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Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better
If Trump’s re-election is getting you down, these innovations in medicine and technology should cheer you up
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Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better
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Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better
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Study shows that regular, high-intensity yoga is more strongly associated with improved sleep than walking, resistance training, combination exercise, or aerobic exercise.
One Form of Exercise Improves Sleep The Most, Study Finds
Rolling out a yoga mat and flowing with your breath could be one of the best exercises for improving sleep in the long run.
www.sciencealert.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Study shows that regular, high-intensity yoga is more strongly associated with improved sleep than walking, resistance training, combination exercise, or aerobic exercise.
A randomized controlled trial, published last week in NEJM Evidence, finds that an mRNA influenza vaccine is 100% effective against both symptomatic and febrile flu, compared with 85% and 100% with the conventional quadrivalent (four-strain) influenza vaccine (QIV).
Experimental mRNA flu vaccine shows superior efficacy against symptomatic illness
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November 26, 2025 at 8:56 AM
A randomized controlled trial, published last week in NEJM Evidence, finds that an mRNA influenza vaccine is 100% effective against both symptomatic and febrile flu, compared with 85% and 100% with the conventional quadrivalent (four-strain) influenza vaccine (QIV).
Ramón Méndez Galain led the transformation of Uruguay’s power sector to achieve 98% renewables—including solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass from agricultural waste. Resulting in a 40% reduction in electricity generation costs, the creation of 50,000 jobs and reduced energy poverty.
This Country Runs on 98 Percent Renewable Electricity | Ramón Méndez Galain | TED
YouTube video by TED
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November 26, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Ramón Méndez Galain led the transformation of Uruguay’s power sector to achieve 98% renewables—including solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass from agricultural waste. Resulting in a 40% reduction in electricity generation costs, the creation of 50,000 jobs and reduced energy poverty.
Man paralyzed by brain injury after falling from 10-foot ladder onto concrete makes remarkable recovery years later with portable neuromodulation stimulator (PoNS) therapy
Paralyzed after job-site fall, man makes remarkable recovery with therapy
Mark Foster experienced more progress in six months with PoNS therapy than in four years of prior rehabilitation.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Man paralyzed by brain injury after falling from 10-foot ladder onto concrete makes remarkable recovery years later with portable neuromodulation stimulator (PoNS) therapy
A free vending machine stocked full of groceries including fresh produce and eggs has been launched in the Bronx, New York City
Free food vending machine launched in New York
A New York nonprofit has launched a vending machine full of fresh groceries aiming at combating food insecurity.
www.newsweek.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A free vending machine stocked full of groceries including fresh produce and eggs has been launched in the Bronx, New York City
Zohran Mamdani plans to impose a 2% millionaire tax in NYC
Zohran Mamdani’s Proposal For A Millionaire Tax
Zohran Mamdani has been all over the news for being put up as the Democratic nominee for the 2025 New York City mayoral election. He has see
www.fascinatingworld.org
November 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Zohran Mamdani plans to impose a 2% millionaire tax in NYC
The longest-lived mammals on Earth, bowhead whales, contain longevity secrets that scientists hope could be applied to our own biology.
Scientists Think This Animal Could Help Humans Live for 200 Years
Native to the arctic waters of the northern hemisphere, the Bowhead whale can live for centuries, and now scientists think they know why.
www.popularmechanics.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The longest-lived mammals on Earth, bowhead whales, contain longevity secrets that scientists hope could be applied to our own biology.
Pinprick blood test could detect disease 10 years before symptoms appear, study finds
Pinprick blood test could detect disease 10 years before symptoms appear, study finds
Molecular profiles will give detailed snapshot of person’s physiology and predict diseases from diabetes to cancer and dementia
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November 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Pinprick blood test could detect disease 10 years before symptoms appear, study finds
Scientists have found that a cup of coffee a day actually protects the heart from atrial fibrillation – a condition that can lead to stroke and heart failure.
Coffee has 'astounding' impact on irregular heartbeat in world-first trial
Caffeine appears to do the opposite of what you might think when it comes to the heart. Scientists have found that a cup of coffee a day actually protects the heart from atrial fibrillation – a condit...
newatlas.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Scientists have found that a cup of coffee a day actually protects the heart from atrial fibrillation – a condition that can lead to stroke and heart failure.
A common childhood virus appears to be the trigger for the autoimmune disease lupus, according to groundbreaking research.
Epstein-Barr virus appears to be trigger of lupus disease, say scientists
Connection of near-ubiquitous EBV to autoimmune disease affecting about 1 in 1,000 people may spur hunt for vaccine
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:22 PM
A common childhood virus appears to be the trigger for the autoimmune disease lupus, according to groundbreaking research.
Common Antibiotic may reduce Schizophrenia risk, study suggests
Doxycycline Use in Adolescent Psychiatric Patients and Risk of Schizophrenia: An Emulated Target Trial | American Journal of Psychiatry
Objective: As many as half of individuals who develop psychosis had attended child and adolescent
psychiatric services at some stage in childhood, highlighting substantial opportunities
for prevention...
psychiatryonline.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Common Antibiotic may reduce Schizophrenia risk, study suggests
‘Politicians actually taking action’: six world mayors defying climate-sceptic populist leaders
From Sierra Leone to Milan, cities are introducing their own rules and innovations in the face of rising temperatures
From Sierra Leone to Milan, cities are introducing their own rules and innovations in the face of rising temperatures
‘Politicians actually taking action’: six world mayors defying climate-sceptic populist leaders
From Sierra Leone to Milan, cities are crafting their own rules and innovations in the face of rising temperatures
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
‘Politicians actually taking action’: six world mayors defying climate-sceptic populist leaders
From Sierra Leone to Milan, cities are introducing their own rules and innovations in the face of rising temperatures
From Sierra Leone to Milan, cities are introducing their own rules and innovations in the face of rising temperatures
Australia has so much solar that it’s offering everyone free electricity
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Australia has so much solar that it’s offering everyone free electricity
A new cap based on non-invasive light and ultrasound technology could speed up diagnosis and care for babies with brain injury.
"It could not only monitor babies with a known problem, but also be a screening tool to help identify others who may be at risk,” said Dr Alexis Joannides.
"It could not only monitor babies with a known problem, but also be a screening tool to help identify others who may be at risk,” said Dr Alexis Joannides.
Cambridge 'swimming cap' brings hope for brain-injured babies
Researchers are trialling a new technique to monitor brain function in newborns.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:33 AM
A new cap based on non-invasive light and ultrasound technology could speed up diagnosis and care for babies with brain injury.
"It could not only monitor babies with a known problem, but also be a screening tool to help identify others who may be at risk,” said Dr Alexis Joannides.
"It could not only monitor babies with a known problem, but also be a screening tool to help identify others who may be at risk,” said Dr Alexis Joannides.
Still a chance to return to 1.5C climate goal, researchers say
“The last five years have cost us precious time in the critical decade of climate action. However, they have also seen a revolution in renewables and batteries, which have shattered records across the globe.”
“The last five years have cost us precious time in the critical decade of climate action. However, they have also seen a revolution in renewables and batteries, which have shattered records across the globe.”
Rescuing 1.5°C: new evidence on the highest possible ambition to…
This study shows that, even after years of insufficient action, the world can still return to well below 1.5°C of warming this century if countries pursue the “highest possible ambition” in climate ac...
climateanalytics.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Still a chance to return to 1.5C climate goal, researchers say
“The last five years have cost us precious time in the critical decade of climate action. However, they have also seen a revolution in renewables and batteries, which have shattered records across the globe.”
“The last five years have cost us precious time in the critical decade of climate action. However, they have also seen a revolution in renewables and batteries, which have shattered records across the globe.”
Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and person of South Asian descent — as well as the youngest in over a century — to hold the position.
"The future is in our hands," Mamdani declared to roaring applause.
"The future is in our hands," Mamdani declared to roaring applause.
Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives
Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and person of South Asian descent — as well as the youngest in over a century — to hold the position.
"The future is in our hands," Mamdani declared to roaring applause.
"The future is in our hands," Mamdani declared to roaring applause.
Brain-Training App 'Reverses 10 Years' of Decline in a Key Brain System
Brain-Training App 'Reverses 10 Years' of Decline in a Key Brain System
It's not just your body that needs to be 'worked out'.
www.sciencealert.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Brain-Training App 'Reverses 10 Years' of Decline in a Key Brain System
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Scientists have reimagined a classic chemotherapy drug using nanotechnology, dramatically improving its potency and safety. The team created a precision cancer therapy that effectively targets leukemia cells while leaving healthy tissue unharmed.
New Drug Kills Cancer 20,000x More Effectively With No Detectable Side Effects
By restructuring a common chemotherapy drug, scientists increased its potency by 20,000 times. In a significant step forward for cancer therapy, researchers at Northwestern University have redesigned ...
scitechdaily.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Scientists have reimagined a classic chemotherapy drug using nanotechnology, dramatically improving its potency and safety. The team created a precision cancer therapy that effectively targets leukemia cells while leaving healthy tissue unharmed.
Alzheimer's hope: Sleep aid blocks up to 40% more harmful tau deposits
Alzheimer's hope: Sleep aid blocks up to 40% more harmful tau deposits
A readily available sleep aid has been shown to have a surprising side effect on brain health, seemingly protecting the organ from the buildup of the tau protein – a key biomarker in the development o...
newatlas.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Alzheimer's hope: Sleep aid blocks up to 40% more harmful tau deposits
Scientists have reimagined a classic chemotherapy drug using nanotechnology, dramatically improving its potency and safety. The team created a precision cancer therapy that effectively targets leukemia cells while leaving healthy tissue unharmed.
New Drug Kills Cancer 20,000x More Effectively With No Detectable Side Effects
By restructuring a common chemotherapy drug, scientists increased its potency by 20,000 times. In a significant step forward for cancer therapy, researchers at Northwestern University have redesigned ...
scitechdaily.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Scientists have reimagined a classic chemotherapy drug using nanotechnology, dramatically improving its potency and safety. The team created a precision cancer therapy that effectively targets leukemia cells while leaving healthy tissue unharmed.
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Standard techniques for removing kidney stones often require repeated surgery, but a magnetic gel seems to make the process more efficient
Magnetic gel could remove kidney stones more effectively
Standard techniques for removing kidney stones often require repeated surgery, but a magnetic gel seems to make the process more efficient
www.newscientist.com
November 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Standard techniques for removing kidney stones often require repeated surgery, but a magnetic gel seems to make the process more efficient
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New research finds evidence that walking 4,000 or more steps per day brings health benefits for older people.
Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you really need
A study found women significantly reduced their risk of early death by clocking up this number of steps in a day
www.independent.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 6:42 PM
New research finds evidence that walking 4,000 or more steps per day brings health benefits for older people.
Billie Eilish Donates $11.5 Million To Charity, Encourages Billionaires To Do The Same
Billie Eilish Donates $11.5 Million To Charity, Encourages Billionaires To Do The Same
Billie Eilish was honoured at the WSJ Innovator Awards last night (October 29) with the Music Innovator Award. During her acceptance speech she called on the world's wealthiest people to donate part o...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Billie Eilish Donates $11.5 Million To Charity, Encourages Billionaires To Do The Same
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Major IQ differences in identical twins linked to schooling, challenging decades of research.
When twins’ schooling is very different, their IQs can be as dissimilar as those of unrelated strangers.
When twins’ schooling is very different, their IQs can be as dissimilar as those of unrelated strangers.
Major IQ differences in identical twins linked to schooling, challenging decades of research
A new study in Acta Psychologica reveals that schooling largely explains IQ differences in identical twins raised apart. When their educations are very dissimilar, their IQ scores can be as different ...
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October 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Major IQ differences in identical twins linked to schooling, challenging decades of research.
When twins’ schooling is very different, their IQs can be as dissimilar as those of unrelated strangers.
When twins’ schooling is very different, their IQs can be as dissimilar as those of unrelated strangers.
New research finds evidence that walking 4,000 or more steps per day brings health benefits for older people.
Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you really need
A study found women significantly reduced their risk of early death by clocking up this number of steps in a day
www.independent.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 6:42 PM
New research finds evidence that walking 4,000 or more steps per day brings health benefits for older people.