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Science — 4dFat Marmot Week raises funds for Marmot ProjectColorado launches Fat Marmot Week, a bracket-style online contest לבחור the chonkiest yellow-bellied marmot while highlighting the Marmot Project’s long-running research into marmot behavior and climate effects. Facing federal funding cuts, UCLA-led researchers are fundraising through creative efforts like OnlyMarms and a Denver Beer Co. partnership to sustain their alpine studies.

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— 5dNASA Cancels LINK Rescue Mission; Swift to ReenterNASA and Katalyst Space Technologies have canceled the Swift Boost Mission to rescue the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, dooming the telescope to fiery re-entry later this year after LINK encountered control problems. The decision yields important lessons for future satellite servicing and could influence planned rescue attempts for Hubble as agencies seek more rapid-response capabilities.

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White House Hails “Historic” Drop in Fentanyl Deaths, Credits Trump Border and Cartel Crackdown

The White House claims that Trump-era policies on cartel crackdowns, border security, and trafficker arrests have driven a historic decrease in fentanyl deaths. Reactions show a genuine partisan split, with roughly 55-65% supportive and 35-45% critical, crediting prior administrations or questioning causation and timing.

“Crushing drug cartels. Securing our borders. Arresting drug traffickers. These all result in a safer country. The Trump Administration has piloted a historic decrease in fentanyl deaths, saving American lives. 💙🇺🇸”

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Science — 6dLRO Captures Falcon 9 Moon Impact Imagery, Danuri AidNASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter released sharp images showing a new 60-foot-wide, less-than-10-foot-deep crater on the Moon formed when a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage struck the surface on Aug. 5 during the Firefly Blue Ghost 1 mission, with bright and dark rays revealing material excavated from different depths. The imaging required precise timing and positioning over six days from multiple viewing angles, and NASA noted international collaboration and data from KPLO Danuri as part of ongoing lunar exploration.

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Video — YouTubeRFK Jr. Gets InterruptedNowThis Impact · 501.8K views · Aug 23, 2026

— 5dChina's rocket-launch tourism fuels rising industrial boomChina is turning rocket launches into tourism and public experiences across sites like Haiyang, Wenchang, and Jiuquan, complemented by space museums, VR/AR exhibits and student programs to deepen aerospace understanding. At the same time, the country is advancing a dual-track space economy with private and state players pursuing reusable launch capabilities and future resource extraction from asteroids and the Moon, signaling broader ambitions beyond merely reaching space.

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On X · @SpaceXSpaceX Announces New “Starbase, Louisiana” Spaceport for Thousands of Starship Flights AnnuallySpaceX posted that Starbase, Louisiana will be built to support thousands of Starship flights a year for missions to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond (accompanied by a video). The post is trending due to the ambitious scale of the planned high-cadence launch site (part of a larger ~$100B+ self-sustaining spaceport with propellant production, power, shipping, processing, and airport facilities near Pecan Island/Vermilion Parish), expected job creation (thousands of permanent roles, heavily local), construction starting ~2027 with first flights ~2029, and amplification by Elon Musk and the space community highlighting multiplanetary goals.2,915 likes · 1m

— 4dTaiwan warns off Tongji amid grey-zone harassmentTaiwan’s coast guard warned off and shadowed the Chinese research ship Tongji near the Penghu and Liuqiu islands, marking the vessel’s third appearance since May in what Taipei calls ongoing maritime provocation as part of grey-zone tactics. The Tongji reportedly did not deploy instruments, while Taiwan vowed to defend its sovereignty amid persistent Chinese military activity around the island.

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RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

— 5dUM Hosts Global Papyrus Conservation SeminarScholars from nine countries gathered at the University of Michigan for a 10-day Papyrus Conservation Summer Seminar, the only program of its kind in the Americas, to learn techniques for preserving fragile papyrus fragments. Participants work with magnifier headbands and delicate tools to remove dirt, control moisture, and stabilize texts from 1000 B.C.E. to 1000 C.E.—including Homer, the Odyssey and Epistles of Paul—guided by Marieka Kaye as they practice careful handling and documentation to preserve original evidence for future study.

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— 6dFirst U.S. Jellyfish Museum Opens in Pompano Beach, Showcasing 20 Species Across 10,000-Square-Foot SpaceA private Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach, Florida, founded by Ukrainian aquarists Alex and Yana Yanovsky, is believed to be the first U.S. museum devoted exclusively to jellyfish, featuring about 20 species across multiple illuminated tanks and an emphasis on biology, conservation, and the animals’ 500-million-year history. Opened this past spring after the couple fled Ukraine in 2022, the museum plans expansion to introduce more locations and share their passion for these mesmerizing, brainless invertebrates with visitors.

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— 6dArchaeologists Uncover 1,400-Year-Old Skeleton at Lima Pucllana Ritual SiteArchaeologists unearthed the remains of an adult male near Huaca Pucllana in Lima, likely sacrificed as an offering during the closure of a ceremonial water canal dating to about 650 AD. The discovery provides new insight into Lima culture rituals at a major pre-Inca ceremonial center, which sits amid modern Lima’s Miraflores and San Isidro districts and is part of a region with hundreds of archaeological sites.

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— Aug 17, 20264,000-Year-Old Portable Austronesian Art Found on WetarArchaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old portable painted plaque from Wetar Island in eastern Indonesia, marking the first known portable example of Austronesian Painting Tradition art and providing a securely dated reference for the iconic red sun-ray motif. The find suggests Austronesian symbolic art traveled with seafaring communities—potentially playing a role in their rapid dispersal from Taiwan through Island Southeast Asia and the Pacific—and predates pottery, highlighting ideology as a driver of one of humanity’s greatest migrations.

5 sources · Aug 17, 2026

Daily Caller News FoundationClass Dismissed: School Named After Obama Shuts Doors IndefinitelyBarack Obama Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia, will remain closed indefinitely due to concerns over noticeable levels of mold in the building, WRIC ABC 8News reported Monday.1h

— Aug 12, 2026Eclipse Path Expands from Arctic Russia to Western EuropeFrom the Hudson Valley’s 2024 total solar eclipse to the 2026 event sweeping Spain, Iceland and Greenland with partial views in the US, communities and broadcasters are coordinating public gatherings and NASA-led livestreams across multiple platforms. Forecasts point to favorable viewing conditions in parts of Wales for the UK eclipse, and observers will be treated to a night of celestial sights including a Perseid meteor shower, with viewers urged to use proper eye protection as coverage expands online and on traditional broadcasts.35

184 sources · Aug 12, 2026Sara Lindqvist Worth reading past the headline on this one — the details change the picture.

Video — YouTubeClimber Used A 200 IQ Trick To BEAT The Hold😨🥇 | Yannick FlohePeakzmotivation · 6.9M views · Aug 22, 2026

Science — Aug 9, 2026Solar eclipse path runs Greenland to Spain with partialsA Europe-wide solar eclipse on August 12, 2026 will be visible in several countries with varying degrees of coverage: the Netherlands will see nearly 90% of the sun obscured, Switzerland about 91–93%, Paris area around 92%, and Czechia a partial view with viewing events planned nationwide. Observers are advised to use proper eye protection and seek safe viewing spots, as public programs and designated sites are being organized across the region.35

468 sources · Aug 9, 2026James Okafor Anyone else notice only one side of the spectrum is covering this?

VS BattlePhysical Books vs E-ReadersPaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side

— Jul 26, 2026ISS Expedition 74/75 Ends 241-Day MissionNASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev closed the hatch on the Soyuz MS-28 and prepared for a 241-day mission return from the ISS, with undocking set for early Sunday and a Kazakhstan landing later that morning. The schedule calls for undocking at 3:03 a.m. EDT and a 6:25 a.m. EDT landing, with NASA live coverage continuing through the deorbit and reentry.

61 sources · Jul 26, 2026

— Jul 22, 2026Two Chinese Win Fields Medal at ICM 2026At the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia, four young mathematicians—Yu Deng, Jacob Tsimerman, John Pardon, and Hong Wang—were awarded the Fields Medal, with Deng and Wang becoming the first Chinese laureates and Wang the third woman to win the prize. All four recipients are under 40 and affiliated with North American universities, marking a historic milestone for Chinese descent representation in the award.

61 sources · Jul 22, 2026

Science — Jul 22, 2026Orcas Ram-to-Fragment Sunfish (Gulf of California)A suite of studies and witness accounts from the Gulf of California show orcas ramming and exploding sunfish, seemingly as a feeding tactic and possibly as play or social behavior within pods. Researchers describe ‘high-impact ramming’ as a coordinated, deliberate action that fragments large sunfish into thousands of pieces, with implications for calf feeding and understanding orca intelligence and social dynamics.

56 sources · Jul 22, 2026

On X · @ManUtdManchester United Teases Baleba No. 20 JerseyMan Utd's wink emoji post confirming Carlos Baleba's No. 20 shirt sparked mostly positive fan reactions celebrating the signing, with minor neutral jokes or kit complaints but no genuine split in opinion.3,952 likes · 2m

Science — Jul 23, 2026US plans outdoor GMO screwworm tests in PanamaScientists at a U.S.-funded Panama facility are beginning outdoor tests of genetically modified screwworm flies to strengthen a longstanding eradication effort as the flesh-eating parasite reappears in Texas; the program centers on NovoFly, a male-only sterility approach, with production considerations expanding to a Texas facility to meet looming needs. Experts say widespread releases and international cooperation will likely extend over more than a year, but supporters argue the technology could be the most significant advance in livestock pest control since the original sterile-insect program that eliminated screwworms in the U.S. decades ago.

7 sources · Jul 23, 2026

QuizCan you actually read a map?Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.4 min · today's quiz

— Jul 24, 2026Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 FinalistsThe Siena International Photo Awards festival wrapped three competitions—Siena, Creative Photo Awards, and Drone Photo Awards—with about 40,000 submissions from 163 countries, and winners will be announced October 10, 2026. In the Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest, nearly 4,000 submissions from 769 photographers across 66 countries have finalists across nine categories, with prizes including £10,000 for the overall winner and £1,500 per category, and the winning images will be displayed at London’s National Maritime Museum on September 17.

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Science — Jul 24, 2026Flaking Process Revolutionizes Soybean Oil ExtractionThe articles describe soybean flaking as pressing crushed soybeans between two counter-rotating rolls to produce thin flakes, which rupture cell walls, increase surface area, and shorten the oil diffusion path to speed extraction. They explain that when rolls run at the same speed, compression dominates, but differing speeds induce kneading and shearing that further disrupt cells and improve oil extraction by expanding contact with the solvent.5 sources · Jul 24, 2026

Video — YouTubeTaylor Swift Performance - The Icon Sessions at the Grammy MuseumTaylor Swift · 1.5M views · Aug 24, 2026

Science — Jul 23, 2026Smart Agriculture Expands Across States Elevating EfficiencyThe articles emphasize that soil is a complex, foundational environment for crops and that maintaining structure is essential for long-term productivity, while highlighting challenges such as soil compaction and the need for precise management of fertilizers and pesticides. They advocate smart farming technologies—autonomous navigation, data-based management, and tracked equipment—to improve field operations, enhance planning, and reduce disturbance to soil.17 sources · Jul 23, 2026

— Jul 22, 2026Exomoon Candidate Reported Orbiting Brown Dwarf CD-35 2722Astronomers using the VLT have found evidence of a giant exosatellite orbiting a brown dwarf that itself orbits a star about 73 light-years away, with the candidate’s mass near Jupiter and an orbital period around 170 days. The discovery challenges traditional labels of planet, moon, and even star, prompting ongoing debate over nomenclature and definitions of exomoons as researchers describe the object as an exosatellite while many favor calling it a moon.

7 sources · Jul 22, 2026

Daily Caller News FoundationArmed Citizen Halts Shooting Rampage By Man Who Went Berserk Over VapeAn armed citizen halted a shooting rampage Thursday by a man who went berserk over a dispute about a vaping device.3h

— Jul 22, 2026Proton shuttle boosts triplet energy transfer efficiencyResearchers led by Kaifeng Wu report a proton shuttle-assisted triplet energy transfer (PS-TET) mechanism, where transient proton movement between phenol and pyridine facilitates rapid spin-triplet energy transfer from ZnSe quantum dots to surface dyads, with proton tunneling contributing to temperature-stable transfer. The work suggests PS-TET can be tuned to boost energy flow for catalysis and photonic devices or suppressed to improve solar cells and lasers, and could influence design of energy-storage systems such as quantum batteries.

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Science — Jul 22, 2026GunaiKurnai Cave Rituals Reveal 25,000 YearsNew research across multiple studies shows that GunaiKurnai ancestors collected and burned whole grasses in Cloggs Cave near Buchan, preserving burnt grass layers and phytoliths for up to 25,000 years, signaling long-running ritual practices tied to magic, healing, and curses. The findings, built on collaboration with GunaiKurnai community representatives and analysis of microscopic plant remains, deepen understanding of ceremonial life in GunaiKurnai country and its continuity across generations.

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Science — Jul 21, 2026Great apes' touch promotes harmony, study reportsDurham University researchers found that chimpanzees and bonobos reassure each other with touching, embracing, and even kissing before stressful events like feeding, a behavior that helps build trust and facilitates peaceful co-feeding. The studies suggest this pre-emptive social touch dates back at least six to seven million years, indicating a common evolutionary origin with humans and offering insight into how humans manage stress and cooperation.6 sources · Jul 21, 2026

Science — Jul 21, 2026Milky Way reportedly flipped after ancient collisionNew simulations and observations indicate the Milky Way likely experienced a dramatic disc flip of more than 90 degrees, probably triggered by a head-on collision with Gaia Sausage about 10 to 11 billion years ago, which helps explain the unusually slow rotation of the halo. Researchers from Durham University and colleagues report the finding at the Royal Astronomical Society meeting, with multiple outlets detailing how this ancient galactic upheaval reshaped our galaxy.

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Science — Jul 20, 2026NASA plans SpaceX Crew-13 briefings ahead of launchNASA and international partners will hold two Aug. 3 news conferences at the Johnson Space Center to preview the SpaceX Crew-13 mission, marking its final media availability before the crew travels to Kennedy Space Center ahead of launch no earlier than mid-September. The crew comprises NASA's Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, CSA's Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos' Sergey Teteryatnikov, with liftoff aboard a SpaceX Dragon on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral.5 sources · Jul 20, 2026

On X · @elonmuskStarbase Louisiana Starship Launch PlansReaction to Elon Musk's announcement of a massive Starbase Louisiana with over a dozen launch towers and 30+ daily Starship flights is overwhelmingly positive, with fans and space enthusiasts praising the scale and vision. Skepticism around environment or feasibility remains minimal and low-engagement.4,319 likes · 3m

Video — YouTubeSubscriptions: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)LastWeekTonight · 1.4M views · Aug 24, 2026