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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...
“Giant superatoms” could finally solve quantum computing’s biggest problem
In the pursuit of powerful and stable quantum computers, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed the theory for...
NASA’s Artemis II mission was a historic success
The astronauts of the Artemis II mission around the moon have made it home safely to Earth, marking the end of a triumphant mission and 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...
Message in a Bottle Discovery on Tasmanian Beach Leads to 25-year Intercontinental Friendship
Not exactly news, but a beautiful story comes now from the sandy shores of Tasmania, where 25 years ago, the waves brought a life-long friend to...
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...
The best new popular science books of April 2026
April has a lot to offer when it comes to popular science reading, promising to help us do everything from future-proof our brains courtesy of...
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...
This 'listening lab' is eavesdropping on national parks to improve your visits
Penn State’s Protected Areas Research Collaborative Listening Lab records sounds that help manage wildlife populations, protect natural sounds,...
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...
Humanity’s Long-Awaited Return to Lunar Space Captured with Brilliant Photographs Aboard Artemis II
Americans and Canadians been delighted with images of the Moon and Earth taken from onboard the Orion capsule as it took 4 astronauts into Lunar...
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,...
Mongabay launches 'Solutions Desk,' sharing good news about what works for the planet
Mongabay has long stood as a trusted independent media organization reporting on nature and climate change, and now, it's expanding its good news bureau.
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