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

Thousands of Flamingo Chicks Hatch in Major Comeback From Climate Disaster in Turkiye (WATCH)

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

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

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

Good News in History, August 2

Hubble Survey Sets Up Roman’s Future Look Near Milky Way’s Center

300 women bought a French chateau for $7,700 each and made it an ‘adult summer camp’ for all women

New study confirms that electric vehicles are already making the air cleaner

On Major Music Release Days, Stay Extra Vigilant While Driving. Car Crash Deaths Seem to Spike When Top Artists Drop New Albums

Daily Glass of 100% Fruit Juice Could Help Support Mental Wellbeing, Study Finds

NASA, Industry Advance High Performance Spaceflight Computing

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

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

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

Good News in History, August 1

Student tells teacher her ‘secret good news’ and it’s delightfully unexpected

Strangers have donated more than $125,000 to best friends who shared their heartfelt breast cancer story

New study: Most Americans, Republicans included, believe that saving the environment is 'worth the cost'

A study across 66 countries identified 5 things the happiest communities have in common

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

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

Good News in History, July 31

Woman starts successful business with a ‘buy nothing group’ and other people’s yards

Duo Team aiming to compete in 6th major marathon shares journey

Good News in History, July 30

Chimps Seem to Love Crystals. Their Attraction Might Help Explain Humans' Obsession With the Shimmering Stones

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

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

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

‘America is great’: German soccer fan scared of the U.S. weeps after seeing so much kindness

Harry Styles is giving fans free concert tickets, under one condition: They must volunteer

American Bald Eagle at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

Can Apes Play Pretend? What Scientists Learned From Having Imaginary 'Tea Parties' With Kanzi the Bonobo

Heading to a National Park? Watch Out for Elk. They Attack People Way More Often Than Bears Do, According to a New Study

NASA Webb Explores Family Tree of Newly Discovered Distant Objects

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

Dad Turned Weekly Library Trips with His Daughter into Beloved Community Event: Meet ‘Library Dads’

3,000 Eye Surgeries Restore Sight for Thousands – Paid Forward by US and Caribbean Churches

Good News in History, July 29

It’s a Record Breeding Year for National Bird of Serbia: The Eastern Imperial Eagle

Some People Keep Razor-Sharp Minds Into Their 80s and Beyond. A New Study Reveals Their Secrets

These 12 Popular Dog Breeds Are at Risk of Breathing Problems Related to Their Short Snouts, a New Study Suggests

Internet Access Soars, Costs Plummet on Island Following End of Federal Telecom Monopoly

A Robot Is Unraveling the Secrets of How Some Bats Bounce Sound Waves Off Leaves to Find Insect Prey

She applied for a job while living in her truck. She left with the job and a place to sleep.

Volunteers’ Tiny Bamboo Bridges Have Helped Double Migratory Crab Populations on Taiwan

American Indian Schools Achieve Highest Graduation Rates in the Nation’s History

Good News in History, July 28

Video games can be therapeutic for teens with ADHD and depression — but only when they meet this criteria

Podcast Transcript March 20, 2026— From psilocybin to ocean robots: 10 solutions you’ll actually want to hear about

For the first time ever, part of the ocean now has legal personhood. What does it mean for waves to have rights?

A Woman Found a Folder in a Drawer. When She Opened It, She Discovered 35 Forgotten Rembrandt Etchings

Vanished Hornbill Species is Breeding Again Among the Old Trees After 60 Years

New study: Depression patients still symptom-free 5 years after taking psychedelic mushrooms

Odd Texas Ranch ‘Raises’ Telescopes to Provide Dark Sky Viewing for Stargazers in Cities Remotely

Chimpanzees and Bonobos Use Hugs, Kisses and Friendly Pats to Keep the Peace, Just Like Humans, a New Study Suggests

Senior Who Only Learned to Swim After Retiring Saves Drowning Man Half Her Age

Good News in History, July 27

15,000 Letters of Kindness: Pen Pal Scheme Bringing Hope to Britain’s Lonely

A Gray Wolf Visited Los Angeles County for the First Time in a Century, Marking a Major Milestone in the Species' Recovery

The Uplift: A flute for Lizzo and life-changing friendships

Good News in History, July 26

Podcast Transcript March 6, 2026— (Guest Interview) From 18 Women to 80,000: How Sambhali Trust is Empowering Girls in India | International Women’s Day 2026

Last Circus Elephant in Portugal Can Now Romp-and-Roll on 1000-Acre Sanctuary After 40 Years of Working

Mail carrier ignored snow warnings and went out anyway. What she saw saved a life.

Podcast Transcript March 13, 2026— Golden frogs are back, bacteria are eating cancer, and cherry blossom season is almost here

Ice to Fuel: NASA Tests Technology for Refueling Landers

Greenland Sharks Can Survive for Centuries—and Maintain Long-Lasting Vision, Despite Living in the Dark

On Brink of Extinction, the Vaquita Porpoise is Being Preserved By Digital Image

Key Support Equipment Arrives at Kennedy for Roman Space Telescope

Heatwave Reveals ‘Lost’ 17th Century Garden Design Under Parched Grass

First Puffin Chick in 30 Years Spotted Emerging From Cliffs Along England’s South Coast

Good News in History, July 25

NASA’s AWE Completes Mission to Study Earth’s Effect on Space Weather

Want to Avoid Having a Picky Eater? Start Exposing Your Kids to Veggies Super Early—in the Womb

A single dose of psilocybin gave smokers six times better odds of quitting than the patch

Why 24 minutes of music may help reduce anxiety, according to research

The Public Baths of Ancient Pompeii Were Actually Pretty Gross—Until the Romans Built an Aqueduct

The Real Way to Save Bees During a Drought: Expert Corrects Sugar–Water Myth

Czech Woman Hacks Her Way into the Record Books at World Lumberjack Games in Wisconsin