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New high-frequency method boosts 2D material readout for next-gen quantum computers
Scientists have developed a new method to quickly read the properties of 2D materials which is crucial for building next-generation quantum …
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An Extinct Crocodilian’s Skull Was Found in the Rocks That Built the Sphinx, and it’s Also Missing its Nose
A new species of extinct crocodilian has been identified through fossils found in rocks used to build the Sphinx. The discovery was made usi…
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Podcast Transcript October 16th, 2026 - Flu is already spreading: why October is the window to get vaccinated, plus nine more solutions
The latest episode of a podcast covers ten solutions to various issues, including a large number of octopuses in California waters and Indon…
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NASA Names Stephen Cash Marshall Space Flight Center Director
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Artemis II Heat Shield After Splashdown
The Artemis II mission's heat shield withstood the intense conditions of reentry into Earth's atmosphere, protecting both the crew and the s…
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I Am Artemis: Allison Mjoen
A NASA team led by Allison Mjoen helped prepare a rocket for a mission that will one day take humans back to the Moon. The operation manager…
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NASA’s Hubble Spies Spiral’s Edge
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of a spiral galaxy's edge. The galaxy, identified as part of the Hubble Deep Field South o…
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APOD: 2026 October 16 - Chasing the International Space Station
NASA has posted an image of the International Space Station taken from space. The image is part of a daily feature called Astronomy Picture …
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Isaias Dims the Gulf Coast
NASA has shared a composite image showing that the Gulf Coast area was less affected by Isaias, a storm, at night compared to its impact dur…
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This 13-Year-Old Was Just Named “America’s Top Young Scientist”: Her Invention Could Help Save Our Oceans
A 13-year-old from Connecticut has been named America's top young scientist for her invention that could help preserve marine ecosystems. Sh…
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Newly identified green star leaves astronomers amazed - Reuters
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A quantum highway just one atom high could transform superconductors
Researchers have found that tiny atomic steps on the surface of superconductors can guide and move particles called quantum vortices. This d…
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Astronomers discover a strange universal rule behind black hole eruptions
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Scientists uncover mystery of how snail shells coil to the right or to the left
Scientists have identified a specific gene that determines whether certain snails develop shells that coil to the left or right. The discove…
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Astronomer leads global team on NASA mission to create unprecedented view of the early universe
A team led by a Missouri astronomer is working on a global project with 62 institutions to create a new view of the early universe. The rese…
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New 3D model reveals how shadows reshape chemistry in stellar nurseries
A new 3D computer model shows how stars are formed within clouds of gas and dust, with shadows altering their chemical composition. The unev…
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Scientists discover cell division does more than make new cells: It helps reshape tissues
When tissues grow or renew themselves, cells divide to create space for new cells. However, this process is complicated by the fact that cel…
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A highway instead of a racetrack: Strong coupling of light and sound in an optical fiber
Scientists have successfully linked light and sound waves together inside an optical fiber, a breakthrough that could lead to new technologi…
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Infrared light overcomes mirror coating obstacle in gravitational wave detector upgrades
Scientists have found a way to improve gravitational wave detectors by developing a new locking method using infrared light. This innovation…
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First comprehensive Mars soil classification offers framework for exploration and future farming
A University of Sydney student has developed a detailed classification system for Martian soil, which can be used to compare different regio…
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New alloy design strategy combines strength and ductility by timing hardening mechanisms
Researchers have developed a new strategy for designing alloys that can balance strength and flexibility. The design combines different hard…
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Light and ultrasound reveal renewable routes to compounds for pharmaceutical research
Researchers have found new, more sustainable ways to create compounds used in pharmaceutical research using light and ultrasound. These meth…
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World-record intensity in attosecond hard-X-ray pulses could unlock closer study of electrons in atoms and molecules
Researchers at the European XFEL created record-breaking X-ray pulses that are extremely short and intensely focused. The concentrated light…
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Spiny dogfish blood contains a hormone long thought absent in sharks
Scientists have found that the blood of a certain type of shark contains cortisol, a hormone previously thought to be absent in sharks. This…
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Maxwell's demon learns to turn concealed information into usable energy for microscopic systems
Researchers have developed a way for Maxwell's demon, a hypothetical tiny gatekeeper, to convert hidden information into usable energy. This…
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Finding their sense of direction: Cell movement helps tissues establish polarity
Cells in the body work together to create structures like hair and sensory organs by establishing a sense of direction and coordinating thei…
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Adaptive molecular convergence more common than previously thought, distant jellyfish relatives reveal
Scientists have discovered that species from different evolutionary branches can develop similar genetic changes, challenging previous assum…
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Stanford’s new microscope reveals living cells like never before - Science Daily
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Google's Quantum Computer Just Achieved a Major Breakthrough With 'Magic States' - ScienceAlert
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Dogpatch Startup Revel Pharmaceuticals Makes Anti-Aging Breakthrough - Potrero View
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Google, major breakthrough in quantum computing - 36Kr
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Excitement mounts as new telescope nears first light - Cornell Chronicle
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Google Cuts Quantum Errors 40x With Magic State Breakthrough - Bitbo
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Mini Brain Organoids Read Braille in Biohybrid Computing Breakthrough - Mirage News
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Google Achieves 40x Error Reduction in Quantum Computing Breakthrough - Coin Edition
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A Nearby Failed Star Has Water Clouds and a Churning Atmosphere, and NASA’s Webb Telescope Just Watched Its Weather Change
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This 2,000-Year-Old Roman Helmet Used to Look Like a ‘Rusty Bucket’. Now It’s Restored Almost to Its Former Glory
Health
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What Dementia Taught Me About Living Through a Callous Time
A woman's father and President Joe Biden both struggled with cognitive decline, making everyday life challenging for them. The author observ…
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USC scientists discover how to create a never-ending supply of cancer-fighting cells
USC scientists have found a method to create a potentially endless supply of cancer-killing cells. These genetically engineered cells can be…
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Heart patients could be treated without a permanent stent: New medical breakthrough - India Today
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Vanilla’s Sweet Secret Could Help Heal Stubborn Wounds - SciTechDaily
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diabetes drug breakthrough for weight loss - Meteo.gr
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This Experimental Drug Doesn’t Just Shrink Fat Cells. It Makes Them Self-Destruct
Environment & Climate
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Largest Private Conservation Project in the US Hits Major Milestone as Free-Roaming Bison Pass 1,000
A private land conservation project in North America has reached a significant milestone with over 1,000 free-roaming bison roaming its land…
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Welcome to the Depolarization Project
The US midterm elections are just weeks away, with many pressing issues on the ballot including climate policy, AI, immigration, and wars. P…
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What is behind the success of dark skies festival?
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Sunlight gives biodiesel byproduct a second life as hydrogen and valuable chemicals
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Large-scale solar sets annual financial investment decision record at 3.5 GW+ - pv magazine Australia
Kindness & Community
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Drape Some of This ‘Plant Armor’ Fabric Over a Strawberry Patch to Triple Yields with Less Pesticides
A new textile called Plant Armor was tested on strawberry plants and resulted in tripled fruit yields without harming plant health. The test…
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WATCH: Arizona popcorn company wants you to nominate everyday heroes - ABC15 Arizona
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Leigh Anne Mason receives Spirit of Steckler award at Natche... - The Natchez Democrat
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
Underdog Wins
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To Madvillainy and beyond: How Stones Throw Records created a galaxy of taste
Stones Throw Records in Los Angeles has been releasing music for 30 years, producing a range of successful albums that showcase different st…
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Football Recap: Underdog by State Rank, Eatonville Still Tops Franklin Pierce + How To Watch - MaxPreps
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RANJI TROPHY: With steady progress, Uttarakhand is scripting its own underdog story - The Indian Express
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EAC Embraces Underdog Tag, Stuns Benilde in 19-Point Comeback Win - all-starmagazine.com
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Half of Dublin Port Scholars First in Family to Attend College - Afloat
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Pabbas Mangaluru: How a Raincoat Seller Built an Ice Cream Empire Against All Odds - Asianet Newsable
Tech for Good
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Teen’s Disaster Messaging App Can ‘Hop’ Across Bluetooth When Cellular Networks Collapse
A high school student created an app that uses Bluetooth to send messages during emergencies when cell networks are down. The app can hop be…
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This implant can restore sight for patients with macular degeneration
A new medical device called PRIMA can help people with macular degeneration regain some of their sight by combining a retinal implant with s…
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Google DeepMind Backs 200 European Scientists with AlphaFold 3 Access and $3M Compute Grant - cristinaiglesias.com
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Brain organoids ‘read’ Braille with 83% accuracy in biohybrid computing breakthrough - Yahoo Tech
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90% Faster MRIs: 2026 Science Prize Winner Mary-Brenda Akoda Unveils Groundbreaking GenScanAI Innovation In Lagos - Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Animals
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North America’s Largest Wildlife Overpass Is Working: Animal Collisions on I-25 Down 91%
North America's largest wildlife overpass, built to help protect animals in Colorado, has seen a significant drop in car-animal collisions a…
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“Crawzilla” was huge. Then scientists found an even bigger crayfish
A large crayfish was discovered in Tennessee during a nationwide search. It turned out to be one of the largest crayfish found so far but no…
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Scientists Identify a Tiny Australian Marsupial Not Seen Since 2004 - A-Z Animals
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Dodo revival one step closer after AI identifies '2,300 genetic features' - Daily Express US
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Meet the giant insect that can weigh more than a mouse, stretch across your palm and is making a comeback - The Indian Express
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Scientists Discovered Two Bizarre New Sea Spiders, and One Has Red Eyes and Hairy Legs
Scientists have discovered two new species of sea spiders that are unlike any other creatures on Earth. One of the new species has distincti…
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This tiny mouse is having a big comeback at Camp Pendleton - KPBS