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Aztecs Used the Mountains to Create Sophisticated Farming Calendar that Even Accounted for Leap Years: Study
Without clocks or modern tools, ancient Mexicans watched the sun to maintain a farming calendar that…
This Startup Captures CO2 by Injecting it Straight into Volcanic Rock–Plentiful in Barren Part of Kenya
A startup in Kenya is growing minerals by capturing CO2 from the air and storing it…
Vaccine that Could Cure and Even Prevent Brain Cancer Developed by Scientists
In Boston, a potentially-revolutionary treatment for deadly brain cancer is showing promising early signs in mice…
13 Panda Cubs Frolic Together for the First Time on a Playground Built Just for Them – LOOK
A group of more than a dozen panda cubs made a collective appearance in China to…
Hero or Nuts, He Ran a Marathon Every Day in 2022–and Then Went to Work at His Job–Raising a Million for Charity
For many, running a marathon is an accolade of life, a culturally-fixed way of proving athletic…
Life Might Be Found on One of Saturn’s Moons Without a Spacecraft Even Needing to Land
Evidence of life on the icy Saturnine moon of Enceladus could be uncovered by a robot…
Hundreds of Mayan Cities and Towns with Ball Courts and Roads Discovered in LiDAR Survey in Guatemala
Researchers studying the Mayan Empire have discovered that hidden under the rainforests of Guatemala were more…
Family Rescued After Lucky Tesla Survives Plunge Over Cliff in California
The state of California remains 4 citizens richer after an incredible stroke of luck saw four…
NFL Fans Shocked by Sudden Collapse of Athlete Donate $5 Million in 24-hrs to His Humble Toy Drive–Including Tom Brady
NFL fans and players are sending thoughts and prayers to the family of Buffalo Bills player…
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…
South American Songbird Hailed as Most Expert Musician of the Animal Kingdom (LISTEN)
When it comes to keeping time, an unassuming species of songbird is on a par with…
Incredible Time-Lapse Shows 12,000-Ton Bridge Being Slid into Place Above Highway in Record-Setting Feat
Incredible time-lapse footage shows a 12,600-ton bridge being slid into place across a highway in a…
Fascinating Images Show ‘Winter Wonderland’ on Mars Captured by Reconnaissance Orbiter
Fascinating images have been released that show a winter wonderland on Mars of cube-shaped snow, icy…
Breakthrough as Cellular ‘Glue’ Heals Wounds, Potentially Regrows Nerves and Tissue With Regenerative Medicine
Typical of science fiction is the scene wherein a space warrior sustains an injury and some…
Rare Snowy Owl Shows Up in California–First in 100 Years (WATCH)
“It’s like a Christmas present from Mother Nature,” exclaimed one onlooker. She stood among rows of…
Police Praise Local Hero Who Broke into School to Save 24 People During a New York Blizzard
A remarkable story from the Christmas blizzard blanketing the Northeastern United States featured the kind of…
U.S. to Eliminate Exorbitant Cost of Prison Phone Calls With New Law
A new U.S. law that will allow the Federal Communications Commission to regulate prison phone calls…
How to Have an Invincible New Year in 2023
This year, don’t set inflated goals to make up for every choice you didn’t make in…
America’s Favorite TV Shows in 2022 Ranked in New Poll
Despite recent setbacks, a new survey suggests that Netflix is still a heavyweight contender in the…
McDonald’s Workers Open Their Restaurant as a 24-hour Storm Shelter During Blizzard in North East
When three employees of a New York McDonald’s were forced to accept the fact that they…
The Top 10 Acts of Kindness in 2022 Warmed Our Hearts and Restored Our Faith in Strangers and Neighbors
An act of kindness is like lighting a candle in a dark room, reminding everyone that…
New Year Horoscopes From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’
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Bats Fly Again Under the Bridge Where Rescuers Found 1,500 of Them Freezing on the Ground
There are a lot of animals far easier to love and care for than bats, but…
Company Unveils Designer Hypercar that Runs on Fuel Made from Plastic
An Italian motor company has unveiled a supercar that will run on garbage. Italian supercars…
In a World First, Scientists Use Artificial DNA to Kill Cancer Cells
Japanese oncologists have used artificial DNA in a whole new way to naturally kill cancer cells…
Stranded in Snow He Uses His iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature to Lead First Responders Right to Him
The iPhone 14 has saved several lives this winter with some pretty impressive safety features that…
Kind Stranger Rescues Kitty Frozen to the Ground in a Storm–and He Now Looks Amazing
Utter tragedy was avoided recently in Michigan when a good samaritan found a cat frozen to…
Kansas City Gives Jobs to its Most Vulnerable Residents—And Housing Soon Followed
In a pilot program to address the homelessness problem in Kansas City, the state gave them…
New Evidence Unearthed by Podcasters Frees 2 Men Wrongfully Imprisoned for 25 Years
Two men wrongfully-imprisoned for more than two decades were able to spend Christmas with their families…
Specific Gut Bacteria Extract More Energy Which Seems to be Associated with Obesity
Certain hyper-efficient microbe species in our guts could be the reason why some people gain weight…
Triplets Reunite With Garbage Truck Driver–Their Childhood Hero—4 Years After Adorable Story Went Viral
Some Florida kids got to see their favorite garbage man again after a four year absence…
Baby Galápagos Pink Iguanas Seen for the First Time Ever—Offering So Much Hope to Scientists
For the first time since the species was discovered, baby Galápagos pink iguanas have been seen…
5 U.S. States Are Repaving Roads With Unrecyclable Plastic Waste–And Results Are Impressive
Headache-inducing plastic waste such as printer cartridges and plastic bags are being turned into aggregate material…
All 10 People Feared Missing in Alpine Avalanche Found Alive After Scary Viral Video—WATCH
While many were enjoying their Christmas holiday, 10 skiers in Austria were feared dead after a…
Burial Cave Dedicated to Midwife of Jesus Reveals Treasures; Soon to Open to Public
Recent excavations in Israel will soon open to the public a tomb that’s venerated as the…
Dog Abandoned at Airport for Months Finds New Home With United Pilot
Polaris the black shepherd dog had 30 people lining up to sign adoption papers and give…
Your Happy Holidays Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’
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Work Set to Begin on Asteroid Hunting Observatory—NASA’s New Mission to Protect Earth from Disaster
A new space-based surveyor that will help catalog millions of near-Earth objects is now ready for…
Watch Lucky Little Boy Delight in Playing in Snow for the First Time During US Trip
This little boy was overcome with excitement after being able to play in the snow for…
7 in 10 Americans Love to Hunt for the Perfect Holiday Gift
Half of Americans anticipated that it would be “harder than ever” to find the perfect gifts…
Americas’ Oldest Spear Points Discovered in Idaho Look Like Ones From Japan 16,000 Years Ago
Archaeologists have uncovered weapon points that are thousands of years older than any others previously found…
Ottawa Nurse Wins $100,000 Cash From Radio Station–Watch Her Thrilling Reaction
A radio station in Canada surprised a nurse with the best holiday gift of her life.…
Christmas Spirit Enfolds Korean Tourists During Blizzard –After They Knocked on This Guy’s Door
A group of South Korean tourists narrowly avoided a ruined vacation, with good fortune swapping it…
Care Home Residents Surprised By Festive Penguins Bringing Christmas Cheer
Residents of a senior home got a flippin’ good surprise last week, after two charming feathered…
Top 12 Animal Stories of 2022: the Adorable, the Absurd, the Astounding
Good News Network’s top animal stories and moments from 2022 is a celebration of the majesty…
Festive Seniors Build Christmas Tree Made of LEGOs and a Fireplace With Santa’s Feet Sticking Out
A LEGO-loving couple have created a bit of festive cheer by making an entire wall, fireplace…
Fishing Skipper Saves 31 Lives After a Boat Capsizes in the English Channel
The skipper of a scallop trawler became an unlikely hero after a dinghy filled with refugees…
‘Alien’ Minerals Never Found on Earth Share Their Traumatic Origin Story
In 2019, prospectors found a meteorite in Somalia while looking for opal which has now revealed…
Young People Help Restore Historic Arch and Local Pride in East London
In a gangland part of London, youth are being recruited into the revitalization of historic stone…
From Messi to Morocco: 5 Good News Stories From a Memorable World Cup
From Messi’s twilight triumph to bountiful showings of hospitality by the Qatari people, there was plenty…
These Flabby Gel Robots Could Deliver Life-Saving Drugs by Inching Along Using Changes in Temperature
A “soft robot” can move its way through the human body solely by the changing of…
Residents of Tiny Town of Tampa, Kansas, Are Flown to Tampa, Florida for ‘Trip of a Lifetime’
Every one of the 105 Kansas residents in a town called Tampa were invited on a…
Woman Who Hated Exercise Starts Lifting Weights to Help Combat Arthritis–And is Now a Regional Gold Medalist
A woman who hated exercise took up powerlifting to help combat her arthritis and is now…
Off-Duty EMT Rescuer Spends Day Keeping Skier Alive After Avalanche
An EMT continued his heroic work into his day off, when during a ski trip he…
‘Astonishing’ 1,300-Year-old Gold and Gemstone Necklace is the Richest Ever Uncovered in Britain
Archaeologists have uncovered an “astonishing” 1,300-year-old necklace in Northamptonshire, England, discovered during excavations for a housing…
The Top 10 Most Beloved Holiday Movies Ranked in Order, and Ready to Watch This Season
Nothing says ‘Happy Holidays’ like a healthy dose of nostalgia—and what better way to feel the…
Artist Makes Spectacular Sand Art Portraits That Sell for Thousands After Quitting His Engineering Job–LOOK
A man who quit his mechanical engineering job and is now earning thousands of dollars by…
Captain Tom Moore’s Family Launches Online Bulletin Board Where Strangers Share Favorite Moments of Kindness
During the first COVID-19 lockdowns in England the late army captain, 99-year-old Sir Tom Moore, attempted…
Man Paralyzed from the Neck Down from Rare Disease Makes Incredible Recovery, Now Back at the Gym
A man who was paralyzed from the neck down has made an incredible recovery and is…
Breeding Big Cats for Pets or the Petting-Trade Will Soon Be Illegal as US Senate Passes Law
Monumental U.S. legislation sparked by the exploitation depicted in the TV series Tiger King was passed…
Photographer Snaps a Snow-capped Stirling Castle Shrouded in Mist at Sunset
A photographer captured a magical moment when he looked up and snapped the snow-capped Stirling Castle…
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…
Swedish Firm to Unlock the Electricity of the Sea With Largest Wave Power Station in the World
Turkey will soon host the world’s largest tidal power station—a 77 megawatt system of large pier-like…
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Aggressive Leukemia Disappears in 13-Year-old Girl Who was First to Receive New CRISPR Treatment
In the latest CRISPR success story, a 13-year-old girl whose leukemia had not responded to other…
Heartwarming Moment Ex-Foster Kid Asks to Be Adopted by Family He Sold a Car To
There’s no substituting the need for family, and one young man raised in the foster care…
World’s First Hovering Robot That Collects Rare Minerals From Sea Floor Allows Industry to Ditch Dredging
With the need for critical battery minerals growing, a company has proved that sustainable ocean mining…
Landscape Company Gives Employees $28 Million in Appreciation Bonuses for Job Well Done
End of year bonuses are always a welcomed sight, but these smiles bear witness to an…
At Long Last, Paleontologists Find Remains of a Swimming Dinosaur—’a Cretaceous Cormorant’
Across the whole history of paleontology, which has identified more than 700 species of dinosaurs, there’s…
Earliest Evidence of Modern Humans in Europe Dates back 65K years–After Jaw Bone is Discovered in Spain
A re-examination of a hominid jawbone found over 100 years ago in Spain may have just…
30% of Barbados Seas to be Protected Under “Blue Bond” Financing That Saved The Seychelles
As part of a debt-for-nature refinancing program, the island nation of Barbados is set to unlock…
Employee Immediately Gives Her Favorite Shoes to Man Walking With Boxes on his Feet
The manager of a Minnesota liquor store was surprised to come back from lunch yesterday to…
‘Don’t give up, have faith’: Dog Reunited with Family 7 Days After Local Volunteer Search Effort
A small army of community volunteers worked over a week to locate and rescue a lost…
England Team Players Adopt ‘Big Dave’ the Stray Cat Who Made Himself a Social Media Star Like a Mascot
Football isn’t coming home for England, but the Three Lions are adding a fourth, albeit a…
Blind Dog Saved from Puppy Farm and Euthanasia Blossoming in New Home
A woman who needed help fostering a blind dog named Beau ended up finding both it,…
Fusion Breakthrough Announced by Scientists at US Department of Energy
Today the U.S. Department of Energy announced a breakthrough in nuclear fusion where more energy was…
One-Armed Basketball Player Recruited for College Team Scores His First Points
On December 10th, teammates and fans of Northwestern State sounded their applause when their new freshmen…
Frightening Relative of T-Rex is Discovered –And Might be ‘Missing Link’ in Tyrannosaur Evolution
An evolutionary “missing link” species was just discovered, and it was a very big and scary…
These Guys Make Edible Cement From Food Waste – And You Can Literally Add it to Your Gingerbread House
A pair of Japanese researchers have launched a startup that turns food waste into cement with…
Little Girl Gets Approval for State License to Own a Living Unicorn (If She Can Find One)
California just granted the first ever state license for Unicorn Husbandry, provided the young applicant can…
Astounding Wave Clouds Surge Over Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains-LOOK
The most astonishing display of atmospheric variability came as giant ocean waves of clouds drifted over…
The Funniest Wildlife Photos of 2022 Win Big Laughs in Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
It’s the most popular photography competition in the world—because the winning photos are some the funniest…
Residents of Tiny Village in Belgium Will be Sharing a Massive Lottery Win, Taking Home $915,000 Each – Tax Free
In the 1998 comedy Waking Ned Devine, a multi-million dollar lottery jackpot is split between the…
Winter Hilarity Continues in Annual Name-a-Snowplow Contest: Join ‘Snowbi Wan Kenobi’ with Your Submissions
For the third year in a row, Minnesota is opening the now-traditional “Name a Snowplow” contest…
Clever Dog Collects Hundreds of Plastic Bottles During Walks – to Recycle Litter and Clean His Town
A clever recycling dog is helping clear the streets of litter by collecting hundreds of plastic…
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Mom Discovers ‘Elf on the Shelf’ Mysteriously Lost a Leg so Concocts Elaborate Ruse to Keep Magic Alive
A mom discovered that her son’s ‘Elf on the Shelf’ had mysteriously lost a leg while…
Dramatic Rescue Shows Community Teaming up to Save 4 Horses That Fell Through Ice into Freezing Pond
A team of neighbors, firefighters, and animal control officers worked for hours in the freezing weather…
More Than Half of Adults Would Welcome a Pre-Owned Gift This Christmas
According to a new survey, more than half of adults would welcome a pre-owned gift this…
A Fossil Found in Museum’s Storeroom Cupboard Has Shifted the Origin of Modern Lizards Back 35 Million Years
An English fossil found in a museum’s storeroom has shifted the origin of modern lizards back…
Short-Term Memory Can Be Improved With Non-Invasive Laser Light Therapy Pointed at Human Brains
Laser light therapy has been shown to be effective in improving short term memory, according to…
It’s Not Them, It’s You: Potatoes Don’t Deserve Their Bad Reputation
Data from Denmark has shown that as more and more Westerners shun the humble potato for…
Strangers Join Together to Rent 15-Passenger Van after Flight was Canceled–Take 10-hour Road Trip Instead
A determined mother’s positive thinking got her daughter home when her flight was canceled by helping…
True ‘River Monster’ of the Amazon Has Recovered Thanks to New Sustainable Fishing
Some of the best conservation stories in history begin by properly organizing and regulating the hunting…
After Her Book Launch Flops, Stephen King, Neil Gaiman and Margaret Atwood Swoop in With Support for Debut Author
New author Chelsea Banning tweeted to being “a little embarrassed” after the first book signing of…
Male or Female, Old or Young, New Survey Show Parrots Can All Speak at the Same Level
Did you know that parrots know when to use the phrases they mimic from their…
Woman’s Name and Tiny Sketches Found in 1,300-Year-Old Medieval Text was Hidden for 12 Centuries
Human beings have a well-known urge to leave marks of our passing on things we interact…
3D Printed Violins Could Deliver Music into Many More Classrooms With Cheap Price Point
The Acoustical Society of America is 3D-printing violins to make the instrument more affordable for hundreds…
World’s First Solar Car Goes into Production – a 4 Passenger EV That Can Run on the Sun
The world’s first solar car has begun production—a 4-5 passenger EV that hails a new chapter…
Stargazing in December: Check Out the ‘Mars Ballet’, a Meteor Shower, and The ‘Cold Moon’
If you don’t mind the nip of the cold, this month’s celestial phenomena are ones to…
Once Devastated Pacific Reefs See Amazing Rebirth, Recovering With ‘Shocking Speed’
As remote as they were beautiful, the coral reefs around the 5 volcano tips making up…
Man Returns Library Book He Needed for Fixing an Old Mercedes 47 Years Overdue with an Apology Letter
47 years ago, a Minnesota man walked into his local library and took out a book…
Two Channel Island Plants Found Nowhere Else are Off Endangered Species List and Now Flourishing
Two plants that live on California’s Channel Islands and nowhere else on earth have reached recovery…
Believe it or Not, Leprosy Offers the Potential to Regenerate Livers – Cutting Transplant Wait Times
Leprosy has appeared in medical literature as far back as there has been medical literature, but…
Historians Stunned: Uzbekistan Nomads Supplied a Third of the Bronze Used Across Ancient Mediterranean
Cutting edge analysis of tin isotopes has shown that tiny tribes of pastoral nomads from modern-day…
‘Turning Back the Tide of Extinction’ Australian Mammals Are Coming Back: Bandicoots, Bilbies, Potoroos
For all those roo-ting for Australian wildlife, there are reasons to jump for joy as several…
To Cut Neighbors’ Fuel Costs ‘Baker Ed’ Revived Tradition of a Village Oven – Baking for Others for Free
A baker in the English town of Guisborough, pop. 17k or thereabouts, is reviving an ancient…
Half of People Say Holiday Season Should Last Longer–With 74% Saying Holiday Prepping Puts Them in a Good Mood
Half of Americans said there’s not enough time in the holiday season to do everything they…
Twin ‘Saved Sister’s Life’ in Womb by Sending Distress Signal Forcing Early Delivery That Uncovered Major Problem
A twin saved her sister’s life while still in the womb, by sending out distress signals…
World’s Oldest Pen Pals Turn 100, After 84 Years of Transatlantic Letters–And Now They’re Meeting on Zoom
The world’s oldest pen pals have both turned 100 years old, and are celebrating 80 years…
Teen Lifts a Truck to Free His Trapped Father: ‘My Son is My Hero’ (WATCH)
A 15-year-old is being hailed as a hero after lifting a truck that had fallen on…
Tortoise Celebrates its 190th Birthday as the World’s Oldest Land Animal
A tortoise which is the world’s oldest living land animal is celebrating its 190th birthday. Jonathan…
Artwork That Can Exist Only in Space Delights Everyone Aboard the International Space Station–LOOK
Artwork that can exist only in outer space came to life aboard the International Space Station…
Childhood Best Friends Who Lost Touch Reunited 60 Years Later–in a Senior Care Home
Two childhood best friends who were ‘joined at the hip’ as kids were reunited over a…
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A Fruit So Sweet, Yet Grown Indoors: Will the Japanese Cultivar Become This Tesla of Strawberries?
A pair of talented agri-scientists have developed a strain of exquisitely-tasty, melt-in-your-mouth strawberries that are putting…