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Good News in History, March 6
Happy 70th Birthday to Jeff Greenwald, traveler, award-winning author, monologist, and photographer. Believing that "every time I set off on a journey, I feel...
Italian-Made Exoskeleton Gets Disabled Users Walking and Standing
This is a new robotic exoskeleton manufactured in Italy that promises to improve the quality of life and mobility of disabled or injured people...
Doctors Called in for Rare Emergency C-Section on Gorilla in the Zoo–and the Baby Pics Are Incredible
Human doctors stepped in to perform a rare emergency c-section on a gorilla mom after she went into labor five weeks early.
The story is...
Buck Institute Scientists Discover a Potential Way to Repair Synapses Damaged in Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study proposes a strategy for reversing the memory problems that accompany Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, exploring an alternative to the laser-focused...
A Rare Pair of Singing Gibbons Released into the Wild Bring Hope for Species (Video)
In Sumatra's first-ever rehabilitation center for a special kind of singing primate, their first two residents not only recovered from stints in illegal captivity,...
Why Are So Many Old Maps Covered in Sea Monsters? Nat. Geo Dives Deep
Everyone knows that our ancestors believed the seas and oceans were the domains of monsters, but the extent of this fear, as depicted in...
Good News in History, December 23
102 years ago today, Visva-Bharati University was founded in West Bengal by the Indian poet and polymath Rabindranath Tagore. The brilliant Nobel Prize-winning humanist...
Exciting Clinical Trials of New Stem Cell Injection Treatment Shows Promise for Halting Multiple Sclerosis
A collaborative study involving experts in Europe and the US found the treatment of stem cells appears to protect the brains of MS patients...
Good News in History, November 25
43 years ago today, "Sugar" Ray Leonard reclaimed his WBC Welterweight world championship in New Orleans after a masterful display that famously, infamously, left...
Thousands of Years Ago, a Woman Underwent Two Surgeries to Her Head–and Survived Both Procedures
Researchers don't know why, but a late-Neolithic, early-Copper Age woman underwent two cranial surgeries throughout her adult life—newly found archaeological remains from Spain have...
Paralyzed Woman ‘Speaks’ with Brain Signals Turned into Talking Avatar in World First
A paralyzed woman has spoken again after her brain signals were intercepted and turned into a talking avatar, complete with facial expressions and sound...
With Only 2500 Silvery Gibbons Left, Group Rescues Dozens to Return to Island Forests of Java
Reprinted with permission from World at Large, an independent news outlet covering conflict, travel, science, conservation, and health and fitness.
With so many of the world's...
Good News in History, May 18
On this day 975 years ago, the astronomy and mathematician of the Seljuk Dynasty of Persia, Omar Khayyam, was born. Most famous for calculating...
One Stem Cell Injection to Target Inflammation Slashed Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke By 58%
A large trial showed that a single injection of a patient's own stem cells into their heart was able to reduce inflammation and risk...
New Brain Implant Device Could Restore Function in Paralyzed Limbs
A brain implant that can restore arm and leg movements has been developed by British scientists to boost connections between neurons and the paralyzed...
Motorcyclists Can Now Be Safe Thanks to ‘Airbag Jeans’ That Inflate Before Impact to Protect During Accidents
Motorcyclists can soon be safer thanks to a company that produced the world's first airbag suit.
The garment is made from the strongest denim on...
‘Wearable Muscles’ Restore Mobility in Those Who Have Trouble Moving Their Arms
A pioneering set of "wearable muscles" with a profile similar to a shoulder sling could increase mobility and strength in the arms of people...
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...
New Scoliosis Brace that Grows With Patients Wins Dyson Award For Grad Student Who Wants to Make a Difference
A University of Cincinnati grad student has invented an adjustable brace for young patients who need to reposition their curved spines—winning a prestigious award...
Bionic Leg Wrap Uses AI to Correct Walking Patterns For Cerebral Palsy, MS, and Stroke Patients
A Velcro sleeve fastened around the leg has been designed with electrodes that help stimulate the muscles of those who experience difficulty getting around...