Daybreak Notes & Beans ☕️

Daybreak Notes & Beans ☕️

Scientists Spent Centuries Trying to Explain Ice. They Were All Wrong.

Plus: Overdue books finally home, Japan's panda farewell, Europe's wind revolution, and the magic of Icelandic horses

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Alexander Verbeek
Jan 27, 2026
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At a time when positive news feels scarce, I search for stories that prove human progress continues. This morning’s newsletter brings you Britain’s breakthrough in renewable energy storage, medieval literary discoveries, animal intelligence, contemporary art, European clean energy cooperation, and scientific mysteries finally solved. From spider monkeys…

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