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Fungus Devastating Frogs Worldwide May Have an Achilles Heel – And it May Save the Amphibians
A pandemic among frogs has been going on worldwide for years—the culprit: a fungal infection that has affected amphibians on nearly every continent.
But now,...
Good News in History, April 20
60 years ago today, Andy Serkis, a very special actor, was born. Lord of the Rings fans will tell you that Gollum is of...
Airport Keeps Wildlife Away From Runways with Robot Disguised as Predator
Across Alaska last year, there were 92 instances of animal strikes on the state's runways.
This year, the Alaska Dept. of Transportation is rolling out...
Good News in History, April 12
467 years ago, Cuenca was founded in Ecuador, a city of such beauty that it has become known as the "Athens" of South America....
‘The Javan tiger still exists’ – DNA Found May Herald an ‘Extinct Species’ Comeback
Ripi Yanuar Fajar and his four friends say they’ll never forget the evening after Indonesia’s Independence Day celebration in 2019 when they encountered a...
Good News in History, April 9
15 years ago, Parks and Recreation, a television mockumentary debuted on NBC, and leaped right into the hearts of millions of Americans. Without being...
Good News in History, April 7
93 years ago today, perhaps the greatest American whistleblower in history, Daniel Ellsberg was born. In March of last year, Ellsberg revealed to the...
New Solar-Powered Desalinator Keeps Producing Clean Water Without Needing Sunshine
Scientists have developed a new solar-powered system to convert saltwater into fresh drinking water which they say could help reduce dangerous the risk of...
Compared with 75 Years Ago the Human Brain Is Bigger, With a ‘Reserve’ Against Dementia
Compared to those who sailed away to fight in World War II, and to those who awaited their return, the average brain size in...
How Americans Are ‘Paying it Forward’ Hundreds of Times Every Year
Almost eight in 10 Americans believe that karma is real. And, perhaps inspired by that notion, 84% say they will go out of their...
Swedish Maidens’ Choir Sings in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Elvish Language to the Delight of LotR Fans
A choir of cosplaying elves in Sweden sings and performs lyrical works written in Elvish by J.R.R. Tolkien in the ultimate expression of Lord...
Good News in History, March 20
205 years ago today, the Burlington Arcade opened in Piccadilly, London. It is one of the precursors of the mid-19th-century European shopping gallery and...
Good News in History, March 19
92 years ago today, the Sydney Harbour Bridge opened in Australia. Spanning Sydney Harbor from the central business district (CBD) to the North Shore,...
Good News in History, March 17
124 years ago today, Isadora Duncan, the first modern dancer, made her debut as a solo interpretive dancer in London to crowds who marveled...
Americans Want to Be Remembered For Their Creativity –Not Fame or Fortune
It’s not fortune or fame Americans want to be remembered for—it’s their creativity, according to a new poll.
The survey of 2,000 adults in the...
Eddie Van Halen’s Son Donates $100,000 to Kickstart Charity that Funds School Instrument Purchases
Through a charity supported by his father, Wolfgang Van Halen has donated $100,000 to launch a special program to support public schools to acquire...
Good News in History, March 13
On this day last year, worldwide unit sales of vinyl records climbed above CDs for the first time since 1987, completing the only low-tech...
How Self-Compassion Can Help People Achieve Weight Loss Goals Despite Setbacks–and Resume Dieting Faster
Losing weight is extremely difficult because high-calorie, delicious food is widely available. Despite best intentions, it’s common to wind up overeating—and these setbacks can...
Good News in History, March 10
826 years ago today, the Giralda Minaret was designed for the Almohad Mosque in what was Islamic Seville, Andalusia. This UNESCO World Heritage Site...
These Are the 20 Best Cities in America By the Numbers… 7 Are in California and 7 in the Midwest
As the International Day of Happiness approaches on March 20, an interesting comparison of cities in the US was published, which provides helpful benchmarks...