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Science and HealthAncient smallpox genomes reveal how European colonization brought the disease to the AmericasPhys.org Biology · 3 min readResearchers from Trinity College Dublin have recovered and analyzed the first ancient smallpox virus genomes ever identified in the Americas, providing the strongest direct evidence to date that the disease was introduced through European colonization.Science and HealthNASA Astronaut Chris Williams, Crewmates Return from Space StationNASA News · 3 min readConcluding an eight-month science mission aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Chris Williams returned to Earth on Sunday alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev. m. , aboard theScience and HealthNASA to Support Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Testing, Advance ArtemisNASA News · 3 min readNASA and Blue Origin announced Friday they recently agreed to conduct second stage hot fire testing for the company’s New Glenn rocket on the B-2 test stand at the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The annex to a reimbursable Space Act Agreement signed earlier this month highlights NASA’s commitment to workingGood EarthThe Growing Crescent of Mars as NASA’s Psyche Mission ApproachesNASA Earth Observatory · 3 min readDescription This composite of images taken by NASA’s Psyche mission shows the crescent of Mars grow as the spacecraft approached the planet for a gravity assist from May 2 to May 15, 2026. The series begins with the smallest crescent at the center of the of the image as Mars is farthest from the spacecraft, and progressivelyCreative JoyNational Park Foundation’s Annual Photo Contest Showcases Beauty of US Public Lands: See the WinnersNice News · 3 min readHundreds 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 ExperienceCreative JoyWhy Do Baseball Players Put Black Marks Under Their Eyes?Nice News · 3 min readBottom of the ninth. Two outs. Bases loaded. The winning run is standing on third base. The pitcher winds up and throws. The batter swings and sends a high fly ball into the air. ”Creative JoyDad Gave Up His Old Mustang to Raise 6 Kids. Decades Later, His Son Got it BackGood News Network · 3 min readIt was a 1969 Mustang Mach 1, Daniel Allen would tell his boys; the best car he’d ever owned. And he traded it away to make room for his growing family. Every time Mr. Allen told the story, one of his six sons was listening intently. Shane Allen recently traded his own restored Mustang forGood EarthThis Music Festival Turned Waste Cleanup Into a Game, and Fans Can’t Stop PlayingHappy Eco News · 3 min readHappy Eco News This Music Festival Turned Waste Cleanup Into a Game, and Fans Can’t Stop Playing This Music Festival Turned Waste Cleanup Into a Game, and Fans Can’t Stop Playing At most music festivals, waste management happens behind the scenes. Attendees enjoy the experience while cleanup crews handle the aftermath. But at Elements Music & Arts Festival, taking place August 7-9 in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, sustainability has becomeHuman KindnessThe blind football team opening up the world for women in MexicoPositive News · 3 min readAs World Cup fever grips Mexico, one team is helping blind women find confidence, friendship and ambition on the pitchScience and HealthButter or Margarine? A Food Scientist Describes Their Subtle Chemical Deviations and How They Can Affect Your Baked GoodsNice News · 3 min readThis article was written by Rosemary Trout, an associate clinical professor of culinary arts and food science at Drexel University, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. My mother loves butter. It is the primaryScience and HealthWhen the Fear of Polio Gripped the World, Jonas Salk’s Determination Led to a Liberating Medical BreakthroughSmithsonian Innovation · 3 min readThe son of the doctor, himself now a physician and researcher, recalls his vaccination in the kitchen as painless. Now, he recounts the impact of the work his father ledGood EarthVirtual Power Plants Take Shape as Solar Power Rises Across South AfricaHappy Eco News · 3 min readHappy Eco News Virtual Power Plants Take Shape as Solar Power Rises Across South Africa A virtual power plant model is turning South Africa's rooftop solar and battery boom into a coordinated, flexible resource for the national grid.Science and HealthNASA’s 737 Reveals New PaintNASA News · 3 min readNASA’s 737 aircraft was painted this week in Oklahoma as it progresses with modifications for use as a reduced gravity test aircraft for the agency. NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, took ownership of the aircraft from the United States Air Force in June. The aircraft will perform lunar-gravity parabolic flights to validateGood EarthZero-Waste Solar Desalination Technology Turns Seawater into Drinking WaterHappy Eco News · 3 min readHappy Eco News Zero-Waste Solar Desalination Technology Turns Seawater into Drinking Water Zero-waste solar desalination technology from the University of Rochester uses laser-etched black metal to convert seawater into drinking water without producing toxic brine, though production rates remain far below those of commercial desalination plants.Good EarthCan You Make Greener Driving Decisions Without Buying Brand New Every Time?Happy Eco News · 3 min readHappy Eco News Can You Make Greener Driving Decisions Without Buying Brand New Every Time? Can You Make Greener Driving Decisions Without Buying Brand New Every Time? For many people, making environmentally conscious choices means buying the latest electric vehicle or upgrading to the newest hybrid model. While newer vehicles can offer impressive efficiency improvements, purchasing brand new isn’t the only way to reduce your environmental impact. In fact, oneGood EarthSulubaaï Environmental Foundation Transforms Coral Reef Restoration from One Island to Eight Marine Protected AreasHappy Eco News · 3 min readHappy Eco News Sulubaaï Environmental Foundation Transforms Coral Reef Restoration from One Island to Eight Marine Protected Areas Sulubaaï Environmental Foundation expanded coral reef restoration in Palawan from one marine protected area to a network of eight across Shark Fin Bay, tripling fish biomass and engaging local communities in conservation.Good EarthSustainable Fishing Practices: How Anglers Can Protect Ocean EcosystemsHappy Eco News · 3 min readHappy Eco News Sustainable Fishing Practices: How Anglers Can Protect Ocean Ecosystems Sustainable Fishing Practices: How Anglers Can Protect Ocean Ecosystems Oceans cover most of our planet and support an incredible variety of marine life, from tiny coastal organisms to large predators that help maintain healthy ecosystems. Fishing has been an important part of human life for thousands of years, providing food, recreation, and a connection toCreative JoyThe Youngest Lighthouse Keeper in Britain Is Putting a Fresh Face on an Old JobNice News · 3 min readFor Jeri Cormack, climbing towering spiral staircases and braving howling storms are all in a day’s work. The 28-year-old is the newest and youngest retained lighthouse keeper for the Northern Lighthouse Board, which maintains more than 200 lighthouses across Scotland and the Isle of Man.Good EarthMenominee Nation elders are getting solar and battery systemsYale Climate Connections · 3 min readThe installations help keep electricity flowing at this Wisconsin reservation even when a major storm knocks out grid power. In Wisconsin, the Menominee Nation is installing solar panels and battery systems at the homes of tribal elders.Good EarthMountain Bongo Conservation in Kenya Marks Historic Rewilding MilestoneHappy Eco News · 3 min readHappy Eco News Mountain Bongo Conservation in Kenya Marks Historic Rewilding Milestone Mountain Bongo conservation in Kenya advanced significantly when four male bongos arrived from European zoos to strengthen the breeding program at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy.