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Science & Breakthroughs

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Astronomers discovered first green star ever. And it’s powered by a dead planet’s chemistry.
Astronomers have identified a unique celestial body that defies the traditional color classification system for stars. This newly found star…
NASA Breaking News
Happy 65 Years: NASA’s Johnson Space Center Then and Now
The Johnson Space Center in Houston was founded 65 years ago with a vision to dedicate itself to human spaceflight. Since then, the center h…
NASA Breaking News
TB 26-09 Measured Hammer-Tap Inputs
NASA researchers have found that hammer-tap tests used to measure structures' responses do not require a perfect waveform. The force and res…
NASA Breaking News
NASA’s CHAPEA Crew “Returns” to Earth
The CHAPEA crew has completed their simulated Mars mission and returned to Earth. This marks the end of a year-long experiment focused on sp…
NASA Breaking News
What’s Up: November 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
This month offers opportunities to see the Southern and Northern Taurid meteor showers, spot Mars near Jupiter, celebrate a milestone for Vo…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Invites Media to Northrop Grumman CRS-25 Station Resupply Launch
NASA has invited media to cover a upcoming space cargo mission. The Northrop Grumman CRS-25 Station Resupply Launch will carry essential ite…
NASA Breaking News
NASA’s Hubble Uncovers Case of Missing Oxygen in Nearby Dwarf Galaxies
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a mystery involving missing oxygen in some nearby dwarf galaxies. This phenomenon is being stud…
NASA Breaking News
APOD: 2026 November 2 - A Long Cloud on Mars
A photo of a long cloud on Mars was taken by NASA's Viking Orbiter 2. The cloud, called the Arsia Mons Elongated Cloud, stretches for a sign…
NASA Breaking News
Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon
NASA's image of the day features a natural wonder in Pennsylvania called Grand Canyon. Located in north-central Pennsylvania, it appears to …
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Tiny Backpacks Reveal the Secret, Sometimes Circuitous Migrations of Small Songbirds
Researchers have been using tiny backpacks with GPS devices to track the migrations of small songbirds, revealing their often complex routes…
Reuters Oddly Enough
Evidence of red blood cells seen in dinosaur fossil from Brazil - Reuters
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IceCube detects ghost particles with 10 billion times the energy of solar neutrinos
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Scientists just found a loophole that could let black holes split in two
Scientists have discovered a potential way for black holes to split in two, which challenges current understanding of their behavior. This u…
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Large Hadron Collider reveals evidence of Big Bang matter in surprisingly small collisions
Researchers at CERN's Large Hadron Collider have found that even small atomic collisions can produce a state of matter similar to what exist…
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NASA's Hubble and Webb discover ancient worlds that remember their past
NASA's Hubble and Webb space telescopes have found 27 tiny objects beyond Neptune that are essentially unchanged since the solar system's be…
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30,000-year-old DNA reveals Ice Age Europeans were far more connected than we thought
Scientists have discovered DNA evidence showing that ancient Europeans were not as isolated as previously thought. The findings suggest that…
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Queen's University Belfast students find Neptune's elusive Trojan asteroids
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have discovered a new population of asteroids orbiting Neptune that were previously thought to be …
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Microbes at the end of the Earth: Antarctica's hidden biodiversity
Scientists have discovered that Antarctica is home to many hidden microscopic communities that play a crucial role in maintaining the contin…
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Gas inside us could fight wound infections, moth study shows
A naturally occurring gas in the human body has shown promise in fighting off infections that can occur on the skin. This gas was discovered…
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Stem cells in deep sleep may point to a secret reserve for lifelong blood renewal
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Plants may experience 'optical illusions' that affect their direction of growth
Plants can determine their direction of growth despite not having a brain or nervous system by integrating light from multiple directions us…
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To restore attention, reach out to nature
As the world becomes increasingly loud and distracting, spending time in nature has been shown to be beneficial for people's ability to focu…
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Exactly solvable model reveals how trapped light can create magnetic order in one-dimensional spin chains
Scientists have developed a model that shows how trapping light around tiny magnetic particles can cause them to organize in a specific way,…
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Molecular dinitrogen anions pave the way for low-temperature ammonia synthesis
Scientists have discovered a new method for making ammonia, a key ingredient in fertilizer and potentially a clean fuel carrier. This breakt…
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According to science, you may be more likely to gain respect and status by helping others
Researchers have found that people with higher intelligence tend to earn more respect from others. This suggests that being intelligent may …
Google News: breakthrough
Goa University scientists claim breakthrough in super-fast device charging - Oherald
ZME Science
Scientists Built an Electric Motor Out of a Single Molecule Inspired by Archimedes’ 2,000-Year-Old Invention
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Life on Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Might Be Possible Even in Its Extreme Ocean, Scientists Find
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165 Million Years Before Otters, This Strange Predator Was Already Swimming Like One

Health

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Scientists reverse liver cell aging and cut Alzheimer’s-linked protein in half
USC researchers have found a way to reverse aging in rat livers, which led to a significant decrease in an Alzheimer's-linked protein and im…
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US approves cheap version of breakthrough HIV prevention shot: manufacturer - ABS-CBN
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US approves cheap generic of breakthrough HIV shot for poorer countries - Yahoo
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US greenlights breakthrough low-cost HIV prevention in monumental move - TAG24 NEWS USA INC

Environment & Climate

Reasons to Be Cheerful
The Student Movement Addressing Campus Polarization Head On
Students at the University of Michigan discussed freedom of speech in a classroom setting after a conservative speaker was assassinated on c…
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How carbon credits helped unlock the Great Koala National Park in NSW
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UN praises ecosystem restoration efforts in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan - Eurasianet

Kindness & Community

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Over 750 Ukraine Civilians Evacuated from Famine Conditions in Most Substantial Truce of the War
Thousands of Ukrainian civilians have been safely evacuated from a besieged city through a humanitarian corridor. The evacuation marks the m…
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Strangers Ran Towards the Fire to Save Teen - Her Mom Now Funds Scholarships for Heroes Like Them
An 18-year-old girl was saved by four strangers who bravely ran towards a burning car after it crashed on a Texas highway. The men, includin…
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Good News in History, November 2
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The women’s boxing nights helping abuse survivors
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Cleveland Couple Turns Wedding Into $100,000 Fundraiser for Local Families - La Gazzetta Italiana
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Cornwall's Heroes Awards celebrate Community Champions and raises over £3,000 for Charity - Cornwall's Rewind Radio
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Why hundreds of selfless helpers are taking centre stage across the capital - InYourArea

Underdog Wins

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UK adventurer returns home after 28-year trek around the world - Reuters
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Meet Emily Herra, 17-year-old New York student who helped turn a neglected 3,600-square-foot lot into a c - The Times of India
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Underdog N.J. field hockey team stuns No. 6 seed in state tournament opener - NJ.com
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Indian Creek relishing underdog role in claiming first regional title in 16 years - Shaw Local
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Underdog N.J. field hockey team goes on the road & stuns No. 6 seed in state tournament - NJ.com
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The Great Marc Evers: The True Story of a Champion Against All Odds - An Inspiring Account of the Dutch Paralympic Swimmer that Makes Able Use of the Language of Comics - Broken Frontier
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Northern Burlington shed underdog tag with Coaches Cup win over Saint Augustine - Philadelphia Soccer Now

Tech for Good

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Regina Barzilay and Jim Collins win Pritzker Prize for AI and Science Research Excellence for work in AI-enabled antibiotic discovery - MIT News

Animals

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Whale Festival Kicks Off on Amelia Island in Florida Celebrating the Return of the Right Whale
The Right Whale Festival is taking place on Amelia Island in Florida to celebrate a notable event for this large whale species. The festival…
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Weather.pet App Generates Forecasts for Dogs’ Head and Paws Based on Ground Temps and More
A new app provides weather forecasts specifically designed for dogs, taking into account ground temperatures and other factors that affect t…
Phys.org Latest
European flounder can complete whole life cycle in freshwater
European flounder have been found to complete their life cycle in a Finnish lake, with no evidence they ever entered saltwater. This is a si…
Google News: endangered recovery
Declared Extinct In 1974, Rare Black-Footed Ferrets Thrive In US Park - Asianet Newsable
ZME Science
Daddy longlegs have two more eyes they’ve been hiding from us