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Good EarthStream restoration improves biodiversity but not necessarily ecosystem functioningPhys.org Biology · 3 min readThe EU Nature Restoration Regulation adopted in 2024 establishes the restoration of ecosystem functions as an objective of stream restoration. But can conventional measures that focus primarily on restoring the physical structure of rivers and streams fulfill this task?Science and HealthCoconut Oil Could Make Great Sustainable Jet Fuel, Pioneering Experiments DemonstrateGood News Network · 3 min readGreat for frying, perfect for your skin, and irreplicable in a ketogenic diet, coconut oil is a wonderful product. In the future it may even power our passenger aircraft. Chemists in Japan recently conducted extensive experiments on whether it would be possible to create a sustainable aviation fuel out of coconut oil, and not onlyGood EarthBaby manta rays hunker down close to coasts before facing the open ocean's dangersPhys.org Biology · 3 min readGiant manta rays can grow up to nine meters (30 feet) long with a disk size of seven meters (23 feet) across and weigh up to 2,000 kg (4,400 pounds). This size leaves them with very few natural enemies once they reach adulthood at around eight to 10 years old. But giant manta ray babies, called pups, cannot rely on their size to protect them from predators that live in the open ocean, including several species of shark and orcas.Good EarthThe bioeconomy is gaining ground worldwide, report showsPhys.org Earth · 3 min readOil and natural gas still account for the vast majority of the world's energy and raw materials, with all the associated environmental and biodiversity consequences. The bioeconomy is an approach to overcoming this dependence: Instead of using fossil fuels, it uses renewable resources such as plants, microorganisms and organic waste. The goal is for economic growth to go hand in hand with protecting species, the climate and soils.Good EarthCost-analysis tool allows coastal communities to see and estimate benefits of investing in storm-protection measuresPhys.org Earth · 3 min readToday, as part of the official release of California's Fifth Climate Change Assessment, researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, have launched a platform, data and tools that community leaders can use to estimate the block-by-block climate risks and the cost-effectiveness of adaptation solutions for reducing coastal damages.Creative JoyRevisit Claes Oldenburg’s Seminal ‘Six Themes’ 50 Years After Its DebutColossal · 3 min read'Six Themes' at Paula Cooper Gallery celebrates the artist's seminal sculptures. Claes Oldenburg’s (1929-2022) most famous piece of writing is his statement titled “ I Am For… ” which graced an exhibition catalogue in 1961 and starts.Good EarthBeyond national parks: Researchers explore a broader future for conservationPhys.org Earth · 3 min readN. biodiversity summit, researchers are highlighting a conservation approach that recognizes places where nature thrives beyond conventional protected areas. This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies .Creative JoyAnn Toebbe’s Skewed Paintings Transform Architectural Spaces into Cherished PlacesColossal · 3 min readMeditating on the connection between physical spaces and the feelings and memories bound within them is central to Ann Toebbe's practice. “I find that when I work from my emotions and experiences, I make a more powerful image,” Ann Toebbe writes.Science and HealthWatch the Moment Researcher Karl Deisseroth Tells His Family He Won the Nobel PrizeMy Modern Met · 3 min readWatch the Moment Researcher Karl Deisseroth Tells His Family He Won the Nobel Prize Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Nobel Prize (@nobelprize) Behind many Nobel Prize winners is a caring family providing support and making sacrifices. That’s why the win is a celebration for more than just the honoree—it’s a big, emotional moment for everyone involved.Creative JoyHannah Lim Draws on Her British-Singaporean Heritage in Sculptural Snuff BottlesColossal · 3 min readIn playful, anthropomorphized sculptures, Hannah Lim takes inspiration from historical ceramics, classical Chinese literature, and her British-Singaporean heritage. “In my own work, I attempt to reclaim and re-imagine this practice in a more conscientious way,” Lim says in a statement.Science and HealthNokia and NASA Team Up to Bring 4G to the Moon and Our AstronautsGood News Network · 3 min readChildren of astronauts may soon be able to video call their parents in space, as NASA wants to bring terrestrial 4G to the Lunar surface. Ostensibly to prepare for a semi-permanent human presence there, an outer spatial 4G network would significantly streamline and lower costs for off-world communications. Partnering with Nokia’s Bell Labs, the simpleCreative JoyWorld of WearableArt’s ‘GLO!’ Is a Celebration of Culture, Nature, and WhimsyColossal · 3 min readThe annual fashion-meets-performance competition is an international visual feast. Avant-garde style, technology, and performance converge in a fantastical, joyous competition every year in New Zealand. World of WearableArt is a vibrant multimedia competition established in 1987, which continues to invite entrants from around the world to sew and sculpt their most ambitious garments.Good EarthWildfires have destroyed an area of protected tropical forest twice the size of Wales since 2001, study revealsPhys.org Earth · 3 min read9 million acres) of protected tropical forest—an area double the size of Wales—have been lost to wildfires since 2001. This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Accelerating at an alarming rate, this destruction threatens sanctuaries once thought safe, according to a new University of Sheffield study.Good EarthTwo oceans, one country—and 20 times more sharks in the prehistoric PacificPhys.org Biology · 3 min readHow many sharks should a coral reef have? It sounds like a simple question, but almost nowhere on Earth is there a reef that has not at some time been fished or otherwise affected by humans, so there is no yardstick against which to measure what has been lost or what recovery would look like.Good EarthGermany's dry rivers spark battle over engineering vs. restorationPhys.org Earth · 3 min readAs a heat wave dries Germany's rivers, government ministers are at odds over what to do about it—re-engineer the waterways or restore them to their natural state. This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies .Good EarthNew wildfire research system follows ecosystems from controlled burns through long-term recoveryPhys.org Earth · 3 min readOn a perfect, crisp fall day with blue skies, scientists in yellow safety coats gather in the sprawling desert north of Reno. They watch as flames consume a burning bush and quickly spread through the surrounding grass. The fire is completely controlled and monitored by dozens of sensors as three enormous drones buzz directly overhead, following the curl of smoke as it dances in the light breeze.Good EarthPerceived naturalness emerges as key driver of public support for climate technologyPhys.org Earth · 3 min readFrom nuclear energy to lab-grown meat, the list of effective but unpopular climate solutions is long. A new University of Colorado Boulder study sheds light on why people reject or accept some proposed sustainability technologies: If it doesn't seem natural, they won't go for it. And that holds across political ideologies.Science and HealthNew Study Finds Avoiding 3 Health Risks in Midlife Could Delay Dementia by 13 YearsMy Modern Met · 3 min readNew Study Finds Avoiding 3 Health Risks in Midlife Could Delay Dementia by 13 Years Neuroscientists still debate the precise origins of dementia. Decades of research confirm one fact, though: several risk factors respond directly to lifestyle choices. A new study in Neurology Open Access strengthens this argument. It also pinpoints an exact window when three specific health measures carry outsized weight for long-term brain health.Animal RescueIndoor moves prove easier than expected for most cats and ownersPhys.org Biology · 3 min readMoving a pet cat from an outdoor lifestyle to living indoors is easier than many owners expect, according to new research that could help improve feline welfare, protect wildlife and ease concerns about keeping cats contained.Animal RescueNew Images Capture the Oldest-Known Sunda Clouded Leopard–an 8-yo Huntress with All Her TeethGood News Network · 3 min readNewly released camera trap footage from a recent study captures the oldest Sunda clouded leopard ever recorded in the wild. 5-year-old female in Borneo’s rainforests offers a new and exciting glimpse into the life of one of the world’s most elusive wild cats. The research is the first to document a female’s lifespan in