What went right this week: wins for health and high seas, plus more

NASA TechLeap Prize: Orbital Clarity Challenge

NASA’s Webb Discovers Hidden Planet in Famous Star System

Boston Aims to Tackle 100-year Flood Risks with $10 Billion in Infrastructure Projects

NASA Mission Studies Air Pollution Over Ethiopia

Air pollution deaths in London fall 40 percent over five years

As the Ocean Warms, a 'Cold Blob' in the Atlantic Has Puzzled Scientists. It Might Be a Warning Sign About a Key Current System

Cement Kilns Could Become Carbon Negative if Run on Clean Energy as Limestone Absorbs CO2

270,000 Square Miles Around Easter Island to Become Indigenous-Managed Ocean Reserve

Could We Mitigate Super El Niños by Artificially Changing the Climate? A New Study Indicates Yes

Rainforest biodiversity rebounds within a single generation

NASA’s Experimental Fabrication Branch Fuels Aircraft Innovation

NASA’s Webb Finds Clues to Ancient, Distant Origin of Comet 3I/ATLAS

Great Barrier Reef’s Recovery From Bleaching is Aided by Monsoon

Europe removed a record 602 river barriers last year

Air Pollution’s Daily Pulse Over the Northeast

Highest Resolution View of the Sun Reveals Breaking Waves and Magnetic Mysteries

Japanese Team Develops ‘Eco-Fireworks’ with Water-Soluble Shells to Cut Back on Debris

Over 100 Refill Stations for Home/Laundry Cleaners to Open Across Singapore at 30% Discount

Radical change can lead to a fairer and greener world, says new report

How shark tracking data shaped Papua New Guinea’s ocean sanctuary

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

What went right this week: health wins, green energy victories and more

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

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

NASA-Supported Small Spacecraft Launches to Study Solar Particles

Gaza sisters turn rubble into bricks to rebuild their community

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

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

Did Scientists Just Detect the First Known ‘Exo-Moon’?

Hyundai Partners with Healthy Seas to Turn Scourge ‘GhostNets’ into Floor Mats for Cars

Europe’s Air Quality Dramatically Improves in 10 Years, With 39-59% Drop in Industrial and Road Toxins

A new study just debunked a heat pump myth

Coilable Stacked Solar Sails for Very High delta-V Missions

4 tips for everyday eco-friendly living

Meet the ‘Firefighting’ Donkeys of Spain, Chowing Down on Grass and Fire Risk from Dawn to Dusk

Would You Like Sugar With Your Stars? Sugar Detected in Interstellar Space for the First Time

Raising Rice and Fish Together Cuts Disease From Snails While Boosting Crop Yields by 25%

Good News in History, July 14

Antarctic whale populations are rebounding, but there’s still more to do

Quebec Firm Pioneers Cyanide-Free Gold Extraction and Arsenic-Capture to Clean up Mining Industry

Canada Successfully Exploring for ‘White’ Hydrogen Gas, a Clean Power Source Beneath Existing Mines

Earth Prize 2026 part I: teenage teams tackling big global problems

Rooftop Solar Gave Power to Pakistan When Fossil Fuels Failed– it’s Now Called a Boom

The ‘Buy Nothing Rebellion’ is growing as more people opt out of modern consumerism

Are fire-loving fungi mother nature’s first responders after wildfires?

Simply Add Water to Diesel Fuel to Cut Engine Pollution by 67%–with No Loss in Efficiency

Turning Surplus into Support: Charity Doubles Impact in New Appeal

New Solar Tech Makes Desalinating Seawater Cheaper Than Producing Bottled Water

NASA’s Webb Studies How Planet Survived Death of its Star

Scientists Have Found Climate-Resistant Coral Reefs Around the World Totaling the Size of Wisconsin

NASA’s Hubble Detects First-Ever Spin Reversal of Tiny Comet

Podcast Transcript June 26th, 2026— Gig worker rights, cervical cancer wins, and a hopeful take on human cooperation

‘Step aside, humans’: how beavers solved a flooding problem in west London

USA’s Largest Renewable Project Comes Online–With More Power Than the Hoover Dam

Drought Parches Florida

Scientists find 64,000 sq miles of climate-resilient coral reef

With Plasma, Solar, Magnets, EU Aims to Help Decarbonize Industrial Heat Generation

UK Startup is Making Electricity From Bacteria in the Soil – Maybe Your Garden Will Power Your Home Some Day

Thawing Permafrost Not Only Emits CO2, It Absorbs it Too, Shows Landmark Study

Message in a Bottle Discovery on Tasmanian Beach Leads to 25-year Intercontinental Friendship

Community Dads Raise Thousands to Surprise Beloved School Crossing Guard with a New Car

(UPDATE) DoorDash Adds Thousands to Woman’s Viral Fundraiser for Elderly Delivery Driver

Celebrating 100 Years Since Goddard’s Breakthrough Moment in Modern Rocketry

Dramatic CCTV Footage Shows Mom and Daughter Rescued from Sand Sinkhole, Thanks to Heroes With Ropes

Good News in History, March 3

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Abandoned Las Vegas Airport Dog Finds a Forever Home with the Officer Who Saved Him

Good News in History, February 10

MacKenzie Scott Donated $7.1 Billion to Nonprofits in 2025, a Major Increase with More to Come

Japan’s Yogurt Delivery Ladies Serve as a Support Net for Country’s Aging Population

Good News in History, March 2

Good News in History, February 28

Ancient Egyptian Artifacts Recovered Just One Day After Being Stolen from Australian Museum

Good News in History, February 24

Young ‘Sun’ Caught Blowing Bubbles by NASA’s Chandra

Good News in History, February 23

Good News in History, February 22

Swindon Hostel Residents Benefit from Generous Lego Donation from Local Toy Shop

A ‘Planet Parade’ is Now in Alignment for Viewing Our Solar System This Week

Good News in History, February 19

Hero Stranger Rescues Mom and 3 Kids After Car Flips into Canal Waters: ‘Nobody was around’

Good News in History, February 18

£100, Two Hours… and a Whole Lot of Kindness! Londoners Spread Joy on Random Acts of Kindness Day

Giant Seed Vault Freezes Beneath Atacama Desert, Preserving Chile’s Floral Diversity For the Ages

Community Rallies to Save Poor Town’s Last Youth Center –And Succeeds with Government Grant

8-Year-Old Maryland Girl Becomes Youngest Grammy Winner Ever with Daddy-Daughter Album

A Passing ‘Angel’ Rescues Woman 8-Months Pregnant from Her Sinking Car

Right to Build Offshore Wind Power Upheld by US Judge for 5th Time Since Attempted White House Ban

Retired veteran teams up with nonprofit to build free ramps for senior and disabled neighbors

2 Dogs Rescued By ‘Animal Lover’-Plow Driver After He Saw Them Running Middle of a Blizzard

Good News in History, February 26

Good News in History, February 25

Teacher Wins $1M Prize for Turning India’s Slums Into Hundreds of Open-Air Classrooms

Good News in History, February 21

Manatee Stuck in Florida Storm Drain Showing Signs of Recovery After SeaWorld Rescued Him

Volunteers Save 51 Dogs in Large-Scale Operation Following Arkansas Shelter Collapse

Good News in History, February 14

Metallica's gift of giving

Metallica's gift of giving

Archaeologists Unearthed a 2,200-Year-Old Bone. They Say It Could Be the First Direct Evidence of Hannibal's Legendary War Elephants

The Tragedy of the Alps’ Disappearing Glaciers for Those Who Live, Visit and Ski There

These nonviolent strategies from people in war zones across the world can teach a lesson about ICE resistance

This Vietnamese restaurant sheltered protesters from tear gas (and fed them pho) following ICE shooting

This Dinosaur May Have Used Its Strange Clawed Hands to Pilfer and Pierce Eggs

Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 2

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Making 'Kiss-tory' Under a 600lb Mistletoe

The TikToker Who Changed a Veteran’s Life

Meryl Streep, Jon Batiste, Kathryn Hahn, Regina Hall, Parker Posey, Zachary Quinto, Kelly Ripa and Adam Scott to Present Honors in the 19th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute

Elevate Prize Foundation to Match Donations for Top 5 CNN Heroes up to $50K Each and Present $100K to CNN Hero of the Year

This Fifth Grader Won a Gubernatorial Race

Want Better Sleep? Stop Trying So Hard

A Love Story for the Record Books

This Grandma Went From Beginner Swimmer to Record Breaker

Top 5 CNN Heroes to Be Honored at the 19th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute Hosted by Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates

Some Good News That’s Totally Nuts

Hundreds of Spooky Displays for a Sweet Cause

He Died Laughing & Came Back to Life

The Lucky Guy with a Tooth for an Eye

Bad Bunny’s Love Letter to Puerto Rico

Mahjong: It’s Not Just Your Grandma’s Game Anymore

The Sweetest First Day: A Tulsa High School’s ‘Kiss Goodbye’ Tradition

The Cyclist With a New Heart & Medal for Team USA

How a Principal Gets Kids Excited for Back to School

History at Home Plate: the MLB’s First Female Umpire

The Groundbreaking Surgery That Spanned Continents

Meet the Superhero Spreading Joy in All 50 States

Chimps Loves Trends as Much as We Do

When the Flood Waters Came, So Did these Helpers

From Fear to Freedom, One Swim Lesson at a Time

What If Your Home Could Change Colors Like a Mood Ring?

These Dads Offer Hugs–and a Spiral–at Pride

You’re Invited to an Udderly Ridiculous Cow Wedding

Alaska Man vs. 700-pound Boulder

This Rock Band Could Play at a Backyard Near You

Kermit the Frog’s Advice to 2025 Grads

Robots & Pig Organs: The Future of Organ Transplants

A Second Grade Conclave Elected a Kid Pope

100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla: An Expert’s Take on Viral Debate

Why Saying No Brings Eva Longoria Joy

A Sports Bar Where Barriers (and Brackets) Are Broken

One Mom Turned Her Struggle Into a Movement

The Guy Who Created His Dream Job

These Young Emoji Designers Want to Make History

Another Football Game is Gaining Yardage

A Lunar New Year Ritual That Gets Messy (In a Good Way)

Dry January Doesn’t Mean Boring Options

Heroes Emerge from the Flames in the City of Angels

These Goats Will Eat Your Christmas Tree