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Scientists Shocked to Discover ‘D-rex’, a Giant Fungus from Chinese Forests Dating Back 65 Million Years
Researchers have found a massive fungus in China that grows up to 20 inches tall and weighs up to five pounds. This enormous species, named …
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Why October is the best time to get your flu shot this year
Flu season appears to be starting earlier than usual this year, with a significant increase in reported cases compared to last year. The Cen…
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Scientists discovered the world’s largest octopus nursery off the California coast
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NASA Names Astronaut Christina Koch Acting Deputy Chief Engineer
Astronaut Christina Koch has been named Acting Deputy Chief Engineer at NASA. She was previously involved in several of the agency's mission…
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Comparing Off-World Rover Driving Distances
A new infographic from NASA compares the driving distances covered by different rovers on the surfaces of the Moon and Mars. The comparison …
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NASA’s Record-Setting Perseverance Rover Team
A team of scientists and engineers behind NASA's Perseverance rover have been recognized for their record-breaking achievement. The team gat…
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Perseverance Navcam Image Marks Record Drive
A new image taken by the navigation camera on NASA's Perseverance Mars rover shows a record distance traveled by the rover and its tracks on…
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Transporter-18 SmallSats Encapsulation
Three NASA-supported small spacecraft were prepared for launch on October 1, 2026, by being placed inside a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft …
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES: NASA OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
NASA is currently advertising several job openings on the USAJobs website. One of these positions is the vacancy announcement for a Chief Co…
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Voyager Technologies’ Griffin-1 Completes Environmental Testing at NASA JPL
Voyager Technologies' Griffin-1 spacecraft has completed environmental testing at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The testing simulated th…
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TB 26-08 Complex Modes in Lightly Damped Structural Systems: A Two-Mode Interaction Perspective
Researchers at NASA's Langley Research Center have discovered that certain linear structures can exhibit complex behaviors even when they ar…
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NASA JPL Testing Readies Voyager Technologies Lander for Moon Mission
Engineers are preparing the Griffin-1 lunar lander for its mission to the Moon by conducting environmental tests at NASA's Jet Propulsion La…
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NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 35th SpaceX Resupply Mission to Station
A SpaceX launch carried cargo to the International Space Station on October 13, 2026. The mission used a Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecra…
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Good Morning From Mars: NASA Rover Gives Unprecedented Look at Martian Dawn
A NASA rover on Mars has taken photos of the Martian dawn, capturing breathtaking images of the planet's landscape in morning light. The ima…
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'Jellyfish' effect lights up US sky after SpaceX launch
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James Webb reveals a massive cosmic structure that challenges our understanding of the Universe
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Scientists uncover a hidden map of the brain with 539 distinct regions
Researchers have created a detailed 3D map of the lipids in mouse brains, revealing 539 distinct chemical zones. These zones show patterns a…
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Scientists just gave the powerhouses of our cells a high-tech upgrade
Scientists have developed a coating that helps preserve the energy-producing abilities of mitochondria, which are essential for cell functio…
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This tiny jurassic predator helped pave the way for the human brain
A 165-million-year-old fossil discovery of Megacauda sungei has provided new insights into the evolution of mammals. This tiny Jurassic pred…
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Physicists discover “astonishing” property of light that defies expectations
Physicists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the behavior of light in empty space, revealing that it can develop spinning patterns …
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Scientists uncover the 2.3-billion-year-old secret that helped keep Earth habitable
Scientists have discovered how ancient Earth maintained enough oxygen for life to thrive, with the key found in phosphorus recycling in ocea…
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DNA recording system reveals how a single cell becomes a body
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Scientists recreate a bizarre quantum effect that stops a particle cold
Physicists at Oxford have successfully recreated a strange phenomenon where a particle is halted by a magnetic field, even though it never p…
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Scientists find a surprising genetic twist behind octopus intelligence
Researchers have found a possible explanation for the intelligence of octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish in an ancient genetic event that alte…
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Ultrashort laser pulses offer a new way to probe electrons' quantum geometry
Scientists have developed a new method to study a complex property of electrons using ultrashort laser pulses. This breakthrough allows rese…
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Scientists discover 'D-rex', a giant fungus from Chinese forests whose unique lineage dates back 65 million years
Scientists in China have found a massive fungus that can grow up to two feet tall and weigh nearly five pounds, with roots dating back 65 mi…
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Isle of Wight fossil Europe's first known long-clawed megaraptoran dinosaur
A team led by UCL has discovered a new species of dinosaur on the Isle of Wight that is a large, long-clawed predator. This dinosaur belongs…
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Patterned X-rays map 3D chemical structures faster with fewer measurements
Scientists have created a new X-ray method that quickly and efficiently maps the internal structure of objects in three dimensions. This tec…
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'Carpet' growth method yields long-sought 2D quantum material
Scientists have developed a method to create an ultra-thin material that can block electricity internally but conduct it along its edges. Th…
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Liquid metal dealloying creates nanoporous silicon carbide at just 800°C
Researchers have found a new way to create nanoporous silicon carbide using a process called liquid metal dealloying. This method can produc…
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Faster molecular simulations identify promising diamond defects for quantum computers and sensors
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New topological microscope tip reveals evidence of 2D altermagnetism
Scientists created a special tool to study the properties of materials at an extremely small scale, revealing new information about their be…
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DNA 'flight recorder' traces embryonic development cell by cell
Researchers have developed a new method that can track the entire process of embryonic development at the cellular level. This breakthrough …
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Researchers uncover multiple genetic paths that lead to mottled feathers in chickens
Researchers have discovered different genetic pathways leading to mottled feather patterns in chickens. This variation is present across mul…
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New electrochemical sensor could make food quality testing faster and less expensive
A new electrochemical sensor has been created to quickly and accurately detect a common substance found in food, beverages, and fragrances. …
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3D map of rice development charts gene activity across plant's entire life cycle
Scientists have created a detailed map of how a single cell develops into a mature rice plant, showing how different parts of the plant grow…
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Scientists Achieve Major Breakthrough with World’s First Working Nuclear Clocks - The Debrief
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Medical College of Wisconsin Dedicates Michels Center for Cancer Discovery Following Landmark Gift - PR Newswire
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Archaeological 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris - Science X
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The Museum of Discovery and Science marks 50 years - and looks to the future - Miami New Times
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Nobel Prize for Optogenetics: A breakthrough for medical sciences - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
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From social media to Lab: How an Online Photo Rewrote Sri Lanka’s Biodiversity Records - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
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New species of dinosaur discovered from fossil 'overlooked' in Natural History Museum drawer for over 100 years - GB News
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Scientists Discover Light’s Ability to Develop Spinning Patterns in Empty Space - SSBCrack
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Neanderthals Had a Hidden World of Wooden Tools. Scientists Just Found Rare Evidence of It
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Scientists uncover hidden eye drainage pathway that eluded researchers for centuries - Bol News
Health
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'I could never hear on my left side - until I got a prosthetic ear'
A 74-year-old man has been fitted with a prosthetic ear that has improved his hearing. The prosthetic was designed to address a rare conditi…
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Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: Scientists Protect Brain Cells Without Removing Toxic Tau - SciTechDaily
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Tavapadon Ushers in the First New Parkinson’s Drug Class in Half a Century - UVA Health
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An Artificial Sweetener Could Be the Next Big Breakthrough Against Hair Loss
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IU Scientists Create Compounds That Show Early Promise in Reducing Alzheimer’s-Linked Brain Plaques | Newswise - Newswise
Environment & Climate
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Italian Bio-methane Plant Comes Online, Providing Renewable Gas to Over 3,000 Homes
A new bio-methane plant in southern Italy has started operating, using agricultural waste to produce renewable gas that can replace traditio…
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Young Adults Are Building Safe Spaces for Unhoused Peers
A young man at the University of California, Davis had to commute long distances daily but eventually lost his place due to family conflict.…
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LIFE 2026 Call for proposals sets a new record for applications - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
Kindness & Community
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Barbie Honors Serena Williams with New Signature Doll to Serve Inspiration to Next Generation of Women
A new Barbie doll was released featuring tennis legend Serena Williams. The doll is part of a group of powerful female role models who aim t…
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Elderly Theater Worker Surprised by $146,000 for Her Retirement Crowdfunded by Young Moviegoer
An elderly theater worker in Tennessee received a surprise windfall of $146,000 to help fund her retirement from young moviegoers who were i…
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Good News in History, October 13
The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro opened to the public 95 years ago, towering at 98 feet high with arms stretching 92 …
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The ‘in awe’ artist painting a wilder Britain
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TINY HERO TUESDAY ❤️ During a recent visit to South Conway Elementary, Cpl. Amy Cyr took a little time to connect with Lawson, a young girl with some pretty big dreams of her own. Lawson wants to be a SWAT officer one day, and when she had the chan - Facebook
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Copper Star Award celebrates integrity, community service, grit - SouthTexasNews.com
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Salford Heroes: Rebecca Marshall - ensuring no young person misses out on prom - Salford Now
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12 of Our Favorite Images From the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition
The Natural History Museum in London held its annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, receiving a record number of submissions…
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Owls ringed to measure benefits of wildlife farming
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Children asked to name Ealing's new beavers
Residents in the London area are being asked to propose names for beaver kits that were recently born. The names should be suggested by thos…
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Red squirrel project opens £250k community grant
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Wild bobwhite quail spotted after habitat restoration project
Multiple coveys of wild bobwhite quail have been spotted at a Tennessee research center following habitat restoration efforts. The sighting …
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Southern Bell Frog Makes Comeback - Mirage News
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The World’s Heaviest Insect Was Almost Wiped Out. Now It’s Breeding in the Wild Again