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Science & Breakthroughs

Optimist Daily
A simpler path to treating degenerative blindness: photoswitchable eye drops
Optimist Daily
Beyond the thrift store: where your donations do more good
When donating unwanted items, thrift stores may not be the most effective choice, as many donated goods end up being discarded anyway. There…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Adds Relativity Space’s Terran R to Launch Services Contract
NASA has awarded a contract to Relativity Space's Terran R launch service for future missions, expanding the options available under its Lau…
NASA Breaking News
NASA’s Chandra Unveils Mysterious X-Ray Objects
Scientists using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have discovered a new type of object that behaves differently from anything previously see…
NASA Breaking News
How 2 US, European Satellites Are Studying Hurricanes During El Niño
Two US and European satellites are working together to study hurricanes during the El Niño weather pattern. The Sentinel-6B satellite is gat…
NASA Breaking News
Artemis II Crew at NASA Marshall
Four astronauts from NASA's Artemis II mission visited Huntsville, Alabama, and met with employees at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. T…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Names Two Artemis II Astronauts to Emeritus Program
Two NASA astronauts who recently completed a historic mission have been appointed to an emeritus program. The pair is no longer actively wor…
NASA Breaking News
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4995-5001: 5,000 (Martian) Days on Mars
NASA Breaking News
Anak Krakatau Rumbles Again
NASA reports that the volcano Anak Krakatau is emitting ash and volcanic gases. The eruption has caused concern for nearby communities due t…
BBC News Science
Douglas Head designated a Conservation Area
BBC News Science
Backshall backs calls for natural history GCSE
Wildlife expert Steve Backshall has added his voice to the call for natural history to be made a GCSE subject. A recent survey found that ov…
ScienceDaily Top News
Scientists find a bone-building switch that could fight osteoporosis
Researchers have discovered a compound that enhances bone growth in mice by activating a receptor called GPR133. This same treatment has als…
ScienceDaily Top News
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is bursting with methanol
Comet 3I/ATLAS has been found to contain high levels of methanol, a substance that suggests it formed in conditions different from most come…
ScienceDaily Top News
Devil’s Arrows: Ancient builders hauled 55,000-pound stones 11 miles for Britain’s tallest stone row
Ancient builders in Britain created a stone row that remains the tallest by transporting massive stones 18 kilometers over 4,000 years ago. …
ScienceDaily Top News
Chinese scientists find a hidden atomic structure that unlocks methane
Researchers have discovered that a small atomic structure on nickel oxide is a more effective catalyst for methane conversion than previousl…
ScienceDaily Top News
Caffeine may flip an ancient cellular switch linked to slower aging
Researchers have discovered that caffeine activates a fundamental cellular mechanism linked to resilience against stress, DNA repair, and gr…
ScienceDaily Top News
Geologists reveal the Americas collided millions of years earlier than thought
New research suggests that a major collision between the American continents may have happened millions of years earlier than scientists tho…
ScienceDaily Top News
Astronomers detect ancient hydrogen signal that could help map the Universe
Astronomers have used a powerful telescope in South Africa to detect a faint signal from far away, which could help create more detailed map…
Phys.org Latest
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy reveals the surface chemistry of bio-based hybrid materials
Researchers have used X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to study the surface chemistry of certain types of materials that combine biological …
Phys.org Latest
The trapdoor spiders giving a leg up to science
A young Australian man named Jackson Rendall has been working with a species of endangered spiders found in Western Australia, trapdoor spid…
Phys.org Latest
Electrical fingerprint on tiny cell particles could offer new way to spot pancreatic cancer signals
Researchers at Rice University have discovered an electrical signature that could help identify pancreatic cancer in patients by analyzing t…
Phys.org Latest
What really drives tourists to choose a hotel? New global study reveals the answer
Phys.org Latest
Tiny salt crevices could act as miniature 'Greenhouses' for Martian microbes
Researchers have proposed that tiny salt crevices on Mars could provide a stable environment for microbial life by combining liquid water an…
Phys.org Latest
New insect genus and four species named for Taylor Swift and her albums
A new insect genus has been discovered in Australia, and four species within it have been named after Taylor Swift and her music. The discov…
Phys.org Latest
Natural clay reveals a new way to control ion transport at the angstrom scale
Researchers at the National Graphene Institute discovered that natural clay called vermiculite has tiny channels that can control the moveme…
Phys.org Latest
Molecular surface design achieves over 100 million-fold tuning of porous liquid viscosity
Scientists have successfully designed a way to adjust the viscosity of porous liquids by over 100 million times. This breakthrough could be …
Phys.org Latest
How adoption of a new crop reshaped land use in Bronze Age Europe
Bronze Age communities in Central Europe began using a new crop called broomcorn millet which is quick to grow and resistant to changing wea…
Phys.org Latest
Molecular antennae make light-activated molecular switches more sensitive
Researchers at Tohoku University have improved the sensitivity of light-activated molecules that can be controlled with visible light, which…
Phys.org Latest
Beryllium signal identifies stars that have swallowed rocky planets
A team of researchers has created a method to identify stars that have absorbed nearby planets using variations in the abundance of berylliu…
Phys.org Latest
If alien civilizations use hyper-efficient computers, they will have a distinct energy signal we can detect
Computers continue to become more powerful since their invention, and human reliance on them grows.
Phys.org Latest
Terbium's elusive plus-4 form emerges under ordinary lab conditions, opening possibilities for rare-earth metals
Chemists at the University of Iowa have successfully isolated an unusual form of the rare-earth metal terbium, which could lead to new uses …
Google News: breakthrough
2026 Lasker Awards honor advances in narcolepsy, hemophilia, Parkinson’s disease - Drug Discovery News
Google News: breakthrough
Arizona's clinical trials help accelerate cancer treatment breakthroughs - 12News
Google News: breakthrough
Scientists learn how tobacco plants make nicotine: could lead to new low-nicotine strains - thebrighterside.news
Google News: breakthrough
OpenAI cracks a 100-year-old math puzzle: How did it solve 1 of the 7 toughest questions in the world in 88... - Bhaskar English
Google News: breakthrough
On the Navier - Stokes Millennium Prize Problem - openai.com
Google News: breakthrough
ARL celebrates workforce achievements during 31st annual honorary awards - army.mil
Google News: breakthrough
Emmanuel Mignot receives Lasker Award for discovering cause of narcolepsy - Stanford Medicine
Google News: breakthrough
Masashi Yanagisawa, M.D., Ph.D., Receives Lasker Award for Discovery That Transformed Narcolepsy Care | Newswise - Newswise
Google News: breakthrough
Scientists Made Edison’s Old Battery Recharge in Seconds - and It Could Challenge Lithium-Ion for Grid Storage - Popular Mechanics
Google News: breakthrough
Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy Names Maria Olson Chief Advancement Officer - PR Newswire
Google News: breakthrough
A physics breakthrough takes aim at cancer’s toughest tumors - Ynetnews
Google News: breakthrough
Freezer-free RNA vaccine breakthrough could transform the global fight against emerging diseases - Digital Journal
Google News: breakthrough
Darwin Rarities Head to Auction at Freeman’s - Fine Books Magazine
Google News: breakthrough
Just - Evotec Biologics Advances U.S. Department of War Antibodies Against Orthopoxvirus into Phase 1 Clinical Studies - Investing News Network
Google News: breakthrough
Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN and IBM Team Advance to Finals for 2026 ACM Gordon Bell Prize - Macau Business
Google News: breakthrough
Antibodies for viruses including smallpox enter human testing - stocktitan.net
Google News: breakthrough
OpenAI cracks 90 year old math mystery in just 88 hours - Rolling Out
Google News: breakthrough
New Injectable Hydrogel Targets Solid Tumors in Chemotherapy Breakthrough - streamlinefeed.co.ke
Google News: breakthrough
Google’s New AI Atlas Presents Breakthrough for Genetic Disease Research - ProPakistani
Google News: breakthrough
Archaeologists discover 'biggest ever' Roman wall mosaic in stunning 2,000-year-old find - GB News
Google News: breakthrough
Google DeepMind releases AlphaGenome Atlas, building on AlphaFold breakthrough - NewsBytes
ZME Science
Scientists Made Ice Stay Solid Above 2,000°C. The ‘Superionic Ice’ Could Be Found Inside Uranus and Neptune
ZME Science
Lion King Lied. We Had the Lion-Hyena Rivalry Backwards. It’s the Male Lions Who Are Looking for Trouble
ZME Science
Elephants Know When a Strategy Stops Working and Can Quickly Change Course
ZME Science
Homeowner Found a 1,100-Year-Old Viking Treasure Trove With 40 Pounds of Silver in Their Yard in Denmark
A homeowner in Denmark discovered a 1,100-year-old treasure trove containing 40 pounds of silver that had been hidden for centuries. The Vik…
Ars Technica Science
When it comes to Beatles references, scientists can't let it be
Scientists have been found to frequently reference popular culture, particularly The Beatles, in their research publications. This trend is …
Ars Technica Science
Google's AI genome system evaluates every possible one-base change
Google has created a system called AlphaGenome Atlas that can predict the effects of every possible single-base change in the human genome. …
Google News: breakthrough
Three Chugai Researchers Behind the Discovery of Hemlibra for Hemophilia A Receive Prestigious U.S. Lasker Award, One of the World’s Most Respected Scientific Honors - BioSpace
Three Chugai Researchers Behind the Discovery of Hemlibra for Hemophilia A Receive Prestigious U.S. Lasker Award, One of the World’s Most Re…

Health

BBC News Health
Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat
Pharmacies in England are now able to provide treatment for an additional five medical conditions, bringing the total number of conditions t…
BBC News Health
Wellbeing walks praised for keeping people active
BBC News Health
'Quick skin cancer pathway the best birthday gift'
ScienceDaily Top News
Ozempic and Wegovy linked to nearly 40% fewer asthma attacks
A study has found that people taking Ozempic or Wegovy experience a significant reduction in asthma attacks. This decrease is comparable to …

Environment & Climate

Reasons to Be Cheerful
What We’re Reading: What If You Could Opt Out of Algorithms?
Australia has banned children under 16 from creating social media accounts on certain platforms. The country's new law aims to regulate onli…
BBC News Science
Beavers 'could boost wildlife and tackle drought'
Google News: endangered recovery
Iowa conservationists restored more than 200 forgotten river bends. Now this endangered fish is returning - economictimes.com
Google News: climate solutions
Austria’s Climate Act + Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in the climate check + BRICS summit with a focus on climate - Table.Briefings
Google News: climate solutions
Renewable energy use must be increased in govt instts: minister - New Age BD
Google News: climate solutions
EU Wind Sector on Track for Record Year in 2026 - citybuzz -
Google News: climate solutions
In North Carolina, a race is on to restore critical peatland before it dries up or is destroyed - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
In North Carolina, a race is on to restore critical peatland before it dries up or is destroyed ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Vi…

Kindness & Community

Good News Network
A ‘Living Roof’ is Growing Atop Ford’s Largest Factory - Saving Energy and Boosting Birds
A large factory in Michigan is now home to a thriving "living roof" which provides habitat for birds and has energy-saving benefits. The fac…
Good News Network
Arthritis Drug Demonstrates Substantial Hair Regrowth in 1,400 Alopecia Patients
A study has shown that an arthritis medication can lead to significant hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia, a condition affecting…
Good News Network
Scientists Recreated Chirps of Jurassic Insects, Simulating a 165 Million-yo Soundscape (Listen)
Scientists have recreated the sounds made by ancient insects like crickets and grasshoppers during the Jurassic period. The audio recordings…
Good News Network
Yard Work Reveals Largest Trove of Viking Silver Ever Discovered in Denmark
A homeowner in Denmark uncovered a massive collection of Viking silver while digging in his backyard, making it the largest such discovery e…
Good News Network
Good News in History, September 9
Two explorers who made significant contributions to oceanic history returned home on this day 527 and 438 years ago. Vasco da Gama's voyage …
Positive News
The right to play: displaced by conflict
Nice News
Blackbirds Have the Prettiest Birdsong, New Study Finds
A recent study found that blackbirds have the most pleasant birdsong out of 123 species, according to ratings from participants. Researchers…
Google News: kindness
Hometown hero receives first responder award after 14 years of service - KTXS
Google News: kindness
American Airlines flight attendant Betty Ong was the first to report a 9/11 hijacking, she's remembered as a hero 25 years later - ABC30 Fresno
Google News: kindness
A supermarket manager in Puebla, Mexico, is being celebrated as a local hero after he saved a toddler from being struck by a speeding car in a dramatic rescue caught on video. - facebook.com
Google News: kindness
Unsung Heroes #446 - 06880
Google News: kindness
A Field of Heroes - captivasanibel.com
Google News: kindness
3-year-old Texas girl hailed as a hero after helping her mom during a medical emergency - ktvb.com
Google News: kindness
Charnwood celebrates its community heroes for 2026 - Latest News - News Updates - Charnwood Borough Council
Google News: kindness
HERO celebrates serving 75K since launching in 1996 - Jamestown Sun
Google News: kindness
West Babylon Senior Creates 9/11 Banner To Teach Peace, Unity - Patch
Google News: kindness
Celebrate our local heroes at this year's Community Champion Awards - Dunfermline Press
Google News: kindness
Charnwood Community Heroes 2026 honours more than 50 local residents - InYourArea
Google News: kindness
Hero officers awarded bravery medals for house fire rescue - InYourArea
Google News: kindness
Northamptonshire Community Foundation community hero of the week - Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Northamptonshire Community Foundation community hero of the week Northampton Chronicle and Echo

Underdog Wins

Google News: underdog
Underdog Sues Five States, Drops Fantasy Licenses in Seven to Save Prediction Markets - Gaming America
Google News: underdog
From ‘Nostalgia Is Dead’ to ‘TALE OF AN UNDERDOG,’ Cherele Looks Back Without Going Back - Los Angeles Sentinel
Google News: underdog
Underdog Predict Sign-Up Bonus for NFL Week 1 - Crossing Broad
Google News: underdog
Marques Colston on how he succeeded despite being a low round pick - Draft Wire
Google News: underdog
MLB DFS Picks & Underdog Player Props: Wednesday (9/9) - FantasyPros
Google News: underdog
Romeo Doubs’ Different-Looking Helmet Turns Nevada Underdog Into NFL Guardian Cap Icon - Yahoo Sports
Google News: underdog
Best DFS Apps for NFL Season - PrizePicks, Underdog & Fliff - Mile High Sports
Google News: underdog
Every Former FCS Player on 2026 NFL Rosters - Underdog Dynasty
Google News: underdog
2026 Week 2 Preview: Rice Owls @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Underdog Dynasty
Google News: underdog
Underdog Promo Code COVERS Gives Up To $1K In Prediction MArket Bonuses for Week 1 - Covers.com
Google News: underdog
Schiano says Rutgers was a 'punchline' after losing to underdog UMass - The Washington Post
Google News: underdog
studio-underd0g-mantis-hands-on - Time+Tide Watches
Google News: underdog
Against All Odds - Mariah Carey (Lyrics) Lakers Vs Thunder (I1SvmQMiPB) - Mshale
Google News: underdog
Against All Odds Across The Line At 24H Nürburgring 2026 Cillian Murphy (lXkHhDMlXp) - Mshale
Google News: underdog
Underdog Wilson targeting life-changing boxing upset - thestar.co.uk
Google News: underdog
Underdog’s Best Ball Community Just Learned Where It Ranks - ingame.com
Google News: underdog
Underdog promo code CBSSPORTS2: 50% deposit match for up to $1,000 for Patriots-Seahawks, Wednesday, Sept. 9 - CBS Sports
Underdog promo code CBSSPORTS2: 50% deposit match for up to $1,000 for Patriots-Seahawks, Wednesday, Sept. 9 CBS Sports
Google News: underdog
Underdog Bonus Code SBWIRE $1000 Deposit Promo & Chance to Win $1 Million (Sept. 9) - Golfweek
Underdog Bonus Code SBWIRE $1000 Deposit Promo & Chance to Win $1 Million (Sept. 9) Golfweek
Google News: underdog
Underdog bonus code: Get $50 in Bonus Entries for Week 1 of the NFL - the-sun.com
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Google News: underdog
Underdog Promo Code ROTOWIRE: $1 Million Free to Play Game + $1000 Deposit Match - RotoWire
Underdog Promo Code ROTOWIRE: $1 Million Free to Play Game + $1000 Deposit Match RotoWire
Google News: underdog
Against All Odds: NCAA/NFL Picks - NGSC Sports
Against All Odds: NCAA/NFL Picks NGSC Sports

Tech for Good

Reuters Oddly Enough
Legal AI startup Harvey reaches $15.5 billion valuation in new funding round - Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Suno releases new AI music models in partnership with Warner Music, BMG - Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Panasonic Energy develops solid-state battery that can operate at 150 degrees Celsius - Reuters
Phys.org Latest
AI and big data can help logistics companies navigate supply-chain disruptions
MIT Technology Review
The Download: OpenAI’s turning point for math and a battery record
OpenAI's latest achievement involves solving one of math's most important open problems, but controversy surrounding the announcement has dr…
MIT Technology Review
Batteries just broke another record in the US
MIT Technology Review
Understanding the thermal ceiling in portable power
New chargers can deliver a lot of power to devices at first, but they slow down after a while because the device itself limits the current t…
Google News: breakthrough
Meet Pushmeet Kohli, NIT Warangal graduate, now helping Google solve human DNA - India Today
Google News: breakthrough
Viridien joins Rice AI Venture Accelerator (RAVA) to Support Scientific and Industrial AI Innovators - Ocean News & Technology
Google News: underdog
How a Munich underdog is changing the gas sensor market - Envirotech Online
Wired Science
I Let an AI Agent Hack All My Gadgets - and I’d Do It Again
A person used an AI agent to test the security of their household devices, finding vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers, but a…
Wired Science
Apple Debuts the iPhone Duo, Its First Folding iPhone
Apple has released its first smartphone with a folding screen, ending years of minimal changes to their flagship design. This new model is c…
Wired Science
Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4: Ceramic, Specs, Release Date
Apple has released two new smartwatch models with upgraded features including faster processing power, improved health monitoring, and enhan…
Wired Science
You Can Now Destroy Flock Cameras for Cash in GTA V
A new modification for Grand Theft Auto V allows players to destroy cameras installed by a fictional security company called Flock. The came…
Wired Science
A Stealth Startup Thinks It Just Hacked the Memory Shortage
A startup called Kepler Computing says it has developed a new chip design method and special material that may solve the shortage of memory …
Wired Science
MS NOW Wants to Turn Its Viewers Into a Fandom
MS NOW is expanding its online presence by creating a fan community among its viewers, starting with interactive features such as live chat …
Wired Science
Lyft Sees a Future for Its Drivers in a Driverless World: Servicing Waymos
Wired Science
The Fairphone (Gen 6+) Review: Finally in the US
The Fairphone is now available in the US, offering consumers an eco-friendly smartphone option with affordable repair parts and long-term su…
Wired Science
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off │September 2026
People with access to certain promo codes can get discounts on their Uber Eats orders. These discounts include savings on delivery fees and …

Animals

Google News: underdog
Pet of the Week: Meet Spooky (again)! - WMTV 15 NEWS
Google News: endangered recovery
Eravikulam National Park has emerged as a thriving habitat for the endangered Resplendent Shrub Frog - thehindu.com
ZME Science
The Only Known Pelt of an Extinct Woolly Dog Has Returned Home to British Columbia After 160 Years

World

BBC News World
Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
A major new data centre project is coming to Finland, with Google investing billions of euros in a move expected to generate tens of thousan…
BBC News World
Europe's royalty pay respects to King Harald V in Norway
Members of European royal families visited Norway to pay their respects to King Harald V. The Prince of Wales and three other Nordic kings a…
BBC News Science
'Adrenaline got us through New Forest wildfire'
Firefighters responding to a wildfire in the New Forest area credit adrenaline and community support for their ability to manage the situati…
Reuters Oddly Enough
Nvidia plans major expansion of data centre capacity in Australia to meet AI demand - Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
US Treasury to buy up to $6 billion in Sept 10 buyback operation - Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Canada's Enbridge to buy Tallgrass crude oil business for $2.55 billion - Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Costa Rican man, 119, seeks recognition as world's oldest person - Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Porsche completes Bugatti Rimac exit, lifts 2026 cash flow outlook - Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
EU proposes simpler public tender rules, 'Buy European' criteria to cut foreign dependence - Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Want a leveraged ETF but short on time? This one lasts just an hour - Reuters
NPR Goats and Soda
Greetings from Paris, where the 2024 Olympics balloon rises again
A large glowing balloon featuring the Olympic cauldron has been spotted regularly in Paris for nearly two years following the 2024 games. Th…
Google News: breakthrough
Việt Nam, Russia seek breakthrough in economic and trade cooperation, eyeing $15b turnover - vietnamnews.vn
Google News: underdog
Underdog Promo Code STREET: Get $50 Bonus as NFL Returns This Week - Russell Street Report
Google News: underdog
Underdog Predict Promo Code BROAD: Claim $50 Bonus for Patriots-Seahawks - Crossing Broad
Google News: underdog
Noche UFC 4 odds: Alexa Grasso an underdog, massive -850 favorite emerges - Sherdog
Google News: underdog
Knights icon headlines Kiwis squad as World Cup debut nears - The Daily Telegraph
Google News: underdog
‘Underdog mentality’: Ghosts of 2016 inspiring Sharks title charge - The Australian