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Science & Breakthroughs

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JWST finds early galaxies may be 4 times more massive than thought
Astronomers using JWST have discovered that massive early galaxies contain far more small, faint stars than expected. That hidden population…
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Black holes keep tearing these stars apart, but they survive
Astronomers have found stars that repeatedly skim past supermassive black holes, surviving each encounter while producing a new burst of lig…
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This shark can live 400 years. Its eyes barely seem to age
Greenland sharks may live for 400 years without suffering the kind of retinal decline normally associated with aging. Researchers found heal…
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Archaeologists discover mysterious 400-year-old Indigenous pot in Florida
A tiny, fully intact Indigenous pot buried for roughly 400 years has left archaeologists wondering why such a usable object was deliberately…
Phys.org Latest
Computer models pinpoint catalysts for replacing fossil-fueled ammonia production
Ammonia is one of the most important chemicals produced in the world, ranking second only to sulfuric acid in the total volume produced each…
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Mars Curiosity rover discovers massive field of polygons
The surface of Mars is home to some of the most breathtaking and awe-inspiring landscapes in the solar system. This is primarily because the…
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AI mapping reveals hidden stage of Arctic freeze with climate implications
As autumn gives way to winter across the Arctic, the ground doesn't immediately freeze solid. Instead, soils often linger near the freezing …
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AI decodes DNA initiator sequence found in about 60% of human genes
Precise activation of tens of thousands of genes is critical for healthy development and growth. Specialized segments of our DNA are respons…
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A museum-shelf mystery reveals 6,500-year-old human tooth pendant in Serbia
More than 6,500 years ago, someone carefully drilled a hole in a human tooth, strung it on a cord and likely used it as a necklace. Found du…
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Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position
Now it's the moon's turn to pull a disappearing act. After being shut out of this month's total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the be…
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Animal genomes follow irreversible 'evolutionary highways' across thousands of species
A human, an octopus, and a coral could hardly look more different - yet deep inside their cells, their chromosomes still carry recognizable …
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Greenstone Biosciences Wins Breakthrough T1D Grant to Model Diabetes Using Patient-Derived iPSCs - BioInformant
Greenstone Biosciences Wins Breakthrough T1D Grant to Model Diabetes Using Patient-Derived iPSCs BioInformant
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US researchers achieve major breakthrough in quantum data transmission through open air - The News International
US researchers achieve major breakthrough in quantum data transmission through open air The News International
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Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines - Winston-Salem Journal
Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines Winston-Salem Journal
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Assam university achieves global breakthrough with first IVF-born female Lakhimi calf - EdexLive
Assam university achieves global breakthrough with first IVF-born female Lakhimi calf EdexLive

Health

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This yeast supplement may boost cancer-fighting immunity
A simple yeast-based food supplement may help restore the immune system’s ability to fight cancer, according to new research in mice. Scient…
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Multilingual people may have brains up to 13 years younger
People who speak several languages may have brains that age more slowly, with four-language speakers showing brains that appeared about 13 y…
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Cancer vaccine breakthrough raises new hope as Portugal advances research - Portugal Resident
Cancer vaccine breakthrough raises new hope as Portugal advances research Portugal Resident
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New drug oveporexton being hailed as "Ozempic for the brain" - Newstalk
New drug oveporexton being hailed as "Ozempic for the brain" Newstalk

Environment & Climate

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How we found Haida Gwaii's first marbled murrelet nest in more than 30 years
Scrambling through dense salal in the dark, weaving between the majestic western red cedars of northern Haida Gwaii, I could barely imagine …

Kindness & Community

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‘Double Spiral’ Secret of Narwhal’s Twisted Tusk Revealed By High Tech X-Rays
Hidden secrets of the narwhal’s twisted tusk have been revealed using the latest X-ray technology. Tusks of the species of whale native to t…
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Gas Station Goes Viral For Offering a Discount For Dance Moves - And Then Posts a Video
A New York gas station encouraged patrons to “pump it up” last month, and they weren’t talking about fuel. Instead, the Halfmoon Sunoco 25 m…
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Zoo Plucks 21 Snails From Extinction and Returns Hundreds to Pristine Atlantic Island (WATCH)
A breeding program at England’s Chester Zoo has restored hundreds of tiny mollusks to their native land after they had grown so rare, they c…
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Your Weekly Horoscope - ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, whose latest book is Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle, provides his weekly wisdom to enligh…
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Good News in History, August 22
76 years ago today, Althea Gibson became the first black competitor in international tennis, after US officials, bowing to pressure, invited…
Nice News
Buffalo Soldiers Were Once Park Rangers - And Other Fun Facts to Celebrate the NPS’ 110th Anniversary
Most Americans know that there were 13 original U.S. states, but what about the first 35 national parks and monuments? Back in 1916, the Dep…
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The 'hidden gem' offering a place to grow, connect and heal
Annadale Community Garden Group is one of four groups or individuals in the running for this year's Make a Difference Awards NI.
Reuters Oddly Enough
Russell celebrates morale-boosting Dutch GP sprint win - Reuters
Russell celebrates morale-boosting Dutch GP sprint win Reuters
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Family desperate to find mystery hero who helped save pregnant mum in early labour - The Worcester News
Family desperate to find mystery hero who helped save pregnant mum in early labour The Worcester News

Underdog Wins

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Promoted Hull stun Man Utd, Spurs thrashed, Ipswich enjoy winning return - Reuters
Promoted Hull stun Man Utd, Spurs thrashed, Ipswich enjoy winning return Reuters
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Pegula to meet Gauff in all-American Cincinnati final, Tiafoe faces Fils - Reuters
Pegula to meet Gauff in all-American Cincinnati final, Tiafoe faces Fils Reuters
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Ipswich earn cathartic win to mark Premier League return - Reuters
Ipswich earn cathartic win to mark Premier League return Reuters
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Michael Wacha shuts down Tigers as Royals win 7th straight - Reuters
Michael Wacha shuts down Tigers as Royals win 7th straight Reuters
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Tommy Edman's walkoff single in 10th lifts Dodgers past Pirates - Reuters
Tommy Edman's walkoff single in 10th lifts Dodgers past Pirates Reuters
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Richard Groves: How an unlikely underdog beat long odds and big money big time - Winston-Salem Journal
Richard Groves: How an unlikely underdog beat long odds and big money big time Winston-Salem Journal
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Eagles Went From Underdog to Favorite at New England - Lower Bucks Times
Eagles Went From Underdog to Favorite at New England Lower Bucks Times
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Meet Our Underdog of the Week, Lucinda! - TMJ4 News
Meet Our Underdog of the Week, Lucinda! TMJ4 News
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Underdog tag perfect foil to outwit Koreans, reveal Aaron-Wooi Yik - NST Online
Underdog tag perfect foil to outwit Koreans, reveal Aaron-Wooi Yik NST Online
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Can Underdogs Actually Do Anything In EWC/PMWC? #godlike #orangutan Sophie Cunningham (g9oxMWaMTv) - Mshale
Can Underdogs Actually Do Anything In EWC/PMWC? #godlike #orangutan Sophie Cunningham (g9oxMWaMTv) Mshale
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Kennedy Nzechukwu Is the UFC Underdog Bet You Should Know Tonight - Deadspin
Kennedy Nzechukwu Is the UFC Underdog Bet You Should Know Tonight Deadspin
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Ja’Marr Chase: Top Fantasy WR & Unmovable Asset! #shorts - GoingFor2.com
Ja’Marr Chase: Top Fantasy WR & Unmovable Asset! #shorts GoingFor2.com
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The 2026 Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Be Rueben Bain Jr. - TWSN
The 2026 Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Be Rueben Bain Jr. TWSN

Tech for Good

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Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record
The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
Reuters Oddly Enough
Chinese robots beat Usain Bolt's 100m world record at Beijing games - Reuters
Chinese robots beat Usain Bolt's 100m world record at Beijing games Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Let there be sunlight: Vatican plans solar and agriculture plant to cover its electricity needs - Reuters
Let there be sunlight: Vatican plans solar and agriculture plant to cover its electricity needs Reuters
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From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China’s robot games - Reuters
From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China’s robot games Reuters
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Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines - The Independent Record
Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines The Independent Record
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Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines - The Quad-City Times
Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines The Quad-City Times
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New Yeast Breakthrough Paves Way for High-Performance Green Aviation - AZoM
New Yeast Breakthrough Paves Way for High-Performance Green Aviation AZoM
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Malaysia Uses Nuclear Technology to Grow Cassava in Half the Time - Intelligent Living
Malaysia Uses Nuclear Technology to Grow Cassava in Half the Time Intelligent Living
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Plastic-free vegan leather sees production-scale breakthrough - New Atlas
Plastic-free vegan leather sees production-scale breakthrough New Atlas
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Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines - Press of Atlantic City
Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines Press of Atlantic City
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A 'ChatGPT moment' for robot brains is coming in 2027 - NewsBytes
A 'ChatGPT moment' for robot brains is coming in 2027 NewsBytes
Wired Science
Set Up a Separate Work Profile on Your Android Phone
It is possible to achieve your desired work-life balance on your smartphone. Just set up separate accounts using this built-in Android featu…

World

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'We're not going to run from it': Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error
Runners will receive a medal at the 2026 Sydney Marathon with an engraving of a German stadium.
Reuters Oddly Enough
All Blacks emerge worthy winners as they outscore Springboks in first test upset - Reuters
All Blacks emerge worthy winners as they outscore Springboks in first test upset Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Tanzania commissions country's largest hydropower plant - Reuters
Tanzania commissions country's largest hydropower plant Reuters
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All Blacks take major advantage in South Africa series after first-test success - Reuters
All Blacks take major advantage in South Africa series after first-test success Reuters
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Serena Williams teams up with Alcaraz in U.S. Open mixed doubles - Reuters
Serena Williams teams up with Alcaraz in U.S. Open mixed doubles Reuters
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Padres dig out of early hole, surge past Twins - Reuters
Padres dig out of early hole, surge past Twins Reuters
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Red Sox rally in 9th, score 3 runs to stun Giants - Reuters
Red Sox rally in 9th, score 3 runs to stun Giants Reuters
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Wins for Lens and Lyon on opening Ligue 1 weekend - Reuters
Wins for Lens and Lyon on opening Ligue 1 weekend Reuters
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Crowds pack Washington DC for Freedom 250 Grand Prix - Reuters
Crowds pack Washington DC for Freedom 250 Grand Prix Reuters