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Creative JoyA Walk Through History: The Oldest Homes in the US That You Can Tour TodayNice News · 3 min readOn the site that is now Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado, the Ancestral Pueblo people lived for centuries in dwellings built into cliffs and on the mesas. Many of those structures, some of which date back nearly 1,500 years, are still standing and can be toured by park visitors. Many other Indigenous housesGood EarthOver half of people are unaware of the environmental effects of sunscreenPhys.org Earth · 3 min readThis summer, millions of people across the country have been digging out sunscreen to protect themselves from a record-breaking series of heat waves. This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies .Creative JoyColorful Papier-Mâché Sculptures Bring Abstract Paintings Into Three DimensionsMy Modern Met · 3 min readColorful Papier-Mâché Sculptures Bring Abstract Paintings Into Three Dimensions This summer, the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) in Rockland, Maine, presents Eyes, the first institutional solo exhibition by Portland-based artist Bianca Beck.Creative JoyGillian Anderson Announces LEGO‘s New ‘The X-Files’ Set Packed With Easter EggsMy Modern Met · 3 min readGillian Anderson Announces LEGO‘s New ‘The X-Files’ Set Packed With Easter Eggs Pop culture is experiencing a wave of 90s nostalgia. And to those who lived through this era, few things brought as much excitement and entertainment as The X-Files. The beloved series ran from 1993 through 2002, becoming a global sensation for its unique blend of science fiction, mystery, and suspense.Human KindnessA new measure of courage: how Maasai warriors became lion guardiansPositive News · 3 min readIn east Africa, Maasai men are redefining what it means to be brave by helping people and lions co-exist Can conservation succeed by adapting tradition rather than erasing it? The cattle are still stirring inside the safety of their enclosures when Saitoti Petro Lorkuta makes his morning rounds, threading his motorbike through the communal Maasai pastures east of Tanzania’s Tarangire national park.Good EarthEarlier toilet training could curb growing diaper waste crisisPhys.org Earth · 3 min readEarlier 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.Creative JoyResearchers in Japan Create Pumpkin Peel Film Better at Keeping Food Fresh Than Plastic PackagingMy Modern Met · 3 min readResearchers 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.Science and HealthGood News in History, July 13Good News Network · 3 min readHappy 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 superheroGood EarthStress protection of Amazon trees, induced by climate warming, may alter atmosphere chemistryPhys.org Earth · 3 min readThe Amazon rainforest is one of the largest carbon reservoirs on Earth. It is also the world's largest source of biogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These carbon-based gases are naturally released by vegetation. , by mitigating oxidative stress and deterring herbivores. Once in the atmosphere, VOCs react rapidly with other gases. This influences the formation of airborne particles and clouds, which contributes to shaping the regional climate and rainfall patterns.Creative JoyLondoners With Mental Health Issues Create Therapeutic Mosaics to Beautify the CityMy Modern Met · 3 min readLondoners With Mental Health Issues Create Therapeutic Mosaics to Beautify the City Arts and crafts have been shown to improve mental health, but not everyone has the opportunity to take part in creative activities. The Hackney Mosaic Project in East London is changing that by bringing together people affected by addiction and mental health challenges to create colorful public mosaics.Science and HealthNASA’s CAPSTONE Completes Extended Mission Testing Lunar TechnologiesNASA News · 3 min readAs NASA prepares for a sustained human presence on the Moon, missions will increasingly require spacecraft that can navigate and communicate without a direct connection to Earth. NASA’s Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment, or CAPSTONE, validated and advanced these capabilities. Designed to test and validate technologies in lunar orbit, CAPSTONE launchedCreative JoyHilma af Klint’s Visionary Paintings Take Over Paris’s Historic Grand PalaisMy Modern Met · 3 min readHilma af Klint’s Visionary Paintings Take Over Paris’s Historic Grand Palais Under the vast glass canopy of Paris’s Grand Palais, visitors encounter a world of swirling forms, luminous color, and symbols that blur the boundary between the material and the spiritual.Good EarthGallery: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026Positive News · 3 min readSplashing seals, smiling whales and rusty shipwrecks – these subaquatic shots are among the winners of this year’s awardGood EarthMalaysian farmers, environmental groups call for rejection of GMO rice trialPhys.org Biology · 3 min readA coalition of farmers, consumer associations and environmental groups is urging Malaysia's National Biosafety Board to reject a proposed field trial of genetically modified rice, warning Tuesday the project could pose risks to food safety, the environment and farmers.Science and HealthAustralia's plastic exports may deepen health risks in Indonesian communitiesPhys.org Earth · 3 min readA new commentary in BMJ Global Health, co-authored by the George Institute, reveals that Australia exported 22,333 metric tons of plastic waste to Indonesia in 2023–24 alone, part of a wider crisis that has seen the country take in more than 200,000 metric tons of imported waste it cannot safely process. Up to 80% of it ends up burned or dumped.Good EarthBird‑safe glass must become the norm to prevent collisions with buildingsPhys.org Biology · 3 min readBirds are facing a crisis—nearly 3 billion birds have been lost across North America since 1970 as a result of human activities affecting birds and their habitats.Science and HealthAntibiotic resistant gene found in Australian soilPhys.org Biology · 3 min readA new study published in Nature Communications reveals a hidden source of antibiotic resistance, providing an early warning sign for researchers and public health officials.Human KindnessClimate oscillations shape nature's coral refuges in a warming oceanPhys.org Biology · 3 min readWhy do some coral reefs weather marine heat waves better than others? A new study published in Scientific Reports shows that the answer may lie not only in local ocean conditions, but also in climate patterns that span entire ocean basins. By combining long-term ocean observations with chemical records preserved in coral skeletons, the researchers reveal how large-scale climate oscillations regulate the natural cooling that can help protect coral reefs during marine heat waves. First author Dr. Hana Camelia and Dr. Thomas Felis from MARUM—Center for Marine Environmental Sciences at the University of Bremen led the study.Good EarthSensors detect California cliff collapses hours to days before failure, report saysPhys.org Earth · 3 min readFollowing a four-year study, scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography released a new report to determine whether an early warning system could detect a landslide before it happens. The "California Coastal Landslide Early Warning Research" report found that a network of in-ground sensors can provide a reliable warning of impending, dangerous landslides with hours to days' notice, but that more work is needed to formalize the findings into an actionable warning system.Good EarthNine out of 10 Brazilian cities have experienced climate-related disasters over the past three decadesPhys.org Earth · 3 min readExtreme 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.