Man Finding an American Lion Tooth Fossil in a Shallow Mississippi is “the biggest of deals” to Scientists

Locals are discovering all kinds of weird things preserved in the mud of a drought-stricken Mississippi…

100% Hydrogen-Powered Jet Engine Successfully Tested by EasyJet and Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce and easyJet yesterday confirmed they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first…

32 Species of Harlequin Frogs Were Found in Ecuador That We Thought Were Extinct

In one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth, ecologists have found 32 species of the…

Australia Fans Jumping For Joy During Historic Start to World Cup Run

Australia have advanced to the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time since…

Weird and Wonderful Discoveries of New Deep Sea Fish Below Australia’s Ancient Underwater Volcanoes

A recent deep-sea expedition off Australia’s Cocos Islands has revealed dozens of wild, wiggly, and wonderful…

Bangladesh Farmers Digging Simple Wells Have Created an Irrigation Wonder–With Rice Overflowing

Over the last 40 years, small-holder farmers in Bangladesh have, using very simple methods, turned the…

This Greek Island Replaced its Landfill with Recycling Plant That Now Reduces Waste by 85%

In order to keep their little island the pristine Aegean paradise it is, Tilos has gotten…

Christmas is Coming… on a Vintage Train Wrapped in Neon Lights and Steam – WATCH

Enchanting footage captures a magical practice run for Dartmouth’s Train of Lights 2022 as it passes…

The ‘T. Rex of its Day’ Lived 340 million Years Ago with Razor Sharp Teeth and Strange Connection to Us

A terrifying predator that lived 340 million years ago has been dubbed “the T. rex of…

For First Time, a Fatal Enzyme Deficiency is Treated in the Womb to Save a Child

An unborn baby was treated through her umbilical cord for a rare genetic condition—the same disease…

You Can Now Buy Ralphie Parker’s House From ‘A Christmas Story’

For years, people have been visiting a museum built in the house where the famous American…

Two Swiss Reservoirs Turned into World’s Largest ‘Water Battery’ to Power Southern Europe

Next week a revolutionary new form of energy storage will debut in Switzerland after 14 years…

Mother’s Love Has Granted 250,000 Wishes for Foster Kids–And Now She Surprised 9 With New Cars

Danielle Gletow might be the most famous foster parent of all time. 16 years ago she…

The Galapagos Penguin, One of the World’s Rarest, Sees a Glimmer of Hope

The Galapagos Islands are famous for their marine iguanas, their giant tortoises, and their seabirds, but…

CAR T-Cell Therapy Sends Lupus into Remission for Patients, Using Specially-Armed Immune Cells

A decade ago, CAR T-cell therapy changed the face of cancer research and treatment. It’s now…

Efforts to Save Endangered Blue Butterfly Quadruples its Population–but Also Saves a Lupine from Extinction

In the Willamette Valley of Oregon, the long study of a butterfly once thought extinct has…

Looking for a Meaningful Holiday Gift? Check Out the Kindness Book That Benefits Charity–Already $100K Raised

We’re always looking for books that inspire us to feel optimistic and positive about the world,…

25-Year-old Window Cleaner is Scrubbing Road Signs for Free to Improve Safety and Give Back to Community

A young man who started a window washing business has been cleaning road signs for free…

Two-Thirds Will Tell People They’re ‘Fine’ Over the Holidays Even When They’re Not: Here are 12 Better Responses

A poll of 2,000 adults found that two-thirds will tell friends and family they are ‘fine’…

Three Rare White Reindeer Calves Get Ready For Christmas, Joining the UK’s Only Herd

These three adorable white reindeer calves are getting ready for Christmas as the UK’s only herd.…

Guy Finds $40,000 Diamond Ring Buried on Florida Beach and Tracks Down the Owner Who Broke into Tears

A man was overjoyed when he discovered a diamond ring worth $40,000 on a beach in…

Your Inspired Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’

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Historic Italian Town Will Pay You $30,000 to Move There – Near Turquoise Seas and Olive-Clad Hills

Last year, GNN reported that many towns across Italy were selling houses for $1.00 in order…

Words Engraved on a Bronze Hand May Rewrite History for a Small but Special People

A very peculiar decorative ornament was found in an archeological dig last year in Spain—a bronze…

Family Swaps Their Mortgage for Motorhome to Travel USA and Have No Regrets While Saving $1,800 a Month

An American family that decided to sell their house and travel the country in a motorhome…

60-Year-Old Who Taught Herself to Play Guitar in Lockdown Launches Music Career with #1 Blues Single-LISTEN

A woman has found a new career in her 60s as a chart-topping musician just 2…

Free Quiz Designed by Functional Medicine Doctor Rates Your Risk of Nutritional Deficiencies

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Loss of Climate-Crucial Mangrove Forests Has Slowed to Near-Negligable Amount Worldwide, Report Hails

Reprinted with permission from World At Large, a news website of nature, politics, science, health, and travel.…

Sharp-Shooting Farm Robot Can Treat 500,000 Plants Per Hour With 95% Decrease in Chemical Sprays

With 50 spray nozzles and a sophisticated computer system, tractors out in California’s central valley are…

Great-Grandfather Dubbed ‘Super Mario’ Joined a Gym in Retirement and Still Pumps Iron at 94

A 94-year-old retiree still hits the gym twice a week to fit in a two-hour workout,…

Remains of Prehistoric BBQ Suggests Dinner was Served 780,000 Years Ago–600,000 Years Earlier than we Thought

A whopping 780,000 years ago, early humans sat down in front of a roaring fire for…

Millions of Sharks Could be Saved from Fishing Hooks with Use of New Pulsing Device

Millions of sharks could be saved from being caught on fishing hooks with a recent invention…

California Tribe Reignites Age-Old Practice of Intermittent Burns to Prevent Wildfires

Out in the Klamath Mountains of northern California, fires are rushing through the underbrush, lighting everything…

First 3D Printed Neighborhood is Providing 100 Sturdy Affordable Solar Homes Near Austin For $400K+

Out in Austin, a 3D-printed neighborhood is taking shape, where 100 homes are being simultaneously made…

Best Friends Win Million Dollar Lottery and Spread the Wealth in Hometown to Help Others

Besties JoAnn MacQueen and Marlisa Mercer won a million dollars playing the lottery, and immediately decided…

Chimpanzees Share Experiences With Each Other ‘Just Because’–A Trait Once Thought to Be Only Human (WATCH)

When you’re out with your friends, how often do you want to share an experience by…

Pacific Salmon Will Regain Access to Hundreds of Miles of Spawning Grounds as Historic Dam Removal Gets Green Light

It’s been twenty years of advocacy and legal challenges, but the decision was made to carry…

A Baby Boom For Cutest Animal Not Seen in Australia for Decades: ‘Feels Like a Modern Jurassic Park’

Though it’s still found in the wild on the island of Tasmania, an adorable animal that…

Danish Artist Hides Enormous Trolls in Forests Around the World Using Recycled Wood—LOOK

Far out in Western Australia, the tranquil wetland forests are about to shake with the footsteps…

Scientists Have Used Mushrooms to Make Biodegradable Computer Chip Parts

The skin off the legs of a mushroom could potentially offer a sustainable alternative to insulative…

Utah Man Jumps Into Icy River to Save Woman Attempting Suicide at the Same Spot Where he First Dated His Wife

A Utah man’s heroic decision to jump into a freezing river has saved a woman after…

Machine Recycles Plastic Bottles into 3D Printer Filament–And the Design was Released, Instead of Patented

The mission of the James Dyson Award is simple: Design something that solves a problem. No…

Planting Trees in a City 30 Years Ago May Have Lowered the Risk of Deaths From Diseases

  Planting trees destined to live long healthy lives is believed to be a good way…

Tunnel Found in Egypt Could Lead to Lost Tomb of Cleopatra

A major discovery of underground tunnels has been made in Egypt, and archeologists believe they could…

New U.S. Citizen From Cuba Celebrates ‘First Paycheck in America’ in Viral Video-WATCH

A video of a recent Cuban immigrant celebrating his first paycheck as a UPS driver has…

Island Paradise Declared Rat-Free After Massive Volunteer Eradication Campaign

After more than three years of work, the Tetiaroa Atoll has been declared rat-free following a…

‘Like Finding a Unicorn’: Researchers Rediscover Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon, a Bird Lost to Science for 140 Years

In the final hours of a month long search through rugged jungles swarming with mosquitos, scientists…

Golf Buddies Sink Consecutive Holes-in-One on Same Tee-Shot–Beating 17 Million to 1 Odds

Two golfer pals are celebrating a sporting ‘miracle’ after both getting holes-in-one in consecutive shots on…

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Adorable Grandmother Took Notes During 30 Marvel Superhero Films so She Can Relate to her Grandkids

A grandmother was filmed taking notes during a Marvel superhero movie marathon, which at this point…

2 Viking Swords Buried Upright May Have Been a Guide to Odin and Valhalla – Discovered By Road Crew

Swedish archeologists have unearthed two Viking swords from a burial mound in which they had been…

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…

Colorado Legalizes Psychedelic Mushrooms–And They Might be Growing in Your Own Garden

A November 8th referendum legalized possession and use of psychedelic mushrooms in Colorado, making it the…

Florida Paramotor Pilot Helps Save Woman Clinging to Submerged Car That Crashed into Canal –WATCH

A paraglider out for a routine flight spotted a woman clinging to her submerged vehicle in…

Cruise Line Awards 100 Teachers With Free Voyage and Kelly Clarkson Concert to Christen the ‘Giving Joy’ Trip

Norwegian Cruise Line commemorated a new ship by awarding 100 teachers from the U.S. and Canada…

A Good Night’s Sleep Really Does Make Us Happier – By Dampening Negative Emotions

A good night sleep really can make us happier—because the brain triages emotions, solidifying the storage…

Love Letters Written by Bob Dylan to his High School Sweetheart Are Expected to Sell Today for $800,000 –LOOK

A remarkable archive of 42 hand-written love letters by Bob Dylan to his high school sweetheart…

U.S. Near its Goal to House Every Homeless Veteran Identified in a January 2022 Count

In February, the US Department of Veterans Affairs established a new goal to prevent and end…

Prehistoric Human Footprints Unearthed in Spain are Nearly 300,000 Years Old and Unique in All of Europe

300,000 years ago, children were playing on the shore of a lagoon while their parents hunted…

Check Out the 21 Winners of GNN’s 25th Anniversary Book Giveaway for Mental Health Providers

I announced last month that Good News Network was giving away 2,500 free books for our…

These States Allow Visitors Free Off-Road Wheelchairs In Their Parks and Nature Areas

Parks departments across the country are beginning to offer free all-terrain wheelchairs at their visitors centers…

Lab-Grown Blood Given to People in World-First Clinical Trial

British scientists have grown human red blood cells in a lab for the first time, and…

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…

Top 5 Issues That Americans Think People Need to Come Together to Solve

A wide majority of Americans, 81%, are willing to put aside disagreements with others in order…

Jeff Bezos Just Gave $100 Million to Dolly Parton for Her Charity as the 3rd Winner of His ‘Courage & Civility Award’ Prize

At a recent event, Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos named Dolly Parton as the latest winner of…

Disaster Survivors in Remote Areas Could be Kept Alive – By Edible Drones

Drones can be crucial during natural disasters by transporting supplies to people in need, but they…

Beavers Building Dams are Protecting the Rivers Threatened by Climate Change in Colorado

The humble beaver could hold the key to saving our water, according to new research that…

Officials Want to Turn Rikers Island Prison Into a Green Energy Hub

A coalition of groups are envisioning the former jails on Rikers Island as the hub for…

Marine Vet Gifted With New Vehicle to Resume His Service to Disabled Veterans and Children

To celebrate Veteran’s Day this week, a dedicated 50-year volunteer for Disabled American Veterans was gifted…

Pilot Captures Jaw-Dropping Spectacle of St. Elmo’s Fire Phenomenon

A pilot has captured the jaw-dropping spectacle of St. Elmo’s Fire from his cockpit. Airbus captain…

Endangered Manning River Turtles Released into Wild After Egg Rescue During ‘Black Summer’

Australian conservationists have released 10 juvenile turtles into the wild, which they had saved from becoming…

14-yo Crowned ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’ for Headphones That Treat Ear Infections With Blue Light

A 14-year-old in San Diego, California, was named the grand prize winner of this year’s 3M…

Free Hotel Rooms If Your Thanksgiving Flights Are Delayed at 5 Major U.S. Airports

It’s the most wonderful—and disorderly—time of the year. With so many people flying home this holiday…

Three Mermaids Save a Scuba Diver From Drowning: ‘Not Just Pretty Tails And Smiles’

A fairytale rescue saved an experienced diver from drowning when a trio of mermaids suddenly showed…

Your Inspired Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’

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Watch the Cute Moment a Baby Became Baffled After Dad Shaved His Beard and Played Peek-a-Boo

Michael Balderson thought it would be fun to reveal his newly-shaven face to his baby during…

First Ever Sentence Found in Canaanite Language is a Plea to Remove Hair Lice Discovered Etched on Ivory Comb

The first sentence ever discovered that was written in the Canaanite language turns out to be…

Black Hole Found Shredding a Nearby Star into ‘Spaghetti’ is Pivotal Moment for Astronomers

An intermediate-mass black hole lurking undetected in a dwarf galaxy revealed itself to astronomers when it…

Cat Walks Across France to Their Old Home Before Being Reunited With ‘Stunned’ Owners 13 Months Later

A cat traveled more than 280 miles to its old home before being reunited with her…

Mindfulness Program Shown to Be as Effective as Antidepressant Drug for Treating Anxiety Disorders

A guided mindfulness-based stress reduction program was as effective as using ‘the gold-standard’ antidepressant drug—escitalopram—for patients…

A Baby Born Weighing 1.18-lb Has Finally Come Home After Spending 4 Months in Hospital Fighting for Life (LOOK)

A baby born weighing less than a loaf of bread at just 535 grams has finally…

People Wish They’d Asked Relatives About Their Lives–After Discovering Interesting Stories Once They Pass

A new survey shows that most people wish they had asked relatives more about their life…

Volunteers Etch Huge Poppies in Poignant Beach Tribute to War Heroes Ahead of Remembrance Day (11/11)

Volunteers carved a 100-foot mural of poppies onto a beach in a poignant tribute to the…

Community Makes 10,000 Sandwiches for the Needy in 1 Day, Honoring Legacy of Woman Who Did That for Soldiers in WWI

A South Carolina community came together this week to make 10,000 sandwiches in one day to…

Voters Send First Gen Z Congressman to Washington – a 25-Year-old Community Organizer

“It’s time for poor, working-class, and young people to have a seat at the table,” said…

China Sends Expert Team to Taiwan to Help Care for Sick Panda (Video)

Panda diplomacy worked well in Taiwan this week, when a pair of Chinese giant panda specialists…

Trucker is Named a Highway Angel for Rescuing Crash Victims After Witnessing High Speed Collision

A truck driver from Greenville, Texas, was named a ‘Highway Angel’ for stopping his travels to…

Dad Wakes From Coma to Discover Artistic Skills he Never Had Before–And is Now a Carpenter and Model Maker

A young father’s recovery is baffling doctors after he awoke from a coma and discovering he…

First Patient Gets Potentially Cancer-Stopping Pill – Study is Recruiting Those with Resistant Tumors For a Trial

The Phase 1 trial has begun to test a novel pill that was effective in pre-clinical…

Eating Cans of Pumpkin Helped Save Her Dog From Terminal Cancer in Recovery Leaving Vets Stunned

A mom claims pumpkin helped save her dog’s life, and veterinarians were stunned when he miraculously…

Watch Hero Firefighters Perform Incredible Rescue, Rappelling Down NYC High-Rise Apartment

In a daring rescue, New York City Firefighters saved two women’s lives by rappelling down the…

Endangered Frogs See ‘Population Explosion’ After 422 Ponds Were Built in Switzerland

All of Switzerland’s threatened frog species’ populations ‘exploded’ when scientists began a simple pond-building campaign. Particular…

Nation’s Largest No-Kill Rescue Shelter Opens in Alabama to Save 5,000 Dogs a Year

These are Macon County Kennels, the largest no-kill rescue shelter in the U.S., and newly opened…

Park Finds Fungus so Rare in UK that Cage is Erected to Protect It from Collectors Who Prize It for Health

A historic English garden recently became home to a fungus so rare in the UK that…

Pyramid Made of 20 Tons of Plastic From Nile River Sparks Plan to Fund Massive Clean-ups

A different sort of great pyramid was just erected in Egypt’s Western Desert, which rather than…

World Record Giant Sunfish is Heaviest Fish Ever Weighed–at 6,000 Pounds–and a ‘Sign of Hope’

Marine biologists working in the Azores have recorded the largest sunfish ever at 6,049 pounds (2,740…

Villagers Celebrate Reopening of Local Pub After 10 Years Raising 500K to Buy it–Halt its Tear-Down

Villagers are celebrating the reopening of their local pub after spending ten years raising 500K to…

Misinformation Experiment Has Potential to ‘Inoculate’ Millions of Social Media Users

Briefly exposing social media users to the tricks behind misinformation boosts awareness of harmful online falsehoods,…

Living Near Water as a Child is Linked to Better Mental Health and Well-being in Adulthood: Study

Using research from 18 countries, a new study concludes that adults with better mental health are…

NASA Catches The Sun in a Big Smiley Face Made of Wind (LOOK)

Just in time for Halloween, NASA released a photo of the sun “smiling”. Their Solar Dynamics…

A Homeless Man in Chicago Changed My Flat Tire: “He Really Saved Me”

One of the most popular posts this week on the massive Reddit community website evoked all…

Store Employee Angels are Rewarded for Assisting An Injured Elderly Woman: ‘I was Immediately Surrounded’

The Lowe’s hardware chain presented an Angel Award to employees in California who rallied around a…

Americans Are Looking Forward to Shopping In-Person on Black Friday This Year, Says New Poll

Shopping in actual stores is en vogue again as 43% of Americans admit they miss the…

She Just Loves Cleaning and Now Helps Women in Need By Scrubbing Homes for Free While Traveling the World

A woman loves cleaning so much that she gave up her job and is now traveling…

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Engineers Build Efficient Chip So Fast it Can Transmit All Internet’s Traffic in Under a Second

By splitting a single laser beam into different wavelengths of light, engineers have been able to…

Vibrations From Mobile Phones Traveling on Bridges Can be Used to Assess Structural Integrity

Data collected by mobile phones could be used to assess the structural integrity of bridges, suggests…

This 120-Million Year Old Bird/Dinosaur Combo Is Teaching Scientists How Birds Came to Be

A bizarre cross between a bird and a dinosaur had blue, brown and grey feathers, a…

‘Ground Breaking’ Patient Who Survived 12 Different Types of Cancer Could Hold Key to Detection and Treating

A unique patient who has survived a dozen different types of cancer tumors over a lifetime…

New Species of Owl Discovered on Tiny Island off African Coast – And it was Named After ‘Unflinching’ Park Ranger

A new species of owl has joined the tree of life after having been documented as…

Historic Operating Room Uncovered During Renovations May Be Site of the First Human Organ Transplant

During recent renovations to a clinic and office space in the second largest teaching hospital at…

Teen Finds a Police Medal on Bottom of River–Tracks Down ‘Heartbroken’ Officer Who’d Been Robbed of it Last Year

A retired police officer who was heartbroken when thieves stole his Exemplary Service Medal last year…

Girl Scouts Receive $84 Million Donation From MacKenzie Scott to Aid Recovery From Lack of Income During Pandemic

Girl Scouts of the USA will need to give MacKenzie Scott a badge for philanthropy after…

Sheep Dog is Still Rounding Up Animals Like a Boss Despite Losing His Leg After Accident–WATCH

A sheep herding dog is still running circles around his favorite animals despite losing a leg…

Honda Designed Tiny Electric Car to Bring Joy to Hospitalized Kids as They Drive Themselves to Treatments–WATCH

At Children’s Health of Orange County, California, you need to be on the look-out for tots…

Young Man Makes Wrong Turn, Then Saves Sleeping Family From Fire: ‘They’re safe because of him’

A driver who took a wrong turn was able to save the lives of four people…

‘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…

‘Important Message of Hope’ Made by Re-Planting Extinct Tree Species on Hawaii

While on a seed gathering trip atop a Hawai’ian mountain in 2021, conservationists found a tree…

Stunning Ancient Artwork Found at Site Sacked by ISIS: Assyrian Depictions Not Seen For 2,600 Years–LOOK

In April, archeologists working in the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh which had been destroyed by…

I Waited 24 Years to Kiss My Childhood Best Friend–Now We’re Engaged After I Revealed My Secret

A woman who waited 24 years for a first kiss with her childhood best friend is…