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The science of hosting the perfect dinner party

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The moon as you rarely see it: How a photographer captured night and day on the first quarter moon

"That moment of completion was incredibly rewarding, as I felt like I had finally represented the first quarter moon as it might appear in person."

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Blood vessels found in T. rex bones are rewriting dinosaur science

Dinosaur DNA may still be out of reach, but scientists are uncovering something almost as exciting—ancient blood vessels hidden inside fossilized bones. In a massive Tyrannosaurus rex nicknamed Scotty, researchers discovered a network of preserved vessels within a rib that once fractured and began healing 66 million years ago. Using powerful synchrotron X-rays from particle accelerators, they were able to peer inside the dense fossil without damaging it, revealing intricate, iron-rich structures left behind by the healing process.

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15 expert-checked places to see the 2026 total solar eclipse in Spain, Iceland and Greenland

From Arctic fjords and volcanic craters to medieval castles and coastal cliffs, here's where to get a clear line of sight to the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 26
Caitlin Clark healthy and has renewed joy in WNBA return

Caitlin Clark was excited to return to the WNBA court Saturday — even if it was only a preseason game.

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Good News in History, April 26

106 years ago today, the Smithsonian Museums in the nation’s capital held the first of its Great Debate series, with the topic being whether spiral galaxies and nebulae were relatively small and part of the Milky Way. Arguing in the affirmative was Harlow Shapely, head of the Harvard College Observatory. Arguing in the negative was […] The post Good News in History, April 26 appeared first on Good News Network.

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Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new study finds

Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated mild head injuries, a key omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil—EPA—may actually interfere with the brain’s ability to repair itself. Instead of helping recovery, it appears to weaken blood vessel stability, disrupt healing signals, and even contribute to harmful protein buildup linked to cognitive decline.

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Warming waters are supercharging an invasive salmon predator in Alaska

As Alaska’s rivers warm, invasive northern pike are becoming noticeably more voracious. Scientists discovered that pike of all ages are eating more fish, with young pike increasing consumption by over 60%. Warmer water speeds up their metabolism, pushing them to hunt more. This growing appetite could spell trouble for struggling salmon populations.

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Aggressive “hulk” lizards are wiping out millions of years of evolution

For ages, wall lizards coexisted in three distinct color types, each with its own strategy for survival. Now, a powerful green variant is taking over. These dominant “Hulk” lizards are outcompeting the others, causing yellow and orange morphs to vanish. It’s a dramatic reminder that evolution can flip the script much faster than expected.

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Zack Wheeler's encouraging return helps Phillies halt slide, by the numbers

ATLANTA — It was exactly what the Phillies had hoped for. Zack Wheeler is back, healthy and already helping in the win column. The Phillies needed the lift badly. The history books in South Philadelphia had been getting too much use lately, and for all the wrong reasons. Their ace helped stop that Saturday night, turning in a strong five-inning, two-run, six-strikeout outing against his hometown Braves in the Phillies’ 8-4 win over Atlanta, their first victory since April 13. A major question surrounding Wheeler’s recovery from thoracic outlet decompression surgery was whether his velocity would take a steep enough hit to affect the level of dominance that led to two runner-up finishes in National League Cy Young Award voting since he signed with the Phillies before the 2020 season. At Truist Park in his season debut, it was hard to see much reason for concern. “That’s why you kind of take rehab games with a grain of salt,” Wheeler said. “Once you get up here, it’s a dif

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Researchers Develop Way to Get Natural Gas That’s Renewable Directly From Sewage

A pilot study employing a new method for treating sewage sludge efficiently created renewable natural gas while slashing in half the cost of the treatment. The Washington State University team described the process this week in Chemical Engineering Journal, touting it as a way to help communities sustainably clean up their waste while providing renewable […] The post Researchers Develop Way to Get Natural Gas That’s Renewable Directly From Sewage appeared first on Good News Network.

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#1 in NFL Draft – And in Charity: Fernando Mendoza Just Pledged Half Million to Fight MS, Honoring Mom

The newest Heisman Trophy winner was chosen as the #1 pick in the NFL draft Thursday, but the young quarterback is also a #1 charitable giver. Fernando Mendoza announced this week a commitment of $500,000 to the National MS Society to accelerate progress toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. The new Mendoza Family Fund […] The post #1 in NFL Draft – And in Charity: Fernando Mendoza Just Pledged Half Million to Fight MS, Honoring Mom appeared first on Good News Network.