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Little Known Ancient Site in Ohio Crowned by UNESCO–for Incredible Alignment with Moon and Sun
In the rustbelt state of Ohio, famous for being the epicenter of so much great American music, a little-known collection of earthen mounds has...
Zoos Welcome ‘Paddington Bears’ for Breeding Programs to Help Save Species From Extinction
Two zoos in the US and UK have welcomed their very own 'Paddington Bear' as part of a special breeding program to help save...
Good News in History, August 15
838 years ago today, Queen Tamar of Georgia consecrated the holy cave monastery/city of Vardzia in the mountains of Erusheti on the left bank...
Good News in History, August 7
135 years ago today, American inventor Theophilus Van Kannel received a patent for his vision of a seamless and fluid way of entering and...
‘Gift of Adoption’ Marks 5,000th Child Given a Home–Covering the Fees to Keep Siblings Together
An American nonprofit is celebrating a huge milestone after helping to unite three brothers at risk of separation—into a new forever family.
The Illinois-based Gift...
Good News in History, May 23
Happy 51st birthday to Brazilian racing driver, Rubens Barrichello. In Formula 1, Rubens raced notably for Ferrari, Honda (later Brawn GP) and Williams, winning...
Small Acts of Kindness Are Universal: Global Study Finds People Help Each Other Every 2 Minutes
An international study of people on five continents has found that humans help each other with small things about every 2 minutes, and acquiesce...
Scientists Discover Pristine Deep-Sea Coral Reefs in Galápagos Marine Reserve ‘Teeming With Life’
Scientists have discovered extensive, ancient deep-sea coral reefs within the Galápagos Marine Reserve in Ecuador—the first of their kind ever to be documented inside...
8th Annual Ocean Conference Raises $20 Billion, And Pledges For Marine Protection
By Elizabeth Claire Alberts
International delegates attending the eighth annual Our Ocean Conference in Panama March 2-3 have pledged billions to protect the world’s oceans....
‘Fantastic’ Finding Uncovers Silent Frog Species That ‘Doesn’t Croak, Chirp, Sing or Ribbit’
Originally written by Liz Kimbrough. Reprinted from Mongabay on a CC 4.0. License.
Up in Tanzania’s Ukaguru Mountains, researchers have found a new-to-science frog species...
Minnesota Snow Sculpting Team Takes First Over Artists From Germany, Finland in World Championships–LOOK
In Stillwater, Minnesota, the hometown team of snow sculptors just walked away with 1st place in the World Snow Sculpting Championships, beating several nations...
South American Songbird Hailed as Most Expert Musician of the Animal Kingdom (LISTEN)
When it comes to keeping time, an unassuming species of songbird is on a par with professional musicians, according to an audio analysis.
The study...
Baby Galápagos Pink Iguanas Seen for the First Time Ever—Offering So Much Hope to Scientists
For the first time since the species was discovered in the Galápagos Islands, baby Galápagos pink iguanas have been seen in the wilds of...
From Messi to Morocco: 5 Good News Stories From a Memorable World Cup
From Messi's twilight triumph to bountiful showings of hospitality by the Qatari people, there was plenty to smile about during this year's World Cup.
As...
The Galapagos Penguin, One of the World’s Rarest, Sees a Glimmer of Hope
The Galapagos Islands are famous for their marine iguanas, their giant tortoises, and their seabirds, but they also host the world's most northerly-dwelling penguin.
Even...
He Finally Located Source of Mysterious Sound–A New Frog Species Named After His Rewilding Quest in Costa Rica
A nature-lover's well-trained ears led to the discovery of a new species of frog, after the Costa Rican man searched for six months to...
Priceless Lost Jewels From Legendary Maravillas Shipwreck Are Found in Bahamas
A sunken crown jewel hidden in The Bahamas since 1656—the shipwrecked remains of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas (Our Lady of...
US Seeking to Protect Largest Underwater Canyon Off New York City For New Marine Sanctuary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comment on potentially designating a new national marine sanctuary in Hudson Canyon off the...
Striking Photo of a Panther is Now Part of a Huge Project to Better Protect Amazon Diversity
Staring into the camera, this shot of a panther in the Amazon rainforest is part of a huge project to better protect the massive...
Millipede Species Named After Taylor Swift by Scientist Superfan: ‘Her music helped me through grad school’
Taylor Swift, U.S. singer-songwriter known for hits such as Shake It Off and You Belong With Me, has earned a new accolade—she now has...