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Good EarthPhys.org Earth Reviewed Jul 24, 2026
Mapping project helps protect coastal world heritage sites from climate threats
A major new digital mapping project could help safeguard some of the world's most important and well-known heritage sites from rising seas, flooding and coastal erosion. Researchers led by scientists from the University of East Anglia (UEA), Durham University and the University of Cape Town have created the Global Coastal Heritage (Glo-CoH) dataset, the first comprehensive digital map of UNESCO World Heritage sites located along coastlines less than 20 meters (66 feet) above sea level.
Science and HealthGood News Network Reviewed Jul 24, 2026
Good News in History, July 24
51 years ago today, Giorgio Armani and Sergio Galeotti founded Giorgio Armani SpA (joint stock company) in Milan, Italy. Armani had no education in design, and instead studied medicine in advance of a two-year stint in the army. He got into fashion simply by working at department stores. By 2001, Armani was acclaimed as the
Good EarthNASA Earth Observatory Reviewed Jul 24, 2026
A Million-Panel Project
Utah’s new solar power and battery storage facility is among the largest in the region. Historically, central Utah’s Castle Valley has been a coal hub, with mining operations on the slopes of the Wasatch Plateau to the west active since the late 1800s.
Science and HealthPhys.org Biology Reviewed Jul 24, 2026
How an iceberg may have stopped emperor penguins from breeding on Coulman Island in 2025
The number of chicks in the Coulman Island emperor penguin colony decreased by about 69% in 2025 compared with 2024, according to research published in Communications Earth & Environment. The authors suggest that a large iceberg, which grounded off the island between July 2025 and January 2026, likely restricted the colony's access to important foraging areas, demonstrating that individual iceberg movements may affect breeding success even when overall sea ice conditions appear favorable.
Science and HealthPhys.org Biology Reviewed Jul 24, 2026
How researchers are using AI to speed up drug discovery and development: Q&A
Drug development is among the slowest, most failure-prone processes in modern science, with about 90% of drug candidates never reaching the market. Today, artificial intelligence methods have accelerated the first step—plucking promising molecules out of endless possibilities—but countless challenges remain. A successful drug must be not only safe and effective but also able to bypass the body's defenses and reach the right target.
Good EarthPhys.org Earth Reviewed Jul 24, 2026
Earlier toilet training could curb growing diaper waste crisis
Earlier toilet training and new recycling technologies are among expert-backed solutions to reduce the environmental impact of disposable diapers and other hygiene products, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
Good EarthPhys.org Biology Reviewed Jul 24, 2026
Scuba divers underestimate how much damage they do to coral reefs. We've watched hundreds to find out why
Scuba diving is often presented as a success story for marine ecotourism.
Creative JoyPhys.org Biology Reviewed Jul 24, 2026
When mothers make the winners: How alpha female lineages dominate hyena clans
In mammals, males are usually stronger and more competitive than females. Males also show greater inequality in reproductive success—the number of offspring they produce—than females. In spotted hyenas, the opposite is true: Reproductive inequality is greater among females than males. The reason? Female spotted hyenas pass on their social rank and the associated privileges, such as priority access to food, to their offspring, whereas males do not.
Good EarthPhys.org Earth Reviewed Jul 24, 2026
New physics-based metric improves estimates of climate-driven cooling demand
New research led by atmospheric scientists at the University of Hawai'i (UH) at Mānoa found that the century-old yardstick used across many industries to estimate air-conditioning and refrigeration energy demand—called cooling degree days—is missing something fundamental.
Creative JoyColossal Reviewed Jul 24, 2026
Playful Knitted Pillows by Donna Wilson Infuse Interiors with Whimsy and Joy
What's not to love about a pillow with personality?
Science and HealthSmithsonian Smart News Reviewed Jul 24, 2026
Experimental Alzheimer's Drug That Fights a Tough-to-Target Protein Shows Promise at Slowing Cognitive Decline in a Clinical Trial
Recently FDA-approved treatments work to clear clumps of the protein amyloid beta in the brain. A drug that instead goes after tangles of the protein tau can yield similar cognitive outcomes, a new study suggests
Creative JoyMy Modern Met Reviewed Jul 24, 2026
Researchers in Japan Create Pumpkin Peel Film Better at Keeping Food Fresh Than Plastic Packaging
Researchers in Japan Create Pumpkin Peel Film Better at Keeping Food Fresh Than Plastic Packaging According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 30% to 40% of total food production is lost or wasted, with a significant portion being food loss during early stages like storage and transport before reaching retail markets. These losses can be as high as 40-50% for root crops, fruits, and vegetables.
Animal RescueGood News Network Reviewed Jul 24, 2026
4 Beluga Whales from Shuttered Canadian Park Arrive at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium After Rescue (LOOK)
When GNN reported last week that Canadian and US authorities approved the emergency transfer of some 30 beluga whales from a closed theme park in Ontario, little had been released about how one goes about moving a several ton marine mammal across state boundaries. Then, news broke that 4 of those 30 whales had already
Good EarthPhys.org Earth Reviewed Jul 24, 2026
Recycling does not weaken support for broader climate action, survey finds
In research published in npj Climate Action, UNSW Sydney behavioral scientists, in collaboration with researchers from Griffith University, say they found no evidence for claims that climate action at the individual level distracted from support for meaningful action on climate change.
Science and HealthPhys.org Biology Reviewed Jul 23, 2026
Environmental bacteria ferry genes that boost antibiotic resistance over 10,000-fold
A patient with a severe infection is prescribed a potent antibiotic. Hopes for improvement are high, but just after treatment is given, resistance to the drug increases thousands of times. How could this happen?
Good EarthHappy Eco News Reviewed Jul 23, 2026
Storm-Ready Windows That Waste Less and Protect More
Happy Eco News Storm-Ready Windows That Waste Less and Protect More Storm-Ready Windows That Waste Less and Protect More Storm season has a funny way of making you notice every rattle, draft, and shaky frame in your house. If you live somewhere high winds and heavy rain are regular guests, your windows do a lot more than frame a nice view. They hold the line on
Science and HealthPhys.org Biology Reviewed Jul 23, 2026
Heat is coming for Hawaiian corals, but study finds there may be time to adapt
Since the first major bleaching event in 1996, Hawaiian corals have been subject to increasing heat stress and more frequent bleaching events. New research from oceanographers at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa used high-resolution modeling that includes small-scale processes to examine projected heat stress on coral reefs over the 21st century.
Human KindnessPhys.org Biology Reviewed Jul 23, 2026
Training microbes to prepare soils for the impacts of climate change
Scientists at the University of Lincoln have discovered a promising new way to help protect crops from one of climate change's growing threats to global food production—increasing soil salinity.
Creative JoyMy Modern Met Reviewed Jul 23, 2026
Refik Anadol Brings the Rainforest to Los Angeles at the World’s First AI Art Museum
Refik Anadol Brings the Rainforest to Los Angeles at the World’s First AI Art Museum A new exhibition has brought rainforests to Los Angeles. Titled Machine Dreams: Rainforest, this immersive show is unlike anything visitors have seen before. Combining technology with stunning visuals, the expansive exhibition is the inaugural showcase for DATALAND, the world’s first museum of AI art, co-founded by pioneering creative Refik Anadol.
Creative JoyGood News Network Reviewed Jul 23, 2026
Maiden Rocket Launch ‘a Grand Success’ for India’s First Private Spaceflight Company
In 2022, India beat long-time spacefarers Russia to become the 3rd nation to see a privately designed and built rocket successfully reach space. Now just 4 years later, and the Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has outdone itself. The company’s new 4-stage Vikram-1 rocket capable of carrying over 770 lbs. of payload aced its maiden flight to
Creative JoyColossal Reviewed Jul 23, 2026
Patrick Dougherty’s ‘Stickwork’ Installations Conjure Connections with Nature
For more than four decades, the artist has reimagined the technical and sculptural capabilities of one simple material: twigs.
Creative JoyMy Modern Met Reviewed Jul 23, 2026
Artist Transforms Everyday Scraps, Inspired by Emily Dickinson’s Habit of Writing Poems on Envelopes
Artist Transforms Everyday Scraps, Inspired by Emily Dickinson’s Habit of Writing Poems on Envelopes Finding beauty in the ordinary isn’t always easy, but training our eyes to see it is a practice that can change one’s life. This is exactly what multidisciplinary artist Spencer Finch does in his new exhibition, Balboa of House and Garden.
Science and HealthNASA News Reviewed Jul 23, 2026
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Closes Out Space Station Mission
After eight months aboard the International Space Station for his first mission, NASA astronaut Chris Williams is preparing to return to Earth. During his assignment, Williams contributed to research for new cancer treatments, advanced the production of materials to improve computers and electronics, ventured into the vacuum of space to complete two spacewalks, and much