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She was the first female CEO of an Afghan tech company. Now she teaches girls under Taliban rule in secret classrooms
Roya Mahboob has been making waves in Afghanistan for years, even from half a world away....
Catch Stunning Views of Venus and Jupiter as They Align with the Crescent Moon in Mid-May
Jupiter and Venus will appear in a line with the waning crescent Moon in mid-May, providing a perfect opportunity for so...
64 Inspiring Quotes from David Attenborough — On Nature and Saving Our Planet
His messages remind us that we are not apart from nature, but a part of it, and that the stewardship of this planet is n...
15 of the best quotes from Sir David Attenborough
On his 100th birthday, we share some of our favourite quotes from the broadcaster and natural historian...
‘Exciting’ Fossil Find Reveals That Platypuses Swam with Dolphins 25 Million Years Ago
Everyone knows that the platypus is the world's strangest mammal, obeying conventions as well as Alice Cooper or Ozzy Os...
From ancient goddesses to peace activists, this is the real reason we should be celebrating Mother's Day
The consumerist emphasis on Mother's Day has long been criticized — including by the holiday’s founder....
Young inventor plans to stop 90% of floating sea plastic by 2040
A Dutch nonprofit is developing river-based technology that could dramatically cut ocean plastic within decades...
85 Million Acres of Private Land Are Being Protected for Conservation in the US and Australia
Australia now boasts one of the world's largest acreage of private land set aside for conservation, and the Guardian rec...
Over half of US states are considering laws allowing balcony solar. It could save you hundreds every year
In Europe, plug-in solar installations have been legal for more than a decade....
Good News in History, May 7
80 years ago today, the innovative electronics company, Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering, co-founded by Akio Morita ...
Orphaned Otter Found on a Beach Is Now Surrogate Mother to an Orphaned Pup Found on a Beach
When rescuers found a 2-week-old otter pup alone on Asilomar state beach on the central coast of California, they knew e...
Good News in History, May 6
Happy 65th Birthday to George Clooney, the actor, director, screenwriter, and producer who’s won two Academy Awards, fou...
New Desalination Plant Gives San Diego So Much Water it’s Helping Other States Suffering Drought
After years of suffering from drought, San Diego is using the resources it built up over that time to help neighboring s...
Sam Neill Beats Cancer After 5-Year Battle, Announces ‘It’s Time I Did Another Movie’
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill, who's been battling lymphoma, has spoken out that he's cancer free and that now "it’s time...
Why one Pennsylvania jail gives inmates a cash deposit every month
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is experimenting with a policy that has drawn national attention and local skepticism: p...
Seed-Sharing No Longer Illegal After Landmark Kenya Court Ruling Against Global Seed Monopolists
Kenya's highest court recently struck down as unconstitutional a law that forbade seed sharing, a long practiced traditi...
‘Almost life-saving’, Moby on the healing power of sound
Electronic pioneer Moby explains how sound brings him calm after a lifelong battle with anxiety...
Second act: the pioneers giving green tech a new spin
Forward-thinking clean-tech leaders are giving yesterday’s hardware a second life – turning it into tomorrow’s power...
Mama polar bear adopts cub in a rare case caught on camera. Now, you can track their journey
Rarely seen in the wild, scientists confirmed a case of adoption among a group of polar bears in Manitoba....
Papyrus Fragment of Homer’s Iliad Found in 1600–Year-old Mummy is First Time Literature is Discovered in a Burial
A 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy was discovered buried with a fragment of papyrus that contained a short passage from Hom...
Good News in History, May 5
105 years ago today, Coco Chanel debuted her No. 5 perfume, as revolutionary a fashion-fragrance as was every made. Smel...
USPS unveils 10 new Barbie stamps for all your summer snail mail
The famous doll will soon adorn envelopes mailed across the country....
Woodland walks cut anxiety, study finds
Research shows self-led woodland trails can cut anxiety and strengthen people’s connection...
Tow Truck Driver Tells Customers to Wait Until He Finishes Moose Rescue: ‘Oh, that’s fine…’ (WATCH)
For a Saskatchewan tow truck driver with work still to be done last Saturday, it was immediately clear what took priorit...
Bach to the future at iconic jazz venue
Ronnie Scott’s embraces classical with new weekly orchestral performances in its refurbished upstairs venue...
Seeds from ‘Miracle Tree’ Can Filter More Than 98% of Microplastics from Tap Water
A tree known for its medicinal properties for thousands of years may also be able to help humanity tackle the problem of...
Oak Trees Will Delay Sprouting Leaves to Avoid Hungry Caterpillars That Devoured the Trees in Previous Year: Study
New research reveals oak trees deliberately delay sprouting their leaves by three days to avoid being infested by hungry...
Job training program gives formerly incarcerated a fresh start as solar installers
The program, created by Black United Fund of Texas, is called “Vulnerable to Vibrant.”...
Good News in History, May 3
73 years ago today, two men were rescued from a semitrailer that crashed over the side of the Pit River Bridge before it...
The ‘Magical’ Moment Subway Passengers Start Applauding a London Marathon Runner (WATCH)
This is the ‘magical’ moment subway station passengers broke out into a spontaneous round of applause for a London Marat...
Women DJs over 60 Take Stage at German Music Festival Rocking the Crowd, ‘It Was Fantastic’ (WATCH)
Forever Fresh, a group of female DJs all over the age of 60 has been turning up the volume after a pop festival in Colog...
Good News This Week: May 2, 2026 - Hotlines, Dolls, & Miracle Trees
Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating......
Good News in History, May 2
81 years ago today, the Third Reich surrendered Berlin, the Wehrmacht surrendered in mass, and World War II ended in the...
Company’s 2 Million lbs. Excavator Has a Green Trick: Fully-Electric Drive Mode
Mining is heavy business, and this giant Komatsu excavator is too. It weighs 2 million pounds, but comes standard with f...
Medieval Floor Tiles Returned to Monastery 60 Years After Boy Steals Them, Goaded by his Father
A man who stole 700-year-old floor tiles from a Medieval monastery when he was a child has finally returned them to Engl...
American Hockey Fans Finish the Canadian Anthem After Singer’s Mic Goes Out (WATCH)
During Game 5 of the Stanley Cup playoff series in Buffalo, New York, it wasn’t the winning play on the ice that stole o...
Scientists Unveil Hemp Alternative to Plastic That Can Withstand Boiling Water and Stretch to 1,600% its Size
A surprisingly robust, yet green, alternative to plastic packaging has been developed from the hemp plant–an age-old for...
Good News in History, May 1
219 years ago today, the Slave Trade Act of 1807 entered into force in Great Britain, abolishing the British participati...
Norway’s Largest-Ever Trove of Viking Age Coins Is ‘Historic Find’ By Metal Detectors
More than 3,150 medieval coins dating back to the Viking Age were found in a field in Norway, the largest such discovery...
40 Years of Work Returning 900 Wild Horses to China’s Steppes is Celebrated in Year of the Horse 2026
In China, whether on Earth or in the Heavens, it's the Year of the Horse. This year is the 40th anniversary of one of th...
What went right this week: the good news that matters
A law boosting renters rights came into force, the kiwi made a comeback, and the ‘return to coal’ myth was debunked, plu...
Good News in History, April 30
129 years ago today, J. J. Thomson announced his discovery of the electron as a subatomic particle, over 1,800 times sma...
Record Number of Humpbacks Observed Feeding in ‘Supergroup’ Near South Africa
Two photographers recently set a world record for the number of individual baleen whales seen in a single group at 304. ...
Phone-Free Social Events Grew by 567% Led by the Generations Who Didn’t Have Them Until Adulthood
Members of Gen Z and Millennials are attending phone-free experiences 567% more often across the globe, signaling a majo...
Your local weather forecast is likely based on conditions miles away. These meteorologists are making it more accurate
Meteorologists are working to ensure everyone living in the U.S. is no further than 20 miles from the nearest weather st...
Toy Story Character Talks with Deaf Girl in Heartwarming ASL Moment That Went Viral
If you've ever wondered who's underneath the costumes at Disneyland and what kind of person takes that job, one TikToker...
Good News in History, April 29
5 years ago today, the world's longest pedestrian footbridge opened for public use in recreation. The Arouca 516 spans t...
‘Having poetry in a public space transports us, even if we don’t understand it’
Forty years after poems first appeared on London’s Underground, the project continues to shape the daily journeys of mil...
Boston Marathon Runners Praised for Stopping to Help Injured Competitor Cross Finish Line (WATCH)
Two runners at the Boston Marathon stopped mid-race to help a fellow competitor who had collapsed due to severe leg cram...
These 'bicycle mayors' are chosen with one task in mind: Make cities safer for cycling
There is now a special leader appointed to get more people on bikes in over 150 cities across 34 countries worldwide....
Judicial Overhaul in India Decriminalizes Hundreds of Offenses That Previously Landed You in Prison
  In one of India's largest-ever legislative reviews, 717 offenses that might have come with a steep fine or even j...
Good News in History, April 28
100 years ago today, Harper Lee, the author of To Kill a Mockingbird, was born. During the two and a half years spent wr...
Sub-2-Hour Marathon Finally Breached in Official Race as Sabastian Sawe Makes History in London
The under-2-hour marathon mark has been broken officially for the first time—twice—by a pair of African runners at this ...
Motoring Madmen Drive Across Africa in Famously Unreliable Three-Wheeled Car (WATCH)
Two men recently completed an unimaginable voyage across the continent of Africa driving a Reliant Robin. Their journey ...
Coral reefs are secretly connected across oceans. Scientists think it's key to their survival
A new study study used ocean circulation models to tracking the movement of coral larvae across 850 reefs. Here's what i...
A new approach to ending gender-based violence against women is putting pressure on men to step up
White Ribbon Day is an annual campaign dedicated to ending violence against women and girls, and they’ve discovered a no...
‘Lightning in a Bottle’ Transforms Methane into High-Demand Methanol Through Breakthrough Process
By harnessing tiny bursts of plasma—or "mini lightning bolts"—in glass tubes submerged in water, chemists have discovere...
New Prince Song “With This Tear” Released to Mark 10 Years Since Superstar’s Death
Prince has dropped a new track on the anniversary of his death 10 years ago last Tuesday. The Prince official YouTube ch...
Only 16% of girls in rural Pakistan use pads due to high costs. Now this lawyer is fighting her country's 'period tax' in court
Mahnoor Omer, a 25-year-old lawyer from Rawalpindi, wants to ensure that every student in Pakistan has access to period ...
Release the Kraken: 60-foot Octopuses Predators 100 Million Years Ago, Fossils Shows
The kraken: a giant squid or octopus of myth, seems to have swam in the Cretaceous oceans, a Japanese study shows. Recov...
Good News in History, April 27
70 years ago today, Rocky Marciano retired as an undefeated boxing champ at age 32, becoming the only person to hold the...
Scientists Discover How the Iconic ‘Twelve Apostles’ Rock Formations Were Created in Australia
Research from the University of Melbourne for the first time has confirmed the ancient impetus that formed the iconic Tw...
Once Extinct in the Wild, Bandicoot Marsupial to be Released Across Australia After Being Bred For Survival (LOOK)
In Australia, the eastern barred bandicoot was declared extinct in the wild in 1991, after the population dwindled to ju...
Developers create video game to help teens choose a birth control method
Developers are creating a mobile game called "What’s My Method?" to see if it will lead to more positive birth control d...
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...
Good News This Week: April 25, 2026 - Libraries, Rainforests, & Turtles
Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating......
Good News in History, April 25
72 years ago today, Bell Labs finished the first functional solar cell, allowing for a panel of metal and glass to refra...
Mystery of the ‘Golden Orb’ Found Two Miles Deep on Ocean Floor is Finally Resolved
The mystery of the ‘golden orb’ found at the bottom of the ocean has been solved by scientists after two-and-a-half year...
Fossil From 289M Years Ago Reveals ‘Mummified’ Skin, Scales, Proteins–And Earliest Known Lung Function
Every breath you take is part of a very ancient story, a remarkably preserved reptile that died in an Oklahoma cave abou...
What went right this week: a triumph of people power, plus more
Eco ‘champions’ were honoured, the world hit a major energy milestone, and science beat a type of blindness, plus more...
Good News in History, April 24
On this day 37 years ago, the famed Hubble Space Telescope was launched into low Earth orbit by the Space Shuttle Discov...
'Native' American Girl dolls are historically inaccurate. So this artist reimagined them for her daughter
Artist Cara Romero has been creating “First” American Girl dolls since 2018....
400+ independent bookstores opened in 2025, triumphing against big business
Independent bookstores have grown in the United States by 70% from 2020, signaling a major comeback....
The surprise pushback against America’s junk food culture
The US government has unexpectedly urged Americans to ditch ultra-processed food. Its new dietary guidelines have some m...
People plan to plant 1 trillion trees this decade. A new project aims to ensure these forests survive
Around the world, people plan to plant more than 1 trillion trees this decade in an ambitious effort to slow climate cha...
This state just made it possible for grandparents to get free child care
While 21 states offer some form of access to child care assistance, this state offers the most comprehensive plan yet....
Good News in History, April 23
112 years ago today, the first-ever baseball game was played at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Then known as Weeghman Park, i...
250 Millionth Tree Planted! Eco-Loving Search Engine Ecosia Hits Milestone For Earth Day
Reaching a stellar milestone just before Earth Day, Ecosia, the nonprofit search engine, is celebrating 250 million tree...
New global study finds that most people actually want a gender-balanced government
Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley polled 17,000 people in a dozen countries across Europe, the Pac...
Seeds Can ‘Hear’ the Rain–And the Sound Waves Make Them Grow Faster Shows MIT Study
Seeds may come alive to the soothing sound of rainfall, sensing the drops while they are still beneath the surface, sugg...
Why this weekend’s London Marathon will impact more than just knees
Sunday’s race will provide a major boost to charities – including one dedicated to helping children with cancer...
73 Inspirational Earth Day Quotes on Hope & Action
As we celebrate Earth Day this year, may we reflect on the wise words of environmentalists, climate activists, faith lea...
NASA shuts off Voyager 1 instrument to save power 15B miles from Earth
NASA shut down one of Voyager 1’s science instruments to conserve dwindling power and keep the nearly 49-year-old spacec...
2 Litters of Kittens Discovered Living Atop a Shelf at Lowe’s – Soon Ready to Be Adopted
Employees at a Lowe's in Pennsylvania were shocked after they went to retrieve a pallet high on a shelf and heard a chor...
Ready to take charge: three innovative types of energy storage
From mammoth molten salt-filled thermal storage units to systems that use liquid air, here’s the latest in energy storag...
Good News in History, April 21
60 years ago marked the first Groundation Day, now celebrated every year on April 21st, when hundreds of thousands of Ra...
What can you, as an individual, actually do about climate change? Meet the woman who will help you figure it out
“Climate Wayfinding,” Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson’s new book, aims to give everyday people the tools they need to save th...
7 Ideas To Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day This Weekend
April 25 is Independent Bookstore Day — a celebration of indie bookshops across the United States! Here are some ways to...
33 Ideas To Meaningfully Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. We’ve put together the best ideas and activities to help you meaningfu...
‘Landmark’ Antitrust Ruling Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster Operating as Exploitative Monopoly
A jury recently decided unanimously that Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster were operating as a monopoly, and t...
Evidence from Pompeii Reveals Roman ‘Automatic’ Weapon Used More Than 2,000 Years Ago
2,100 years ago, famed Roman general and one-time dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla laid siege to a rebellious Pompeii dur...
US Again Wins Battle on Wake Atoll–Against Invasive Rats Depleting the Seabird Populations
For most people, Wake Atoll will remind them of a battle, not an island. Well now, 81 years later, another battle has be...
Canada has banned employers from ghosting job candidates
A new law requires employers to respond to interviewees in a move that could reshape hiring practices...
Good News in History, April 20
40 years ago today, Vladimir Horowitz, one of the world's greatest pianists, returned to his Russian homeland, after 61 ...
Woman Braves Frigid Water to Rescue Seagull Trapped and Hooked by Fishing Line
A woman was dubbed a heroine after she rescued an injured seagull that had been stuck in fishing line for more than five...
Watch London DJ Lead a Fabulous ‘Day Rave’ at Senior Center to Combat Loneliness
A spunky video captured a popular entertainer leading a ‘day rave’ inside a London senior center—on a mission to combat ...
Good News in History, April 19
251 years ago today, a shot rang out in Lexington, Massachusetts, that's often called the one "heard round the world." I...
Good News in History, April 18
251 years ago, Paul Revere, who was 40 years old at the time, a respected craftsman and father of 16 children, rode with...
Maryland to Become First US State to Ban Surveillance Pricing That Charges More After Mining Personal Data
Maryland is set to become the first US state to ban surveillance pricing in retail grocery stores, after the legislature...
Good News This Week: April 18, 2026 - Polar Bears, Websites, & Macaws
Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating......
Providing shelter isn’t enough to fix homelessness — here's what actually helps
These nonprofits are helping people move beyond homelessness....
First Female Leader of Japan was a Drummer in ‘Deep Purple’ Cover Band–Watch her Welcome Their Tour
“I can't believe Deep Purple are here,” swooned the hard-rock drummer Sanae Takaichi, whom readers may know from her oth...
Their homes burned down in the LA fires. She's bringing them back — one brushstroke at a time
In 2025, the 72-year-old artist began volunteering with Homes in Memoriam in the wake of the Palisades Fire....
Forbes announces 'True Net Worth' to track how much billionaires give away
The editor of the Forbes Billionaires List introduced a new method to track wealth: How much money the world’s richest p...
World’s Largest Battery Maker to ‘Spare No Effort’ in Electrifying Marine Cargo Industry
A Chinese conglomerate that controls 37% of global market for EV batteries has recently said it will "spare no effort" t...
10 science-backed ways to feel more 'at home' in your own house
From avoiding high-contrast colors to redesigning your space to better fit your social life, these are 10 expert-backed ...
Good News in History, April 15
79 years ago today, years before the Civil Rights Movement gained prominence in the news, Jackie Robinson broke baseball...
Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities in the US Declined More Last Year Than in Any Since Data was Counted
Though overall levels remain high, the number of pedestrians killed by motorists in the US fell nearly 11% over the firs...
Researchers Turn Car Battery Acid and Plastic Waste into Clean Hydrogen and New Plastic
Researchers have developed a solar-powered reactor to break down hard-to-recycle forms of plastic waste – such as drinks...
Work in progress. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine
Editor Tom Pattinson introduces the new issue of Positive News magazine, which is out now...
Nearby Star Seen ‘Blowing Bubbles’ for the First Time in New Image from Chandra Telescope
For the first time, a much younger version of the Sun has been caught red-handed blowing bubbles in the galaxy, by astro...
New Girl Scouts data: 85% of girls say they admire people for what they can do — not how they look
A new study from the Girl Scouts of the USA surveyed girls between the ages of 5 and 13....
Another African Country Has Cleared its Debt to the International Monetary Fund
  Without any fanfare from either party, it was recently revealed that Mozambique cleared its entire $701 million d...
Good News in History, April 14
87 years ago today, John Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Grapes of Wrath was published, a story he wrote af...
Restaurant Owner Shelves Easter Plans to Fulfill Dying Man’s Last Wish to Feed His Hospice Nurses
From New York comes the story of a restaurant owner who shelved his Easter plans to fulfill a dying man's last wish. Jok...
Malala shares the 3 steps she follows to keep fighting for change — even when hope feels lost
Malala just gave her first TED Talk — and she’s giving us all a pep talk in fighting for change....
Priceless Golden Helmet from 2,500 Years Ago Recovered After it Was Stolen from Museum in January
A golden helmet belonging to an ancient Romanian culture holding "inestimable value" was recovered after it was stolen i...
Alabama 'hurricane-prepped' the roofs of 53,000 homes. Here's how they measured up during an actual hurricane
Since 2016, the Strengthen Alabama Homes program has installed fortified roofs on more than 53,000 homes in the state....
Archaeologists Stumble Upon a Roman Villa When Expecting to Find Nothing at Their Project Site
Preparatory archaeology work at an English wind farm development site has turned up two incredible discoveries. The firs...
April’s Lyrid Meteor Shower to Streak Across Moonless Sky for a Perfect Stargazing Show
With the Earth having welcomed the month of April with a full Moon, several celestial events will follow that promise to...
Fleet of ‘Flying Ferries’ Will Provide Zero-Emission, Silent EV Boats for Travelers Along Norway’s Busy Coast
Tourists and commuters along Norway’s stunning coastline will soon travel aboard “flying” electric ferries—quietly whizz...
Unique Honeybees Found Only in Southern California Can Fend Off Deadly Varroa Mites
‘Southern California is home to a black-and-yellow flying treasure’, wrote scientists giddy over good news about bee pop...
Some polar bears are showing unprecedented resilience to climate change
Polar bears in Svalbard are better off than researchers anticipated....
NASA's Artemis follow-up mission 'right around the corner' after successful lunar flight
The world may still be captivated by the breathtaking views, record-setting distance and emotional homecoming of Artemis...
Good News in History, April 12
Happy 79th birthday to David Letterman, who on February 1st, 1982, took the reins of NBC's Late Night and kept them for ...
Good News in History, April 11
Happy 35th Birthday to the midfield maestro, Thiago Alcântara, one of the finest and cultured passers of the ball seen i...
Urine From Music Festival Toilets is Fertilizing a New Biodiverse Forest With Odor-Free Nutrients
In a UK first, a new forest is set to be grown with fertilized nutrients recovered from urine collected from music festi...
Loyal Pet Lovebird Won’t Leave the Side of Her Parrot Companion After He Dies (Video)
A devoted pet lovebird lived up to her name when she wouldn’t leave the side of her companion after it died at the owner...
Good News This Week: April 11, 2026 - Rhinos, Playdates, & Churches
Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating......
Artifacts from 2,000-yo Shipwreck at Bottom of Swiss Lake Include Roman Chariot Pieces (LOOK)
In November 2024, an exceptional shipwreck was discovered at the bottom of Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It contained an ...
Good News in History, April 10
59 years ago today, Marvin Gaye finished recording "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," one of the hottest singles in Mot...
In Memorium: First American to Climb Everest Dies at 97 After a Lifetime of Climbing with His Brother
America doffs its hat to one of its greatest modern outdoorsmen: the first among our countrymen to conquer the two highe...
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'...
Coalition Pushed for Cycling Lanes and Better Buses and Got Them, Transforming Manila in the Process
For decades, 98% of transportation-related funding and infrastructure went to the 6% of people in the Philippines who ow...
Artemis II astronauts splash down after first moon mission in more than 50 years
The four Artemis II astronauts splashed down off the coast of San Diego Friday evening following a 10-day mission that m...
What went right this week: a ‘global milestone’ for ocean conservation, plus more
A ‘global milestone’ for people and planet, plummeting terrorism rates, and the dawn of round-the-clock solar, plus more...
Virginia megachurch donates $1M to wipe out rent for 300+ families and keep them from being evicted
Alfred Street Baptist Church stepped up for Alexandria residents who were facing eviction....
Planting 30,000 Trees Surpasses Goal for Regenerating a Rainforest on the Isle of Man
3 years ago this month, GNN reported that a UK land trust had set the goal of reforesting a 70 acre "celtic rainforest" ...
5 citizen science projects that have actually made a real difference for the environment
Scientists can’t be everywhere all at once, as much as they’d like to. Many of the problems citizen science helps solve ...
Good News in History, April 9
161 years ago today, the American Civil War ended when Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia surrendered to Ge...
Applebee’s Worker Praised for Sheltering 50 People as Tornado Barreled Towards Them in Michigan
An Applebee's manager whose been afraid of storms since she was a child nevertheless stepped up to rapidly lead her staf...
New Railway Between Europe and China Will Shave a Week Off Delivery Times, Boost Kyrgyzstan Economy
Construction of a "transformational" new railway line linking China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan will allow goods to tran...
Visitors Can Now Watch the Restoring of a Masterpiece Bellini in Venice (Check out the Video)
When Venetian conservators were preparing for another round of conservation work on a monumental, 500-year-old masterpie...
Good News in History, April 8
Happy Birthday to actress Robin Wright, who turns 60 years old today. Known for her film portrayals as Buttercup, in The...
(UPDATE) Aging Pizza Delivery Driver Gets $100K Tip After Conscientious Effort Goes Viral
On the last day in March, GNN reported that the conscientious efforts of a 70-year-old delivery driver left an Idaho man...
Cambodia Honors Minesweeping Hero Rat with Memorial Statue After He Cleared 100 Landmines
Cambodian artists and authorities have unveiled the statue of a four-footed hero to the nation, never to be forgotten. D...
In California, 'green house calls' offer free energy efficiency and water conservation services
Services include LED light bulbs, power strips, weather stripping products, and water-saving devices....
Finally, a website where you can rate your landlord (and look them up before signing a new lease)
WhoseYourLandlord has introduced the first-ever Resident Trust Index to improve the quality of housing for renters natio...
Five ways to turn eco-anxiety into something positive
Feeling stuck in climate anxiety? These five small actions can help you feel more grounded, connected, and purposeful...
Good News in History, April 7
25 years ago today, NASA launched the "2001 Odyssey" probe to Mars. Named after Kubrick's classic sci-fi film, its missi...
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...
Pinch of Gold Dust May Be Secret to Bringing Longer Lasting and Safer Batteries to Market
A nano-scale pinch of gold dust may be enough to transform a previously-ineffective battery technology into a new indust...
A study of 38,000 people across the world found that a connection to nature improves well‑being
Across countries as diverse as Brazil, Japan, Nigeria, Germany, and Indonesia, researchers saw a clear pattern: People w...
Germany's plug-in solar panels are finally coming to America
States are slowly adopting plug-in solar panels, an energy utility feature that’s long been popular in Germany....
Good News in History, April 6
130 years ago today, the first Olympic Games of the modern era opened in Athens–1,500 years after the original games wer...
‘London still makes things, and the people who make them matter’
A new photo series pays homage to the craftspeople of the Old Kent Road, who make beautiful objects by hand...
Nutella capitalizes on greatest free advertising moment in history on NASA Moon mission
Nutella is capitalizing on what internet users are calling the greatest free advertising moment in history. A tub of the...
Scotland’s Largest Greenhouse Set to Be Preserved as ‘Living Ruin’ and New Event Space
A historic greenhouse in Glasgow is set to finally be revived after 40 years of dereliction. $1.5 million will help a tr...
Hard-to-Recycle Waste Forms Lightweight Concrete for Paving Roads and More in Hungary
A Hungarian firm is adding shredded, hard-to-recycle waste into a light concrete mixture for use in paving roads, buildi...
Artemis astronauts enter eerie 40-minute communication blackout on Moon’s far side
The Artemis II crew officially entered a nerve-wracking communications blackout Monday evening as the spacecraft slipped...
NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Artemis II would not be possible 'if it wasn't for President Trump'
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the success of the historic Artemis II mission currently underway would not be po...
Wooden Loom Preserved By Fire 3,500 Years Ago Now Reveals Bronze Age Textile Revolution
A wooden loom that survived a devastating fire 3,500 years ago has revealed key aspects of the Bronze Age textile revolu...
Aquarium Seal Loves His Rubber Duckie – Now Adorable Video Goes Viral (LOOK)
You didn’t know how much you wanted to see a video of a harbor seal playing with his rubber duckie—until now. The New En...
Architect Creates App to Show Which Pub Gardens are Sunny – Using Shadow Simulations From Buildings
In cloudy old England, an architect has created his own phone app that displays which pubs are currently in the sunshine...
Scientists Discover Lab Gloves Are Skewing Microplastics Data – Perhaps By A Lot
A University of Michigan researcher stumbled upon a crucial caveat for every study of microplastics that has been scarin...
Autistic Bowler Achieves Dream With His First Perfect 300 Game And Joins the PBA as a Pro
On March 25, an autistic bowler who recently entered the Professional Bowlers Association achieved something he’s been d...
Watch This Rescue Rabbit Reign as the Furry Champ of Jenga
Morty wasn't always able to spend his days playing games – but now, he enjoys a life of luxury challenging his owner to ...
Native Americans Were Making Dice and Gaming Thousands of Years Before Anyone Else
Tribal casinos in the US may seem a more natural fit, after hearing about new research showing that Native Americans wer...
Women's Final Four 2026: How UConn star Sarah Strong found her voice
Sarah Strong had a freshman season for the record books -- and then she got better. Is another fairy-tale ending on the ...
Good News in History, April 4
51 years ago today, Microsoft was founded as a partnership between childhood friends and computer whiz-kids Bill Gates a...
Good News This Week: April 4, 2026 - Pets, Parks, & Playgrounds
Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating......
Duke freshman Cameron Boozer named AP Player of the Year
Cameron Boozer is The Associated Press men...
This neighborhood is the first 'pollinator district' in the US. There's a park within walking distance of each home
In this strategically-planned neighborhood, humans and pollinators live in harmony....
Climate activist hosts 'playdates' for parents to mobilize for the environment without having to find a sitter
Climate Dads are collaborating to figure out what their role is in a more environmentally-friendly future....
‘Grain Bank Accounts’ Free Indian Farmers from Middleman Through Online Marketplace
From the Indian state of Bihar comes the story of a life-changing argi-tech application that's giving farmers unpreceden...
Used Diapers Turned into New Ones Thanks to Super-Recycling Japanese Towns and New Innovation
In the 1990s, a pair of Japanese municipalities estimated that the landfill they shared was going to be full by 2004. Un...
This state just passed a law that forces reckless drivers to slow down through automated technology
New automated technology forces penalized drivers to slow down, whether they want to or not....
Remains of ‘Three Musketeers’ Hero May Have Been Found Under Church Altar – DNA Testing Underway
It had long been suspected that somewhere in or under the Church of Peter and Paul in Wolder, the Netherlands, lay the r...
Taylor Swift donates proceeds from 'Elizabeth Taylor' music video to Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
The star’s “Elizabeth Taylor” music video supports the late actress’s estate and foundation....
8-year-old’s ‘Sweet Monsters’ Drawing Chosen as Winning Design to Decorate Real Train
Now from the Netherlands comes the delightful story of an 8-year-old's dream design made reality on the carriages of a v...
Windows Broken Into Become Earrings in One Woman’s Quest to Keep Glass Out of Landfills
Car break-ins in the Bay Area are down, but not out. From each one of these ugly surprises, local artisan Sydney Jones c...
Good News in History, April 1
50 years ago today, the Apple Computer Company was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne to sell their ...
The Sunniest, Windiest Country Announces Renewables Project to Power 6 Million Homes
The Land of the Nile has quickly joined the number of countries responding to the current oil shock by announcing new wi...
Once Dried up and Full of Plastic, Canal in India Is Now Clear and Lined with Mangroves
A canal in India has been transformed from a plastic-choked fetid mess into a growing mangrove forest. The clean-up has ...
End the endless scroll: seven ways to take back control of your digital life
Addiction is a feature of digital platforms, not a bug, a US court has ruled. Here’s how to take back control from the a...
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 g...
Women outnumber men in NASA's newest astronaut class. And this week, the first woman will orbit the moon
Christina Koch will be the first woman to fly around the moon in the Artemis II launch....
New Views of Saturn Produced by Space Telescopes Help Researchers Understand the Planet’s Clouds
Storms, ribbons, and its iconic rings in screaming electric blue, Saturn appears like you've never seen it before in a n...
Roofers Repair 78-year-old Widower’s Roof for Free After Scammers Left Him with a Big Hole
Roofers repaired a 78-year-old widower's roof for free after he was scammed out of thousands by another tradesman. Mike ...
Aging Delivery Driver Gets Huge Tip After Conscientious Effort Goes Viral via Ring Video
GNN recently reported on a crowdfunding campaign gone viral on behalf of an elderly DoorDash driver working far beyond h...
Good News in History, March 31
43 years ago today, Monty Python's The Meaning of Life was released in the United States to modest box office success an...
Comedian Caleb Hearon matches $15K in fan donations for Transgender Day of Visibility
The comedian is supporting the Trans Justice Funding Project and is urging fans to DM him proof of their donations on In...
Here’s what to say — and not say — to someone who is grieving, according to a death doula
Meredith Wilson Parfet wants to reshape the way Americans approach tragedy....
She counted calories as a teen. Now she's made a game to help others with disordered eating
NYU game designer Jiao Hsia is using experiences from her youth to inform her newest game....
72 Inspirational Quotes for the Month of April
Whether you’re reveling in the wonders of nature or seeking a burst of springtime positivity, these quotes are for you....
7 Small, Easy Ways You Can Protect the Environment on April Fools' Day
Here are a handful of ways each and every one of us can bring the climate crisis to a halt and create a future that is p...
Taxpayers own 640M acres of public lands. Activists are selling symbolic stock in national parks to protect them
The “Going Public” campaign aims to celebrate Americans’ pride for public lands and inspire people to help protect the...
Life lessons: Rick Astley on what life so far has taught him
The English singer-songwriter on appreciating good fortune, the benefits of stoicism, and being a trucker in another lif...
13 Ways To Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month
April is Arab American Heritage Month, a celebration of the many contributions and achievements of Arab Americans....
18 Ways to Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility This Year
International Transgender Day of Visibility is celebrated every year on March 31. Here’s a list of activities, ideas, an...
New olive groves plant hope across the West Bank
In the West Bank, where olive trees have long sustained livelihoods and identity, a replanting movement brings hope...
Cities across Europe install 'moss banks' to reduce pollution from busy roadways
As countries search for nature-based solutions to climate and environmental challenges, roadside moss is starting to att...
Good News in History, March 30
Happy 81st Birthday to Eric Clapton, the blues-rock musician, singer, and songwriter that Rolling Stone magazine named t...
Mining in Oklahoma Left Toxic Wasteland Until Indigenous Tribe Brought it Back to Life
The Quapaw Nation of Oklahoma has brought one of the most contaminated areas in America back into agricultural productio...
13 Ways To Celebrate Earth Month
Earth Month is a month-long celebration that kicks off on April 1st. We’ve put together the best ideas and activities to...
‘People want a different vision of society’: London’s march for unity draws thousands
A major protest saw demonstrators take to the streets of London on Saturday to stand up against hatred, division and rac...
Concrete production has a huge carbon footprint. This playground is made out of recycled cement pipes
The goal of the development was to “extend the life cycle of construction waste,” and provide kids an engaging place to ...
He felt isolated by his schizophrenia. So he made an award-winning podcast about his experiences
In the podcast, Vargas Arango plays around with sound effects, echoes, and voice manipulation to create an immersive sou...
PBS Kids debuted its first autistic lead character. The show just won them an Emmy for 'Outstanding Public Service Initiative'
“Carl the Collector” is being applauded for its thoughtful depiction of neurodivergence....
How Beijing Restored its Aquifer and Reversed its Groundwater Depletion
Aquifers are like bank accounts for groundwater, and they're replenished with each deposit of rain, snowmelt, or surface...
8 Weeks in Europe For Free: Hidden Valley is Hiring 4 ‘Ranch-bassadors’ to Dress Up Euro Foods and Post About it
Grab a friend or partner who loves Ranch dressing and apply for a dream opportunity to be paid and travel (all expenses ...
Good News This Week: March 28, 2026 - Hijabs, Butterflies, & Glasses
Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating......
Good News in History, March 28
116 years ago today, Henri Fabre became the first man to fly a seaplane. Called the Fabre Hydravion, it was the first cr...
Watch 78-Year-old Lady Jump From Rock Cliff on 300-foot Rope Swing in Utah, ‘What a Legend!’
A 78-year-old woman became a daredevil last week when she decided to go ‘rope swinging’ for the first time. Barbara took...
Philadelphia now requires employers to provide accommodations for periods and perimenopause
The Philadelphia ordinance is a model for other cities and states to provide relief for workers suffering from symptoms ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’ve Been Working Hard to Fix Our Quote of the Day
“The usefulness of a cup is in its emptiness.” – Lao Tzu I think after two weeks it is time to post a note saying that w...
Good News in History, March 27
2,222 years ago today, the Decree of Memphis, proclaiming the rule of the King of Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy V, was carved...
The first LPs weren’t for music, they were for the blind: 'Your mind just exploded with all the information that was suddenly at your ears'
Over the last 10 years, the share of US adults who listen to audiobooks has grown by more than 100%....
What went right this week: the good news that matters
Social media had its ‘big tobacco’ moment, Chile made waves in conservation, and electric planes took off, plus more...
Virunga National Park Sees Hundreds of Elephants Return and Rare Gorilla Twins Born During Hopeful Year
Things are looking up in DR Congo's Virunga Mountains, where recently scores of elephants have been returning across the...
Time for a change? Five ways to navigate a mid-career transition
Switching career can be daunting, but hugely rewarding. Here are five steps to make the transition easier...
Good News in History, March 26
51 years ago today, the Biological Weapons Convention, (BWC) entered into force. It's considered to have established a s...
'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' gets first-ever YouTube channel 25 years after final show aired
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, indeed....
Diver Finds Crusader Sword in the Same Place He Found a Crusader Sword 5 Years Ago
In 2021 GNN reported that a man diving off the Israeli coast discovered a sword from the Crusader period. All locked up ...
Marine National Park Bigger Than Texas Created by Departing Chilean President Around Pacific Islands
Just days before he left office, former Chilean President Gabriel Boric signed into law protections for the remote Juan ...
Scientists Were Wrong About How Fast Solar Panels Degrade – They May Last Twice as Long
A huge scientific survey of over 1 million German solar installations has revealed a surprising statistic: their potenti...
Good News in History, March 25
Happy Birthday to Sir Elton John, who turns 79 years old today. Growing up in London, the singer-songwriter learned to p...
First Quantum Battery Prototype Marks Big Step for Technology Expected to Change the World
Australian researchers have developed and tested the world’s first quantum battery. Their prototype is far from anything...
Teen Lifesaver Awarded One of Scouting’s Highest Honors After Harrowing Whitewater Rescue
A teenage Texan has earned a commendation given fewer than 300 times in the history of the Boy Scouts after saving his s...
Hawaii divers clean up beaches devastated by floods: 'When the government won't care for our people, we will'
As Hawaiians await federal disaster aid, locals are taking care of their beaches and neighborhoods....
Amid an energy crisis, the renewables juggernaut gathers pace
The collapse in the cost of renewables offers a stark contrast to skyrocketing fossil fuel prices – and a cause for opti...
New Hiking Trail Traces the Entire Coastline of England–a 2,689-Mile Route Unlike Any in the World
Last week GNN reported on the completion of the Cross-Texas Trail that would allow Americans to enjoy the full breadth o...
Teen leaders take on child marriage in Bangladesh
Child marriage is a persistent challenge in Bangladesh, but a project to tackle the practice has shown promise Positive ...
Cancer deaths fall to historic low in UK – this is probably why
The latest stats on cancer deaths in the UK offer encouraging news – and further progress against the disease is within ...
Pioneer is First to Cross Texas Along His New xTx Trail – 1,500 Miles Devised for Hikers, Cyclists and Horses
This is Charlie Gandy, who’s set to become the first adventurer to complete the Cross-Texas Trail, the xTx, America’s ne...
Trump said people with dyslexia aren't fit to lead, but historians believe this former US president was dyslexic
After recent comments from President Trump sparked backlash over dyslexia and leadership, one historical example is resh...
They throw it away virtually, then they toss it in real life. How VR is helping people with hoarding disorders declutter
A new Stanford study shows how VR can help people with hoarding disorder take their first steps toward letting go....
Good News in History, March 20
27 years ago today, Legoland California, the first LEGO theme park outside Europe, opened in Carlsbad. It has over 60 ri...
What went right this week: big cities breathed a little easier, plus more
Cities slashed air pollution, the renewables race accelerated, and Uganda chalked up a conservation win, plus more Posit...
Amid energy market turmoil, the people taking power into their own hands
Communities are showing how clean power can be local, affordable and owned by the people who use it Positive News....
Good News in History, March 19
20 years ago today, the Second World Congress of Imams and Rabbis for Peace took place with 150 Jewish Rabbis and Muslim...
The prisoners flipping the script on stage
A theatre project brings prisoners to the stage, challenging how society sees them – and how they see themselves Positiv...
Good News in History, March 18
250 years ago today, Great Britain repealed the Stamp Act of 1765 which the American colonists so vehemently disagreed w...
Good News in History, March 17
126 years ago today, Isadora Duncan, the first modern dancer, made her debut as a solo interpretive dancer in London to ...
10 ways that future urban living will be greener
From carbon-negative homes to people-powered street lights, new innovations are transforming urban living Positive News....
Tunisian Solar-Powered Cars Leverage African Sunshine to Charge 30 Miles for Free Everyday
An ambitious motoring rollout is taking place in Tunisia, where a company is trying to make a splash in the market with ...
Woman’s Viral Video of Elderly DoorDash Driver Channels $1 Million to Help Him Retire
A woman who had a DoorDash order brought to her house was shocked to see an old man on her doorbell camera. Inspired to ...
‘Turning a moment of loss into something hopeful’
Britain’s felled Sycamore Gap tree is being transformed into a public artwork – and citizens are invited to have their s...
Japan’s Yogurt Delivery Ladies Serve as a Support Net for Country’s Aging Population
The best travel stories are often those most subtle; things that only a genuinely attentive person could pick out in the...
Good News in History, March 16
100 years ago today, Dr. Robert Goddard launched the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket, after building it himself. The ...
Elderly Father and Son Feast on Free Oysters After Cashing in on Decades-Old Restaurant Promise
From Alabama comes the story of two restaurant-regulars chowing down on a 54-year-old promise from their favorite oyster...
Good News in History, March 10
Happy Birthday to Hollywood star Jon Hamm who turns 55 today. He rocketed to fame playing the 60s advertising executive ...
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Butterfly Recolonizes England Decades After Elm Disease Had Eliminated it
The butterfly-mad British are celebrating what seems to be a permanent return of this large and spectacular species afte...
How a police data centre is heating London’s homes
A west London project will use waste heat to supply low-carbon heating to 4,000 homes and a new commercial district The ...
New Baby Boom for Cheetahs in India After First-in-the-World Reintroduction
A female cheetah named Jwala in India’s Madhya Pradesh state has given birth to a litter of 5 cubs, the third since she ...
Good News in History, March 11
175 years ago today, Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto premiered in Venice. This cornerstone of opera seasons present and past ...
Good News in History, March 9
Precisely one-quarter millennium ago, the Scottish economist Adam Smith published An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes ...
Marsupials Previously Thought Extinct for 6,000 Years Discovered: ‘A once-in-a-lifetime discovery’
GNN has reported a-plenty on animals that were last seen in the 20th century and believed extinct that were then redisco...
Could solar panels help strengthen global food security?
Solar panels could increase global crop yields by creating cooler, more resilient growing conditions, researchers say Th...
Once-in-a-Decade Superbloom Carpets Death Valley in Beautiful, Colorful Life (LOOK)
The largest and most vibrant spring wildflower bloom in a decade is taking place in Death Valley National Park after a c...
The ‘Miracle Berry’ Helps Chemo Patients Remove Metallic Taste So They Can Enjoy Food Again
A species of red berry native to Africa and now grown in Florida is helping cancer patients reclaim the ability to enjoy...
Multiple Types of Plastic Are Turned into Vinegar Using Sunlight-Powered Process Without Emissions
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have discovered a way to turn plastic waste into acetic acid, the main ingredi...
Beloved Oregon Waterfall to Become Public Land as State Buys Abiqua Falls Property
A beloved Oregon waterfall that lies on private land is set to be purchased by the state after being placed on the marke...
Satellites Can Help Predict Bridge Collapses by Spotting Tiny Changes, Thanks to Scientist’s Solution
A University of Houston scientist is helping reveal the world’s weakest bridges—and how to fix them before it’s too late...
Lost Page from Archimedes Manuscript Found in Museum with Hidden Text Beneath Illustration
A page from the legendary Archimedes Palimpsest, considered lost for several decades, have been identified by a French n...
Significant Heart Disease Risk Can Be Detected from Routine Mammograms Using AI – Up to 70% Greater
The risk of potentially deadly heart disease can be detected from routine mammograms using AI technology, a new study de...
Postal Worker Drives 52 Miles After Work to Return Lost Wallet Found in -11F° Weather
Everyone in life has likely gone through it at least once: losing a wallet can be stressful to say the least. So can del...
Chimps’ Love for Crystals Could Help Us Understand Our Own Ancestors’ Fascination with These Stones
Scientists have found that chimpanzees are attracted to crystals, seem to value them, want to keep them where they sleep...
What patriotism means to you
Too often, patriotism is used as a tool for division rather than unity. So we asked: what does patriotism mean to you? P...
Hawaii University Hauls 84 Tons of Derelict Fishing Gear from Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch
In just over 3 years, Hawaiʻi Pacific University’s “Bounty Project” has removed over 185,000 pounds (84 metric tons) of ...
Good News in History, March 12
Happy 70th Birthday to Steve Harris, the bassist, songwriter, and lyricist behind the most famous heavy metal band on Ea...
Inside France’s first LGBTQIA+ senior living residence
France’s first social housing project for LGBTQIA+ seniors has opened in Lyon, offering safety, solidarity and a fresh s...
Meet the OAPs (old age protesters) getting arrested for climate activism
The boomers spending their golden years getting nicked in the name of ‘intergenerational justice’ Positive News....
Why You Feel Rejected When Someone Doesn’t Text You Back: Your Brain is Trying to Protect You
(Featured photo by Valeriia Miller / Unsplash+) The Lesson: Have you ever texted someone and within a day of not getting...
Yo-Yo Dieting May Actually be Good for You, Suggests New Study
A new study indicates that yo-yo dieting might actually be good for you. Also known as weight cycling, repeatedly losing...
He Earns More in an Hour as Spider-Man Than a Full Day at his Old Supermarket Job
A 19-year-old who gave up his supermarket job for a side hustle as Spider-Man now earns in one hour what he used to make...
Landfill Uses Gas From Waste to Grow Fruits and Vegetables in ‘World-First’ Green Food Dome
A landfill 90 miles outside London is using methane from its waste to generate electricity and grow sustainable produce—...
Good News in History, March 7
150 years ago today, Alexander Graham Bell received a US patent for the telephone. The Scottish-born inventor, scientist...
Artworks Are Hidden Until it Rains in Seattle–Now it’s Sold Around the World
Ask anyone who lives in a rainy city and they’ll tell you that you just have to make the best of it. In Seattle, one art...
Triceratops Had Huge Nose to Control its Body Temperature, Suggests Curious Scientist
Scientists wanted to know why the iconic triceratops had such an unusually large nose compared to most species—both past...
Good News in History, March 8
199 years ago today, the New York Stock & Exchange Board (NYSE) was formally founded, having started out as merely 24 in...
A new study just debunked a heat pump myth
Heat pumps can cut energy use by up to two-thirds while easing pressure on the grid, according to a UK study Positive Ne...
‘In Romania now, you don’t see a bottle anywhere’
A deposit return scheme for drink bottles and cans in Romania has ‘made the impossible possible’ Positive News....
Good News in History, March 2
48 years ago today, Vladimir Remek became the first person not of Soviet or American citizenry to enter space, when we w...
What will urban living look like in the future?
A new vision for urban living is taking shape, driven by an urgent need to make our cities more liveable, sustainable an...
Stanford Cures Type-1 Diabetes in Mice Without Insulin or Immune Suppression
In an experiment that exceeded scientists’ expectations, mice had their type-1 diabetes cured through a double-transplan...
‘Cards Against Humanity’ Offers to Refund ‘Obviously Illegal’ Tariffs to Customers After Supreme Court Decision
Creators of the original “party game for horrible people” are proving themselves to be anything but horrible, as they of...
Good News in History, March 4
Happy 75th Birthday to Sir Kenny Dalglish, the greatest Scottish footballer of all time, and an iconic figure in the pas...
Total Lunar Eclipse Tuesday Morning Will Unveil Blood Moon for N. America, Australia and East Asia
The full Moon in March will appear orange-red in the early morning sky as a result of a total Lunar eclipse, and North A...
Researchers Train Bacteria to Consume Tumors from the Inside Out
A research team led by scientists at the University of Waterloo, Ontario is developing a novel tool to treat cancer by e...
NFL Delivers Net-Zero Super Bowl with Substantial Recycling of Trash and Other Materials
While Bad Bunny may have remained the highlight of Super Bowl LX’s post-mortem, GNN got in touch with the event organize...
Croatia Declared Landmine-free After More Than 2 Decades of Demining Efforts
In an incredible, bittersweet success story, Croatia has announced it has freed itself from the scourge of landmines, 31...
Kazakhstan Plants 37,000 Seedlings to Prepare for Imminent Return of Tigers
Kazakhstan is preparing to reintroduce the tiger to a special habitat in the country’s south, one of the most ambitious ...
Good News in History, March 3
441 years ago today, the Teatro Olimpico, considered by many to be the first modern covered theater in Europe, was inaug...
90 Million Year-old ‘Missing Link’ Fossil of Tiny Bird-like Dinosaur Discovered
As it often tends to, the fossilized remains of a tiny bird-like dinosaur are rewriting history. A team of North and Sou...
Fossil Remains of ‘Weird’ Creature with Twisted jaw and Sideways Teeth Discovered
The fossilized remains of a creature with a twisted jaw and sideways-facing teeth have been discovered in the Amazon jun...
Thousands of Starlings Rise in Murmuration Under Brilliant ‘Worm’ Moon
These stunning photos show the moment a huge murmuration of starlings flew in unison across March’s full moon. Remarkabl...
Good News in History, March 5
56 years ago today, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty went into effect after ratification by 43 nations agreeing to p...
How a 1930s house was turned into a carbon-negative home
New homes are encouraged to be net-zero ready, but the real work lies in retrofitting Britain’s 29m old properties. One ...
New Elephant Ambulance Marks Inaugural Rescue, Bringing 27-year-old to Hospital with Leg Injury
An animal conservation/welfare organization has had to think big to solve a big challenge: how to transport elephants in...
Four things we learned making The Purpose Pioneers podcast
From life-shifting encounters to small steps that help us “eat the elephant”: the things we learned from our new podcast...
Endangered Persian Leopards Mount Comeback in Central Asia’s Most Reclusive Nation
Last year, a broad network of camera traps in western Turkmenistan was broadened in the hopes of better understanding th...
Scientists Successfully Mine Meteorites for Precious Metals on International Space Station
Last week, GNN reported that fungi were being trailed by scientists in Austria for their potential to extract valuable m...
What went right this week: a giant returns, plus more
A lost giant returned to Galapagos, Wales passed a ‘life-changing’ bill, and a Chinese river came back from the brink, p...
The British company taking many steps to produce power
Pavegen’s technology captures the energy of footfall, offering a new approach to urban, off-grid power The post The Brit...
Philly Man Uses Mobile Laundromat to Wash Homeless Residents’ Clothes
A man who felt he needed a more fulfilling line of work began a mobile laundromat surface the wash the clothes of Philad...
Researchers pinpoint source of black hole's 3,000-light-year-long jet stream using enhanced telescope network
Scientists have traced a 3,000-light-year-long cosmic jet streaming out from the first black hole ever imaged to its lik...
Harvard physicist says massive interstellar object could be alien probe on 'reconnaissance mission'
Massive interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, larger than Manhattan, shows unusual glow pattern and planetary alignment that Har...
Astronauts splash down in Pacific after completing ISS mission that relieved stranded crew members
NASA astronauts Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers and two international crew members splashed down in the Pacific off Californ...
New study reveals leprosy existed in the Americas before European explorers arrived
The discovery of Mycobacterium lepromatosis suggests leprosy was present in the Americas long before Europeans, altering...
Researchers develop face 'e-tattoo' to track mental workload in high-stress jobs
Researchers introduce a wire forehead e-tattoo using EEG and EOG to measure brain activity and cognitive performance ana...