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Science & Breakthroughs

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How to quiet performance anxiety, according to sport psychology
A new approach to managing performance anxiety is inspired by sport psychology techniques that help athletes stay focused under pressure. Th…
Optimist Daily
Australia sets a new renewable energy record, with rooftop solar leading the way
NASA Breaking News
APOD: 2026 October 11 - Ice Fishing for Cosmic Neutrinos
Scientists have created nearly 100 holes at the South Pole by melting ice to search for cosmic neutrinos.
BBC News Science
'I watched Apollo 17 launch with Neil Armstrong'
ScienceDaily Top News
Scientists build a nuclear clock that could make atomic clocks obsolete
Scientists have developed a new type of nuclear clock that could potentially outperform atomic clocks. This breakthrough timekeeping technol…
ScienceDaily Top News
Neanderthals may have used prehistoric glue as an ancient antibiotic
Scientists think Neanderthals used birch bark to make a sticky substance that could help treat wounds and fight off infections. The research…
ScienceDaily Top News
The eye has a hidden cleanup system scientists never knew existed
Scientists have found a previously undiscovered system in the eye that removes waste and fluid. This system is located at the back of the ey…
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'DNA Typewriter' records cells' history in developing mouse embryo
Researchers have successfully mapped the ancestry of cells within a developing mouse embryo over a period of 13.5 days. The process, which b…
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Jurassic fossil reveals ancient origins of how mammals drink milk
Researchers have discovered a fossil from the Jurassic period that shows how early ancestors of mammals developed the ability to drink milk.…
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Spinach nanoparticles help failing rat hearts via 'borrowed photosynthesis'
Researchers in China experimented with using spinach nanoparticles to aid failing rat hearts by introducing a component of photosynthesis. T…
Google News: breakthrough
Solar panel researchers say cells could hit 43% efficiency by using this new approach to reducing infrared glow - TechRadar
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Scientists make stunning discovery that could help explain why life exists - Science Daily
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Drug discovery research honoured with Academy Fellowship - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
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Researchers Stretch a Quantum Material and Uncover Two Hidden Superconducting States - SciTechDaily
Google News: breakthrough
World’s first Nuclear Clocks Developed - Minute Mirror

Health

BBC News Health
Service increases access to mental health support
ScienceDaily Top News
Scientists created a tiny device that can control your nerves to treat chronic pain
Researchers have developed a small device that can be injected into the body to control nerve activity without requiring surgery or external…
Google News: breakthrough
A breakthrough treatment may revive busted knees and eliminate joint replacement: study - New York Post

Environment & Climate

Google News: climate solutions
Global Renewable Power Surpasses Coal for First Time in History as Clean Energy Investments Hit $2 Trillion - Daily Kos

Kindness & Community

Good News Network
New Way to Relieve Arthritic Knees Without Drugs or Surgery by Changing Your Gait
A simple change in walking style has been found to alleviate knee arthritis pain without the need for medication or surgery. This natural ap…
Good News Network
Giant Tortoise Population is Thriving - Survey Finds 180,000 on One Island Chain
Good News Network
Statins May Protect People From Glaucoma or Blindness By Preventing or Slowing Nerve Cell Death
New research suggests that statins may be beneficial in preventing or slowing nerve cell death associated with glaucoma, potentially reducin…
Good News Network
Good News in History, October 11
Saturday Night Live premiered on October 11 with George Carlin as host and has since become a significant program in American comedy. The sh…
Nice News
Gen Z Nonprofit Aims to Give Away Free Permanent Housing on a Lottery Basis - to Anyone Interested
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Meet the Chicago Marathon’s Famous Fundraising Nun, Plus 7 More Inspiring Runners in Marathon History
A Catholic nun named Sister Stephanie Baliga prioritizes praying but finds running to be a way for her to have quiet time and focus on her f…
Google News: kindness
Four months in, Dispatch's kindness beat continues to grow - The Columbus Dispatch
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Brisbane Kids Take Kindness Across the City to Thank Local Heroes - Medianet News Hub
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VAFA Celebrates Unsung Heroes at the 2026 Awards Night - VAFA
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'Remarkable' people celebrated at Pride of Essex Awards 2026 - InYourArea

Underdog Wins

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Sky Arts Awards 2026: meet the Times breakthrough artists - The Times
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Underdog Seoul Samsung Reaches First With Historic Three-Win Streak - 조선일보
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Boxing: Yoreme Mendoza's Tearful Triumph - From Underdog to Unified World Champ - Al Bat
Google News: underdog
Barefoot, in a Saree, and Against All Odds: Jharkhand Woman Runs 1,600m in 6 Minutes - Infomance

Animals

Google News: endangered recovery
Crested ibis: How the endangered bird is making a comeback in Japan - The Indian Express

World

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Egypt's Fayoum mummy portraits to travel abroad for first time after restoration
A newly restored ancient Egyptian painting, "The Tondo of the Two Brothers", has been unveiled. It is one of several mummy portraits created…