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Human KindnessGood News Network Reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Good News in History, July 14
11 years ago today, Earth’s scientists completed the first survey of our solar system as the New Horizons spacecraft completed a flyby of distant Pluto. It took ten years for the little space probe to arrive at our most distant neighbor, and is now beginning a long cold journey out into the great beyond, never
Creative JoyMy Modern Met Reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Amazing Winners of the 2026 International Aerial Photographer of the Year Competition
Amazing Winners of the 2026 International Aerial Photographer of the Year Competition The International Aerial Photographer of the Year competition has announced the winners of its second edition, after receiving 1,587 entries from photographers around the world.
Creative JoyColossal Reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Korea’s Coastal Folklore Surfaces in Jeongmin Lee’s Ink Illustrations
"I rarely paint a folktale exactly as it's written," Lee says.
Human KindnessPhys.org Biology Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
Shrimp feeding behavior observed under simulated microgravity
The Space Aquaculture Project at Okayama University of Science is an ambitious research initiative aimed at cultivating fish and crustaceans on the moon and Mars, which are expected to serve as food production bases for future space exploration. The project ultimately seeks to improve astronauts' quality of life through better food options in space.
Creative JoyMy Modern Met Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
New Exhibition Explores Palestinian Stories of Displacement Across Generations
New Exhibition Explores Palestinian Stories of Displacement Across Generations Though there has been little said about it over the years, Palestinian displacement started decades ago. During the 1948 Nakba, around 750,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced from their homes as Zionist groups seized towns and villages, forcing families to rebuild their lives elsewhere.
Creative JoyColossal Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
Helena Minginowicz Transforms Humble Paper Towel into Ethereal Paintings
"Civilizations are remembered through their monuments, but understood through the things they throw away," the artist says.
Human KindnessGood News Network Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
Firm Breaks Ground on First Next-Gen Nuclear Reactor in America to Power Data Centers for Less
A nuclear energy firm has broke ground on the first advanced nuclear reactor plant in the country, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Set to come online in 2030, it will help stymy the growth in energy costs from several large data centers run by Google in the Tennessee/Alabama area. Beyond that, the well-researched technology aims to
Creative JoyMy Modern Met Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
South Korea Has 24-Hour Ramen Shops That Are Completely Unmanned and Self-Serve
South Korea Has 24-Hour Ramen Shops That Are Completely Unmanned and Self-Serve Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por 불꽃헤어라인 (@ckhomme) Few things are as cozy as a bowl of ramen, particularly late at night. But to many, the best version of this dish features ingredients that many don’t have at home.
Creative JoyColossal Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
Uncanny Landscapes in Pen and Ink Span Wooden Panels by John Buck
The Bozeman-based artist is known for his eccentric wooden works that draw on folklore, personal memory, and daily observations.
Science and HealthNASA News Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
NASA’s Hubble Discovers First of Star Cluster’s Missing Black Holes
Astronomers using archival data from Hubble and supportive observations from Webb have located their first stellar-mass black hole in the star cluster Omega Centauri.
Creative JoyMy Modern Met Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
Largest “Photograph” Ever Made Fills Nearly 5 Acres of a Wheat Field
romero) In southern France, artist Almudena Romero created what many describe as the largest photographic artwork ever made by transforming a two-hectare (nearly 5-acre) wheat field into a living image of a human eye.
Human KindnessGood News Network Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
This Extraordinary Desert Mouse Defies Aging–and it Could Change Human Longevity
A protein associated with longevity in humans has recently been found at high concentrations in an extraordinarily long-living mouse. The discovery makes the case for more research into a poorly-understood, potentially gene-determined, metabolic pathway for healthy aging that could help scientists better understand the aging process across mammals. The golden spiny mouse is unusual among
Science and HealthPhys.org Biology Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
Chitosan-based hydrogel membranes as transparent biomaterials for skin regeneration
IMDEA Materials Institute has developed mechanically tunable hydrogel membranes that closely mimic the mechanical environment of human skin while remaining highly biocompatible, representing an improved platform for skin tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Creative JoyGood News Network Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
Young Man Interviews 3,000 World War II Vets Over 10-year Project–Preserving Their Stories
A decade ago, a young American began recording interviews with World War II combat veterans to satisfy his curiosity about the war. That curiosity became something of an obsession, and 3,000 veterans later, his hard drives and SD cards have become something of a national treasure. Brought to us from Steve Hartman for CBS News’
Good EarthYale Climate Connections Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
Indigenous Earth Fund distributes $5 million to Indigenous-led projects
Edgar Villanueva says that Indigenous communities have solutions to environmental problems but struggle to access funding.
Community WinsPhys.org Biology Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
Study suggests increased biotoxicity due to anaerobic decolorization of diazo dye by wetland-derived Clostridium
Untreated synthetic dye effluents severely threaten aquatic ecosystems by blocking sunlight, depleting dissolved oxygen and releasing compounds with potential ecological toxicity. Among the various treatment strategies, biological treatment is considered a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical methods.
Good EarthPhys.org Earth Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
Only 13% of biodiversity promises from 180 influential companies pass accountability test
New research by the University of Oxford and the Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University has revealed that most biodiversity commitments made by large, influential companies are not precise enough to enable society to evaluate whether they are making progress toward meeting their commitments. The results have been published in One Earth.
Creative JoyPhys.org Biology Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
RNA-only repair enzyme reveals how primordial life could have protected genomes
In most modern cells, DNA stores the genetic blueprint, and proteins replicate, repair and build from those blueprints. At the same time, proteins require instructions from DNA to be made in the first place.
Community WinsReasons to be Cheerful Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
The City That Chose Beauty Over Billboards
“There used to be a massive block of concrete here, there was an advertising column, it wasn’t so beautiful,” says Gilles Namur, waving his hand along the length of Cours Lafontaine, a street that runs through the historic center of Grenoble. Today, it’s a different sight altogether. The street has.
Good EarthHappy Eco News Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
Freshwater Mussel Habitat Protection Expands Across 17 States to Safeguard Endangered Species
Happy Eco News Freshwater Mussel Habitat Protection Expands Across 17 States to Safeguard Endangered Species The freshwater mussel habitat protection has designated 3,814 river miles of critical habitat across 17 states for four endangered freshwater mussel species.
Science and HealthGood News Network Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
Good News in History, July 13
Happy Birthday to Sir Patrick Stewart who turns 86 years old today. The English actor of stage and film grew up poor, yet not only excels in Shakespeare, but plays the lead in his own science fiction series—Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. He also stars as Charles Xavier in the superhero
Animal RescueGood News Network Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
Simple Shot Shows Promise to Reverse Osteo-Arthritis Within Months, Following Animal Treatments
A research team in Colorado has developed a suite of new therapies that prompt aging or damaged joints to repair themselves within weeks, according to animal studies. The new osteo-arthritis treatments include a single, regenerative injection to a joint and a biomaterial repair kit that recruits the body’s own cells to patch holes in damaged
Good EarthGood News Network Reviewed Jul 13, 2026
Roman ‘Genius’ Spirit Statue Buried 1,600 Years Ago Found by Hadrian’s Wall
A perfectly preserved Roman statue which was deliberately buried 1,600 years ago has been unearthed near Hadrian’s Wall. 5 ft-high figure carved from sandstone is a ‘protective spirit’, also known as a ‘genius’, which is displayed like a shrine to invoke security and wealth. The statue was discovered at Vindolanda Fort in Northumberland, England,