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Good EarthSolar generator tracks the sun for go-anywhere chargingNew Atlas · 3 min readIris' new solar generator has a handy feature you don't often see on units like these: the ability to follow the sun around the sky. The Iris T1 has a 32-W solar panel that can rotate on two axes to track the sun and capture more rays through the day.Good EarthA review of rescued climate dataYale Climate Connections · 3 min readgov and other climate data projects. Academics, journalists, and nonprofit organizations are working to rebuild what has been lost. The Trump administration has shut down innumerable climate programs, including public-facing sources of information.Human KindnessA resilient native seagrass species could help reshape coastal restorationPhys.org Biology · 3 min readSeagrasses are among the most important foundation species in coastal ecosystems, providing habitat for marine life, stabilizing sediments and helping improve water quality. Yet nearly 20% of the world's historic seagrass cover has been lost, and efforts to restore these vital underwater meadows often face significant challenges.Human KindnessIndigenous-led conservation helps save endangered cockatooPhys.org Biology · 3 min readAn Indigenous community in Indonesia has found a way to protect one of the world's rarest cockatoos without abandoning a centuries-old sacred tradition, according to new research led by The Australian National University (ANU), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and Perkumpulan Konservasi Kakatua Indonesia (KKI). The research is published in the Journal of Ethnobiology.Community WinsRevisiting a forest experiment that lay forgotten for 30 yearsPhys.org Biology · 3 min readWhat's the best way to manage a forest? Australians have argued about this for decades. The debate is often framed as binary: Do we protect forests entirely, or harvest trees to support local economies and communities?Community WinsCanada's infrastructure projects could damage Pacific salmon habitatsPhys.org Biology · 3 min readThe Canadian government is proposing sweeping changes to accelerate industrial development and reduce environmental oversight. These proposed legislative, regulatory and policy reforms could significantly diminish the government's capacity to assess environmental impacts and weaken protections for fish habitats and species at risk.Human KindnessDiets high in a particular type of fat help protect bees against pesticidesPhys.org Biology · 3 min readDiets rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids—a type of fat that supports brain function, cell growth and heart health—may help protect honey bees against the toxic effects of pesticides, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.Human KindnessSmall ants that evict coffee pests may gain reproductive boost while protecting cropsPhys.org Biology · 3 min readAnts are known allies in the fight against coffee pests known as coffee berry borers. Now, a discovery made by Jonathan "Jonno" Morris while he was a University of Michigan graduate student has revealed there may be a new dimension to this protection.Human KindnessTraining microbes to prepare soils for the impacts of climate changePhys.org Biology · 3 min readScientists at the University of Lincoln have discovered a promising new way to help protect crops from one of climate change's growing threats to global food production—increasing soil salinity.Good Earth5 New Marine Reserves to Protect Dolphins and Kelp Forests off New Zealand’s South IslandGood News Network · 3 min readIn what is being described as an “important first step,” for marine protections in the island nation of New Zealand, 5 new marine preserves will enter into force next month. Surrounding a district called Otago near the southeastern tip of the South Island, 308 square miles of key marine habitats filled with charismatic species willHuman KindnessHydra rebuilds the body by restoring its internal cellular mapPhys.org Biology · 3 min readBefore a hydra can regrow a head or foot, its cells appear to rebuild the internal map that tells them where they are and what they should become next, FMI researchers report. The work suggests that cells need to interpret not only where they are in the body, but also what stage of regeneration they are in—a finding that could help explain how tissues regenerate after injury.Human KindnessGiving bees a probiotic diet could help protect them from extreme temperaturesPhys.org Biology · 3 min readHoneybees do not like cold weather. When temperatures dip, they can become sluggish and unable to fly. But no matter the conditions in the outside world, they try to keep their hives close to a comfortable 34°C–36°C (93°F–97°F). However, extreme weather, both hot and cold, can overwhelm this internal temperature control and ultimately cut their lives short.Good Earth'Chainsaw massacre': Europe mulls culls for fish-guzzling cormorantPhys.org Biology · 3 min readEurope's great cormorant has recovered from near extinction to overabundance in half a century, stoking a long-running debate over population control between fishers troubled by its voracious appetite and conservationists.Human KindnessProducing food while restoring biodiversity: Study highlights the potential of agriwildingPhys.org Biology · 3 min readAgriculture and biodiversity restoration do not have to be at odds. A new study by the WILD research group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and UCLouvain, published in the journal Biological Conservation, demonstrates that agriwilding—a form of nature-inclusive farming—can successfully combine food production with biodiversity restoration.Creative JoyPeople Are Loving How This 3-Legged Yellowstone Bison Is Thriving Despite His DisabilityMy Modern Met · 3 min readPeople Are Loving How This 3-Legged Yellowstone Bison Is Thriving Despite His Disability Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por HolmOnTheRange208 (@holmontherange208) There are about 5,300 bison at Yellowstone National Park, making these creatures one of the most iconic animals of this protected area.Science and HealthMigraine pain drops after targeted ear acupunctureNew Atlas · 3 min readA new treatment has shown promise in reducing migraine pain with targeted ear acupuncture, opening the door to therapy that could be used as a complementary procedure alongside existing medication prescribed to those with the debilitating condition.Human KindnessLargest viral-protein library gives researchers new way to probe emerging pathogensPhys.org Biology · 3 min readTo prevent viruses from sickening or killing us—whether it's an individual case of hepatitis B or a COVID pandemic—it's crucial to understand how the proteins they make initiate changes in our bodies that allow them to flourish. A new tool has broadened the scale at which researchers can study these proteins, promising to speed basic discoveries in virology, inform the development of new vaccines and treatments, and help humanity protect against emerging pathogens.Creative JoyElectric Forest 2026 Brings Enchanting Installations and Vibrant Sounds to Michigan WoodsMy Modern Met · 3 min readElectric 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.Good EarthStudy examines Miami-Dade County resilience plansPhys.org Earth · 3 min readA 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.Good EarthHow tall and short trees can coexist in old growth forestsPhys.org Biology · 3 min readForests 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.