Science & Breakthroughs
Optimist Daily
Will vinegar actually keep bugs out this fall? Pest experts explain what works
As temperatures drop, bugs are seeking warmer spots, leading some people to use vinegar as a deterrent. However, pest experts warn that usin…
Optimist Daily
Kenya unlocks $160 million to protect the Maasai Mara and Tsavo ecosystems
The Kenyan government has committed a significant amount to protect large areas of Africa's least-disturbed land in partnership with private…
NASA Breaking News
Caltech Names Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman as NASA JPL Deputy
Reid Wiseman, a former NASA astronaut and commander of the Artemis II mission, has been appointed to a leadership position at Caltech and NA…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Welcomes Vietnam as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming one of 78 nations committed to peaceful space exploration. This m…
NASA Breaking News
Artemis III SLS Core Stage Joins Boosters at Kennedy
The Space Launch System's core stage has been moved out of storage at Kennedy Space Center and will be combined with its boosters for the Ar…
NASA Breaking News
NASA University Challenge Ignites Trajectory of Drone Entrepreneur
Four students who participated in NASA's University Student Research Challenge later started a company that builds military training drones,…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Selects 19 New Citizen Science Proposals in 2026
NASA Breaking News
Curiosity Blog, Sols 5043-5049: Preparing to Drill at ‘Nazca’
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity is preparing to drill into a Martian rock formation called 'Nazca'. The drilling operation will allow scientists…
NASA Breaking News
APOD: 2026 October 28 - The Mutual Occultation of Ganymede and Io
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day features an image of two large Jupiter moons passing in front of each other. Ganymede and Io are shown p…
NASA Breaking News
The Land of the Standing-Up Rocks
A volcano in what's now southeastern Arizona erupted around 27 million years ago, causing rocks to be pushed upwards. This geological event …
Reuters Oddly Enough
Possible new dwarf planet identified orbiting beyond Pluto - Reuters
ScienceDaily Top News
Scientists just broke a textbook rule of physics
Scientists have made an unexpected breakthrough in laser physics by producing X-rays with more energy than was thought possible. This achiev…
ScienceDaily Top News
Scientists discover a hidden oxygen reservoir deep inside Earth
Researchers found that magma beneath the Earth's surface can hold significant amounts of extra oxygen. This discovery may help explain how t…
ScienceDaily Top News
Scientists discover a hidden 100-million-year-old volcanic system
Researchers have found a 100-million-year-old volcanic system in Iran, providing insight into Earth's tectonic history. The discovery also s…
Phys.org Latest
Ultrathin metal layer boosts spin-related signals, opening a door to ultralow-power electronics
Scientists have discovered that a very thin layer of a specific metal can enhance certain signals in electronic devices, which could lead to…
Phys.org Latest
Atomic magnetism reveals why iron, but not chromium, can produce ammonia using sunlight
Researchers have discovered why iron and chromium behave differently in certain chemical reactions involving sunlight. The study found that …
Phys.org Latest
Macromolecular crowding could help build artificial cell systems
Researchers have discovered a new approach to creating artificial cells by manipulating synthetic DNA droplets using macromolecular crowding…
Phys.org Latest
Molecular architecture determines tomato plant resistance to its main pest
Researchers found that wild tomatoes' resistance to a major pest comes from their plant defense molecule's unique spatial structure. The mol…
Phys.org Latest
150-year-old mystery about the identity of an 'extinct' giant crane solved
Researchers at Bournemouth University have uncovered the truth about a giant crane species that went extinct thousands of years ago. After 1…
Phys.org Latest
Sun's outer magnetic field mapped in 3D for the first time
A team of researchers has created a 3D map of the sun's outer magnetic field for the first time. The new estimates include the area beyond t…
Google News: breakthrough
Smaller EV batteries, longer range? Scientists may have found a way - Science Daily
Google News: breakthrough
New tropical proteas expand flower farming across Hawaiʻi - University of Hawaii System
Google News: breakthrough
Breakthrough in Quantum Sensing Technology Improves Superconducting Magnetic Field Detectors - AZoM
Google News: breakthrough
Scientists just broke a textbook rule of physics - Science Daily
Google News: breakthrough
Where did Earth's water come from? Scientists make major breakthrough - Daily Mail
ZME Science
Do Spiders Dream? Scientists Discover Their Sleep Is Strangely Similar to Ours
ZME Science
Scientists Discover a New Dinosaur That Was “Hiding” in a London Museum for 25 Years
ZME Science
This Lava World Should Be Bare Rock. Instead, It Wears a ‘Sunscreen’ of Rock Clouds
A distant exoplanet called TOI-561 b appears brighter than expected, reflecting a significant amount of sunlight that hits it. Researchers h…
ZME Science
Astronomers Have Found a Possible New Dwarf Planet Beyond Pluto. It’s the Sixth in the Solar System and It Was Hiding in Plain Sight
ZME Science
Amphibians Aren’t Supposed to Live in the Ocean. 237 Million Years Ago, This Armored Creature Did
Health
Phys.org Latest
Customizable DNA labels can selectively guide drug carriers to cancer cells
Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University created a method to use natural cellular delivery systems as targeted carriers for drugs. These cus…
Google News: breakthrough
Dr. Jonas Salk: Historic discovery against polio, which gave new hope to millions of lives - Revoi.in
Environment & Climate
Good News Network
Nature-Inspired Tech Prevents Microplastics Entering Atlantic Ocean Through Wastewater
A device designed by Princeton alumni can filter out microplastics from wastewater at a large scale, mimicking the properties of hydrophobic…
Reasons to Be Cheerful
What We’re Reading: A Quiz That Reveals Americans’ Surprising Common Ground
A quiz has been developed to reveal common ground among Americans, highlighting shared views and opinions. The quiz is part of The Depolariz…
Google News: climate solutions
Park City Mountain Resort earns silver certification through Green Business Program - Park Record
Kindness & Community
Good News Network
Bizarre Rescue Sees Divers Save Kangaroo That Found Itself Over a Mile from Dry Land
A scuba diver and his team rescued a young kangaroo found swimming over a mile from land in Boston Bay, South Australia. The crew spotted th…
Good News Network
Stranger Anonymously Pays $420 Lunch Tab for 27 Disabled Residents and Caregivers
A good Samaritan paid off a $420 lunch bill for a group of 27 people who are disabled and caregivers. This anonymous act of kindness was a s…
Good News Network
Good News in History, October 28
Positive News
Positive News launches new video podcast exploring what’s going right in the world
Nice News
First-Ever Shared Framework for Women’s Heart Health Details 5 Key Phases
Four major health societies have come together to create a new framework for women's heart health that addresses different life stages from …
Google News: kindness
Perry Hall resident recognized with Community Heroes Award - The Avenue News
Google News: kindness
Retired PoCo fire captain wins Burnaby hero award - Freshet News
Google News: kindness
Wellingborough cabbie wins Taxi Hero award for bringing kindness to her community - Northamptonshire Telegraph
Google News: kindness
Peacehaven volunteer recognised as Sussex’s Local Hero - SussexWorld
Google News: kindness
Tears of joy for selfless NHS hero who spent 10 years quietly changing lives behind the scenes - InYourArea
Underdog Wins
Tech for Good
Good News Network
Etsy Cracks Down on AI-Generated Content to Protect Buyers from Barrage of Slop
Etsy has implemented new regulations to prevent artificially generated content on its platform, which hosts nearly 6 million artisanal entre…
NASA Breaking News
Webb Sees Turbulent Star Nursery
A new image from the Webb telescope shows a star nursery in the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy, filled with dense gas clumps. This region is …
Google News: breakthrough
Breakthrough from Brown University engineers could enable energy-efficient microchips for AI - Brown University
Animals
ScienceDaily Top News
Scientists discover a secret glow in toxic fire salamanders
Researchers have found that fire salamanders emit a green and cyan glow when exposed to ultraviolet light. The salamanders' skin glands and …
Phys.org Latest
Rarely seen deep-sea barreleye fish filmed in 4K
Scientists have captured footage of the rarely seen barreleye fish in its natural habitat. The fish, which has a transparent head, was spott…
Phys.org Latest
Scientists count more than 2 million eels on one underwater mountain
Scientists studying Patience Seamount in Australia's Huon Marine Park found a massive gathering of eels each year with no known reason why t…
Google News: breakthrough
Major breakthrough as cat infectious disease vaccines get WSAVA unveiling - Vet Times
Google News: endangered recovery
In 1992, Louisiana had as few as 150 black bears left; 30 years later, habitat restoration and relocations - The Economic Times