The marginalised groups finding community through football

Shut out of the sport for generations, women, disabled players and minority groups are flooding into grassroots clubs The post The marginalised groups finding community through football appeared first on Positive News.

Why we may still be choosing our friends like it's the Stone Age - Phys.org

Why we may still be choosing our friends like it's the Stone Age  Phys.org

South Carolina Restaurant Owner Finds $12,000 in Old Cabinet and Returns it to Former Owner

A restauranteur who found $12,000 in cash got in touch with the rightful owner live on the news to explain he wanted to turn it over. Sak Yiengjuntuek knew as soon as he saw the stack of $100 bills that they belonged to the man who sold him the restaurant that would become Lemongrass Pho […] The post South Carolina Restaurant Owner Finds $12,000 in Old Cabinet and Returns it to Former Owner appeared first on Good News Network.

How a farming programme in Sierra Leone helps amputees rebuild lives

An empowering initiative teaches people with limb loss how to farm sustainably, enabling many to start businesses The post How a farming programme in Sierra Leone helps amputees rebuild lives appeared first on Positive News.

Behavioral scientist shares 10 questions that will make people fall madly ‘in like’ with you

"What's something you're bad at but love to do?" The post Behavioral scientist shares 10 questions that will make people fall madly ‘in like’ with you appeared first on Upworthy.

She told her comatose daughter jokes for 5 years. One day, her daughter finally laughed.

"When she woke up, it scared me at first because she was laughing, and she had never done that." The post She told her comatose daughter jokes for 5 years. One day, her daughter finally laughed. appeared first on Upworthy.

Raising Rice and Fish Together Cuts Disease From Snails While Boosting Crop Yields by 25%

The chronic disease schistosomiasis wreaks havoc on more than 220 million people around the world, with the vast majority of cases being in sub-Saharan Africa. New research published in Nature Sustainability by scientists from Notre Dame has explored how raising freshwater fish in the rice paddy could help reduce disease incidence and poverty along the […] The post Raising Rice and Fish Together Cuts Disease From Snails While Boosting Crop Yields by 25% appeared first on Good News Network.

The City That Chose Beauty Over Billboards

“There used to be a massive block of concrete here, there was an advertising column, it wasn’t so beautiful,” says Gilles Namur, waving his hand along the length of Cours Lafontaine, a street that runs through the historic center of Grenoble. Today, it’s a different sight altogether. The street has... The post The City That Chose Beauty Over Billboards appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.

Mathellaneous in Emporia, Kansas

Mathellaneous is one of several free museums that can be found on the Emporia State University campus. However, one could argue that a similar space can not be found within at least a 1000-mile radius of it. Better than a museum, this space is completely interactive where visitors are allowed to investigate and explore everything on exhibit. Designed by ESU students and faculty, this humble space only fills two rooms, yet could take several hours to fully digest. Various 3D-printed puzzles are

India uses color psychology to prevent wildlife collisions: 'Red roads, green intent'

A subtle but innovative change to a busy highway in India aims to save lives.

The real reason why every railroad in America has the same rocks lining the tracks

"I had no idea that the tracks aren’t actually bolted into the ground. Amazingly interesting." The post The real reason why every railroad in America has the same rocks lining the tracks appeared first on Upworthy.

Once the World’s Biggest Passenger Ship, This Metal Marvel That Crossed the Atlantic and Took Immigrants to Australia Has a New Museum Home

A new museum dedicated to stories surrounding the S.S. "Great Britain" is about to open in Bristol, where the ship is permanently dry-docked

Ancient Egyptians Believed That These Newly Discovered Gold Tongues Allowed the Dead to Communicate in the Afterlife

Excavations at Marina el-Alamein, an archaeological site west of Alexandria, unearthed about two dozen of the rare artifacts, including one shaped like the Eye of Horus

A T. rex bit a duck-billed dino and we can still see the teeth marks

The herbivore likely didn't stand a chance. The post A T. rex bit a duck-billed dino and we can still see the teeth marks appeared first on Popular Science.

Archaeologists found Homer's Iliad inside a 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy

A 1,600-year-old mummy discovered in Egypt has revealed something archaeologists had never seen before: a fragment of Homer’s Iliad used during embalming. The papyrus was identified as part of the famous "Catalogue of Ships," one of the best-known sections of the ancient epic. Researchers say it is the first archaeological evidence of a Greek literary text being intentionally incorporated into the mummification process, adding a fascinating new chapter to the history of both literature and ancie

3,200-yo Tomb Discovered in Luxor from the Era of Ramses

Another month, another big discovery in Luxor—this time of a tomb with preserved interior frescoes dating back around 3,200 years. The T-shaped tomb was discovered by a team of Dutch-Egypt archaeologists in the middle of a long-term project to combine proactive conservation strategies with archaeological excavations at the Theban Necropolis. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of Egypt’s […] The post 3,200-yo Tomb Discovered in Luxor from the Era of Ramses appeared first on Good News Network.

From Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Member to Coastal Advocate: Rogerio DaSilva

It all started with an Audubon membership. Rogerio DaSilva, a Naples-area nature photographer, became a member of and donor to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. While he loved photographing the wading birds...

The first gallery built exclusively to represent women artists

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The story of women in art history is mostly a story of not getting seen. Not because women weren’t making art —they were—but because the structures that decided which art got shown, bought, and remembered were built by and for men. MAG The Women Gallery, launched in 2024, is […] The first gallery built exclusively to represent women artists first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

New guidance offers hope for reducing the global toll of dementia

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued updated global guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, saying that up to 45 per cent of cases may be preventable or delayed by addressing modifiable risk factors throughout life.

‘Food Really Is Medicine’

This article was originally published by Stateline. About a dozen states offer “medically tailored meals” to people with conditions such as diabetes and heart disease who get their insurance through Medicaid. Such programs significantly improve the health of the people in them, according to a new study. Medically tailored meals are... The post ‘Food Really Is Medicine’ appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.

5 French principles for eating that Americans would do well to borrow

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Think about the last time you ate lunch without also doing something else. Not at your desk, not in the car, not scrolling. Just sitting with food and letting it be the thing. For a lot of Americans, it’s hard to remember. For the French, it’s just lunch. Jane […] 5 French principles for eating that Americans would do well to borrow first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

This Extraordinary Desert Mouse Defies Aging–and it Could Change Human Longevity

A protein associated with longevity in humans has recently been found at high concentrations in an extraordinarily long-living mouse. The discovery makes the case for more research into a poorly-understood, potentially gene-determined, metabolic pathway for healthy aging that could help scientists better understand the aging process across mammals. The golden spiny mouse is unusual among […] The post This Extraordinary Desert Mouse Defies Aging–and it Could Change Human Longevity appeared first

Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Nearly one billion people across Africa cook over charcoal or firewood every day. $3.1 billion in commitments is what it’s going to take to change that, and the number keeps climbing. African countries secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking technologies, the International […] Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

This pet gecko could help scientists unlock the secrets of cancer

An unusual leopard gecko that naturally develops aggressive tumors may become an important new model for cancer research. Scientists found its tumors share key genetic changes with human cancers, offering a rare opportunity to study the disease as it develops naturally.

Childhood vaccination rate increases slightly, but millions remain unprotected

Global childhood immunization programmes continued to recover in 2025, but conflict, poverty and growing vaccine hesitancy are still leaving millions vulnerable to preventable diseases, according to new UN data released on Wednesday.

Coffee Associated with Lower Risks of Liver Cancer and Deadly Cirrhosis

GNN has reported on studies that have found coffee to improve health outcomes in a variety of disease realms, including heart disease, dementia, and even cancer in an observational finding. Now, a new study of hundreds of thousands of people compiled by Cedars Sinai Medical Center has identified that the liver may be a prime […] The post Coffee Associated with Lower Risks of Liver Cancer and Deadly Cirrhosis appeared first on Good News Network.

Popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may slow biological aging

Researchers found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, slowed biological aging markers in adults with HIV, marking the first clinical evidence that the drug may influence human aging. Although the findings are encouraging, scientists say larger studies are needed before concluding that the medication can help people age more slowly.

A 'new' pangolin species was hiding in plain sight for nearly 200 years

All eight species of pangolin are imperiled. A ninth arms researchers with new data on how to better protect the “walking pinecones.”

Do sea turtles only hatch during a full moon? Your top 5 questions about sea turtles, answered by an expert

Marine biologist Katherine Sayler answers the internet’s top questions about sea turtles.

Baby 'sloth bear' found abandoned and injured on the forest floor given second chance by rescuers

Experts say the young bear cub is now “responding well” to treatment.

Giraffes Might Be Even Smarter Than We Thought. Some Can Solve Simple Math Problems, a New Study Suggests

Two of four tested giraffes seemed to be able to mentally combine numbers to get one of their favorite treats: carrots. But all the animals failed at tasks involving subtraction or multiple calculations

Scientists Ranked Hundreds of Spider Species by Running Speed. Australia's Huge, Hairy Brown Huntsman Came Out on Top

The brown huntsman can sprint at a maximum speed of eight miles per hour, although it can only maintain that pace for a fraction of a second. The research will lead to a better understanding of the evolution and biomechanics of arachnids

Massive whale shark just spotted in Florida

The gentle giants are the world's largest fish—and love the tropics. The post Massive whale shark just spotted in Florida appeared first on Popular Science.

Humpback Whale Watching Surges in Brazil Where Population Has Grown 27-fold Since Whaling Ended

The population of humpback whales around the world continues to climb ever higher, as do the records for numbers of sightings in single whale-watching seasons. In Brazil’s renowned Guanabara Bay, whale watching trips are becoming popular thanks to an increase in the population of humpbacks from 2,000 in 1986, to around 35,000 today. Every year, […] The post Humpback Whale Watching Surges in Brazil Where Population Has Grown 27-fold Since Whaling Ended appeared first on Good News Network.

Wait—Do Woodpeckers Kill Trees?

If you’ve ever witnessed a Pileated Woodpecker chiseling away at a tree trunk, you might have wondered if all that wood pecking was taking a toll on the tree. Pileated nest holes, after all, can...

Striking new species of African monkey discovered deep in the Congo rainforest - Phys.org

Striking new species of African monkey discovered deep in the Congo rainforest  Phys.org

Using eucalyptus oil to repel household pests: what the experts say

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You might already have eucalyptus oil at home, maybe for the diffuser or a bundle you hang in the shower. It also happens to be something pests avoid. The scent is sharp and herbal, nothing like what rodents or crawling insects encounter in the wild, and that unfamiliarity alone […] Using eucalyptus oil to repel household pests: what the experts say first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

Why is thunder so dang loud?

It's the atmosphere trying to get back into place. The post Why is thunder so dang loud? appeared first on Popular Science.

New process turns mixed plastic waste directly into hydrogen fuel without sorting - Phys.org

New process turns mixed plastic waste directly into hydrogen fuel without sorting  Phys.org

Scientists finally solved why some frogs survive a deadly fungus

A deadly fungus has wiped out amphibian populations around the globe, yet some mysteriously recover. Researchers discovered that survivors develop powerful immune defenses while they are still tadpoles, giving them a head start before the fungus can attack after metamorphosis. The study also uncovered a vast collection of previously unknown antimicrobial peptides that could someday inspire new drugs to fight infections.

By 1985, the world's rarest sea turtle had declined by 99%. Their comeback has been 30 years in the making

Kemp’s ridley sea turtles were nearly wiped off the planet. Here’s what kept them from going extinct.

Endangered West African leopards show signs of recovery: 'A rare piece of good news'

Despite heavy conflict and rampant wildlife trafficking, new studies suggest cause for hope for the West African leopard population.

Nepal's young birdwatchers are becoming conservationists one sighting at a time

Nepal is home to more than 900 bird species, of which 40 are globally threatened and 172 are nationally threatened.

‘Beasts of the East’ chronicles the unheralded restoration successes of America’s eastern wildlife

Thinking of America’s iconic wild creatures and places usually brings images of Yellowstone or Denali National Park to mind, or the many wilderness areas scattered across multiple states, but the collective imagination generally passes over the East Coast, with its long history of human settlement and large urban population centers. However, a new book by […]

Florida man will trade pizza for pythons

Wildman’s Pizza, Pasta, and Python is doing its part to combat the invasive species. The post Florida man will trade pizza for pythons appeared first on Popular Science.

Maine Counts Over 20 Million River Herring During Annual Run, the Highest in Decades

A beloved local fish staple that was illegal to harvest as recently as 2012 has seen an incredible recovery in Maine’s rivers following the removal of several large dams. Particularly on the Penobscot River, the removal of 2 dams has resulted in the “premier success story of our time,” for Maine’s alewife fish, which had […] The post Maine Counts Over 20 Million River Herring During Annual Run, the Highest in Decades appeared first on Good News Network.

Like ‘climbing Kilimanjaro’ without help: Interview with a Limpopo conservationist

In Limpopo province, in the far north of South Africa, where much of the population lives in rural areas, environmental conservation is often not considered very often. Instead, the residents spend much of their time trying to make a living either from the forestry around them or from fishing in the Mutale and Limpopo rivers. […]

How Paris uses the Seine to cool thousands of buildings without AC

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every air conditioner does the same thing: pull heat from inside a building and dump it outside. On a hot day, millions of units doing that together push street temperatures up, which makes the next hot day worse. “Everything that requires energy releases heat, and that heat has to […] How Paris uses the Seine to cool thousands of buildings without AC first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

Leading Conservation: CLI Students Unveil Year-End Projects

Audubon Florida’s Conservation Leadership Initiative (CLI) is an immersive program that connects undergraduate students with Audubon chapter leaders for a unique, intergenerational learning...

Astronomers Noticed a Mysterious Spot Appearing in Telescope Images. It Turned Out to Be the Faintest Exoplanet Ever Imaged From Earth

The gas giant, called Beta Pictoris d, had been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade, until two independent teams verified its existence

A meteorite crashed into a New Jersey home in 2024. Inside it were life’s building blocks.

The rare space rock shows that asteroids may have helped jumpstart life on Earth. The post A meteorite crashed into a New Jersey home in 2024. Inside it were life’s building blocks. appeared first on Popular Science.

Astronomers find nearby planets to be small, strange, and utterly uninhabitable - Phys.org

Astronomers find nearby planets to be small, strange, and utterly uninhabitable  Phys.org

Curiosity Finds Evidence of an Ancient Sandstorm

Description Billions of years ago, an hours-long Martian sandstorm blew so intensely that sand ripples began to climb upon one another as they moved across the surface. These layers of sediment eventually hardened into the multilayered rocks seen in this image, which was taken by NASA’s Curiosity rover on Dec. 12, 2024, the 4,391st Martian […]

Would You Like Sugar With Your Stars? Sugar Detected in Interstellar Space for the First Time

Scientists have detected a simple sugar found in raspberries within the gas and dust at the center of the Milky Way. It’s the first time a sugar molecule has been identified in interstellar media, having previously been found in our solar system on asteroids. Called erythrulose, it’s found in raspberries and suntan lotion, but the […] The post Would You Like Sugar With Your Stars? Sugar Detected in Interstellar Space for the First Time appeared first on Good News Network.

NASA's Perseverance just completed a marathon on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has reached an impressive new milestone on Mars, completing the equivalent of a full marathon by driving 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) across the Red Planet. It accomplished the feat in just five years and four months, reaching the distance on its 1,890th Martian day, less than half the time it took the previous record holder, NASA's Opportunity rover.

PsiQuantum has a plan to make a massive quantum computer out of light

The machine that could change the world will be housed in a room that looks like a data center crossed with an ice cream factory. Inside will be some 100 stainless-steel cabinets, each about six feet tall and connected to a supply of liquid helium that keeps them only a few degrees above absolute zero.…

Physicists create first room-temperature quantum material - Phys.org

Physicists create first room-temperature quantum material  Phys.org

Quantum breakthrough links light and magnetism in atomically thin materials

A new review highlights exciting progress in atomically thin quantum materials where light and magnetism work together in ways never before possible. In these materials, light-generated excitons can interact directly with magnetic behavior, creating opportunities to control magnetic states using light alone. Scientists believe this could pave the way for advanced optical memory, quantum devices, and ultra-efficient photonic technologies.

What to Expect at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Watch Party in Central Park

If you're lucky enough to have a ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Watch Party in Central Park, get ready for an experience unlike any other in New York City. On Sunday, July 19, more than 50,000 fans will gather on Central Park's iconic Great Lawn to watch the biggest match in football. Gates open at 12 p.m. ET, giving fans plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere before kickoff at 3 p.m. ET.  But this isn't just another public viewing event. Global Citizen is transforming one of the wor

The marginalised groups finding community through football

Shut out of the sport for generations, women, disabled players and minority groups are flooding into grassroots clubs The post The marginalised groups finding community through football appeared first on Positive News.

Why we may still be choosing our friends like it's the Stone Age - Phys.org

Why we may still be choosing our friends like it's the Stone Age  Phys.org

South Carolina Restaurant Owner Finds $12,000 in Old Cabinet and Returns it to Former Owner

A restauranteur who found $12,000 in cash got in touch with the rightful owner live on the news to explain he wanted to turn it over. Sak Yiengjuntuek knew as soon as he saw the stack of $100 bills that they belonged to the man who sold him the restaurant that would become Lemongrass Pho […] The post South Carolina Restaurant Owner Finds $12,000 in Old Cabinet and Returns it to Former Owner appeared first on Good News Network.

How a farming programme in Sierra Leone helps amputees rebuild lives

An empowering initiative teaches people with limb loss how to farm sustainably, enabling many to start businesses The post How a farming programme in Sierra Leone helps amputees rebuild lives appeared first on Positive News.

Behavioral scientist shares 10 questions that will make people fall madly ‘in like’ with you

"What's something you're bad at but love to do?" The post Behavioral scientist shares 10 questions that will make people fall madly ‘in like’ with you appeared first on Upworthy.

She told her comatose daughter jokes for 5 years. One day, her daughter finally laughed.

"When she woke up, it scared me at first because she was laughing, and she had never done that." The post She told her comatose daughter jokes for 5 years. One day, her daughter finally laughed. appeared first on Upworthy.

Raising Rice and Fish Together Cuts Disease From Snails While Boosting Crop Yields by 25%

The chronic disease schistosomiasis wreaks havoc on more than 220 million people around the world, with the vast majority of cases being in sub-Saharan Africa. New research published in Nature Sustainability by scientists from Notre Dame has explored how raising freshwater fish in the rice paddy could help reduce disease incidence and poverty along the […] The post Raising Rice and Fish Together Cuts Disease From Snails While Boosting Crop Yields by 25% appeared first on Good News Network.

The City That Chose Beauty Over Billboards

“There used to be a massive block of concrete here, there was an advertising column, it wasn’t so beautiful,” says Gilles Namur, waving his hand along the length of Cours Lafontaine, a street that runs through the historic center of Grenoble. Today, it’s a different sight altogether. The street has... The post The City That Chose Beauty Over Billboards appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.

Mathellaneous in Emporia, Kansas

Mathellaneous is one of several free museums that can be found on the Emporia State University campus. However, one could argue that a similar space can not be found within at least a 1000-mile radius of it. Better than a museum, this space is completely interactive where visitors are allowed to investigate and explore everything on exhibit. Designed by ESU students and faculty, this humble space only fills two rooms, yet could take several hours to fully digest. Various 3D-printed puzzles are

India uses color psychology to prevent wildlife collisions: 'Red roads, green intent'

A subtle but innovative change to a busy highway in India aims to save lives.

The real reason why every railroad in America has the same rocks lining the tracks

"I had no idea that the tracks aren’t actually bolted into the ground. Amazingly interesting." The post The real reason why every railroad in America has the same rocks lining the tracks appeared first on Upworthy.

Once the World’s Biggest Passenger Ship, This Metal Marvel That Crossed the Atlantic and Took Immigrants to Australia Has a New Museum Home

A new museum dedicated to stories surrounding the S.S. "Great Britain" is about to open in Bristol, where the ship is permanently dry-docked

Ancient Egyptians Believed That These Newly Discovered Gold Tongues Allowed the Dead to Communicate in the Afterlife

Excavations at Marina el-Alamein, an archaeological site west of Alexandria, unearthed about two dozen of the rare artifacts, including one shaped like the Eye of Horus

A T. rex bit a duck-billed dino and we can still see the teeth marks

The herbivore likely didn't stand a chance. The post A T. rex bit a duck-billed dino and we can still see the teeth marks appeared first on Popular Science.

Archaeologists found Homer's Iliad inside a 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy

A 1,600-year-old mummy discovered in Egypt has revealed something archaeologists had never seen before: a fragment of Homer’s Iliad used during embalming. The papyrus was identified as part of the famous "Catalogue of Ships," one of the best-known sections of the ancient epic. Researchers say it is the first archaeological evidence of a Greek literary text being intentionally incorporated into the mummification process, adding a fascinating new chapter to the history of both literature and ancie

3,200-yo Tomb Discovered in Luxor from the Era of Ramses

Another month, another big discovery in Luxor—this time of a tomb with preserved interior frescoes dating back around 3,200 years. The T-shaped tomb was discovered by a team of Dutch-Egypt archaeologists in the middle of a long-term project to combine proactive conservation strategies with archaeological excavations at the Theban Necropolis. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of Egypt’s […] The post 3,200-yo Tomb Discovered in Luxor from the Era of Ramses appeared first on Good News Network.

From Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Member to Coastal Advocate: Rogerio DaSilva

It all started with an Audubon membership. Rogerio DaSilva, a Naples-area nature photographer, became a member of and donor to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. While he loved photographing the wading birds...

The first gallery built exclusively to represent women artists

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The story of women in art history is mostly a story of not getting seen. Not because women weren’t making art —they were—but because the structures that decided which art got shown, bought, and remembered were built by and for men. MAG The Women Gallery, launched in 2024, is […] The first gallery built exclusively to represent women artists first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

New guidance offers hope for reducing the global toll of dementia

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued updated global guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, saying that up to 45 per cent of cases may be preventable or delayed by addressing modifiable risk factors throughout life.

‘Food Really Is Medicine’

This article was originally published by Stateline. About a dozen states offer “medically tailored meals” to people with conditions such as diabetes and heart disease who get their insurance through Medicaid. Such programs significantly improve the health of the people in them, according to a new study. Medically tailored meals are... The post ‘Food Really Is Medicine’ appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.

5 French principles for eating that Americans would do well to borrow

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Think about the last time you ate lunch without also doing something else. Not at your desk, not in the car, not scrolling. Just sitting with food and letting it be the thing. For a lot of Americans, it’s hard to remember. For the French, it’s just lunch. Jane […] 5 French principles for eating that Americans would do well to borrow first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

This Extraordinary Desert Mouse Defies Aging–and it Could Change Human Longevity

A protein associated with longevity in humans has recently been found at high concentrations in an extraordinarily long-living mouse. The discovery makes the case for more research into a poorly-understood, potentially gene-determined, metabolic pathway for healthy aging that could help scientists better understand the aging process across mammals. The golden spiny mouse is unusual among […] The post This Extraordinary Desert Mouse Defies Aging–and it Could Change Human Longevity appeared first

Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Nearly one billion people across Africa cook over charcoal or firewood every day. $3.1 billion in commitments is what it’s going to take to change that, and the number keeps climbing. African countries secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking technologies, the International […] Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

This pet gecko could help scientists unlock the secrets of cancer

An unusual leopard gecko that naturally develops aggressive tumors may become an important new model for cancer research. Scientists found its tumors share key genetic changes with human cancers, offering a rare opportunity to study the disease as it develops naturally.

Childhood vaccination rate increases slightly, but millions remain unprotected

Global childhood immunization programmes continued to recover in 2025, but conflict, poverty and growing vaccine hesitancy are still leaving millions vulnerable to preventable diseases, according to new UN data released on Wednesday.

Coffee Associated with Lower Risks of Liver Cancer and Deadly Cirrhosis

GNN has reported on studies that have found coffee to improve health outcomes in a variety of disease realms, including heart disease, dementia, and even cancer in an observational finding. Now, a new study of hundreds of thousands of people compiled by Cedars Sinai Medical Center has identified that the liver may be a prime […] The post Coffee Associated with Lower Risks of Liver Cancer and Deadly Cirrhosis appeared first on Good News Network.

Popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may slow biological aging

Researchers found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, slowed biological aging markers in adults with HIV, marking the first clinical evidence that the drug may influence human aging. Although the findings are encouraging, scientists say larger studies are needed before concluding that the medication can help people age more slowly.

A 'new' pangolin species was hiding in plain sight for nearly 200 years

All eight species of pangolin are imperiled. A ninth arms researchers with new data on how to better protect the “walking pinecones.”

Do sea turtles only hatch during a full moon? Your top 5 questions about sea turtles, answered by an expert

Marine biologist Katherine Sayler answers the internet’s top questions about sea turtles.

Baby 'sloth bear' found abandoned and injured on the forest floor given second chance by rescuers

Experts say the young bear cub is now “responding well” to treatment.

Giraffes Might Be Even Smarter Than We Thought. Some Can Solve Simple Math Problems, a New Study Suggests

Two of four tested giraffes seemed to be able to mentally combine numbers to get one of their favorite treats: carrots. But all the animals failed at tasks involving subtraction or multiple calculations

Scientists Ranked Hundreds of Spider Species by Running Speed. Australia's Huge, Hairy Brown Huntsman Came Out on Top

The brown huntsman can sprint at a maximum speed of eight miles per hour, although it can only maintain that pace for a fraction of a second. The research will lead to a better understanding of the evolution and biomechanics of arachnids

Massive whale shark just spotted in Florida

The gentle giants are the world's largest fish—and love the tropics. The post Massive whale shark just spotted in Florida appeared first on Popular Science.

Humpback Whale Watching Surges in Brazil Where Population Has Grown 27-fold Since Whaling Ended

The population of humpback whales around the world continues to climb ever higher, as do the records for numbers of sightings in single whale-watching seasons. In Brazil’s renowned Guanabara Bay, whale watching trips are becoming popular thanks to an increase in the population of humpbacks from 2,000 in 1986, to around 35,000 today. Every year, […] The post Humpback Whale Watching Surges in Brazil Where Population Has Grown 27-fold Since Whaling Ended appeared first on Good News Network.

Wait—Do Woodpeckers Kill Trees?

If you’ve ever witnessed a Pileated Woodpecker chiseling away at a tree trunk, you might have wondered if all that wood pecking was taking a toll on the tree. Pileated nest holes, after all, can...

Striking new species of African monkey discovered deep in the Congo rainforest - Phys.org

Striking new species of African monkey discovered deep in the Congo rainforest  Phys.org

Using eucalyptus oil to repel household pests: what the experts say

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You might already have eucalyptus oil at home, maybe for the diffuser or a bundle you hang in the shower. It also happens to be something pests avoid. The scent is sharp and herbal, nothing like what rodents or crawling insects encounter in the wild, and that unfamiliarity alone […] Using eucalyptus oil to repel household pests: what the experts say first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

Why is thunder so dang loud?

It's the atmosphere trying to get back into place. The post Why is thunder so dang loud? appeared first on Popular Science.

New process turns mixed plastic waste directly into hydrogen fuel without sorting - Phys.org

New process turns mixed plastic waste directly into hydrogen fuel without sorting  Phys.org

Scientists finally solved why some frogs survive a deadly fungus

A deadly fungus has wiped out amphibian populations around the globe, yet some mysteriously recover. Researchers discovered that survivors develop powerful immune defenses while they are still tadpoles, giving them a head start before the fungus can attack after metamorphosis. The study also uncovered a vast collection of previously unknown antimicrobial peptides that could someday inspire new drugs to fight infections.

By 1985, the world's rarest sea turtle had declined by 99%. Their comeback has been 30 years in the making

Kemp’s ridley sea turtles were nearly wiped off the planet. Here’s what kept them from going extinct.

Endangered West African leopards show signs of recovery: 'A rare piece of good news'

Despite heavy conflict and rampant wildlife trafficking, new studies suggest cause for hope for the West African leopard population.

Nepal's young birdwatchers are becoming conservationists one sighting at a time

Nepal is home to more than 900 bird species, of which 40 are globally threatened and 172 are nationally threatened.

‘Beasts of the East’ chronicles the unheralded restoration successes of America’s eastern wildlife

Thinking of America’s iconic wild creatures and places usually brings images of Yellowstone or Denali National Park to mind, or the many wilderness areas scattered across multiple states, but the collective imagination generally passes over the East Coast, with its long history of human settlement and large urban population centers. However, a new book by […]

Florida man will trade pizza for pythons

Wildman’s Pizza, Pasta, and Python is doing its part to combat the invasive species. The post Florida man will trade pizza for pythons appeared first on Popular Science.

Maine Counts Over 20 Million River Herring During Annual Run, the Highest in Decades

A beloved local fish staple that was illegal to harvest as recently as 2012 has seen an incredible recovery in Maine’s rivers following the removal of several large dams. Particularly on the Penobscot River, the removal of 2 dams has resulted in the “premier success story of our time,” for Maine’s alewife fish, which had […] The post Maine Counts Over 20 Million River Herring During Annual Run, the Highest in Decades appeared first on Good News Network.

Like ‘climbing Kilimanjaro’ without help: Interview with a Limpopo conservationist

In Limpopo province, in the far north of South Africa, where much of the population lives in rural areas, environmental conservation is often not considered very often. Instead, the residents spend much of their time trying to make a living either from the forestry around them or from fishing in the Mutale and Limpopo rivers. […]

How Paris uses the Seine to cool thousands of buildings without AC

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every air conditioner does the same thing: pull heat from inside a building and dump it outside. On a hot day, millions of units doing that together push street temperatures up, which makes the next hot day worse. “Everything that requires energy releases heat, and that heat has to […] How Paris uses the Seine to cool thousands of buildings without AC first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

Leading Conservation: CLI Students Unveil Year-End Projects

Audubon Florida’s Conservation Leadership Initiative (CLI) is an immersive program that connects undergraduate students with Audubon chapter leaders for a unique, intergenerational learning...

Astronomers Noticed a Mysterious Spot Appearing in Telescope Images. It Turned Out to Be the Faintest Exoplanet Ever Imaged From Earth

The gas giant, called Beta Pictoris d, had been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade, until two independent teams verified its existence

A meteorite crashed into a New Jersey home in 2024. Inside it were life’s building blocks.

The rare space rock shows that asteroids may have helped jumpstart life on Earth. The post A meteorite crashed into a New Jersey home in 2024. Inside it were life’s building blocks. appeared first on Popular Science.

Astronomers find nearby planets to be small, strange, and utterly uninhabitable - Phys.org

Astronomers find nearby planets to be small, strange, and utterly uninhabitable  Phys.org

Curiosity Finds Evidence of an Ancient Sandstorm

Description Billions of years ago, an hours-long Martian sandstorm blew so intensely that sand ripples began to climb upon one another as they moved across the surface. These layers of sediment eventually hardened into the multilayered rocks seen in this image, which was taken by NASA’s Curiosity rover on Dec. 12, 2024, the 4,391st Martian […]

Would You Like Sugar With Your Stars? Sugar Detected in Interstellar Space for the First Time

Scientists have detected a simple sugar found in raspberries within the gas and dust at the center of the Milky Way. It’s the first time a sugar molecule has been identified in interstellar media, having previously been found in our solar system on asteroids. Called erythrulose, it’s found in raspberries and suntan lotion, but the […] The post Would You Like Sugar With Your Stars? Sugar Detected in Interstellar Space for the First Time appeared first on Good News Network.

NASA's Perseverance just completed a marathon on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has reached an impressive new milestone on Mars, completing the equivalent of a full marathon by driving 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) across the Red Planet. It accomplished the feat in just five years and four months, reaching the distance on its 1,890th Martian day, less than half the time it took the previous record holder, NASA's Opportunity rover.

PsiQuantum has a plan to make a massive quantum computer out of light

The machine that could change the world will be housed in a room that looks like a data center crossed with an ice cream factory. Inside will be some 100 stainless-steel cabinets, each about six feet tall and connected to a supply of liquid helium that keeps them only a few degrees above absolute zero.…

Physicists create first room-temperature quantum material - Phys.org

Physicists create first room-temperature quantum material  Phys.org

Quantum breakthrough links light and magnetism in atomically thin materials

A new review highlights exciting progress in atomically thin quantum materials where light and magnetism work together in ways never before possible. In these materials, light-generated excitons can interact directly with magnetic behavior, creating opportunities to control magnetic states using light alone. Scientists believe this could pave the way for advanced optical memory, quantum devices, and ultra-efficient photonic technologies.

What to Expect at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Watch Party in Central Park

If you're lucky enough to have a ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Watch Party in Central Park, get ready for an experience unlike any other in New York City. On Sunday, July 19, more than 50,000 fans will gather on Central Park's iconic Great Lawn to watch the biggest match in football. Gates open at 12 p.m. ET, giving fans plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere before kickoff at 3 p.m. ET.  But this isn't just another public viewing event. Global Citizen is transforming one of the wor