Science & Breakthroughs
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First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
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Full Strawberry Moon set to light up night sky
The first full Moon of summer will rise across UK skies this week
ScienceDaily Top News
James Webb uncovers exotic salt clouds on a mysterious pink world
Astronomers have finally cracked the mystery of the famous “Pink Planet,” a strange world 57 light-years away that has puzzled scientists fo…
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A rare supernova peeled back a star’s layers and revealed a hidden secret
Astronomers studying the rare supernova SN 2021yfj discovered material from one of the deepest layers of a dying star, providing a rare look…
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Lost megalodon vertebrae resurface, confirming 80-foot size estimate
An associated set of gigantic vertebrae belonging to the iconic extinct megalodon, or megatooth shark, that had been missing in action since…
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The solar gravitational lens could map white dwarfs and black holes
It feels like every few months we get to report on another academic paper singing the praises of the Solar Gravitational Lens (SGL). Partly,…
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Nanopattern method unlocks precise control of disorder for wave-guiding devices
A research team has developed a methodology to precisely design and control the "degree of disorder" in nanopattern arrays using metal-infil…
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Injectable silk-kudzu hydrogel achieves complete wound closure in laboratory tests
Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have developed an injectable hydrogel, a water-based gel material, made from…
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12 billion years old, this interstellar comet is older than our solar system
One year ago, on July 1, 2025, astronomers discovered a fascinating new object moving through the solar system. Detected by the Asteroid Ter…
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Ancient algal defenses against UV may have helped plants conquer land
A new study sheds light on how the ancestors of modern land plants survived one of the most challenging aspects of life outside water: expos…
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Shining blue light on gold-graphene nanodots achieves wound healing trifecta
Closing wounds, burns and deep cuts isn't enough to kick-start healing. A wound needs a clean environment, free of bacterial infection and i…
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Oxygen atoms in 15‑million‑year‑old giant eggshells reveal how plants reacted to a hotter Earth
Some periods in Earth's history are so different from our own that they may as well belong to another planet. Many people are interested in …
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Breakthrough could lead to ‘big leaps’ in battery performance, scientists say - The Independent
Breakthrough could lead to ‘big leaps’ in battery performance, scientists say The Independent
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Could a fertilizer breakthrough at Lawrence Livermore Lab spark the next Green Revolution? - The Mercury News
Could a fertilizer breakthrough at Lawrence Livermore Lab spark the next Green Revolution? The Mercury News
Environment & Climate
Kindness & Community
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High Tech Jacket Prototype Pulls Drinking Water From Thin Air - Up to 1.5 Pints Per Day
A new high tech jacket developed by engineers at the University of Texas can pull drinking water from thin air. With the advance in fabric t…
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Two ‘Super-Puff’ Planets Lighter Than Candy Candy Discovered by Researchers
Two ‘super-puff’ planets lighter than candy candy have been discovered by scientists - and they’re bigger than Jupiter. They are among the l…
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Woman Wins Lottery And Immediately Gives Neighbor 5,000 to Take the Family on Vacation
A 48-year-old woman who won a million in the lottery immediately gave her neighbors a gift of five thousand, so they can travel on their fir…
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Intrigue From 17th C. Shipwreck Carrying Moroccan Gold Coins is Solved After 30 Years
A shipwreck off the British coast, including a treasure of hundreds of gold coins, has finally been identified after 30 years. The 400-year-…
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Good News in History, June 28
Happy 100th Birthday to Mel Brooks, the comic and writer who became the legendary director of comedies like Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenst…
Reuters Oddly Enough
Princess Kate scales Britain's highest peaks to raise money for cancer charity - Reuters
Princess Kate scales Britain's highest peaks to raise money for cancer charity Reuters
NPR Goats and Soda
These church members disagree on politics. Together they're wiping out medical debt
Trinity Moravian Church, a politically diverse congregation in Winston-Salem, N. C., has been raising money to retire medical debt in the su…
NPR Goats and Soda
Win the family cookout with perfectly cooked hot dogs
Microwave or air fryer? Grill or slow cooker? An investigation into how to cook hot dogs for the most flavor and the most joy.(Image credit:…
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Fort Worth teen spreads kindness through songs, stories and chocolate - Fort Worth Report
Fort Worth teen spreads kindness through songs, stories and chocolate Fort Worth Report
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Imagination Stage announces 2026/27 ‘Season of Heroes and Hope’ - DC Theater Arts
Imagination Stage announces 2026/27 ‘Season of Heroes and Hope’ DC Theater Arts
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Denver7 Everyday Hero helps Denver youth shop with dignity - Denver7
Denver7 Everyday Hero helps Denver youth shop with dignity Denver7
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Hometown Hero: Kevin Mortenson making a difference through sport and community - DiscoverEstevan
Hometown Hero: Kevin Mortenson making a difference through sport and community DiscoverEstevan
Underdog Wins
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Eustaquio’s stoppage-time strike sends Canada into World Cup last 16 - Reuters
Eustaquio’s stoppage-time strike sends Canada into World Cup last 16 Reuters
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'Boring' Bay Area confounds World Cup doubters - Reuters
'Boring' Bay Area confounds World Cup doubters Reuters
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Against all odds, blind teen earns place among nation's academic elite - China Daily
Against all odds, blind teen earns place among nation's academic elite China Daily
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‘Free hit’: Canada embrace underdog tag after historic breakthrough - Malay Mail
‘Free hit’: Canada embrace underdog tag after historic breakthrough Malay Mail
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MotoGP, The underdog Aprilia changes the World Championship: Ogura takes Japan back to the top - gpone.com
MotoGP, The underdog Aprilia changes the World Championship: Ogura takes Japan back to the top gpone.com
Tech for Good
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South Korean president to unveil massive AI and chip investment drive - Reuters
South Korean president to unveil massive AI and chip investment drive Reuters
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Heatwave watch: smart tech helps keep Rome's elderly safe - Reuters
Heatwave watch: smart tech helps keep Rome's elderly safe Reuters
Animals
BBC News Science
Zoo repopulating one of UK's rarest butterflies
Dartmoor Zoo hopes to repopulate rare black-veined white butterflies in the UK.
BBC News Science
'Lost' ant species reintroduced to woodland
Southern red wood ants are considered a keystone species, benefiting the ecosystems around them.
World
Reuters Oddly Enough
Africa revel in World Cup success with nine teams into knockout round - Reuters
Africa revel in World Cup success with nine teams into knockout round Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Squamish Nation women showcase their culture as Canada down South Africa - Reuters
Squamish Nation women showcase their culture as Canada down South Africa Reuters
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Gretchen Walsh tops training partner Kate Douglass' world record - Reuters
Gretchen Walsh tops training partner Kate Douglass' world record Reuters
NPR Goats and Soda
July 4th fireworks in Washington: What's different for America's 250th?
Dozens of technicians will fire off about 851,000 fireworks on July 4, aiming to break a world record in what organizers hope will be the "m…