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Good News in History, July 7
71 years ago today, SS United States passed Bishop Rock on her maiden voyage, breaking the transatlantic speed record to become the fastest passenger ship...
Good News in History, July 4
19 years ago today, in quite unbelievable fashion, Greece beat Portugal 1-0 to become European champions for the first time in her history. Several...
Good News in History, June 2
70 years ago today, Queen Elizabeth II was coronated in one of the first major international events to be televised. Twenty-seven million people across...
Good News in History, May 30
48 years ago today, the European Space Agency was founded by ten member states: Belgium, Denmark, France, West Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden,...
Good News in History, May 22
261 years ago today, the Trevi Fountain was inaugurated in Rome. Designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini, it is...
Compostable Plastic Wrap Made from Seaweed Can Withstand Heat–and Biodegrade in Weeks
An invasive seaweed species from the Caribbean has been turned into a compostable plastic wrap that has the potential for mass production.
Furthermore, it may...
FDA Clears First Study of CRISPR Gene-Editing in Human Patients
In a national first, the Food and Drug Administration has given Intellia Therapeutics the go-ahead to begin testing a drug that uses CRISPR gene...
‘Much Less Stressful’: London City Airport Ends Rule on Carrying Liquids in Hand Luggage
One of the London airports has removed the 100ml limit for liquids in hand luggage, as well as the requirements to take out electronics...
Unprecedented Gamma-Ray Burst is ‘The BOAT’ – Brightest of All Time in Human History
On Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, a pulse of intense radiation swept through the solar system so exceptional that astronomers quickly dubbed it the BOAT—the...
Two Sisters Put Up for Adoption at End of WWII Finally Reunite After 75 Years Apart
It took 75 years but, two sisters who were placed up for adoption at the end of World War II were finally reunited.
Annie Ijpelaar...
Dutch 27-Year-Old Finds 1000-Year-Old Medieval Treasure Using Metal Detector
A young man in The Netherlands recently fulfilled what seemed to be his destiny by finding an "extremely rare" hoard of gold jewelry from...
Your Inspired Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly...
Bus Stops in Scotland Go Green – With Roofs Covered in Plants as a Gift For Honeybees
Dozens of bus stops around the city center of Aberdeen, Scotland, are set for a renovation to turn them into "Bee Bus Stops."
Covered in...
Ancient Grammatical Puzzle That Has Baffled Scientists for 2,500 Years Solved by Cambridge University Student
A 27-year-old PhD scholar finally cracked the riddle which has defeated Sanskrit experts since the 5th Century BC—by decoding a rule taught by “the...
Protein Changes in Blood Could Become New Test for Catching Breast Cancer Up to 2 Years Early
Newly discovered protein changes in the blood could pave the way for a new test to catching breast cancer up to two years early.
On...
Heinz Spent 185,000 Hours Redesigning Their Ketchup Bottle Cap to Be 100% Recyclable
After 185,000 hours, 8 years, and 45 iterations, Heinz has redesigned their superior plastic tops to be completely recyclable.
Why so much? Why'd it cost...
‘RobotFalcon’ Can Disperse Flocks of Pesky Birds to Make Airplane Flights Safer
Remember the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’, when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger’s jet flew into a flock of geese and lost both engines, shortly after take-off...
A Startup Is Using Recycled Plastic to 3D Print Tiny $25,000 Prefabricated Homes in LA
There're 3D-printed homes, and there're prefabricated homes. Take the best of both technologies, throw in a groundbreaking use for discarded plastic, and you have...
Dutch Are Reducing Waste By Fixing Broken Objects With Online Local Barter Network-And You Can Too
Finding someone who can fix a broken piece of furniture, mend clothing, or repair a family treasure has become easier thanks to a new...
Wild Bison Return to UK After Thousands of Years – And Are Ready to Tear S*!# Up
Wild European bison have been released in southeast England where they will roam unperturbed by humans on Great Britain for the first time in...