tool for mapping how emotion concepts relate
How similar are "joy" and "surprise"? Conversely, how far apart are "joy" and "sadness"? We naturally organize words that express emotions -…
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Deep Origin Claims Breakthrough in AI Drug Discovery Platform - HPCwire
Deep Origin Claims Breakthrough in AI Drug Discovery Platform HPCwire
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This Breakthrough Cancer Treatment Is A Surgery-Free Wearable Skin Patch - bgr.com
This Breakthrough Cancer Treatment Is A Surgery-Free Wearable Skin Patch bgr.com
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Zinc-iodine battery breakthrough: 60,000+ charge cycles, full charge in 3 minutes - notebookcheck.net
Zinc-iodine battery breakthrough: 60,000+ charge cycles, full charge in 3 minutes notebookcheck.net
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Farsnews | Iranian Scientists Shine in Geneva with Breakthrough Cancer Technology - خبرگزاری فارس
Farsnews | Iranian Scientists Shine in Geneva with Breakthrough Cancer Technology خبرگزاری فارس
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Scientists create a brain-to-brain network that lets people communicate without words, offering a breakth - The Times of India
Scientists create a brain-to-brain network that lets people communicate without words, offering a breakth The Times of India
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Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE): Science, Working, Advantages and India’s Breakthrough - Sanskriti IAS
Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE): Science, Working, Advantages and India’s Breakthrough Sanskriti IAS
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NASA Scholarship Fuels UConn Engineer's Energy Breakthrough - Mirage News
NASA Scholarship Fuels UConn Engineer's Energy Breakthrough Mirage News
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Perovskite tandem solar cells: KTU breakthrough over 29% - 112.ua
Perovskite tandem solar cells: KTU breakthrough over 29% 112.ua
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Moderna Is Now S&P 500’s No. 2 Stock This Year - Wall Street, Jim Cramer And Elon Musk Cheer Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough - Asianet Newsable
Moderna Is Now S&P 500’s No. 2 Stock This Year - Wall Street, Jim Cramer And Elon Musk Cheer Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough Asianet Newsable
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Anthropic AI Breakthrough In Protein Design Boosts Drug Discovery - whalesbook.com
Anthropic AI Breakthrough In Protein Design Boosts Drug Discovery whalesbook.com
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Against All Odds, The Janky Soviet-Themed FPS 'You Are Empty' Is Coming Back Later This Year, New & Improved - Time Extension
Against All Odds, The Janky Soviet-Themed FPS 'You Are Empty' Is Coming Back Later This Year, New & Improved Time Extension
ZME Science
Scientists Turn Bacteria Into Transistors to Build Living Circuit Boards
Five engineered bacterial strains can be rearranged to add, route and process chemical signals.
Wired Science
I Saw the Future of AI in a Robot That Can Learn on the Spot
During a recent visit to Generalist AI, I watched a robotic arm improvise and use a banana as a tool.
Wired Science
‘Your Excel Skills Suck’: The Power Users Turning Spreadsheets Into a Spectator Sport
Data and finance professionals are competing in Excel obstacle courses - amassing huge followings and keeping the Microsoft program relevant…
Wired Science
There’s a Very Simple Reason Why You Love the Slate Truck
The car world is filled with designers still obsessed with shoehorning sex into their rides. Slate went a different route, and it’s why peop…
Wired Science
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops,…
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Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This August 2026
Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize …