Used for Millennia as Poison, Larkspur, Wolfsbane Could Become Medicine After Laboratory Breakthrough

2 famously toxic plants, know also to counter pain, malaria, cancer, and pests, may have had those medicinal properties synthesized in a lab for the first time. The researchers behind the discovery hold that “plants are the best chemists,” and believe they’ve demonstrated that next-generation drugs don’t need to come from chemistry breakthroughs. Centered on […] The post Used for Millennia as Poison, Larkspur, Wolfsbane Could Become Medicine After Laboratory Breakthrough appeared first on Good News Network.

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UN Summit on HIV/AIDS Shows Incredible Progress in Infection Rates, Deaths, Treatment Access

New HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths are at their lowest levels in more than 30 years, a special report released by UNAIDS shows. Released in time for the 26th International AIDS Conference taking place in Rio de Janeiro, it also showed that 7 countries: Benin, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Nepal, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe, achieved an almost […] The post UN Summit on HIV/AIDS Shows Incredible Progress in Infection Rates, Deaths, Treatment Access appeared first on Good News Network.

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Inspiring CEO Gives Company to Charity After Working 80-hour Weeks for 58 Years, Saving it from Bankruptcy

Grady-White Boats market their vessels as the “finest boats ever crafted” which is quite the statement. GNN can’t comment on boat quality, but they certainly don’t make humans like Grady-White’s ex-CEO much anymore. For 58 years, Eddie Smith Jr. worked 80-100 hour workweeks to salvage the near-bankrupt boat builder and turn it into a 9-figure […] The post Inspiring CEO Gives Company to Charity After Working 80-hour Weeks for 58 Years, Saving it from Bankruptcy appeared first on Good News Network.

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Single Fossil Shows a Pterosaur Eaten by an Ichthyosaur Eaten by a Pliosaur: ‘A 3-Way Chompfest’

In what must rank as one of the rarer fossil assemblages ever discovered, an incredible moment where the whole top-third of the Cretaceous era marine food chain was being sorted out has been presented by scientists. Following 7 years of study, the jumble of bones is nothing less than the remains of a flying reptile […] The post Single Fossil Shows a Pterosaur Eaten by an Ichthyosaur Eaten by a Pliosaur: ‘A 3-Way Chompfest’ appeared first on Good News Network.

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Self-Healing Contact Lenses Repair Scratches with Just 1 Hour of UV Light Exposure

A major, early-stage advancement in vision technology comes to us now from South Korea, where researchers created a contact lens that repairs scratches automatically when exposed to sunlight. A scratched lens can mean an expensive replacement, but the UV light-activated hydrogel can repair these small imperfections in under an hour. The technology also offers greater […] The post Self-Healing Contact Lenses Repair Scratches with Just 1 Hour of UV Light Exposure appeared first on Good News Network.

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Longest Predator Exclusion Fence in the Pacific Protects Thousands of Ground-Nesting Seabirds

In 2022, the longest “predator exclusion fence” anywhere in the Pacific was completed on Kauai, encircling 168 acres of prime seabird nesting habitat. The nesting birds include endangered species that were under constant threat of ravaging feral cats and pig before the 11,200-foot-long fence was raised. Now, 4 years later, these seabirds are following their […] The post Longest Predator Exclusion Fence in the Pacific Protects Thousands of Ground-Nesting Seabirds appeared first on Good News Network.

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64-yo Father of Five Graduates as a Nurse After Studying Alongside His Son as an Immigrant

In a story that shows how it’s never too late to learn, a man in the UK has graduated from nursing school at 64. His education actually saw the Nigerian immigrant, who is a father of 5, studying alongside his son, who was attending the very same university. John Adesoye graduated with a degree in […] The post 64-yo Father of Five Graduates as a Nurse After Studying Alongside His Son as an Immigrant appeared first on Good News Network.

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New Images Capture the Oldest-Known Sunda Clouded Leopard–an 8-yo Huntress with All Her Teeth

Newly released camera trap footage from a recent study captures the oldest Sunda clouded leopard ever recorded in the wild. This 8.5-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 […] The post New Images Capture the Oldest-Known Sunda Clouded Leopard–an 8-yo Huntress with All Her Teeth appeared first on Good News Network.

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Do-Good Dogs Fight Invasive Mussels as ‘Conservation Canines’

Invasive species of Asian mussels have met their match in Alberta’s riverine sniffer dogs. These K9 conservationists have been employed by the provincial government for over a decade to help catch zebra and golden mussels from colonizing the rivers and lakes of Alberta. Hilo, Jane, and Winnie, 2 black labs and a black-lab cross, are […] The post Do-Good Dogs Fight Invasive Mussels as ‘Conservation Canines’ appeared first on Good News Network.

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After Stranger Gives Boy a Piano, a ‘Mozart Level’ Is Revealed in Spite of Autism

From Colorado comes the story of a child prodigy pianist whose career was kick-started by a jaw-dropping donation from a complete stranger. Brought to us via CBS News “On the Road” with Steve Hartman, the story began on the mock ebony and ivory of an unused electric keyboard forgotten in a basement 5 years ago. […] The post After Stranger Gives Boy a Piano, a ‘Mozart Level’ Is Revealed in Spite of Autism appeared first on Good News Network.

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Canada’s Newest Nickel Mine Will Store 1.5 Millions Tons of Carbon Every Year During Operation

On July 31st, mine developer Canada Nickel Company announced it had received final permitting approval from the Ontario government for its gargantuan nickel mining/carbon capture project The approval is the first issued under Canada’s amended Impact Assessment Act, a reform of extractive industry regulations designed to allow the highest-quality projects to be permitted fast. Financing […] The post Canada’s Newest Nickel Mine Will Store 1.5 Millions Tons of Carbon Every Year During Operation appeared first on Good News Network.

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Okefenokee Swamp Clinches World Heritage Status, Joining Ranks of Top Natural Wonders

Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp is the latest wild wonder of the USA to make UNESCO’s hallowed World Heritage Site list. It joins the Grand Canyon, Sequoia, Everglades, and Yellowstone national Parks on the same list, and reflects the stunning biodiversity of American “blackwater” swamps. Most of the Okefenokee Swamp is included in the 403,000-acre (163,000 hectare) […] The post Okefenokee Swamp Clinches World Heritage Status, Joining Ranks of Top Natural Wonders appeared first on Good News Network.

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Chihuahua Won’t Stop Pawing at Her Until Owner Finds the Breast Cancer She Smelled

A dog owner says her pooch saved her life, by repeatedly pawing at her armpit, which eventually alerted her to breast cancer. The 61-year-old says her chihuahua Flag started the odd behavior years ago, constantly hitting the underside of her arm with his paw. She originally dismissed the behavior, until she spotted a small lump […] The post Chihuahua Won’t Stop Pawing at Her Until Owner Finds the Breast Cancer She Smelled appeared first on Good News Network.

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16-yo Rookie Lifeguard Leads Heroic Ocean Rescue–With Viral Video of Harrowing Effort

The rookie lifeguard didn’t flinch. A giant wave slammed into the California shore and a 10-year-old boy was instantly swept up. Luckily, a 16-year-old lifeguard ran to help, rushing toward a rescue that would go viral on social media, earning Ryder Williams praise across the internet. It’s Ryder’s first summer working as a lifeguard, scanning […] The post 16-yo Rookie Lifeguard Leads Heroic Ocean Rescue–With Viral Video of Harrowing Effort appeared first on Good News Network.

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Stranger Gives His Truck to Rock Band to Finish Their Tour, Driving 500 Miles and Back Again (WATCH)

A touring rock band almost met disaster in the middle of nowhere, until a 60-year-old stranger reminded them that there’s still a magical thing called ‘Midwest Nice’. The Autumn Kings trio had just finished performing at the annual Rock Fest Wisconsin in Chippewa Valley when their van broke down on a rural highway. They called […] The post Stranger Gives His Truck to Rock Band to Finish Their Tour, Driving 500 Miles and Back Again (WATCH) appeared first on Good News Network.

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World’s Oldest Cat Drinks Only Spring Water as She Celebrates 31 Years Old

An Englishman says he lives with the world’s oldest cat—a tortoiseshell born in 1995, making her 31 years-old. The puss named Millie was first owned by Leslie Greenhough’s late wife, who took her in as a 3-month-old kitten. Leslie told SWNS news agency that Millie’s long lifespan is a result of giving her only natural […] The post World’s Oldest Cat Drinks Only Spring Water as She Celebrates 31 Years Old appeared first on Good News Network.

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Mars Rover Discovers Mysterious Field of Honeycomb Textures on Red Planet: ‘Took Our Breath Away’

As NASA’s Curiosity rover ascended the Martian valley named Valle Grande back in June, it sent back images of a landscape covered in honeycomb-like textures. “We’ve seen a lot of fascinating landscapes through Curiosity’s eyes, but this sea of polygons took our breath away,” said the mission’s project scientist, Ashwin Vasavada of NASA’s Jet Propulsion […] The post Mars Rover Discovers Mysterious Field of Honeycomb Textures on Red Planet: ‘Took Our Breath Away’ appeared first on Good News Network.

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Lynx Rescued in War-torn Ukraine Walks on Grass for the First Time (WATCH)

A Eurasian lynx rescued from misery in Ukraine took her first steps on grass —and soon rolled over onto her back—after being rescued by a UK animal sanctuary. The big cat named Ursa was found seriously ill in January after being illegally kept as a private pet in Kyiv. She was moved to a wild […] The post Lynx Rescued in War-torn Ukraine Walks on Grass for the First Time (WATCH) appeared first on Good News Network.

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Blowing Bubbles Allows Sperm Whales to Sleep Soundly Beneath the Waves, Reveals Study

New research shows that blowing bubbles helps sperm whales to sleep soundly, hidden beneath the waves. It actually stops them from floating to the surface during nap time. While little is known about how sperm whales sleep, researchers believe that the ocean giants doze underwater for 10 to 15 minutes at a time with their […] The post Blowing Bubbles Allows Sperm Whales to Sleep Soundly Beneath the Waves, Reveals Study appeared first on Good News Network.

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Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny

Our partner Rob Brezsny, whose latest book is Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle, provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly column appearing in over a hundred publications. He is also the author of Pronoia Is the Antidote for Paranoia: […] The post Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny appeared first on Good News Network.

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Organizations Rally to Reunite Lost Pets with Owners Following Earthquake in Japan

An inspiring story of solidarity between pet owners comes from Japan, recently rattled by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. In the wake of the disaster that destroyed homes and claimed over 3 dozen lives, an organization that acts as a digital hub for lost pet notices has amplified the signal of these notices, and worked to […] The post Organizations Rally to Reunite Lost Pets with Owners Following Earthquake in Japan appeared first on Good News Network.

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Scientists Develop Enzyme to Limit Environmental Impact of Mine Waste, Testing Underway

Arizona State University researchers are testing ways to neutralize mining’s biggest environmental liabilities. At present the mining sector is experiencing a surge in interest and investment, as America has seemingly woken up to the dearth of Western supply for various minerals critical to a modern economy. At the same time, soaring precious metals prices have […] The post Scientists Develop Enzyme to Limit Environmental Impact of Mine Waste, Testing Underway appeared first on Good News Network.

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Miracle as All 11 Onboard Survive Harrowing Seaplane Crash and Fire in Puget Sound’s Frigid Water

Miraculously, all 11 souls walked away with their lives after a seaplane both crashed and caught fire in the Puget Sound. Operator Kenmore Air said in a statement that one of its planes, a de Havilland DHC-3 Otter, was on route out of Seattle with 10 passengers and a pilot when “an accident” saw the […] The post Miracle as All 11 Onboard Survive Harrowing Seaplane Crash and Fire in Puget Sound’s Frigid Water appeared first on Good News Network.

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Climate-Friendly Heat Pumps Are Becoming Dominant Home HVAC System in America

The rapid adoption of heat pumps in the United States is becoming little short of a revolution, such that these clever HVAC devices in a few years will effectively replace previous systems. Indeed of all new homes built last year, 46% were completed with heat pumps, just 1% below other more recognizable systems like water […] The post Climate-Friendly Heat Pumps Are Becoming Dominant Home HVAC System in America appeared first on Good News Network.

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The World’s First Giant Anteater Reintroduction Appears to Be Succeeding in Brazil

It’s been almost 20 years since Argentina launched what was at the time the world’s first attempt at reintroducing the giant anteater to a landscape it had disappeared from. 19 years later, and the initiative has been nothing if not successful, with the local population growing from 0 to around 200 individuals. La Fundación Rewilding […] The post The World’s First Giant Anteater Reintroduction Appears to Be Succeeding in Brazil appeared first on Good News Network.

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Woman’s Viral Video Raises More Than $174K for Disabled Veteran She Spotted Working at Airport

A woman was able to help a partially disabled airport worker retire after she witnessed him hobbling across the tarmac on a flight out of Los Angeles. Heartbroken watching him limp up to the plane she was sitting on, she captured a video of the man for her TikTok account and posted it with a […] The post Woman’s Viral Video Raises More Than $174K for Disabled Veteran She Spotted Working at Airport appeared first on Good News Network.

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Global Hunger Falls Below 8% for the First Time Since the Pandemic

For the 3rd consecutive year, global hunger as measured by malnourishment among continental populations has fallen. It’s also the first time that the malnourished as a share of global population has fallen below 8% since the government-enforced business closures and supply disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The reduction is driven by a steep, 5-year […] The post Global Hunger Falls Below 8% for the First Time Since the Pandemic appeared first on Good News Network.

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Spreading Crushed Rock on Newly-Planted Forests Boosts Carbon Storing and Nutrients

A sprinkle of crushed basalt rock has turned out to be the fairy dust that newly planted forests need to develop faster and absorb more carbon. That’s what scientists from Imperial College London are reporting in a new study from the largest field experiment studying how “enhanced weathering” and soil microbiome enrichment can potentially improve […] The post Spreading Crushed Rock on Newly-Planted Forests Boosts Carbon Storing and Nutrients appeared first on Good News Network.

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Montana Teen Uses Rodeo Lasso to Rescue Drowning Man on Yellowstone River

From Big Sky Country comes a rescue story so cliche that even Hollywood scriptwriters would pass it over. A 14-year-old obsessed with roping cattle rescued a man who’d fallen into a river Indiana Jones-style, catching him around the neck and arm with his lasso. Jory Thomas was spending 4th of July weekend at his grandparents […] The post Montana Teen Uses Rodeo Lasso to Rescue Drowning Man on Yellowstone River appeared first on Good News Network.

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Africa’s Wildfire Season Is Actually Getting Shorter, Scientists Think They Know Why

A changing climate seems to be shortening Africa’s dry season, resulting in less land scorched during the wildfire season according to new science. For all the column inches devoted to the record wildfire seasons in France, Spain, or the Amazon, it is still and has always been Africa that’s the center of world wildfires. 70% […] The post Africa’s Wildfire Season Is Actually Getting Shorter, Scientists Think They Know Why appeared first on Good News Network.

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