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Tennis duo Sabalenka and Alcaraz sweep top Laureus sports honours
Barcelona's Yamal bags Young Sportsperson of the Year accolade a year after winning the Breakthrough award in 2025.
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The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
Bring research and evidence into classroom products
How do you build products that work? We have decades of accumulated science of learning research, but it can be hard to get that research into the...
Why Your City Feels Hotter: The Science Behind Trees, Concrete and a 10°C Gap
Can trees cool cities? On a heatwave afternoon, you already know the answer — if you know where to stand. The heat you can feel, street by street...
Support fundamental research, prize-winning mathematician urges
French mathematician Frank Merle, who won a prestigious Breakthrough Prize on Saturday, told AFP that fundamental research must be supported...
Workers who do a ‘Sunday reset’ may make $25,000 more a year
Sunday has long been regarded as the day of rest: After a week of early wake-ups and diligently checking off to-do lists, there finally comes the...
Best time to plant potatoes in the UK
Cultivating your own potatoes in Britain offers a delicious reward. Understanding planting windows is key for a bountiful harvest. 'Earlies' are...
Artificial neurons successfully communicate with living brain cells
Engineers at Northwestern University have taken a striking leap toward merging machines with the human brain by printing artificial neurons that...
India’s Lost Engineering Genius | Ancient Architecture
Before modern technology, India was already building climate smart marvels 🌿 From the Lotus Mahal designed for natural cooling to Nahargarh Fort...
Could a Tribal Forest Remedy From Nagaland Help Fight Cancer?
Deep in the forests of Nagaland, two elderly healers — aged 85 and 78 — have been treating the sick for over four decades using nothing but plants...
Colorado Boy Mine in Ironton, Colorado
The Colorado Boy Mine sits high on a steep hillside, visible from the Million Dollar Highway far below, but almost no one hikes up to see it...
Scientists say this type of olive oil could boost brain power
Extra virgin olive oil might help protect your brain by working through your gut. A two-year study found that people who consumed it had better...
Can sparkling water boost metabolism and help with weight loss?
Sparkling water is often seen as a simple, healthy drink—but could it also help with weight loss? New research suggests it may slightly boost how...
The science of why you keep falling for the same type of person
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most people have a type. Ask them to describe it and they will, with varying degrees of self-awareness: the...
10 Quirky Facts About William Shatner That Are Stranger Than (Science) Fiction
Living legend William Shatner is still going strong at 95! These fun facts about the beloved Star Trek captain will truly blow your mind. The post...
Hyundai Motor Introduces IONIQ 3: Aero Hatch Elevates EV Technology for Simple, Spacious, & Intuitive Mobility
Newest member of the IONIQ lineup makes electric mobility more intuitive, comfortable and relevant for everyday European needs New “Aero Hatch”...
Hollywood, Silicon Valley turn out for the 'Oscars of Science'
Big names from the worlds of film, technology, music and sports gathered on Saturday in Santa Monica, California, for the Breakthrough Prizes,...
More rhythm, less blues: Program boosts class behavior
From flash mobs to line-dancing to the Nutbush, experiencing rhythm and movement in a group context is known to boost mental and physical health...
Scientists discover gene that helps the brain repair itself
A surprising discovery from high-altitude animals like yaks and Tibetan antelopes could reshape how we treat nerve damage in humans. Scientists...
Hyundai Ioniq 3 2026: Price, Specs, Availability
The brand’s new 300-mile urban EV has great interior space and driving smarts, but a lot of competition. And, yes, there's a chance it is US-bound.
Why the right kind of stress is crucial for your health and happiness
Stress is linked to many of our biggest killers, but a growing body of research suggests that certain types can sharpen the mind and strengthen...
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin eyes breakthrough with reusable New Glenn launch amid SpaceX rivalry
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin is set to achieve a major milestone by reusing a New Glenn rocket booster for the first time on Sunday. This heavy-lift...
Graphene just defied a fundamental law of physics
In a major breakthrough, scientists have observed electrons in graphene flowing like a nearly frictionless liquid, defying a core law of physics....
NASA's Artemis 2 moon shot just landed on Saturday Night Live — space toilet jokes and all (video)
NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission wowed the world enough to earn a space spoof skit on Saturday Night Live one day after a perfect splashdown. Watch...
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