Community WinsPositive News Reviewed Jul 9, 2026
Revealed: the world’s most liveable cities in 2026
Asian cities have shot up the latest Global Liveability Index, which has just been released. Where does your city rank?
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Good EarthGood News Network Reviewed Jul 9, 2026
Good News in History, July 9
Happy 70th Birthday to actor Tom Hanks. Known for both his dramatic and comedic roles (Big, A League of Their Own, Sleepless in Seattle, and You’ve Got Mail), he is one of the most popular film stars in the world—and in 2018 became the highest-grossing actor in the US. Hanks collaborated with director Steven Spielberg
Good EarthPhys.org Earth Reviewed Jul 9, 2026
Nine out of 10 Brazilian cities have experienced climate-related disasters over the past three decades
Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent and severe. The El Niño predicted for 2026–2027 is one such event. These events have caused environmental, economic and social impacts in Brazil, requiring specific public policies. To transform scientific data into a foundation for developing prevention, adaptation and mitigation measures, a group of Brazilian researchers has analyzed approximately 60,000 records of hydrogeological disasters in Brazil between 1991 and 2024. Their results are published in the journal Environmental Research Letters.
Creative JoyMy Modern Met Reviewed Jul 8, 2026
Electric Forest 2026 Brings Enchanting Installations and Vibrant Sounds to Michigan Woods
Electric Forest 2026 Brings Enchanting Installations and Vibrant Sounds to Michigan Woods Electric Forest returned to the magical Sherwood Forest for the 2026 edition of this mesmerizing festival. Held at Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan, from June 25–28, Electric Forest brought together tens of thousands of fans who revel in this unique integration of music, art, and community, still going strong in its 14th year.
Science and HealthNASA News Reviewed Jul 9, 2026
NASA Awards Contracts for Mars Advanced Surface Mobility Technology
13 NASA Awards Contracts for Mars Advanced Surface Mobility Technology NASA has selected seven companies for contract awards under the Mars Exploration Program’s Science Transport and Robotic Innovation for Deployment and Exploration, or STRIDE, initiative to advance next-generation commercial robotic surface mobility for future Mars exploration. The STRIDE awards will support the
Creative JoyGood News Network Reviewed Jul 8, 2026
Canada Successfully Exploring for ‘White’ Hydrogen Gas, a Clean Power Source Beneath Existing Mines
Reprinted with permission from World at Large Scientists in Canada have discovered that ancient underground rocks are naturally producing hydrogen gas—and lots of it, and it may be everywhere—and it may be cheap. The rocks could offer another source of clean energy known for emissions accounting purposes as “white hydrogen,” a largely unexplored and hidden
Creative JoyColossal Reviewed Jul 8, 2026
Atmospheric Scenes and Layered Interpretations Top the 2026 Hasselblad Masters Contest
This year, photographers in 160 countries submitted more than 108,000 images.
Creative JoyMy Modern Met Reviewed Jul 8, 2026
Vibrant Portraits Woven From Colorful Hair Beads Honor History, Identity, and Resilience [Interview]
Vibrant Portraits Woven From Colorful Hair Beads Honor History, Identity, and Resilience [Interview] In his intricate beaded portraits, multidisciplinary artist Felandus Thames spotlights historically marginalized figures, reclaiming their stories in defiance of the systems that have sought to erase their resistance. Composed of thousands of brightly colored and patterned hair beads, his large-scale wall-hung works transform individual beads into striking portraits that pulse with texture, depth, and emotion.
Community WinsNew Atlas Reviewed Jul 8, 2026
Pint-sized 4K touch camera puts a trio of lenses in your pocket
Compact cameras are currently experiencing something of a revival, buoyed by a Gen Z crowd chasing the look and feel of early-2000s digicams. We’ve watched that nostalgia wave wash over plenty of crowdfunding campaigns lately, from the film-mimicking Rewindpix to the gloriously retro Alfie BOXX.
Creative JoyMy Modern Met Reviewed Jul 8, 2026
5 Vintage Cars Hand-Painted to Look Like 2D Comic Book Drawings in Real Life
5 Vintage Cars Hand-Painted to Look Like 2D Comic Book Drawings in Real Life Los Angeles-based contemporary artist Joshua Vides has made a name for himself with his innovative “Reality to Idea” technique. By meticulously painting black lines onto white surfaces, he turns regular objects into something that looks straight out of a sketchbook.
Good EarthPhys.org Biology Reviewed Jul 8, 2026
Quiet, please: Hatchery salmon raised amid noise are less likely to return to spawn
Fish hatcheries are a critical part of the effort to restore salmon runs in the Pacific Northwest. But hatchery fish are less likely than wild ones to return from the ocean to spawn—and one reason may be hatchery noise.
Good EarthPhys.org Earth Reviewed Jul 8, 2026
Study examines Miami-Dade County resilience plans
A University of Miami study has developed a new approach to evaluate how multiple climate resilience plans work together—or fail to do so—in addressing the growing risks posed by climate-related hazards. The researchers analyzed 37 resilience plans developed at the regional, county, municipal and neighborhood levels. These plans outlined actions and investments to address flooding, sea level change, hurricanes, extreme heat, infrastructure, transportation and land-use issues.
Human KindnessPositive News Reviewed Jul 8, 2026
Reclaiming the game. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine
Editor Tom Pattinson introduces the new issue of Positive News magazine, which is out now
Good EarthHappy Eco News Reviewed Jul 8, 2026
Moringa Seeds for Microplastic Removal Match Chemical Alternatives While Offering Greener Water Treatment
Happy Eco News Moringa Seeds for Microplastic Removal Match Chemical Alternatives While Offering Greener Water Treatment Brazilian researchers found that moringa seeds for microplastic removal perform as well as aluminum sulfate while eliminating toxic byproducts, offering a plant-based alternative for water treatment plants worldwide.
Creative JoyGood News Network Reviewed Jul 9, 2026
A Streetside Painting Salvaged for its Frame Returned After Honest Man Realized its Enormous Value
A man from Murcia in Spain couldn’t believe his luck when a gallery told him the painting he found propped up against a wall in Sevilla was an original by 19th century Spanish painter Joaquin Sorolla. Yet as soon as he saw a police notice about the painting being “stolen,” Andrés Hurtado didn’t waste any
Good EarthHappy Eco News Reviewed Jul 8, 2026
Species Conservation is Scaling Up as Five Global Trends Transform Wildlife Recovery
Happy Eco News Species Conservation is Scaling Up as Five Global Trends Transform Wildlife Recovery A new IUCN Save Our Species update identifies five major trends driving the scaling up of species conservation worldwide: advances in science, Indigenous leadership, ecosystem restoration, cross-sector partnerships, and increased biodiversity funding.
Creative JoyGood News Network Reviewed Jul 8, 2026
Good News in History, July 8
250 years ago, the Liberty Bell was rung in Philadelphia to call citizens to hear the newly-signed Declaration of Independence, or at least that’s what is said to have happened. No contemporary account of the ringing is known to exist, but there is historical documentation that when the Declaration was read publicly in Philadelphia, bells
Good EarthPhys.org Biology Reviewed Jul 8, 2026
How tall and short trees can coexist in old growth forests
Forests are shaped by light competition. The trees that grow the tallest have access to the most sunlight, blocking the rays and rendering the shaded space around them inhospitable to shorter trees below. In this stem exclusion phase of forest succession, the shorter trees often die. Yet scientists have observed that in old-growth forests, trees of vastly different sizes successfully coexist, proving that reaching the top of the canopy is not the sole winning strategy for survival in a forest environment.
Good EarthPhys.org Biology Reviewed Jul 8, 2026
How rocket launches could threaten Australia's coastal wildlife
Space and rockets have been big news of late, from the successful Artemis 2 mission in April to the recent listing of SpaceX on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Creative JoyNice News Reviewed Jul 7, 2026
National Park Foundation’s Annual Photo Contest Showcases Beauty of US Public Lands: See the Winners
Hundreds of millions of people ventured to America’s national parks and recreation areas last year, and it’s fair to say that most of them took photos of the natural beauty they encountered on their visits. Nearly 9,000 such images made their way to the judges for the National Park Foundation’s 19th annual Share the Experience
Good EarthPhys.org Earth Reviewed Jul 7, 2026
Satellite record reveals US tidal wetland productivity rose 6% in 20 years
Carbon sequestration, climate regulation, biodiversity support and shoreline protection: These are all benefits provided by tidal wetlands. As the climate changes, the amount of carbon captured by these vital ecosystems may be changing as well.
Animal RescuePhys.org Biology Reviewed Jul 7, 2026
Isotope probing shows soil is packed with dormant viruses lying in wait
A single gram of soil contains between 10 million and 1 billion viruses. Most of those viruses do not infect plants, animals or people, but they do target bacteria and other microbes. Because of their influence on microbial communities, viruses can affect nutrient cycling and soil health. Understanding how they behave is therefore crucial to supporting agriculture, food production and water quality.
Creative JoySmithsonian Smart News Reviewed Jul 7, 2026
Strange Spheres Washed Ashore on an Australian Beach. Authorities Say They're Probably 'Space Balls'—Empty Fuel Vessels From a Rocket
The shiny objects—each roughly twice the size of a basketball—began to appear on July 3. Authorities initially worried that they were hazardous but have since determined that they're likely safe bits of space junk
Science and HealthSmithsonian Smart News Reviewed Jul 7, 2026
Tall Trees Were Thought to Be More Vulnerable to Drought. But These Towering Plants in Southeast Asia Have Adapted to Move Water Efficiently
A new study found that enormous dipterocarp trees have special adaptations to transport water up to their highest limbs, challenging the assumption that they would more easily succumb to dry conditions