Science & Breakthroughs
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Podcast Transcript July 24th, 2026 - The science of soccer-stress, salsa dancing for depression, and why summer slips away
Episode Description: Watching a tense soccer match nearly doubles cardiac event risk, and cortisol could start rising fourteen hours before …
Optimist Daily
From 300 to 3,000: how Australia brought the numbat back
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Great news! The (adorable) numbat is no longer endangered. The IUCN has moved Western Australia’s anima…
Optimist Daily
Salsa dancing reduced depression and anxiety in young adults, Oxford study finds
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Do eight weeks of salsa classes sound like an intervention to you? Show up, learn the footwork, rotate …
NASA Breaking News
NASA’s ESCAPADE Snaps Family Portrait of Earth, Moon
On July 3, one of NASA’s two Mars-destined ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) spacecraft captured photos of Ea…
NASA Breaking News
New Crew Members Welcomed to International Space Station
NASA/Chris Williams From left, Expedition 74 flight engineers Anna Kikina and Pyotr Dubrov of Roscosmos, and Anil Menon of NASA pose for a J…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Announces New Spacecraft Technology Demonstration Mission at Moon
4 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) An artist’s rendering of NASA’s CAPSTONE 02 spacecraft in lun…
NASA Breaking News
NASA to Support Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Testing, Advance Artemis
An image shows the B-1 and B-2 test stands at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, on July 7, 2026. The test stand f…
NASA Breaking News
Hubble Spies One-Sided Spiral
Explore Hubble Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers …
BBC News Science
'Buck Moon' set to light up sky
July's full Moon is set to be a special one - Sophia Herod explains why.
BBC News Science
Play area aims to interest children in rare habitat
A science centre hopes play is the key to making children care about the future of chalk streams.
ScienceDaily Top News
APOE2 may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s and aging
The longevity-linked APOE2 gene appears to protect brain cells by reducing DNA damage and helping neurons recover from stress. The finding c…
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Ancient ape fossil in Egypt challenges the story of human origins
A newly identified fossil ape from northern Egypt is reshaping ideas about where the ancestors of modern apes first emerged. Analyses place …
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China’s Tianwen-1 captures interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS near Mars
China’s Tianwen-1 orbiter captured a faint but remarkable view of 3I/ATLAS as the interstellar comet raced past Mars. The images reveal its …
ScienceDaily Top News
New giant salamander species discovered in 3.5-million-year-old fossils
Fossils discovered in Japan more than two decades ago have finally been identified as a new genus and species of giant salamander. Limnospon…
Phys.org Latest
Prize honors discovery of altermagnetism as a third fundamental class of magnetism
One of Europe's highest distinctions in condensed matter physics has been awarded for a discovery that is reshaping our understanding of mag…
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Research sheds light on migration, lifestyle, health and social status in the medieval metropolis Ypers
Researchers from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) are playing a key role in the summer exhibition wONDERLAND at the Yper Museum. Thanks …
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Scientists turn modern biobanks into a new window on human evolution
For more than a century, scientists have sought to reconstruct human evolution using diverse lines of evidence, including fossils, genetic v…
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New methods for removing harmful nitrates from drinking water identified
Nitrate contamination of drinking water poses a major health concern, particularly in agricultural communities where fertilizers, livestock …
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Quantum dots reveal hidden light waves on metal surfaces
Photographs can reveal things that are otherwise impossible for the naked eye to see, be they distant galaxies or microscopic cells. Researc…
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Native fine-flavor cacao can match commercial varieties in yield, study finds
A study carried out on smallholder farms in northern Peru shows that Blanco de Piura, a native fine-flavor cacao variety, can achieve produc…
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Malaria parasite selectively consumes linoleic acid fats, revealing drug target potential
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered that the malaria parasite relies on a specific type of fat to survive and multiply within the h…
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Rocks from unexplored far side of the moon help rewrite lunar history
Ancient samples from the moon's far side are helping scientists uncover how asteroid impacts shaped the early solar system. The findings cha…
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Fat-storing cell structures may block viral spread by recruiting antiviral proteins
La Trobe University scientists have uncovered the critical role fatty cell structures play in our body's early detection and defense against…
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Why and how birdsong differs across the world - and the eight motifs that tie them together
Birdsong carries meaning across open space, helping birds attract mates, defend territory and communicate with rivals. While there has been …
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Magnetic clues inside atomic nuclei help explain how elements form in stars
A scientific team led by Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, has identified the origin of a mysterious excess of low-energy gamma rays…
Google News: breakthrough
Husker Scientists Pioneer Breakthrough Swine Vaccine Innovation - Pork Business
Husker Scientists Pioneer Breakthrough Swine Vaccine Innovation Pork Business
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Northwell Scientist Reveals Breakthrough Results in Eye Cancer Drug - Business Wire
Northwell Scientist Reveals Breakthrough Results in Eye Cancer Drug Business Wire
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2026 Europhysics Prize honors discovery of altermagnetism as a third fundamental class of magnetism - EurekAlert!
2026 Europhysics Prize honors discovery of altermagnetism as a third fundamental class of magnetism EurekAlert!
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These 5 Latest Cancer Breakthroughs Are Improving Response Rates and Extending Lives - Discover Magazine
These 5 Latest Cancer Breakthroughs Are Improving Response Rates and Extending Lives Discover Magazine
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Northwell Scientist Reveals Breakthrough Results in Eye Cancer Drug - Eagle-Tribune
Northwell Scientist Reveals Breakthrough Results in Eye Cancer Drug Eagle-Tribune
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Fields Medal breakthrough highlights China's growing role in nurturing world-class talent - China.org.cn
Fields Medal breakthrough highlights China's growing role in nurturing world-class talent China.org.cn
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In 1905, scientists introduced the word 'hormone,' transforming the study of animal growth and biology fo - The Times of India
In 1905, scientists introduced the word 'hormone,' transforming the study of animal growth and biology fo The Times of India
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Astronomers may have found the first moon beyond our solar system - The News International
Astronomers may have found the first moon beyond our solar system The News International
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A Breakthrough in Reversing Autism Brain Changes: What You Need to Know - JO24
A Breakthrough in Reversing Autism Brain Changes: What You Need to Know JO24
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Scientists say humans could live up to 156 years in lifespan breakthrough - Pulse Nigeria
Scientists say humans could live up to 156 years in lifespan breakthrough Pulse Nigeria
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Historic Breakthrough: Two Chinese Nationals Win 2026 Fields Medal in Mathematics - streamlinefeed.co.ke
Historic Breakthrough: Two Chinese Nationals Win 2026 Fields Medal in Mathematics streamlinefeed.co.ke
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First Exomoon Discovered Outside the Solar System, Scientists Confirm Historic Space Discovery - Hamariweb.com
First Exomoon Discovered Outside the Solar System, Scientists Confirm Historic Space Discovery Hamariweb.com
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Chiba University Study Reveals Novel Tumor Immune Evasion Mechanism, Identifies CCR9 as Therapeutic Target - TechnoSports Media Group
Chiba University Study Reveals Novel Tumor Immune Evasion Mechanism, Identifies CCR9 as Therapeutic Target TechnoSports Media Group
ZME Science
Sperm Whales Use Bubbles as Ballast To Do Their Bizarre Vertical Rest
Sperm whales sleep vertically beneath the waves, but physics says they should float back up.
ZME Science
The Largest Intact Meteorite on Earth Is Still Exactly Where It Landed. But Why No Crater?
The Hoba meteorite smashed into the Earth, but look around it, and you won't see any crater.
ZME Science
These Worms Build Towers of Poop That Seem to Defy Gravity. Physicists Now Know How
Not all poop piles look alike. One stubborn worm builds towers.
Health
BBC News Health
First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola
Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.
Reuters Oddly Enough
US FDA approves over-the-counter Tylenol combination pill for pain relief - Reuters
US FDA approves over-the-counter Tylenol combination pill for pain relief Reuters
Phys.org Latest
Gold-catalyzed chemical reaction advances next-generation anticancer prodrugs
Anticancer prodrugs have attracted significant attention from the medical and scientific communities in recent years because of their potent…
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Jubilant Biosys Brings Together Global Biotech Leaders to Advance the Future of Healthcare Innovation at 2nd EDGE Innovation Forum - BioSpace
Jubilant Biosys Brings Together Global Biotech Leaders to Advance the Future of Healthcare Innovation at 2nd EDGE Innovation Forum BioSpace
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Revolutionary treatments to break the curse of brain cancer - The Australian
Revolutionary treatments to break the curse of brain cancer The Australian
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Why India's IVF industry is undergoing a major transformation - theweek.in
Why India's IVF industry is undergoing a major transformation theweek.in
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New Stem Cell Treatment Fights Diabetes by Fixing the Immune System, Not Just Blood Sugar - BioTecNika
New Stem Cell Treatment Fights Diabetes by Fixing the Immune System, Not Just Blood Sugar BioTecNika
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Scientists Restored the Power of Vancomycin, the Last-Resort Antibiotic Superbugs Had Already Beaten - inkl
Scientists Restored the Power of Vancomycin, the Last-Resort Antibiotic Superbugs Had Already Beaten inkl
ZME Science
Viagra’s Next Act Could Be Stopping Cancer From Spreading
The famous blue pill may also expose a hidden weakness in metastatic cancer.
Environment & Climate
Reasons to Be Cheerful
When It Comes to Addiction Treatment, ‘Any Door Should Be the Right Door’
This article was originally published by the Daily Yonder, which is dedicated to uplifting the stories of rural people. Holly Warren was rec…
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Permission for more offshore windfarms expected in ‘short term’, says O'Brien - BreakingNews.ie
Permission for more offshore windfarms expected in ‘short term’, says O'Brien BreakingNews.ie
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Türkiye's solar power generation hits all-time high in June - Anadolu Ajansı
Türkiye's solar power generation hits all-time high in June Anadolu Ajansı
Kindness & Community
Good News Network
Beatles Tour Bus Pulls Alongside Paul McCartney - While He was on Video Call With Ringo
Dozens of Beatles fans were left stunned after Paul McCartney pulled up alongside their Fab Four-themed tour bus. The Beatle-maniacs spotted…
Good News Network
Tax Breaks for Data Centers Are Ending, With More States Revoking Them
As the AI infrastructure build-out continues to meet headwinds from concerned citizens, three states recently signed laws ending what had be…
Good News Network
The Real Way to Save Bees During a Drought: Expert Corrects Sugar - Water Myth
A British bee scientist recently explained that setting up ‘hydration stations’ for bees doesn’t work, as the commonly-proffered mixture of …
Good News Network
Czech Woman Hacks Her Way into the Record Books at World Lumberjack Games in Wisconsin
As Karolina Urbanova broke the log of white pine she was standing on in half with her axe, she notched the 2nd world record for women’s spee…
Good News Network
Good News in History, July 24
51 years ago today, Giorgio Armani and Sergio Galeotti founded Giorgio Armani SpA (joint stock company) in Milan, Italy. Armani had no educa…
Nice News
This Journalist Used TikTok to Save Her Dad’s Vintage Shoe Store - And Now Gen Z Lines Up to Shop There
This article was originally written by Ottilie Von Henning for SWNS - the U.K.’s largest independent news agency, providing globally relevan…
BBC News World
Watch: Driver dressed as Spider-Man whisks man in a wheelchair across busy road
Traffic junction footage captured the moment a man dressed as Spider-Man helped a man cross a busy highway .
BBC News Health
Female veterans support group makes national impact
Chelley Tulloch, a former RAF medic, is one of 48 female veterans to benefit from the groups' help.
Phys.org Latest
Baby monkey Punch to celebrate first birthday
Punch, a plush-clutching Japanese baby monkey that has become a global online sensation, will celebrate his first birthday on Sunday as his …
NPR Goats and Soda
How The Illharmonic's mix of hip-hop and classical builds community, one show at a time
The Illharmonic Orchestra blends hip-hop and classical music during live performances. Its leaders tell NPR's Juana Summers how they build c…
NPR Goats and Soda
Netflix viewers the world over are binge-watching South African series 'The Polygamist.' Here's why
Why is a Zulu-language drama taking the world by storm? The Polygamist mixes sex and scandal with a sharp portrait of modern South Africa.(I…
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Our Community Needs Hunger Heroes this Summer - SRQ Magazine
Our Community Needs Hunger Heroes this Summer SRQ Magazine
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A man dressed as Spider-Man helped a person in a wheelchair cross a busy intersection in Arkansas. Read more: https://nyti.ms/4bf3jOq - facebook.com
A man dressed as Spider-Man helped a person in a wheelchair cross a busy intersection in Arkansas. Read more: https://nyti.ms/4bf3jOq facebo…
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Knicks’ Trey Jemison Gets Hero’s Welcome at County Commission - BirminghamWatch
Knicks’ Trey Jemison Gets Hero’s Welcome at County Commission BirminghamWatch
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Conger Gas invites community to meet local heroes - Tifton Gazette
Conger Gas invites community to meet local heroes Tifton Gazette
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Okanagan’s leaders in sport recognized at special event - Vernon Matters
Okanagan’s leaders in sport recognized at special event Vernon Matters
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Meet the quiet force making sure no child faces winter alone - MidlandToday.ca
Meet the quiet force making sure no child faces winter alone MidlandToday.ca
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Young author and rural GP honoured for farm safety work - FarmingUK
Young author and rural GP honoured for farm safety work FarmingUK
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Abu Bakr Supermarkets announces its first ever community awards - conveniencestore.co.uk
Abu Bakr Supermarkets announces its first ever community awards conveniencestore.co.uk
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New award launched to celebrate unsung community heroes - South Wales Argus
New award launched to celebrate unsung community heroes South Wales Argus
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Chhobiwala pays tribute to artists and dreamers who continue to nurture their passion against all odds - t2ONLINE
Chhobiwala pays tribute to artists and dreamers who continue to nurture their passion against all odds t2ONLINE
Google News: climate solutions
Adolphe Wakana Expands His Climate Advocacy Movement Across Continents to Scale Community-Led Solutions Across Africa - markets.businessinsider.com
Adolphe Wakana Expands His Climate Advocacy Movement Across Continents to Scale Community-Led Solutions Across Africa markets.businessinside…
Positive News
What went right this week: the good news that matters
Underdog Wins
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Underdog candidate bests well-funded opponent in Arizona’s first No Labels gubernatorial primary - KJZZ
Underdog candidate bests well-funded opponent in Arizona’s first No Labels gubernatorial primary KJZZ
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Against All Odds: A Deeply Human Story of Love and Resilience in Brendan Bey’s “Adapt and Overcome, Dear: Oh, Victoria!” - WebWire
Against All Odds: A Deeply Human Story of Love and Resilience in Brendan Bey’s “Adapt and Overcome, Dear: Oh, Victoria!” WebWire
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‘The Dink’ Review: A Pickleball Underdog Story That Actually Has Some Bite - IMDb
‘The Dink’ Review: A Pickleball Underdog Story That Actually Has Some Bite IMDb
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Underdog's success: Bursaspor send 8 players to EuroLeague in 3 years - BasketNews.com
Underdog's success: Bursaspor send 8 players to EuroLeague in 3 years BasketNews.com
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Underdog Raises $35 Million in Funding, Valued at $485 Million - Lineups
Underdog Raises $35 Million in Funding, Valued at $485 Million Lineups
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PGA Tour weekend contender Muzzy Donohue is this season’s greatest underdog story - Australian Golf Digest
PGA Tour weekend contender Muzzy Donohue is this season’s greatest underdog story Australian Golf Digest
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The Dink: Jake Johnson Lifts This Underdog Sports Comedy - keithlovesmovies.com
The Dink: Jake Johnson Lifts This Underdog Sports Comedy keithlovesmovies.com
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LeBron James, against all odds, trusts the process -- and he's exactly what the title-starved 76ers need - thepress.net
LeBron James, against all odds, trusts the process -- and he's exactly what the title-starved 76ers need thepress.net
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Huge underdog Prenga ready to 'shock the world' vs. Joshua - ringmagazine.com
Huge underdog Prenga ready to 'shock the world' vs. Joshua ringmagazine.com
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Kvng Xino Turns Struggles Into Triumph On 'Against All Odds' - unorthodoxreviews.com
Kvng Xino Turns Struggles Into Triumph On 'Against All Odds' unorthodoxreviews.com
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Five great underdog victories - westernpeople.ie
Five great underdog victories westernpeople.ie
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Who is Putul Sonowal? Underdog Topples World Champion in Stunning CWG Debut - Open Magazine
Who is Putul Sonowal? Underdog Topples World Champion in Stunning CWG Debut Open Magazine
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When The Storms Became Memories: Sanwo-Olu’s journey in pictures - The Guardian Nigeria News
When The Storms Became Memories: Sanwo-Olu’s journey in pictures The Guardian Nigeria News
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How the 76ers overcame underdog status to woo LeBron James in massive NBA coup - New York Post
How the 76ers overcame underdog status to woo LeBron James in massive NBA coup New York Post
Tech for Good
BBC News Science
Watch: SpaceX's successful test flight and splashdown for Starship
The megarocket pulls off a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean an hour after launch.
Reuters Oddly Enough
SpaceX launches 13th Starship test, briefly deploys first upgraded Starlinks - Reuters
SpaceX launches 13th Starship test, briefly deploys first upgraded Starlinks Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech giants back open-source AI models - Reuters
Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech giants back open-source AI models Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
India's HCLTech to invest $1.48 bln in AI data center, open 5,000-seat tech hub - Reuters
India's HCLTech to invest $1.48 bln in AI data center, open 5,000-seat tech hub Reuters
ScienceDaily Top News
Sweden’s hidden rare earth deposits could help break China’s grip
Sweden could become an important source of rare earth elements needed for magnets and green technologies. Instead of extracting one target m…
ScienceDaily Top News
AI helps Stanford scientists discover “natural Ozempic” without the usual side effects
Stanford Medicine researchers have discovered a naturally occurring molecule that may suppress appetite and reduce body weight much like Oze…
Phys.org Latest
Long-lived ytterbium states could sharpen quantum computing and atomic clocks
Researchers from the University of Amsterdam and the University of New South Wales have answered a question that has been around for decades…
Phys.org Latest
Hydrogel electrode improves stability of insect-based odor sensors for drones
Drones are increasingly being used for disaster response, infrastructure inspection and environmental monitoring. However, most drone system…
Phys.org Latest
Algorithms create foundry-ready photonic circuits
Photonic microchips can process data at extremely high speeds and are embedded in a wide variety of today's technologies. Researchers at the…
MIT Technology Review
The quest to keep organs alive outside the body
This week, I covered a fascinating effort to preserve organs outside the body. There’s a huge shortage of donor organs, and one of the main …
MIT Technology Review
The Download: an organ transplant breakthrough, and homegrown Chinese chips
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Su…
Google News: breakthrough
Scientific breakthrough brings quantum entanglement to existing telecom networks - AOL.com
Scientific breakthrough brings quantum entanglement to existing telecom networks AOL.com
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SKKU Identifies World’s First ‘Zinc Oxide Spin Qubit’ - a Breakthrough for Next-Generation Semiconductor-Based Quantum Technology | Newswise - Newswise
SKKU Identifies World’s First ‘Zinc Oxide Spin Qubit’ - a Breakthrough for Next-Generation Semiconductor-Based Quantum Technology | Newswise…
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Major breakthrough in brain-computer interfaces: Retinal chip approved for sale in Europe, offering potential vision restoration for patients - 富途牛牛
Major breakthrough in brain-computer interfaces: Retinal chip approved for sale in Europe, offering potential vision restoration for patient…
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HKUST Pioneers Biocompatible Reaction for Anticancer Prodrugs - Mirage News
HKUST Pioneers Biocompatible Reaction for Anticancer Prodrugs Mirage News
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In 1856, a student’s failed experiment accidentally created the first synthetic dye that changed the fash - The Times of India
In 1856, a student’s failed experiment accidentally created the first synthetic dye that changed the fash The Times of India
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3-D Printed Flow Battery Breakthrough Could Ease Raw Material Scarcity in Renewable Energy Storage - citybuzz -
3-D Printed Flow Battery Breakthrough Could Ease Raw Material Scarcity in Renewable Energy Storage citybuzz -
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India’s Aero-Engine Breakthrough: DRDO-GTRE Develops First Indigenous 350 kg Thrust Turbojet Engine, - Free Press Journal
India’s Aero-Engine Breakthrough: DRDO-GTRE Develops First Indigenous 350 kg Thrust Turbojet Engine, Free Press Journal
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DRDO achieves breakthrough in jet engine technology - BizzBuzz
DRDO achieves breakthrough in jet engine technology BizzBuzz
Wired Science
Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages
From musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your child’s mind and body.
Wired Science
Kagi Brings Back Old-School Search, One Human-Made Website at a Time
If you’re tired of sponsored and AI-summarized search results, Kagi gives you a curated - and human-centric - way to find what you’re lookin…
Ars Technica Science
Team uses AlphaFold AI to redesign gene-editing proteins to make them safer
A couple of decades after the discovery of systems that could selectively target DNA, we're starting to see the first therapies based on gen…
Ars Technica Science
This is the world's most advanced robotic servicing satellite - that we know about
A spacecraft fitted with two flexible robotic arms is on the way to geosynchronous orbit after launching earlier this week on a SpaceX Falco…
Animals
BBC News Science
Rare night heron spotted at National Trust site
The small bird, which is widespread across Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe, is seen on camera.
Phys.org Latest
Cutting out the noise: How horseshoe bats adapt their echolocation behavior in colonies
Imagine searching for a gemstone in a dark cave: You use a flashlight, looking for a rainbow-colored glint in the darkness. Now, imagine 10 …
Google News: endangered recovery
Piping plover rebirth part of statewide effort - Altoona Mirror
Piping plover rebirth part of statewide effort Altoona Mirror
ZME Science
9 Animals That Wash, Season, Farm and Almost Cook Their Food
Humans own the stove, but nature has many ways to prepare a meal.
World
Reuters Oddly Enough
US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle - Reuters
US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Ecuador says Canada trade deal to make 99.6% of exports tariff-free - Reuters
Ecuador says Canada trade deal to make 99.6% of exports tariff-free Reuters