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Podcast Transcript September 25th, 2026 - The tilcayo, cancer-sniffing dogs, and 8 more things going right
A startup is training dogs to detect cancer with high accuracy in several hospitals, and scientists have also made new discoveries about wil…
NASA Breaking News
NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development
A joint news conference between NASA and Boeing is scheduled to discuss the Starliner spacecraft's development and future plans for crew fli…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Welcomes San Marino Signing the Artemis Accords
NASA Breaking News
NASA Tests Dual Mode Propulsion CubeSat Ahead of Launch
NASA engineers have finished testing a compact spacecraft with advanced propulsion systems that could improve spaceflight efficiency and saf…
NASA Breaking News
2026-2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge
NASA Breaking News
2026-2027 DWU: High School Engineering Challenge
NASA is launching a new high school engineering challenge that will have students design new energy systems for aircraft. The challenge is p…
NASA Breaking News
Hubble Spots Chaotic Secret in Galaxy
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of galaxy NGC 4698, revealing it to be a complex and dynamic system despite its serene appe…
NASA Breaking News
TB 26-07 Aluminum Alloy 2219 Material Guidance
NASA has issued a technical bulletin warning about defects that can occur when aluminum alloy 2219 is manufactured. These defects can make t…
NASA Breaking News
APOD: 2026 September 25 - Globular Star Cluster Omega Centauri
A photo of the globular star cluster Omega Centauri shows it to be a dense collection of around 10 million ancient stars. This cluster is no…
NASA Breaking News
Explosive Intensification for Hurricane Polo
Hurricane Polo has experienced a significant increase in intensity. This intensification is evident from the latest satellite imagery. The e…
BBC News Science
Space museum launched by Britain's first astronaut
BBC News Science
Girl's out-of-this-world question for Tim Peake
ScienceDaily Top News
CERN has begun disconnecting the Large Hadron Collider
CERN has started upgrading its Large Hadron Collider by replacing magnets with stronger ones that can produce 40% more powerful fields. This…
ScienceDaily Top News
Scientists discovered two bizarre new sea spiders that are “nightmare fuel”
Two new sea spider species have been found in the Salish Sea, with unique features such as hairy legs and red eyes. One of these species is …
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A 'library' of bacteria-killing viruses: Harnessing the power of phages
Researchers have discovered a collection of viruses that can kill bacteria without harming human cells. This library of "phages" could poten…
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Breaking and entering: How parasites prepare host cells for invasion
Scientists have discovered how the Toxoplasma gondii parasite prepares host cells for invasion by manipulating their environment. The parasi…
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How cells rapidly detect viruses that fuse with their membranes
Scientists have discovered how human cells rapidly recognize and respond to viruses that enter their membranes, enabling them to fight off i…
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Critically endangered species in the heart of Africa: Investigating Hooded Vultures in Chad
In West Africa, slaughterhouses are unexpectedly serving as one of the last known habitats for the critically endangered Hooded Vulture. Thi…
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Blood pressure enzyme reveals second job: Making sulfur rings for cellular antioxidants
Scientists have discovered that an enzyme involved in blood pressure regulation also has a secondary role in producing sulfur rings for anti…
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Natural proteins can guide active ingredients to diseased cells
Researchers have found that natural proteins can be used to guide active ingredients directly to diseased cells in the body, rather than hav…
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How a century-old solvent can enable efficient amide synthesis
Researchers have discovered that a century-old solvent can be used for efficient production of chemical linkages, called amide bonds, which …
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Ultrathin materials could make quantum light circuits programmable
Researchers have identified ultrathin materials that may enable the creation of programmable circuits for quantum light. These materials cou…
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Laser light enables detection of colorectal cancer biomarker in blood within minutes
Researchers have developed a new technique using laser light to detect a biomarker for colorectal cancer in blood samples quickly and precis…
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New tools pinpoint where urban trees could provide the most relief from heat
Urban planners are now using new tools to identify specific areas where planting trees could provide the most relief from heat. These tools …
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Previously overlooked protein helps cells divide correctly
Scientists using new technologies have discovered a previously unknown protein that helps cells divide correctly, which was overlooked in ea…
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Plant root injuries unleash pressure waves that travel long distances
When plant roots are injured by pests or other damage, it creates a pressure drop inside the root that sends shockwaves through the entire r…
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Pompeii's destruction helps calibrate volcanic dating to within decades
Scientists have found a way to accurately date volcanic eruptions by referencing information from Pliny the Younger's account of Mount Vesuv…
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Scientists supercharge plant immunity to boost its natural defense response
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Testing an antenna layout for the SKA-Low telescope
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Molecular network resource identifies unknown compounds for biomarker discovery
Medical researchers have a new tool to discover unknown compounds that could serve as biomarkers for diseases. A molecular network resource …
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Spin rephasing helps quantum memories store single-photon states longer for future networks
Scientists are working on a quantum internet that uses qubits to transmit information instead of bits. To make this possible, they need to f…
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Discovery confirms rare, switchable electrical property in widely used electronics material
Researchers at the University of Nebraska have made a discovery about a material commonly used in electronics that could lead to breakthroug…
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Webb detects ammonia and unexpected chill on a distant giant planet
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered ammonia and other substances in the atmosphere of a distant giant planet, H…
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Students help researchers study how people experience temperature
Students in Sweden participated in a one-year study to see if people experience temperature differently depending on their location. The pro…
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Personal experience trumps public reputation when people judge others' refusals
A research team found that people rely on personal experiences when judging others' behavior, even if it contradicts their public reputation…
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Molecular switch-up: Bacteria remodel a peptide to take on new role
Scientists have discovered new molecules produced by a type of bacteria called Pandoraea that can be remade into different forms. These mole…
Google News: breakthrough
'Everything we know about space travel is going to change within a decade': The fusion breakthrough that could unlock a path to the stars - livescience.com
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Claude has achieved a breakthrough in theoretical physics with only one sentence plus a few thousand dollars. - eu.36kr.com
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Space-based fabrication of ZBLAN optical fibers: A breakthrough in microgravity manufacturing - EurekAlert! Science News Releases
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Scientists traced a mysterious signal to a distant planet in a historic first - Cleveland.com
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FDA grants breakthrough designation to Glytec’s Glucommander Pediatrics - Yahoo
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Sebetralstat Provides Rapid, Sustained Relief for Breakthrough HAE Attacks Despite Prophylaxis: Study - Medical Dialogues
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Boosting Plant Immunity and Natural Defenses - Mirage News
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NORD Announces the 2026 Rare Impact Award Honorees Advancing Innovation, Research, and Advocacy for Rare Diseases - BioSpace
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DOE releases national quantum computing roadmap following field-wide effort led by SCAC subcommittee - Fermilab (.gov)
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Ulefnersen slows disease progression in Phase 3 ALS trial - Drug Discovery News
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OSU Chemistry Breakthrough, And Maybe a Greener Future for Semiconductors and Atomic Energy - The Corvallis Advocate
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What an AI maths breakthrough means for human discovery - Financial Times
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FAST marks decade of discoveries - China Daily Global Edition
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Shroud of Turin Breakthrough: DNA Discovery Points Back to the Holy Land - Charisma Magazine Online
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From Mold to Medicine: 'Traces Thursday' Explores Statins for Cholesterol Treatment - EIN Presswire
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Could a micro-roughness breakthrough help shed drag from Formula 1 cars? - Raceteq
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NewHydrogen Files Third Patent to Protect Its Breakthrough Technology - Hydrogen Central
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New DNA test cuts brain tumour diagnosis times from ‘weeks to days’ - Yahoo News UK
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Prehistoric handprint mystery at Costa del Sol cave solved by bat guano reaction - Sur in English
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Space breakthrough: Saturn's moon could hold alien life as scientists make stunning discovery - GB News
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Archaeologists begin drilling at 'Noah's Ark site' ahead of potential biblical breakthrough - GB News
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Why a butterfly was named after this female Tanzanian scientist - GhanaWeb
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Colorado Researchers Double Saffron Yield on Rooftop Solar Panels in Agrivoltaics Breakthrough - streamlinefeed.co.ke
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Breakthrough Discovery Offers Hope for Combatting Age-Related Muscle Weakness in Older Adults - SSBCrack
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Brain tumour breakthrough slashes wait to HOURS - and could stop cancer coming back - InYourArea
ZME Science
Scientists Look Inside Antarctic Fish Cells to See How They Survive Near-Freezing Water
ZME Science
Archaeologists Found a 3,000-Year-Old Horse Deliberately Buried Inside an Egyptian Fortress
ZME Science
Scientists Discovered a New Species in a 309-Million-Year-Old Museum Fossil and Named It After Their Moms
Scientists at a museum discovered a new species of ancient amphibian in a 309-million-year-old fossil that had previously been misidentified…
ZME Science
When Danger Strikes, Mice Seek Their Own Squad
ZME Science
Sea Turtles Nested in California for the First Time. A Warmer Pacific May Be Reshaping Their Range
ZME Science
Ice Age Artists Turned Mammoth Tusks Into Figurines by Following Patterns Already Inside the Ivory
ZME Science
Scientists Found a New Giant Feathered Dinosaur With Nightmare Claws. But It Ate Plants
ZME Science
Scientists Reconstructed the Face of the Oldest Known Homo sapiens from 315,000 Years Ago
Health
BBC News Health
'A tumour the size of a football saved my life'
A woman who had a large tumour removed has spoken out about the importance of checking for ovarian cancer symptoms. She was diagnosed with a…
BBC News Health
How a rapid new test is helping brain tumour patients
A faster diagnostic test for brain tumors is now being used in the UK, reducing waiting times from several weeks to just a couple of hours. …
Reuters Oddly Enough
US FDA approves AbbVie's drug for Parkinson's disease - reuters.com
Reuters Oddly Enough
US FDA approves Mirum's drug for rare bone disorder - reuters.com
Google News: breakthrough
Taming the Side Effects of a Breakthrough Gastric Cancer Drug - bioengineer.org
Environment & Climate
Reasons to Be Cheerful
Nairobi Is Transforming Neglected Libraries Into Vibrant Civic Hubs
A Nairobi resident was able to access reliable electricity at a local library where he could use free internet, computers, and other resourc…
BBC News Science
Strategy will safeguard nature for generations
BBC News Science
Endangered dormice on farm signal healthy landscape
Google News: climate solutions
UN Secretary-General Launches Global Grids Accelerator to Power Growth and Clean Energy in Africa and South-East Asia - Sustainable Energy for All
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Renewable energy reaches record 5.15TW as world races toward 2030 target - fastcompanyme.com
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Renewables Gain Ground, but Must Accelerate Towards the 2030 Goal - Sonnenseite
Kindness & Community
Positive News
What went right this week: the good news that matters
Nice News
Inspired by Pokemon, Teens Create Card Strategy Game to Teach Kids About Cancer
BBC News Health
I want to use my mental health experiences to help others - ex-ref Robathan
Dan Robathan, a former assistant referee, has spoken publicly about the challenges he faced with his mental health after being diagnosed wit…
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Hanna Lenz, Holly Sheilley and Jeffrey Wilkens receive UMSL Hero Awards - blogs.umsl.edu
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KNX Hero of the Week is going above and beyond to help her community! - Audacy
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Remembering a working class hero who brought the community together - villagereport.ca
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Wye Valley's very own hedgehog hero has claimed a BBC award - Chepstow Beacon
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'I helped save woman's life on Essex bridge - but I don't see myself as a hero' - Essex Live
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Pair of young heroes shortlisted for South Wales community award - South Wales Argus
Underdog Wins
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Army bounces back with 21-17 Friday afternoon win at Temple - Underdog Dynasty
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Underdog prediction markets: How the Keep Your Million welcome offer works - the-independent.com
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Underdog storms back from 2 goals down, ties N.J.’s No. 1 soccer program - NJ.com
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College Football Week 4 Underdog Picks: Kelly in Vegas’ 3 Best Bets & Parlay - Hard Rock Bet
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College Football Underdog Picks: Week 4 Plays for Traylon Ray, CJ Carr, Bo Jackson & More - Action Network
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I Play Rocky: When Rocky’s Underdog Becomes Stallone Himself - MiscelAna
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MLB DFS Picks & Underdog Player Props: Friday (9/25) - FantasyPros
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College Football Predictions, Picks: Best Bets for Iowa vs. Michigan, Major Underdog - VegasInsider
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Week 4 College Football Predictions, Picks: Our NCAAF Group of 6 Moneyline Underdog Bets for Sept. 26 - Action Network
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Underdog Partners with Birches Health to Integrate Specialized Treatment into Responsible Play Hub - SCCG Management
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Against All Odds - Official Trailer - IMDb
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How Vaikom Vijayalakshmi mastered music against all odds | Tap to know more | Inshorts - inshorts.com
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2025 bronze medallist Ben Healy shares the incredible wattages needed to win a World Championship medal - IDLprocycling.com
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'The future is Birkenhead' - how a neon-pink sign about an underdog town came true - The Mirror
Tech for Good
Reuters Oddly Enough
Microsoft revamps Copilot with code generation, agentic AI tools - reuters.com
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Greater Manchester Deep Tech Accelerator Opens Second-Cohort Applications - Mirage News
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Claude AI Discovers ART DNA Editing Mechanism in 21 Hours - Geeky Gadgets
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Scientists Make Wireless Implants That Talk Through Body Tissue - TechJuice
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Underdog Promo Code ROTOWIRE: $1,000 Deposit Match for September 2026 - RotoWire
ZME Science
A Smart Glove Made With Fish Scales Can Translate Simple Sign Language
ZME Science
A New Wallpaper Harvests Electricity From the Humid Air Inside Your Home
ZME Science
This Hair-Thin Film Blocks More Than 99.9999999% of Radar-Band Electromagnetic Waves and Hides Heat From Infrared Cameras
Wired Science
Quince Luggage Is Affordable but Doesn’t Feel Cheap (2026)
A new luggage brand called Quince offers affordable prices without compromising on quality. Its products have a more premium feel despite be…
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Wired Science
Thieves Stole ‘Nvidia’ Trailers. They Got 20 Tons of Sand
Wired Science
War Bros Didn’t Always Rule Silicon Valley
The history of Silicon Valley is being reevaluated to show that it wasn't just a hub for military technology and profit from the start. Earl…
Wired Science
How to Record Your Screen on Any Phone
Many phones have built-in tools or inexpensive apps that allow users to record their screen for sharing purposes. The features are available…
Wired Science
16 Products From Women Designers You Need to Know
Wired Science
Nearly a Decade Later, the Electric Tesla Semi Is Here
The Tesla Semi has been unveiled after nearly a decade of development, and it is now available for viewing by fleet managers. The unveiling …
Animals
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Endangered Utah bird species to get a boost. Here's how to watch its population soar - KSL
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Northumberland’s crayfish comeback - Cultured. North East
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Rare Wildlife Comeback In Malaysia: 3 Leatherback Turtles Return And Lay 195 Eggs - Wake Up Singapore
World
BBC News World
South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
BBC News World
Robbie Williams' surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelled
Reuters Oddly Enough
Wall Street ends higher as investors buy AI stocks; Microsoft rallies - reuters.com
Reuters Oddly Enough
Global equity funds snap two-week outflow as AI optimism returns - reuters.com
Reuters Oddly Enough
China's first lady Peng Liyuan turns soft power on US audience - reuters.com
Reuters Oddly Enough
Senate approves mental health legislation for US pilots, air traffic controllers - reuters.com
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Philippine president pardons drug convict Mary Jane Veloso - reuters.com
Google News: underdog
Underdog promo code CBSSPORTS2: 50% deposit match for up to $1,000 for NFL, CFB on Friday, Sept. 25 - CBS Sports
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Underdog Promo Code SBWIRE | $1000 Deposit Match + Chance to Win $1 Million - Chiefs Wire
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Happy hour football? Previewing the American’s Friday double-header - Underdog Dynasty
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Underdog Rips Promo Codes 2026 | Latest Promos for September - Deadspin
ZME Science
The Only Time in History When Cavalry Captured a Fleet of Warships