Science & Breakthroughs
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Student Makers, a deeper dive: bringing free STEM to students on three continents
A young student used his free time to create toys for kids in Kenya using a 3D printer, demonstrating initiative and community spirit. The s…
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Meet Vivian Ho: the 17-year-old who built a supply network around dignity, not charity
A 17-year-old high school student created an organization that focuses on providing support without requiring individuals to identify their …
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NASA Invites Media to Crew Completion of Yearlong Mars Simulation
Four NASA volunteers have completed a yearlong Mars simulation at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, after 378 days of isolation. The crew…
NASA Breaking News
NASA’s Neo Surveyor Sunshade
NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor mission has a large sunshade that will keep its infrared telescope cool while searching for near-Earth ast…
NASA Breaking News
How a Johnson Mentor Shapes the Next Generation of NASA Talent
A NASA engineer at the Johnson Space Center is mentoring students and interns in orbital mechanics. The engineer, Daniel Cohen, leads hands-…
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APOD: 2026 October 27 - Noctilucent Clouds over Sweden
The Astronomy Picture of the Day features a photograph of noctilucent clouds over Sweden taken on October 27th. These clouds are visible at …
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A-81 Reaches South Georgia
The A-81 iceberg has reached South Georgia, and its movement has slowed down. This change in speed occurred at the boundary between differen…
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New Simulation Offers Unprecedented Look at the Universe’s First 2 Billion Years
Physicists have developed a computer simulation called Lumina to help visualize the early universe's formation, using data from space telesc…
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Scientists discover the immune system’s hidden sense of touch
Researchers have discovered that immune cells called T cells can detect the stiffness of their surroundings and use this information to deci…
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James Webb discovers a scorching lava planet with a “giant sunscreen”
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Smithsonian scientists just recreated the first 2 billion years of the Universe
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Mayo Clinic discovers new ways to fight the “zombie” cells that drive aging
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have discovered ways to target "zombie" cells that contribute to aging, inflammation, and disease. These cells li…
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1.9-million-year-old discovery rewrites the story of human evolution
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Decoding the loopy physics of hula hooping with high-tech earthquake sensors
Scientists have been studying the physics of hula hooping because its motion is more complex than initially thought. Researchers used high-t…
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Rubin Observatory reveals its first dwarf planet candidate in our solar system
Scientists have discovered a distant icy body in our solar system that may be classified as a dwarf planet. The object, known as 2026 ED138,…
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Counteranion captures reactants to boost light-driven chemistry in dilute solutions
Scientists have created a system that helps capture and retain molecules to be converted into energy in weakly concentrated solutions. This …
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Scientists uncover new way to control magnetism and topology using light in atomically thin materials
Researchers have discovered a method of controlling magnetism and electronic properties in extremely thin materials using light. This breakt…
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A New Chemistry Breakthrough Could Change How Scientists Build Quantum Computers - SciTechDaily
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Tiny Quantum Breakthrough with Big Implications for Medicine and Technology - AZoQuantum
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Scientists Use Light to Brake Molecular Motion by 300,000x - Labroots
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From 54% to 100%: Scientists Reveal a Potential Breakthrough in Quantum Technology - SciTechDaily
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Lab claims breakthrough as independent tests validate next-generation solid-state battery - Digital Journal
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Scientists Demonstrate First Evidence of “Helicon Current Drive,” Bringing Continuous Fusion Power Closer to Reality - The Debrief
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The Invincible Cloak: Scientists' Thermal Breakthrough - News of Bahrain
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OpenAI Models Produce Breakthrough Mathematical Proofs and Results - Asianet Newsable
ZME Science
An Ancient Virus Left Its Mark on Chimpanzee DNA Even After Millions of Years and May Have Helped Shape Human Brain Evolution
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A 2,700-Year-Old Chinese Eclipse Record Is Helping Scientists Reconstruct the Earth’s Rotation
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NASA’s Oldest Martian Spacecraft Have Been Running for Decades. Here’s How
NASA's Martian spacecraft have been functioning for a prolonged period beyond their predicted lifespan. The two orbiters are now over 140 mi…
Ars Technica Science
Sculpture re-creates odd optical effects of famed Lycurgus Cup
Researchers at the University of Sheffield created a modern glass sculpture that mimics an ancient artifact's unique color-changing properti…
Health
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FDA-Approval for Drill-Free Cavity Care May Be Imminent After Great Phase 3 Treatment Trial
A new treatment for cavities is showing promising results in a phase 3 trial, which could lead to FDA approval and reduce the number of chil…
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Scientists solve a 30-year mystery behind inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers have found a previously unknown cause of inflammatory bowel disease that involves antibodies interfering with the immune system'…
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Breakthrough T1D Celebrates Research Award Winners and Recognizes Type 1 Diabetes Research Leaders - AOL.com
Environment & Climate
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NGO Celebrates 70 Million Amazon Acres Conserved After Protecting Are Called a ‘Link of Life’
A wildlife reserve has been created in Bolivia along a vital waterway that connects the country with Brazil. This new reserve protects a lar…
Reasons to Be Cheerful
Finally, Something Americans Agree On!
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Wildlife appeal closes in on £30m target
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Researchers produce urea in the field using system powered by biobatteries and solar energy
Researchers have developed a pilot system that can produce urea, a common fertilizer used in agriculture, using renewable energy sources. Th…
Kindness & Community
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High School Baseball Team Has All the Vibes of Success But Never Won a Game: Kids Don’t Mind
The Dartmouth High School Spartans baseball team has gone 6 years without winning a game but still exudes confidence and success. Despite lo…
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Family That’s Fostered 500 Children Saved from Housefire Thanks to Stranger’s Wrong Turn
A family who has fostered over 500 children was saved from a house fire thanks to a stranger's wrong turn. The stranger, Casey, had taken an…
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Good News in History, October 27
A Soviet submarine officer named Vasily Arkhipov made a crucial decision that prevented a possible nuclear war in 1962. He refused to launch…
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Cream of the crop: one brand’s quiet quest to reinvent the dairy industry
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America’s Most Haunted? 7 Cities With Seriously Spooky Reputations
Cities across the US have earned reputations for reported paranormal activity due to their histories of calamity and tragedy. Many of these …
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City of St. Marys Presented Alaina Ruvoldt With Community Hero Award - Mercer County Outlook
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Wirral taxi driver wins award for Christmas toy appeal - BBC
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Darren Wiles’ free recovery service reaches over 500 people helped - Bournemouth University
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GALLERY: Peterborough celebrates inspiring local heroes at Children’s Spark Awards 2026 - Cambsnews
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Generous taxi driver named regional hero after 13 years of delivering Christmas joy to children - InYourArea
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How local business 'heroes' helped bring Bolton's new swimming hub to life - The Bolton News
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Anke Wessels: Decades of helping community changemakers thrive - Tompkins Weekly
Underdog Wins
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How Kane defied doubters to become world's best
Harry Kane has been recognized for his exceptional achievement in becoming one of the world's top soccer players despite initially facing sk…
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Underdog Bulldogs rise to occasion, capture sixth straight d... - Standard Democrat
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First-in-family grad Ashlyn Lu charts a path from political science to security studies - University of Toronto
Tech for Good
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Open database tracks Earth's water cycle by standardizing decades of satellite data
Researchers have created a database that standardizes decades worth of satellite data, allowing for the tracking of Earth's water cycle. The…
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Wang's Conjecture Fully Cracked by AI Overnight: Breakthrough in Mathematical Research - 36Kr
Animals
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Tiny zebra-striped bee sighting a 'huge surprise'
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Do spiders dream? Scientists just found a surprising clue
Scientists have made a surprising discovery about how spiders sleep, finding that they experience distinct sleep stages just like humans. Th…
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Longest-tenured shelter dogs in Tampa Bay rooting for underdog Rays - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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Meet the Leggiest Animal on Earth. It Has 1,306 Legs and No Eyes