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APOD: 2026 October 17-3D 67P
A NASA image features a 3D model of comet 67P, allowing viewers to see its jagged and double-lobed nucleus in detail. The image is part of t…
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Scientists discover how deep sleep builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain
Researchers have uncovered a connection between deep sleep and growth hormone, showing how the body recovers from physical activity during r…
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope exceeds expectations by nearly 30%
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has achieved better-than-expected performance after minor adjustments were made to its mirror. The …
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SpaceX just delivered some very strange cargo to the International Space Station
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NASA’s Webb reveals the wild weather of a mysterious world 20 light-years away
A planet 20 light-years away has been found to have a surprisingly predictable weather system, with three distinct states driven by temperat…
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James Webb reveals a strange bulge in an alien planet's atmosphere
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World's oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey
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Quantum magic state cleanup cuts errors 40-fold in first successful hardware test
Researchers have successfully tested a new method for cleaning up errors in qubits, the building blocks of quantum computers. This method re…
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Salt crystals could hold clues to life beneath Enceladus's ice
Researchers have discovered that Enceladus's ocean waters occasionally rise to its surface in the form of ice crystals and water vapor. Thes…
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Lone, starless cloud may be a 'dark' galaxy
Astronomers have found a cloud of gas with no visible stars or galaxy, which could be an isolated "dark galaxy". This cloud contains nearly …
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Red-sensitive pigments in mantis shrimp eyes act as reversible light switches
Scientists have found that mantis shrimp eyes contain special pigments that allow them to see red light, which is a rare ability among anima…
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Electrical sliding switches graphene between magnetic states
Researchers at Cornell University discovered a way to control quantum properties in graphene by using electrical sliding switches. This meth…
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2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine Honors Breakthrough That Lets Scientists Control the Brain With Light - SciTechDaily
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Entropy Engineering Breakthrough Unlocks Microwave Ceramics for 5G and 6G Networks - Bioengineer.org
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Scientists Create a ‘Light-Powered Brain’ That Could Transform Future Communications - The Debrief
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SpaceX Dragon Delivers Groundbreaking Science and Solar Arrays to ISS - SciTechDaily
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Zinc Chemistry Breakthrough Turns Metal into a Reusable Hydrogen Battery - Bioengineer.org
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uOttawa’s Faculty of Science Is Turning Lab Breakthroughs Into Ottawa Startups - FACES Magazine
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Archaeologists unearth extraordinary 20ft marble monument beneath Jerusalem church at centre of Jesus Christ mystery - GB News
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NASA’s Artemis II Heat Shield Faced 4,000°F Temperatures, and the Results Reveal a Major Breakthrough - The Daily Galaxy
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ISRO’s AstroSat Uncovers Cosmic Mysteries, Delivers Breakthrough Insights Into the Universe - Connect Gujarat -
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Coral Bleaching Reversed at Record Speed Using New Stanford Method: ‘Not a Lost Cause, at All’
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new method that can quickly reverse coral bleaching, with some corals recovering to full…
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Amazonian Sacha Inchi shells become cheap carbon filters for mercury removal - Bioengineer.org
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Large-scale solar projects in Australia reach record 3.5 GW of annual investment decisions - pv magazine Global
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99-yo Woman Snags ‘World’s Oldest Wing-Walker’ Title - 3 Months After Another Gran Did It (LOOK)
A 99-year-old woman has set a new record for being the world's oldest wing-walker after taking part in an activity at her assisted-living fa…
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9 Engaging, Uplifting Podcasts That Deserve a Spot on Your Playlist
A list of 9 uplifting podcasts has been compiled by Nice News for listeners to enjoy during daily tasks. These shows aim to inform, inspire,…
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How a retired Navajo Nation doctor earned a MacArthur genius grant for public art
A retired Navajo Nation doctor has received a prestigious award for his public art, specifically large photographic murals. He is well known…
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Masked Hero’s Spooktacular brings inclusive Halloween fun to Clarksburg A new Halloween celebration is making sure people of all abilities can join the fun - WDTV 5
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Connected by Kindness at Rahway's Madison Elementary School - TAPinto
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Qatar Foundation student wins PUE’s outstanding student award for community initiatives - Qatar Tribune
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Voting off to a flying start in Shetland Hero Awards, with 5,000 votes cast - Shetland Times
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Best of the Bailiwick celebrated at 11th Pride of Guernsey Awards - Guernsey Press
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Tiverton’s quiet community heroes praised at mayor’s annual civic service - Midweek Herald
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Your Positive Weekly Horoscope: ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
Weekly horoscope advice from astrologer Rob Brezsny offers readers positive guidance through his syndicated column, Free Will Astrology. The…
Underdog Wins
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Chwalinska downs Swiatek to set up Wuhan final with world number 170 Kartal - RFI
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First-Class Computer Science Graduate Achieves Elite Distinction at Ahmadu Bello University - Head Topics
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Hometown Hero Arthur L. “Roy” Snow Sr. Honored at 2026 Great Brooksvillian Ceremony - Hernando Sun
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True Grit: Cranbourne Underdog Kingswood Conquers Caulfield Cup in Dramatic 2400m Thriller - Sydney Times
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Massive 70lb Dog the Size of Baby Hippo Sheds Pounds and Gets New Home
A massive bulldog named Peggy Sue has lost weight after being taken to a shelter in England where she had been struggling to walk and manage…
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This bird flies thousands of miles, but its wings have a catch
The European nightjar has wings that allow it to fly long distances but are not ideal for high-speed flight. Instead, they enable the bird t…