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The ‘Skywalker’ Gibbon Was Thought to Be Nearly Extinct–Now Significant Populations Discovered in Myanmar
From the Far East comes fantastic news for species conservation after new populations of the gorgeous…
Watch Security Guards Save Choking Baby– ‘Divine Intervention’ Led to Right Place, Right Time
Two security guards are being hailed as heroes after assisting a mother whose infant son was…
Newly Discovered Rock Art Panels Depict How Ancient Ancestors Envisioned Creation and Adapted to Change
Australia’s vast wildernesses are famous for many things, but rock art, specifically one of the largest…
Magician Performs Tricks for Shelter Dogs So Their Enthusiastic Reactions get Them Adopted–Watch
John Stessel normally performs his A-list magic show to adoring fans and celebrities, but he has…
Make Yourself Happy: Watch a Pair of Giant Rubber Duckies Floating in Hong Kong Harbor
A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks have been spotted in Hong Kong waters. The bath…
Fungi Could Be the Answer to Global Warming as They Store a Third of All Carbon Emissions
GNN is pro-fungus. We report on their value as medicines, building materials, and food, as well…
June Stargazing: Planning A Summer Soltice Spectacle
The first day of summer; June 21st; the longest day of the year in the Northern…
Support Group Using Sheep Helps People Improve Their Mental Health
A new animal therapy business using cuddly, wooly neighbors to help struggling kids and adults with…
Tesla Model 3 Has a Life-Cycle Ownership Cost Equivalent to the Cheapest Car in America
No one sees a Tesla or a Tesla owner and thinks “budgeter” but as it turns…
Hope for Tinnius Sufferers After Device Found to Reduce Ear Ringing by 60%
Tinnitus, the occasional ringing in the ear representing damage or impairment to the auditory systems, affects…
Birth of a Rare Sulawesi Monkey–One of World’s Most Endangered Primates is Celebrated
Conservationists are celebrating the birth of one of the world’s most endangered primates at a UK…
A Nurse and Her Boyfriend Saved a Man’s Life on Flight Home from Bahamas Vacation
A man named Michael can thank his lucky stars that when his heart stopped aboard an…
After 8th Grader Walked to Graduation, an NFL Star and University Team Up to Give Him a Ride to College
A Missouri middle schooler was so determined to make it to his graduation, he ended up…
‘Landmark’ Peanut Allergy Skin Patch Desensitizes Kids Using Immunotherapy to Stop Allergic Reactions
In a “landmark” phase III trial, a skin patch to combat peanut allergies in children under…
Single Atom X-rayed For First Time in Breakthrough That Will ‘Transform the World’
Many laymen will not be aware that science has never been able to X-ray a single…
Little Boy Lost for 6 Days in Harsh Kenyan Wilderness is Rescued: ‘An Amazing Moment’
Kenya’s vast Tsavo East National Park is no place for the solitary. It’s easy to get…
Are There Any Environmentally-Friendly Air Conditioners Out There? (Some Good News)
Reprinted via EarthTalk®, From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Are there any environmentally…
Original Demo Tape That Landed Prince his First Record Contract at 18–Found in Attic, Now For Sale
The original demo tape that landed Prince his first record contract is being auctioned. Boston-based RR…
It’s June! Your Inspiring Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood.…
Top 5 Tips For Hosting the Perfect Dinner Party
Expert Chris Sim, who cooks community meals for more than 2,000 people every year, says hosts…
Elephant Fitted With a Prosthetic Foot So He’s Able to Walk Again – LOOK
When one is dealing with elephants, everything becomes a bit bigger, a bit more extreme—such as…
Sherpa Convinces Climber to Let Him Make Rare ‘Death Zone’ Rescue on Mt. Everest
It’s been one of the busiest and deadliest seasons for summiting The Mountain So High…
U.S. Is Giving Away Lighthouses for Free to Preserve Them As Historic Landmarks
A unique opportunity for a fixer-upper is coming by way of the US General Services Administration…
Cheap New Smartphone App Monitors Blood Pressure–Through Your Fingertips
A smartphone app has been developed that monitors blood pressure by using a simple and cheap…
Watch Tiny Dog Sprint After Coyote While His Puppy Pal is Being Attacked in the Backyard
In California, a little dog was saved from a prowling coyote when his friend, a 10…
Rare All-White Panda Spotted Again in China–The Only One of its Kind in the World (WATCH)
In 2019, an albino giant panda was spotted in a nature reserve in Sichuan, China, and…
Man Lands Dream Job After Skydiving with Sign Asking for Work–New Employer Offers a Job the Same Way
In the ultimate pump-up story, a daredevil job seeker landed a new position after jumping out…
First Recorded Stand-Up Comedy Sketch from 500 Years Ago Discovered in 15th Century Manuscript
While this old parchment page may look like one out of a wizard’s spellbook, it’s actually…
X-rays and Webb Telescope Provide Dazzling Views of Space Invisible to the Unaided Eye
Looking for a cool way to get your kids involved in astronomy? Just show them this…
Popular Hiking App Releases 27,000 Trail Maps to Download for Free, Increasing Hiker Safety
One of the most popular hiking apps has made 27,000 trail maps available for download for…
Multiple Myeloma Cancer Treatment Has 90% Success Rate: ‘Dramatic Results’
An experimental cancer treatment developed in Israel has become so effective for an incurable form of…
Spectacular Drone Photo Spies a Harbor that Looks Like a Dolphin
A Welsh photographer incidentally found that a familiar harbor area bore an uncanny resemblance to a…
Much Like Stonehenge, Solstice Sunlight Would Have Danced on the Walls of This Neolithic Spanish Tomb
Reprinted with permission from World at Large, an independent news outlet covering conflict, travel, science, conservation, and…
Flower That Grew Only in York Brought Back From Extinction After 30 Years—First Ever British De-Extinction
English media is gushing over the news of the first “de-extinction event” that saw a yellow…
After Years of Walking at 4am to Haul Trash, He Graduated From Harvard Law School
In 2020, GNN celebrated the hard work of 18-year-old Rehan Staton, who worked for years as…
These Green Books Are Poisonous—and May Be on a Shelf Near You
There are poisonous books—the Communist Manifesto, or Mein Kampf for example—and then there are books that are literally…
Man Becomes Local Hero After Power-Washing Hometown’s Filthy Pavement: ‘I Got Fed Up’
A window cleaner has become an online sensation after pressure washing his hometown’s filthy pavement and…
The Incredible Moment 69-Year-Old Stops a Bank Robbery with Words and a Hug
When a struggling Californian attempted to alleviate his financial stress by robbing a bank, Michael Armus…
World’s Oldest Homo Sapiens Footprint Discovered–And it’s 153,000 Years Old
A 153,000-year-old footprint found in South Africa could be the world’s oldest ever made by our…
Ring Lost Down Toilet 13 Years Ago is Discovered at Wastewater Treatment Facility 1,000 Feet From Her Home
A woman in Minnesota has been reunited with an anniversary ring she accidentally flushed down the…
Creating Electricity From Moisture in the Air, Even in the Sahara Desert
A totally science-fiction device developed by scientists in Massachusetts would allow people to pull electricity out…
9 People Who Had Won Millions in the Lottery Teamed Up to Restore Historic Lido to its Former Glory–LOOK
Nine different lottery victors with winnings that would total $20 million banded together and restored an…
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More Than 5,000 Ocean Species Entirely New to Science Discovered by English Expedition in Pacific
More than 5,000 new marine species have been discovered by an English expedition in the Pacific.…
‘Gift of Adoption’ Marks 5,000th Child Given a Home–Covering the Fees to Keep Siblings Together
An American nonprofit is celebrating a huge milestone after helping to unite three brothers at risk…
Antibiotic That Destroys One of World’s Deadliest Superbugs Discovered by AI Supercomputer
An antibiotic that could be used to treat one of the world’s most drug-resistant superbugs has…
Mom Became Pregnant While Already Pregnant, Conceiving Twins 28 Days Apart in Age
An extra fertile mother was overjoyed when she discovered she was pregnant again—while already pregnant—after apparently…
Newborn Calf Leads Mother Cow to Greet Stranger Who Helped Them Reunite (WATCH)
Flo is a devoted cow who’s nurtured several calves in her lifetime. But for this newborn,…
A New Poll Points to a Formula For the Perfect Vacation: ‘Unexpected’ and ‘Unforgettable’
What makes a vacation truly memorable? There may be a reliable formula, at least for younger…
New Indoor Farm in Downtown Compton Grows 4.5 Million Pounds of Affordable Greens in One Year
Capable of growing 4.5 million pounds of leafy green vegetables per year, a new indoor vertical…
Detroit Students Build a House–Then Deliver the Entire Structure For Low Income Housing
It was a surreal sight for Pedro Rivera, a whole house was on the back of…
Butterfly Populations Grew by 200% Higher in People’s Gardens than in Other Habitats
Britain’s butterflies are bouncing back thanks in largest part to Britons’ gardens providing a safe haven,…
Dutchman Starts Overnight Sleeper-Train Operation Throughout Europe: A Hostel on Rails
Tonight, Europe will experience a little resurrection—the first privately-run overnight sleeper train service will take passengers…
Gigatons of Carbon Could be Captured in Offshore Underwater Volcanoes: A Boon for Climate
A new study concludes that an extinct volcano off the shore of Portugal could store as…
Big White Dogs Save the World’s Smallest Penguin in Australia
Just off the coast of Warrnambool city, Australia’s Middle Island is home to some very small…
Revolutionary New Clean Fuel Developed that Could See Cars Being Powered by Sunshine
An environmentally clean fuel made from the power of the sun has been devised by scientists…
See the Moon Under the “Da Vinci Glow” in the Next Three Days
There’s a unique kind of crescent moon in the sky tonight (May 24th,) and possibly the…
13 Years After Losing Both Legs in Afghanistan, Veteran Summits Everest Establishing World Record
A Nepali veteran of the British operations in Afghanistan has become the first double above-the-knee amputee…
City of Detroit Surprises Single-Mom Crossing Guard With $50k at a Tiger’s Game Following Viral Tiktok Post
For no other reason than that she was a working mom with a great personality and…
Pair of Dirty Windows Purchased on Facebook Are Set to Sell for $200,000
A pair of dirty windows bought on Facebook during a church demolition is set to sell…
This Fabric Is Designed to Block Mosquito Bites
In a potentially huge development for fashion in tropical countries, an entomologist has come up with…
Shredded Diapers Could Replace 40% of Concrete Sand in Construction–Without Affecting Strength
Seeking to find sustainable solutions to low-cost housing in Indonesia, scientists in the world’s third-most-populous nation…
MIRACLE MONDAY: Dealing With Cancer and Homelessness, Former Teacher Now Has an Apartment and Lifelong Friend
Elizabeth Softky is aptly named: when you hear her speak, there is a soft, lyrical quality…
Shrimpers and Crabbers Get Paid to Collect Abandoned Traps, Saving Wildlife from Derelict Fishing Hazards
Fishermen in Mississippi are getting paid to collect derelict crab traps, saving wildlife from getting caught…
Homeless Man Hailed as Hero for Rescuing Family from Apartment Fire: ‘He was an angel’
A mother in Arizona woke to find she was trapped in the second story of her…
Students Craft Stellar Resumes for Long-term Shelter Dogs—and 6 of the Pups Were Already Adopted (VIDEO)
When schools partner with local nonprofits like this Albuquerque animal shelter, good news will not be…
Grandson Accompanies His 93-year-old Grandma to Visit All 63 National Parks: ‘Greatest privilege of my life’
If you asked any American what they’d like to do after they retire—and you offered them…
Tipsy Traveler Calls Out Crossword Clues on Stalled Train Turning a Gloomy Car into Smiling Community–WATCH
A tipsy crossword enthusiast was caught on camera transforming the ‘gloomy mood’ of delayed train passengers…
Bee Therapy Retreat Where Vibrations From Bees and Scent of Honey Believed to Be Healing
The UK’s first ‘bee therapy’ retreat has been launched in Scotland. Apipods—wooden huts with beehives around…
Lights Turned Off at the Gateway Arch Every Night to Assist in Bird Migration for 325 Species
From the majestic whooping crane to the smallest songbird, an iconic American landmark in Missouri is…
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Oil Refinery Factory Being Transformed into Green Cultural Park to Showcase Fossil-free Future in China
The Dutch architecture firm MVRDV has won a competition to design the Hangzhou Oil Refinery Factory…
Top 30 Ways Adults Pay Homage to Lost Loved Ones and Keep Their Memory Alive
A new poll has unveiled the top 30 modern ways we remember lost loved ones. The…
Shark Attack App Uses AI to Forecast and Detect Risk for Swimmers at 89% Accuracy
A sophisticated app generates shark attack “forecasts” using artificial intelligence. The developers are taking advantage of…
3 Children and a Baby Survived for Weeks in Colombian Jungle After Their Plane Crashed
3 children aged 13, 11, and 4, along with an 11-month-old infant, have reportedly been found…
Neglected 80-year-old Antibiotic Reemerges as Highly-Effective Against Resistant Bacteria
A discarded 80-year-old antibiotic may provide protection against multi-drug resistant superbugs, according to a new…
Anti-Poaching Helicopter Attempts Daring Rescue Inches Above Swirling Floodwaters–WATCH
For the pilot and conservationists aboard the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust helicopter, going out typically means scanning…
A New Butterflies Has Been Named After The ‘Lord of the Rings’ Villain
A genus of orange and brown butterflies that had been excruciatingly hard to define and separate…
Two Hikers on the Camino Del Santiago Find Lasting Love After Facing Uncertain Futures
The Camino del Santiago is the ironing board of the stress of life—a way to find…
New York Cop Grabs Suicidal Passenger in First Rescue of its Kind on Staten Island Ferry
It was a rescue that police said had never been done before: hanging off the edge…
Chinese Scientists Create Way to 3D Print Ceramic Engineering Components Suspended in Air Without Support
In a warp-speed technological advancement, Chinese scientists have developed mid-air ceramic 3D printing. The team from…
For New Rover, NASA is Swapping Buggy Shape for a Giant Snake in Hopes it Can Explore Icy Moon of Saturn
NASA is testing an all-terrain slithering robot to explore tunnels, glaciers, and snowdrifts on Saturn’s icy…
2 Unknown Rembrandts Hidden in Private Collection for 200 Years Sparks Upcoming Auction
A pair of small portraits made, perhaps spontaneously, of Rembrandt van Rijk’s distant in-laws were discovered…
Georgia State University Hails First Class of Inmate Graduates: ‘A degree to utilize when they come home’
In caps, gowns, and perhaps even ‘blues,’ 9 inmates at Walker State Prison in Georgia are…
8-Year-Old Norwegian Girl Discovers Neolithic Flint Knife Among Stones on School Playground
A child’s imagination can turn a molehill into a mountain, or a stick into a sword.…
After Her Dog Died, 100-Year-old was ‘Sad and Quiet’ Until Daughter Finds Gucci–An Adoptable Senior Chihuahua
After a 100-year-old Californian lost her beloved dog, the “sad and quiet” senior was cured of…
Platypuses Return to Sydney’s Royal National Park After Disappearing for Decades
The iconically-strange platypus of Australia is coming home to a national park near Sydney 50 years…
Largest Explosion Ever Seen is Captured by Astronomers: Nothing on this Scale Witnessed Before
The largest explosion ever seen has been captured by astronomers—more than 10 times brighter than any…
After 4-year Search for a Mate, Endangered Lemur Gives Birth to Adorable Pup
Leaping with joy, the Calgary Zoo proudly announced last week the birth of a Critically-Endangered lemur…
Microbes that Digest Plastic at Low Temps Are Discovered in the Alps and the Arctic
Microbes that can eat plastic at low temperatures, making them more cost-effective than current ones, have…
Americans Who Took-in Stranded Koreans During Christmas Blizzard Just Flew Over the Ocean to Visit Their House
During the record-setting blizzard in New York state last winter, a tour bus of South Korean…
Scientists Discover Butterflies Originated in America 100 Million Years Ago When Upstart Moths Wanted to Bask in the Sun
Scientists completed a vast evolutionary jigsaw puzzle in 4D—and they discovered that butterflies originated in America…
High School Math Teacher Named 2023 Teacher of the Year For Her ‘One Good Thing’ Classroom Ritual
Rebecka Peterson can add ‘Teacher of the Year’ to her ongoing classroom ritual of naming one…
Adorable Video Shows How Mama Otter Teaches Her Pup to Swim in Dramatic Fashion (Watch)
Take a sweet Mothers Day moment to check out how this doting river otter takes her…
These Breeds Were Named ‘America’s Most Spoiled Dogs’ in a New Poll
Do you own an Australian Shepard, Border Collie, or Corgi? According to a new poll, you…
Woman Overcomes Homelessness And Then Wins $5 Million Lottery
A California woman who recently overcame homelessness is now a millionaire after winning the $5 million…
Woman Lost 8 Days in the Australian Bush Survives to See Her 4 Children Again ‘It is miraculous’
“I was ecstatic to have this outcome,” said Detective Inspector Jason Shepherd. The experienced policeman knew…
7,000-year-old Road Uncovered in Croatia is Paved in Stone–A ‘Sensational Find’
The island of Korcula is something Croats are exceptionally proud of—and rightly so. It is said…
Farmer Filmed the Adorable Moment His Newborn Quails Caused a Mini Stampede in His Home
A farmer was understandably giddy to film the adorable moment when his bumblebee-sized baby ‘king’ quails…
Canadian Family Turns Old School into Hydroponic Farm Growing Fresh Veggies Even in Winter For the Whole Town
A rural Saskatchewan winter is nothing to take lightly, and if there’s any farming to be…
GNN Founder Talks With BBC World Service About Positive News in the Media Landscape (Listen)
In a world dominated by news of destruction and disaster, millions of people across the globe…
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Tiny Battery Obliterates Breast Cancer Tumors in Mice by Creating Oxygen-free Target to Better Kill Disease
A tiny implant has placed a big target on the back of breast cancer tumors in…
Colorado Wild Horse Bill Passes With Huge Majority of Politicians Supporting Laws to Protect the State’s Mustangs
The Colorado General Assembly has passed unprecedented and groundbreaking legislation known as The Colorado Wild Horse…