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Human KindnessHow bacteria sacrifice themselves to render antibiotics ineffectivePhys.org Biology · 3 min readBacteria can defend themselves against antibiotics with the help of an enzyme released by dying cells, according to a study by a team from the Institute for Biological Physics at the University of Cologne and Wageningen University & Research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This discovery helps scientists understand bacterial survival mechanisms and improve the effectiveness of antibiotics.Creative JoyGood News in History, July 16Good News Network · 3 min read1404 years ago today, the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (PBUH), journeyed with his followers from Mecca to Medina. As an event it’s known as the Hijrah, and the start of the Islamic calendar. The whole departure spanned about three months, during which Muhammad remained behind to convince those who were reluctant. The second Rashidun Caliph,Creative JoyGood News in History, July 15Good News Network · 3 min read71 years ago today, 18 Nobel laureate scientists signed the Mainau Declaration publicly decrying nuclear weapons. Within one year, 34 others—mostly chemists and physicists—joined the German nuclear scientists Otto Hahn and Max Born in calling for an end to perilous radioactive bombs. READ the text of the Declaration… (1955) “We, the undersigned, are scientists ofScience and HealthNASA Astronaut Anil Menon, Crewmates Arrive at Space StationNASA News · 3 min readNASA astronaut Anil Menon, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, arrived safely at the International Space Station Tuesday, bringing the orbiting laboratory’s crew to 10 for about the next two weeks. m. m. local time) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome inHuman KindnessShrimp feeding behavior observed under simulated microgravityPhys.org Biology · 3 min readThe 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.Community WinsStudy suggests increased biotoxicity due to anaerobic decolorization of diazo dye by wetland-derived ClostridiumPhys.org Biology · 3 min readUntreated 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.Community Wins'Black hole energy machine' successfully tested in the labNew Atlas · 3 min readIf you happen to have an uncharged black hole handy, you may be able to power your house with it. Just set it spinning.Human KindnessResearch identifies farming practices that improve irrigation efficiencyPhys.org Biology · 3 min readMississippi State scientists are building on two decades of irrigation research to identify production practices that help growers save water while improving crop yields.Community WinsPint-sized 4K touch camera puts a trio of lenses in your pocketNew Atlas · 3 min readCompact 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.Human KindnessNeighbors shape plant life more than expected, scientists findPhys.org Biology · 3 min readScientists at Leiden University have discovered that plants are strongly influenced by their neighbors, not just above ground but also through hidden networks in the soil. Their findings challenge long-held ideas about how plants shape their environment and could help improve sustainable farming.Creative JoyShell’s New Concept EV Designed to Charge in Under 10 Minutes and Run at 6 miles per kWhGood News Network · 3 min readShell have unveiled an all-electric concept car to inspire the next generation of European-made mass-market EVs by focusing on lighter weights and better charging technology. Known as the “Triple 10 Challenge Car,” its design is centered around a simplified, single-circuit cooling architecture to efficiently manage the thermal load of charging, even with the 175 kilowatt-hourHuman KindnessQ&A: How camera-equipped homing pigeons could improve robotic vision in flightPhys.org Biology · 3 min readContrary to common assumptions, pigeons do not lock their eyes in place during flight. Instead, they make slow, subtle eye movements that may help them gather more information about their surroundings.Community WinsFrom birdsong to galaxies: Unleashing the potential of citizen sciencePhys.org Biology · 3 min readEveryone could contribute dramatically more to scientific knowledge if given better recognition, administrative support and funding stability, new research has found. An international collaboration of 16 organizations used surveys and group discussions to identify key challenges, opportunities and best practices in citizen science projects.Creative JoyGood News in History, July 6Good News Network · 3 min readHappy 91st birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Born in Taktser, China, and named at a young age to be the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, he also became a spiritual guide for non-Buddhists—especially as the author of several best-selling books on happiness. He is also the subject of a 2020 film, The DalaiHuman KindnessWeight loss drugs may literally be saving people's arms and legsNew Atlas · 3 min readGLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are already known for treating type 2 diabetes and helping with weight loss. Now, a new study suggests they may also improve some of the most difficult complications to treat in type 2 diabetes.Community WinsGiant Gorilla Maze Celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th BirthdayGood News Network · 3 min readOne of Britain’s biggest mazes is celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday by creating a spectacular design in the shape of a mountain gorilla. Wistow Maze in Leicestershire, England, came up with the design to pay tribute to the legendary broadcaster who hails from their local county, having grown up near the University of Leicester.Creative JoyFrom One Surviving Male Bison, Azerbaijan Now Has 25 Calves Born Wild in 7-Year Success StoryGood News Network · 3 min readIt was 7 years ago that the heavy wooden doors of transport crates slid open, and 12 European bison who had grown up in zoos suddenly were looking around, blinking at an unfamiliar wild landscape. They were standing on the slopes of Shahdagh, or the King’s Mountain, northern Azerbaijan—their new home. Together with the UNCreative JoyDeviantArt Is an All-in-One Platform for the Creative EconomyColossal · 3 min readGrow your practice and make meaningful connections by becoming part of DeviantArt's creative community today.Good EarthDonkey Firefighters in Spain Have Kept a National Park Fire-Free for Nearly a DecadeHappy Eco News · 3 min readHappy Eco News Donkey Firefighters in Spain Have Kept a National Park Fire-Free for Nearly a Decade Donkey firefighters in Spain have kept Doñana National Park wildfire-free for nearly a decade. Rescued donkeys graze dry scrub daily, creating natural firebreaks across thousands of hectares in one of Europe's most vital ecosystems.Human KindnessDads Today Talk More Freely With Their Teens About Sex and RelationshipsNice News · 3 min readFor many dads, talking with their teenager about sex and relationships can feel like a minefield. Popular culture doesn’t provide many good examples of how to have these conversations, and many fathers didn’t have these conversations at all with their own father