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Good News in History, August 13
118 years ago today, the Norwegian people voted themselves out of the union with Sweden that they had been subjected to for centuries following...
Good News in History, August 2
11 years ago today, Michael Phelps won an unprecedented third consecutive Olympic gold medal in the 200-meter individual medley, his 16th gold medal in...
Texas Oak Tree Thought to Be Extinct Discovered in Big Bend National Park
America's national parks are more than just places of rest and relaxation or protective zones around our country's most bizarre, unique, and delicate landscape...
Scientists Discover Butterflies Originated in America 100 Million Years Ago When Upstart Moths Wanted to Bask in the Sun
Scientists completed a vast evolutionary jigsaw puzzle in 4D—and they discovered that butterflies originated in America around 100 million years ago.
They determined that it...
Intricate Feather Patterns of an African Bird Inspires New Water Bottle Design
The ingenious and unique feathers of a beloved African bird could provide the inspiration for space-age water bottles which keep liquid still whilst we...
Monarch Butterflies Rebound Again–Beating Last Year’s Total, Proving Success is Not a Fluke
The annual Western monarch count to measure the population of overwintering butterflies shared fantastic news for the second year in a row.
Motivated by the...
Improving Her Depression, Woman Tries Something New Every Day for a Year–And Vows to Keep it Up
A woman who struggled with depression found a way—actually, more than 300 ways—to improve her mental health by doing something new every day for...
Look How Gently this Marmoset Handles a Giant Katydid in Incredible Video
Apes are not the only primates that can shock us with their displays of human characteristics, one look at this video of a marmoset,...
Toddler Given Cancer Prognosis of 6-12 Months Defies the Odds to be Declared Cancer-Free in 8 Months
A toddler given a prognosis of six to 12 months to live after doctors found a tumor has defied the odds and been declared...
Saturn’s Rings Could Have Been Formed By a Missing Moon That Smashed Into Planet 160 Million Years Ago
Saturn’s rings and tilt could be the product of an ancient, missing moon, a new study suggests—and a “grazing encounter” may have smashed the...
Giving Bits of Farmland Back To Nature Does Not Reduce Crop Yields, Landmark Study Shows
Contrary to what some people will say, nature-friendly methods of farming can significantly increase biodiversity without damaging food production, a long-term research project has...
‘Transformational’ Therapy Seems to Be a Cure For Hemophilia
A transformational therapy is changing the lives of patients with hemophilia B.
Hemophilia is a mostly inherited genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to...
Imperial Moth Spotted With Name ‘Anna’ Spelled Out on its Back Below a Face
Put this in your file called, Mother Nature Did WHAT?
A 25-year-old woman was stunned to spot a face and the name 'Anna' appearing on...
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...
Duck alla Pest Control—This Horde of Ducks Have Been Protecting 140 Acres of Vineyards for a Half Century (WATCH)
An antique vineyard in South Africa has ditched toxic pesticides for a horde of hungry ducks, as they attempt to make their wines more...
Wintering Monarch Butterflies Bounce Back in Mexico – Numbers Surge by 35%
Following a massive, 125-fold increase in western monarch butterfly populations in America, a 35% increase has just been recorded in the numbers of monarchs...
‘No Mow May’ Gives You a Reason to NOT Mow the Lawn: Leave the Weeds to Feed the Bees
Backyard bee conservation is all the buzz these days, with people planting native pollinator gardens, installing bee houses, and participating in citizen science endeavors...
Seven in 10 Americans Said Their Mom is Their Best Friend: ‘They are Superheroes’
People may come and go, but moms are forever friends. In fact, seven in 10 Americans said their mom is their best friend.
A survey...
Vast Majority of Dog Owners Believe They Can Read Their Pooch’s Mind
Celebrated on April 11th, National Pet Day celebrates the joy that pets bring to our lives—and, for many, it's a psychic connection.
In fact, nearly...
Queensland Continues to Transfer Millions of Acres of Wilderness Back to Aboriginals in Australia
Reprinted with permission from World at Large, a news website of nature, science, health, politics, and travel.
Two former cattle ‘stations’ in the north Australian state...