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Last Minute Gift Idea: New Day to Day Calendar Features 365 Inspiring Quotes From Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
Fred Rogers, known to generations as the caring and gentle host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, has…
After Wishing for Christmas Cards to Be Sent to Her Military Son, Mom Gets Surprise Reunion On the Air (WATCH)
A Christian radio station in Atlanta hatched a plan for a heartwarming reunion between a mother…
Astro-Photographer Reveals a Cosmic Grinch in a Holiday-Themed Star Cluster
Just in time for the holidays, a new version of the so-called “Christmas tree cluster” shows…
A Gift For GNN Viewers Who Don’t Like Ads: Members Can Now Turn Them Off
Just in time for the holidays, we have some good news for readers who’ve complained about…
CNN’s Hero of the Year Founded a Dog Foster Program For Owners Who are Recovering Addicts Going to Rehab
A former addict who started a nonprofit to foster pets when their owners are seeking substance…
A Wrong Number to a Top-Secret Military Phone Led to NORAD Santa Tracker With Millions of Fans Worldwide
By Brad Aronson, author of the book HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act At a…
Revolutionary Infertility Treatment Uses Tiny ‘Robots’ to Clear a Pathway in Clogged Tubes
Tens of millions of people worldwide affected by infertility due to fallopian tube obstruction may soon…
Another Study Shows Incredible Results of Pairing Solar Panels With Agriculture: ‘Getting more from the land’
Another study has shown that combining solar panels with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, while…
UK’s ‘Most Festive Pub’ Illuminated Giant Snowman and Tree With 3,600 Empty Wine Bottles
People have been flocking to Britain’s ‘most festive pub’ to see their newest seasonal creation—a 26-foot…
Parents Love the Confidence That Kids Get from Playing With Their Favorite Toys
During the best time of year to give children toys comes a new poll that shows…
Your First Horoscope For 2025 – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, who has a new book out, Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My…
The Nex Game Console Is Perfect Gift for Parents Who Have Concerns About Traditional Gaming
Need a late gift idea? A new video game console is flying off the shelves by…
Invasive ‘murder hornets’ Are Wiped Out in the US, Officials Say
The American infestation of so-called ‘murder hornets’ has been cleared and the species eradicated from these…
Nigerian Authorities Seize 2 Tons of Pangolin Scales and Arrest Key Broker in Major Wildlife Trafficking Bust
In early December, a major anti-trafficking operation resulted in the arrest of a suspected pangolin scale…
Face of Real St. Nicholas Reconstructed with 3D Tech Shows He Did Look Like Santa Claus
In one of the more fascinating pieces of Christmas news you’ll read this year, scientists studying…
Little Boy Beats Odds to Walk Mom Down Aisle Thanks to Special Harness – (WATCH)
There “wasn’t a dry eye in the house” as a little boy took his first steps…
New York Homeowner’s Yardwork Reveals Complete Mastodon Jaw Bones and Teeth
From New York comes the story of a complete adult mastodon jaw unearthed during yard work.…
New ‘General’ Figure Unearthed at the Terracotta Army Hints at Far More Discoveries to Be Found
Though under continuous archaeological excavation for nearly 50 years, the famous Terracotta Army in China has…
Endangered Thick-Billed Parrot That Once Roamed the US Is on the Way to Recovery
A public-private partnership in Mexico just announced that the current population of thick-billed parrots is approximately…
After Searching for Random Hero Who Restarted His Heart in McDonald’s He Finds a ‘Lifelong Friend’
A man who collapsed in McDonald’s from cardiac arrest has become “lifelong friends” with the Good…
First Ever National Civics Bee Crowns 8th Grade Girl From Alaska for Knowing How Government Works
A month ago, an 8th-grader from Alaska won the inaugural National Civics Bee aimed at cultivating…
Scientists Finally Discovery Why Some Cats Are Orange–and Why They Tend to Be Males
Orange cats have won a reputation for being energetic rascals. In Italy, it’s said the red…
Giant Puffball Mushroom Feeds Her Family for a Week
If you’re the kind of person who likes foraging for mushrooms, you know that some edible…
Two Tigers Couldn’t Be Apart–A Love Story Born of Restoring Big Cats in Russia After 50 Years
Reprinted and altered with permission from World at Large Conservationists have succeeded in restoring tiger populations…
These Tiny Implantable Sensors Helped Broken Bones Heal in Weeks Rather Than Months
Scientists have invented a set of tiny sensors that can help tailor rehabilitation programs for those…
18-year-old Is Youngest World Chess Champion–Besting Garry Kasparov Who Did it in 1985 at Age 22
The FIDE World Championships have just concluded in Singapore having seen an 18-year-old become the youngest…
Saddest Dog in Town Spent Over 2 Years at Shelter But Finally Gets a Home for Christmas
You wouldn’t know it from this photo, but this Doberman was nicknamed the “saddest dog in…
Tiny Planet Makes Big Splash as Surprise Study Shows it May Be Producing its Own Organic Compounds
In 2017, NASA’s Dawn spacecraft sent data back to Earth from the dwarf planet Ceres, located…
Three Children Receive ‘the Best Christmas Present Ever’ – Bionic Arms
Three children were overjoyed after receiving ‘the best Christmas present in the world’—bionic arms. Zoey Hampton-Pigeon,…
Senate Passed HEARTS Act to Fund CPR and Defibrillator Training in Schools on NFL Star’s Urging
In Washington, the Senate recently passed a bill to fund training programs for CPR and defibrillator…
Stanford Scientists Transform Ubiquitous Skin Bacterium into a Topical Vaccine Against Tetanus
Imagine a world in which a vaccine is a cream you rub onto your skin instead…
Company Surprises Workers With Amazing Hugs From People They Most Wished to See for Holidays–WATCH
When dozens of employees at Klick Health said they wouldn’t be able to hug loved ones…
Cure for Pre-Eclampsia is On Horizon as Researcher Discovers Lipid Nanoparticle to Deliver Directly to Placenta
Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have made a critical breakthrough that promises better outcomes for…
Comedy Wildlife Photo Winners for 2024 Are Positively Adorable (LOOK)
The funniest and most popular photography competition in the world—The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards—announced the…
The Original Secret Santa Started it All by Paying Back Kindness Shown While He was Homeless
Story reprinted from the book, HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act At a Time When…
Last Year Boston Murder Rate Was Lowest Ever–This Year it was Cut Nearly in Half Again
Though rarely mentioned among the most homicidal cities in the country, Boston has seen her fair…
Ferries, Planes Line up to Purchase ‘Solar Diesel’ a Cutting-Edge Low-Carbon Fuel from Swiss Start-up
From Switzerland comes a new technology that aims to decarbonize the transportation methods we use right…
Ferries, Planes Line up to Purchase ‘Solar Diesel’ a Cutting-Edge Low-Carbon Fuel from Swiss Start-up
From Switzerland comes a new technology that aims to decarbonize the transportation methods we use right…
Eating Dark Chocolate Is Associated with Lower Risk of Diabetes Type 2 in Large Study
In a US study of 192,000 participants, five servings of dark chocolate a week was associated…
Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, who has a new book out, Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My…
Archaeologists Discover Huge Iron Age ‘Weapon Sacrifice’ – A Curious Custom Predating Vikings
During work on the E45 motorway in Denmark, archaeologists uncovered a large ‘weapon sacrifice’ consisting of…
Renewable Electricity Generation Overtakes Fossil Fuels in UK for First Time Ever in a Calendar Year
An energy sector think tank has reported that for the first time ever, the UK has…
UNESCO Honors ‘World Treasures’ of Culture–Unique Ways Countries Brew, Build, Bake and Boogie
Most people know that Rome, Machu Picchu, and the Great Pyramids are enshrined as “World Heritage…
Christmas Miracle After Dying Donkey is Rescued and Given Shelter–A Surprise Birth in Stable
In a delightful and kind Christmas story, a pair of British travelers found ‘room at the…
Family Is Finally Ready to Sell 1,000 Christmas Trees Planted a Decade Ago to Fund Their Grandchildren’s Education
In rural Indiana, a couple are selling around 1,000 stately fir and pine trees for Christmas…
400,000 Kids Now Have LEGOs to Play with Thanks to Parents Donating 1.2 Mil Pounds of Used Bricks So Far
LEGO is celebrating 5 years of success for its flagship sustainability initiative Replay which allows consumers to…
Trillions of Microscopic Sea Plankton Recruited to Solve the Carbon Problem
American scientists have proposed a new method for recruiting trillions of microscopic sea creatures and their…
Shipwreck Near Kenya May Be from Vasco da Gama’s Final Voyage and Would Be ‘Archaeological Stardust’
Not far off the Kenyan coast, maritime archaeologists believe they have found the wreckage of a…
Anonymous $3.5 Million Gift to Milwaukee Art Museum Provides Free Admission for Children
Thanks to the kindness of a generous donor, children 12 and under will now be able…
UPDATE: High Schoolers Who Found ‘Impossible’ Proof of Pythagorean Theorem Discover 9 More Solutions to it
Last year GNN reported on two Louisiana high schoolers who used trigonometry to properly demonstrate Pythagoras’…
Hawaiian Crow That Went Extinct in the Wild Decades Ago Released on Maui
5 Hawaiian crows have just been released onto the island of Maui in an attempt to…
4-Year-old Brit Taught Himself All 195 World Flags And Knows Every Country on the Map (WATCH)
If you have 2 minutes to be charmed, watch the video of this Dr. Livingston in…
Leopard Population Has Tripled in the World’s Largest Conservation Area.
In Zambia’s Kafue National Park, a conservation organization specializing in wildcats has reported that the number…
Dick Van Dyke Dances in New Coldplay Video Premiering on His 99th Birthday (WATCH)
In a rather unexpected collaboration for a single off the new Coldplay album, Chris Martin teamed…
Beneath Notre Dame Cathedral Archaeologists Discover More than 1,000 Artifacts and Statues
Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris has reopened, and all the West rejoices with her. However, during…
China Announces Completion of a 1,800-Mile Green Belt Around the World’s Most-Hostile Desert
It has taken 46 years and reportedly suffered many setbacks, but on Thursday, the People’s Daily…
Dogs Were Already ‘Man’s Best Friend’ at Least 12,000 Years Ago in the Americas
Dogs first became “man’s best friend” at least 12,000 years ago, suggests new research. Indigenous people…
First Human Skin Map Provides ‘Recipe’ That Could Prevent Scarring And Facilitate Hair Transplants
Skin is the largest organ of the human body, measuring on average two square meters. It…
Tiny Christmas Tree Planted by Couple in 1979 is Now 52-ft Tall and Uniting a Town–LOOK
In the dark of winter, in a place where there are no street lights, a Christmas…
Bakery Owner Discovers Her Longtime Customer Is Her Biological Son
From Chicago comes the story of a sweet reunion between a mother and son, who despite…
Saved by a Saxophone: Delayed Flight Gets Unexpected Holiday Cheer for Cranky Travelers (WATCH)
With frustrating delays on the tarmac during holiday travel at one the busiest airport in the…
The Lengths Parents Will Go to Make Holidays Memorable For Their Kids: Poll
In the spirit of making really memorable holiday magic, two in three parents are even pulling…
Inspirational Artist is Transforming Hospital Rooms One View at a Time for Cancer Patients
An inspirational artist is giving patients a “window view” with murals designed to spark an escape…
Ex-Paratrooper Whose Bones Crumbled in Horrific 1,000-ft Fall Now Breaks Records as The Ultra Runner
A former paratrooper who cheated death after plummeting 1,000-ft to the ground has overcome injuries to…
Midwife Created a Game-Changing Kangaroo Pouch for Babies Born via Caesarean Section
A midwife has created a “game-changing” kangaroo-style pouch that promises to upgrade neonatal care for babies…
New Solution for Metastatic Ovarian Cancer Based on Approach From Nearly a Century Ago
A novel combination resulted in tumor regression during preclinical lab testing by scientists at the nonprofit…
Little Boy With Leukemia Returns to Hospital to Deliver 400 Christmas Gifts to Kids Still There for Holidays
A four-year-old boy with leukemia has dropped off more than 400 bags of Christmas presents at…
Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, who has a new book out, Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My…
Non-Verbal Boy Bakes Dozens of Christmas Pies to Replace Michelin-Star Chef’s Stolen Holiday Batch
When a Michelin-starred chef in England had over 2,000 Christmas pies stolen on their way to…
Billions of People Could Benefit from This Breakthrough in Desalination That Ensures Freshwater for the World
A novel approach to making seawater evaporate faster has been hailed as a significant breakthrough in…
Visionary Fuels First Car Powered By Seaweed Piling Up on Beaches That Reduces Tourism
A woman from Trinidad and Tobago has created a startup that’s turning heaps of smelly seaweed…
Knee Arthritis Treatment Relieves Pain and Could Prevent Need for Replacement Surgery
A minimally invasive procedure provided significant relief from knee pain and may prevent the need for…
Woman Looking for Birth Parents Learns That Dad Was a ‘Friend’ on Facebook
A woman in Eastern Europe has found her biological father after suddenly discovering she was adopted…
Spray-on ‘e-Tattoos’ Are Easily Attached for Making Brain Scans, Replacing Outdated EEGs
From Texas comes a bio-technology interface nearly impossible to believe: tattoos that double as brain sensors.…
Missouri Deputies Save Pregnant Driver Whose Runaway Car Was Heading Straight for a Lake
A pregnant motorist was recently saved from plunging into a lake when her brakes failed. Shortly…
Spending Time in the Great Outdoors Helps Children with Mental Health Issues, Says New Study
It’s new news; it’s old news; it’s news that can never be repeated too often: spending…
Bride’s Venue Burns Down Only for Her Big Day to Rise from the Ashes, ‘It took a village’
What’s the worst wedding day disaster you’ve ever heard? For Meredith Diedrich, a wedding venue that…
Once Bright and Lively the Sombrero Galaxy Mellows Out Under James Webb Telescope’s Infrared Light
In a new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the nature of the Sombrero galaxy…
Once Locally Extinct, ‘Top Predator’ River Otter Flourishing Again in New Mexico
Conservationists in New Mexico are celebrating the state’s expanding population of wild river otters, as their…
Oldest Known Alphabet Unearthed in Ancient Syria–Predating All Others by 500 Years
In western Syria, archaeologists believe they have unearthed evidence of the earliest use of an alphabet…
Octopus Tentacle Suction Cups Could Help Dentures Stick to the Mouth
Scientists have found a way to help dentures better stick to the mouth—which is a bigger…
Archaeologists Uncover Gateway to Ancient Greek Temple Alongside the Nile in Egypt
Ongoing excavations at a sprawling temple 125 miles north of Luxor have unearthed a towering discovery:…
1,000 Endangered Animals Set to Return Home to Madagascar in Anti-Trafficking Victory
In May, GNN reported that 48 lemurs, 30 primates of various species, several crocodiles, and over…
Scientists Discover Simple Supplement That Causes Prostate Cancer Cells To Self-Destruct
Vitamin K is found in leafy greens and is crucial for blood coagulation and calcium synthesis…
20-yo Hiker Survives to See Family Again After Incredible 50 Days Lost in the Rockies
From the mountains of British Columbia comes the story of a hiker who’s been found alive…
Bumblebees Increase by More than 100x in ‘Remarkable’ Scotland Rewilding Project–From 35 Bees to over 4,000
A Scottish field once home to mono-crop barley has become a pollinator’s paradise after intervention from…
Retired Military Dog Reunites with Army Handler After Years Apart–Just in Time for Thanksgiving
In a lovely gesture during the week leading up to Thanksgiving, a retired military dog Yyacob…
Bright Nebulae Position Themselves for Easy Viewing on December 13th–Perfect for Kids, Astrophotographers
Everyone who knows the first thing about constellations can find Orion’s belt. For the vast majority…
Adoption Approved for Couple with Spina Bifida who Lovingly Adopt Daughter With Same Condition
Larry and Kelly Peterson first met when they were just 10 years at a Spina Bifida…
Almost a Third of Americans Think They’ve Financially ‘Made it’ in Life, Says New Poll
How do you know if you have financially ‘made it’ in life? Well, almost one-third of…
First New Treatment in 50 Years for Asthma Attacks and COPD ‘Could be a Game-Changer’
The first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years has been tested by British scientists.…
Annual Santa Train Makes Special Stop to Deliver Joy to Hurricane Survivors Before Beloved Appalachia Whistlestop Tour
The 82nd annual run of the Santa Train through Appalachian mountain towns kicked off this year…
‘World’s Most Intrepid Twins’ Break World Altitude Record Flying Over The Alps at 8,000-ft in Electric Paraglider
The ‘World’s Most Intrepid Twins’ announced they’ve broken a world record, by flying a tandem electric…
Easily Compostable Bioplastic Now Replaces Millions of Plant Pots Across New Zealand in World First
A New Zealand-based eco-startup has cracked the code for replacing single-use plastic—targeting garden nurseries with their…
2 Different Species of Human Ancestors Left Footprints at Same Spot on Same Day 1.5Mil Years Ago – ‘Really Huge’ First
Footprints dating back 1.5 million years made by two different species of human ancestors have been…
Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, who has a new book out, Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My…
Heartwarming Freedom for 5 Orphaned Bear Cubs Released Back into the Colorado Wild
Footage from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Dept. (CPW) shows the heartwarming moment five orphaned bear…
Alaskan Woman Drops Thanksgiving Turkeys from Plane to Help Feed Off-Grid Neighbors
When she heard that some of her neighbors were eating squirrels for Thanksgiving, a local pilot…
Giant 2-GW Geothermal Project in Utah Gains Federal Approval
The development of America’s geothermal resources has picked up steam, one could say, after the US…
Italy Recovers Treasure of Etruscan Artifacts Clumsy Tomb Raiders Dug Up
Italian authorities have seized dozens of important artifacts from the Etruscan civilization that some foolish locals…
Mars Rover Takes Another Look at Mysterious Sulfur White Stones – (LOOK)
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has recently passed through a channel in which pure sulfur rocks litter…
More Than 30 Stranded Whales Rescued in New Zealand by People Lifting Them on Sheets
After a pod of more than 30 pilot whales stranded themselves on a New Zealand beach,…
Colorblind Artist is Left ‘Starstruck’ After Tom Cruise Met Him to Receive His Portrait
On a lark, a colorblind artist contacted Tom Cruise’s management team to see if the Top…
Ecologists Preparing to Return Tigers to Kazakhstan in World-First Tiger Reintroduction Effort
In a historic step toward the first-ever restoration of the tiger population to a nation where…
Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherers Heard the Elks Painted on a Cliff ‘Talking’ – (LISTEN)
Rising directly out of the water of a lake in the Finish Lakeland region, tall granite…
First Flying Electric Ferry in US Will Shuttle Lake Tahoe Crowds With Zero Emissions
In 2023, GNN reported that the world’s first ‘flying’ electric ferry boat had entered into mass…
Mom Credits Stranger’s Comment with Helping to Save Her Son’s Life
Because a stranger had the mixture of compassion, bravery, and instincts to speak up, a little…
Pet Pig Lights Up Kansas Old Folks Home with Cuddly Demeanor and Hunger for Cereal
A maintenance worker at a care home has begun bringing his pet pig to work, putting…
‘Give to the Max’ Annual Charity Fundraiser Breaks Record with $37 Million for Minnesotans
An annual fundraiser for charitable organizations and schools Minnesota has broken its record for donations after…
Cloud Forest Animals Thrive After Invasive Rodent Eradication on Lord Howe Island–A World Heritage Site
In 2022, GNN reported on the return of wildlife seen on Lord Howe Island of Australia…
2 City Cops Reunite 104 Missing Kids with Their Families in India This Year
In India, a pair of police officers have reunited 104 children and minors with their families…
Massachusetts Cafe Offers Free Coffee if You Come in Dancing
“Walk in and give us your BEST dance moves for 5 seconds,” read a sign displayed…
British Columbia’s Hazelnut Forests Were Actually First Nations’ Forest Farms 7,000 Years Ago
New insights into the First Nations of British Columbia show how these resourceful people cultivated hazelnuts…
This College Student Sportscaster May Be Blind, But He Sees Every Play (LISTEN)
From New Jersey comes a story you have to hear to believe—a college sports know-it-all who…
Multivitamins Could Help Save the Coral Reefs, New Research Shows
Could a multivitamin boost the health and resilience of coral reefs? Preliminary testing says that, like…
Photos Capture Rare Giant Anteater Pup Born in UK Park Riding on Mom’s Back
These cute pictures show a rare giant anteater pup riding on its mother’s back, after being…
Survey Shows 40% of Americans Are Doing More Good Deeds and Giving in the Final Months of 2024
Four in 10 Americans are actively doing more good deeds before the end of 2024, says…
Four Girlfriends Recreate Photo From Their First Fun-Loving Vacation 50 Years Ago
A group of fun-loving friends have recreated a photo from their first girls getaway—more than 50…
Narnia Themed Treehouse Built Next to C.S. Lewis’ Home Features Magic Wardrobe–Now it’s a Holiday Rental
A man has created the ultimate fantasy treehouse and cottage inspired by The Lion, the Witch…
