Health
What went right this week: the good news that matters
There were big health wins, Mexico pledged free healthcare for all, and Amsterdam ditched fossil fuel ads, plus more
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Beachgoer finds sea turtle stranded, so covered in barnacles she couldn't move. See her amazing 9-month recovery
Kalani the green sea turtle was covered in barnacles, algae, and leeches. Experts at the Australian Seabird & Turtle Rescue brought her back from the brink.
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Successful Homeless Village in Scotland Offers Residents Independence but Asks Responsibility
A small village for homeless residents has opened in the west of Scotland with the aim of empowering tenants with responsibility and time to get their lives back on track. The charity Social Bite has partnered with the Salvation Army for the management of the South Lanarkshire homeless village, called Harriet Gardens, which it spent
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Health
US Alcohol Consumption Falls to 85-Year Low âDriven by Desire for Better Health
Gallop reported in August that since it began tracking the US drinking rate in 1939, it has never been lower than in 2025. Last year, just 54% of Americans polled on average said they consumed alcohol. The question didn't regard frequency, but basically asked: do you abstain from drinking entirely. 54% marks the third year
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Animals
Good News in History, May 8
Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough, the legendary naturalist, broadcaster and producer who created and wrote the influential documentaries Life on Earth (in 13 parts) and The Life of Birds, among many others. After studying Natural Sciences at Cambridge University, he launched his famous Zoo Quest BBC series in 1954. Life on Earth in 1979
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Catch Stunning Views of Venus and Jupiter as They Align with the Crescent Moon in Mid-May
Jupiter and Venus will appear in a line with the waning crescent Moon in mid-May, providing a perfect opportunity for some quality stargazing. Jupiter, which has been shining brightly for months, and has been visible with both binoculars and the naked eye, will sit in the highest position of this stellar skewer. Between May 18th
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64 Inspiring Quotes from David Attenborough â On Nature and Saving Our Planet
His messages remind us that we are not apart from nature, but a part of it, and that the stewardship of this planet is not just an environmental concern but a matter of our own survival.
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15 of the best quotes from Sir David Attenborough
On his 100th birthday, we share some of our favourite quotes from the broadcaster and natural historian
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She was the first female CEO of an Afghan tech company. Now she teaches girls under Taliban rule in secret classrooms
Roya Mahboob has been making waves in Afghanistan for years, even from half a world away.
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Health
Can wearables detect heart problems early? Doctor breaks down real data
Wearable health tech like the Oura ring tracks sleep, heart rate and stress. A cardiologist reveals how the data can drive real health changes.
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Health
Alzheimerâs risk slashed by eating more of one common food, study suggests
A new study has revealed a link between egg consumption and reduced risk of Alzheimerâs disease. The research from Californiaâs Loma Linda University, published in the Journal of Nutrition, aimed to analyze the relationship between the neurological condition and dietary habits. The study noted that eggs are known to be a "source of key nutrients that support brain health ," which led to this investigation. KEEP THE EGGS BUT REPLACE 5 BAD-FOR-YOU BREAKFAST FOODS, SAYS NUTRITIONIST The researchers analyzed data from nearly 40,000 U.S. adults over 65 years old, from a large study linked to Medicare records, to identify Alzheimerâs diagnoses. After 15 years, 2,858 people had developed Alzheimerâs. The participantsâ diet and lifestyle were assessed
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85 Million Acres of Private Land Are Being Protected for Conservation in the US and Australia
Australia now boasts one of the world's largest acreage of private land set aside for conservation, and the Guardian recently reported that generous and wealthy citizens are to thank for it. Leaving land to conservation purposes in wills, and making bequests of estates has made a big part in amassing 24 million acres of privately-conserved
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Over half of US states are considering laws allowing balcony solar. It could save you hundreds every year
In Europe, plug-in solar installations have been legal for more than a decade.
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Kindness
Canadian Woman Gives Free Bikes and Trikes to Thousands of Kids in the Past 14 Years
For 14 years, a generous soul in Moncton has been collecting donated bicycles and children's tricycles and holding regular giveaways for families who can't afford to buy one. "The reward of seeing kids smile and ride off on their bikes is priceless," said Krista Richard, organizer of the Bikes and Trikes for Everyone program. Richard
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From ancient goddesses to peace activists, this is the real reason we should be celebrating Mother's Day
The consumerist emphasis on Mother's Day has long been criticized â including by the holidayâs founder.
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âExcitingâ Fossil Find Reveals That Platypuses Swam with Dolphins 25 Million Years Ago
Everyone knows that the platypus is the world's strangest mammal, obeying conventions as well as Alice Cooper or Ozzy Osbourne ever did. But an "exciting" new fossil is revealing more about this ancient lineage's long history: namely some serious gnashers. Paleontologists made the rare discovery east of the Flinders Ranges in the remote outback
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New study: Most Americans, Republicans included, believe that saving the environment is 'worth the cost'
A recent study from the Pew Research Center found nonpartisan support for strengthening environmental laws.
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Good News in History, May 7
80 years ago today, the innovative electronics company, Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering, co-founded by Akio Morita and Masaru Ibuka, first began operations. With 20 employees, and later taking the name Sony, they built Japan's first tape recorder. In 1955, Sony's transistor radio cracked open the US market, launching the new industry of consumer microelectronicsâwith teens being
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Young inventor plans to stop 90% of floating sea plastic by 2040
A Dutch nonprofit is developing river-based technology that could dramatically cut ocean plastic within decades
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