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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...
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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...
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...
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.
Bull sharks are big, aggressive predators — but they can still make friends, according to new research
A new study led by experts at the University of Exeter in England found that sharks are a lot more like humans than we gave them credit for.
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...
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...
Blue Origin reuses New Glenn booster for the first time in Florida launch
Blue Origin, the U.S. space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, on Sunday successfully reused and recovered a booster for its New Glenn rocket,...
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