NASA Happily Reports the Earth is Greener, With More Trees Than 20 Years Ago–and It’s Thanks to China, India
This heartening reserach from the last 20 years has spurred NASA researchers to encourage optimism for humanity's future on Earth.
McDonalds is Turning Dozens of Roadside Billboards into ’Bee Hotels’ in Sweden
McDonalds has started transforming dozens of unused roadside billboards and signs into housing structures for honeybees in Sweden.
Doctors Can Now Prescribe Social Activities for Lonely Seniors – and Mailmen Will Help Out Too
The initiative will hopefully tackle the harmful effects of social isolation amongst lonely seniors.
NEW ‘Good News’ Podcast Launched to Get You Through Troubling Times (Episode 1)
Good News Network just launched a call-in podcast to get you through troubled times, featuring good news, good advice, and some laughs from our Good News Gurus.
64-Year-old Love Letter Mysteriously Found at Walmart is Presented to Emotional Family Who Didn’t Know It Existed
Even though Walmart employees don't know how the letter ended up on their floor, they were delighted to present it to the sender's surprised family.
Just Add Water: New Salt Battery Could Help Spell the End of Fossil Fuels
This new pilot program in Berlin could help to replace fossil fuels with salt batteries as a sustainable source of heat storage.
Drought-Proof ‘Cooling Houses’ Use Saltwater and Cardboard to Grow Tons of Healthy Produce in the Desert
Just ten square miles of these plantations could produce enough crops and vegetables to feed a country of four million people.
2-Year-old Girl With a Genius IQ is the Youngest American to Become Member of Mensa
Could you recognize all 50 U.S. states just by looking at the outline of their shapes? How about naming rapid-fire every element on the...
This Woman Escaped Slavery by Hiding in Plain Sight – Disguised as a White Man
Shakespeare's works are famous for portraying cross-dressing, particularly for the purpose of dealing dastardly and playing tricks on people. However, his fictions are nothing...
In Landslide Bipartisan Victory, US House of Representatives Approves Bill to Stop Illegal Robocalls for Good
The “Stopping Bad Robocalls Act” was approved by the House of Representatives this week in a stunning 429 to 3 victory.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Friends Rescue Struggling Theater Business From New York City Rent Prices
The “Hamilton” star has become more than just a star on stage – he has also become a hero to a historic drama store of New York City.
‘Proton Therapy’ is Noninvasive Treatment for High-Risk Cancers – In Use Today With ‘Excellent’ Success Rate
This “game-changing” treatment also comes with a minimal amount of side effects – and it has been shown to be less costly than traditional radiation.
You Should Finally Learn to Love Yourself: A ‘How To’ Manifesto For Depression Awareness Month
If you struggle with self-esteem issues, then there is a question that you should ask yourself to examine the cause and effects of your issues.
Scorched Australia is Getting Power Back Thanks to New Solar Grids Funded by Philanthropist Couple
The coalition has been installing the solar microgrids in as little as two days—and they are preparing to deploy 100 more across New South Wales and Victoria.
Pearl Jam Raises Millions for City’s Homeless, Rallies 100 Businesses to Join In
The band wanted to unite the city this week in an effort to tackle the Seattle's homelessness problem.
Veteran and His Wife Donate All of Their Worldly Possessions to California Firefighters
A compassionate combat veteran and his wife are donating almost all of their worldly possessions to firefighters who were combatting the blaze in Paradise,...
11-Year-old Skateboarder Makes History From Quarantine By Landing World’s First 1080-Degree Turn
Twenty years after Tony Hawk became the first person to land a 900-degree turn, Gui Khury has become the first person to land a 1080-degree turn.
Stoners on Social Media Are Mobilizing a Massive Litter Clean-Up Initiative
Hundreds of social media users have joined in on the #StonerCleanupInitiative as a means of cleaning up their own “green” spaces.
Woman Picks Up Restaurant Tab for 11 High School Prom-Goers: ‘You are beautiful inside and out’
A group of high school students had a prom night that they will never forget thanks to a random act of kindness from a stranger.
Rather Than Plastic or Bird Feathers, These Winter Coats Are Filled With Wildflowers to Help Butterfly Habitats
These cruelty-free coats are stuffed with a renewable, biodegradable material that is being hailed as a major breakthrough in sustainable fashion.