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Wisconsin Trooper Has a New Pawtner–a Kitten He Saved After it Was Hurdled Out of a Moving Car
When a Wisconsin state trooper arrived to help a motorist who had stopped on a ramp up to I-90, he never could have imagined how his life was about to change. Trooper Brody Schmitz arrived at the driver’s side window, and heard a disturbing story. “The motorist informed him that
Dutch kids declared the world’s happiest (again). Here’s why
Dutch children are consistently ranked the happiest in the developed world. What is the Netherlands getting right? The post Dutch kids declared the world’s happiest (again). Here’s why appeared first on Positive News.
Rescuing London’s Precious Building Materials Diverting Them from Dumps for Reuse
A salvage and reuse operation in London is ensuring that every charming bit of wood, brick, glass, porcelain, and steel that has made the city beautiful can continue to do so with a second life in the circular economy. Started through an epiphany of “street logic” by a man frustr
2026 Sees the Most Right Whale Calves Born in One Season Since 2009
This year’s calving season along the southeast coastline of America has documented the most North Atlantic right whale calves since 2009. Additionally, trends in calf births seem to indicate a normalization of breeding and birthing among the animals that could accelerate populati
Good News in History, June 2
On this day 80 years ago, the Italian Republic was born out of the monarchy of King Umberto II. The day is celebrated as “Festa della Repubblica” and is one of the biggest holidays on the Italian calendar. It’s celebrated under the late spring sunshine with parades, concerts, and
How Japanese Fish Printing Grew from Documenting Day’s Catch to Acclaimed Artform
From its humble origins as a method of documenting noteworthy catches, for sale or for record setting, the art of fish printing, or “gyotaku” has rapidly become an international fine art phenomenon. As Japanese as a Geisha cutting a sushi roll with a samurai sword, gyotaku is inf
Ecosystem of Pansies Thrives on Soil Contaminated by Lead Mining–Turning it into Clean Organic Compounds
For areas contaminated by lead and zinc mining across Europe, a class of plants known as “metallophytes” are helping enrich nature while diminishing pollution. The Guardian reported on this kind of ecological double speak, where wildflowers seemingly grow in healthy abundance on
What do you do to actively forge human connections?
How do you nurture meaningful human connections in a disconnected world? We want to know The post What do you do to actively forge human connections? appeared first on Positive News.
No Vaccine No Problem: Papua New Guinea Malaria Deaths Fall by 92%
Using only current methods of prevention, testing, and treatment, Papua New Guinea has reduced the rate of malaria deaths from 13 per 100,000 inhabitants to just 1. PNG is responsible for some 90% of all malaria cases in the Western Pacific region. Lucy Dally, the country’s malar
3 Teens Win Global Earth Prize for Inventing Tamarind Powder That Easily Removes Microplastics
In mid-May, GNN reported that 3 teens from India had won a major continental science prize for their brilliant use of an ingredient in Indian cuisine as the basis for a microplastic filter. Now, from Geneva comes the announcement that 16-year-olds Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agar
Greenland sheds new light on underwater carbon sink
New research suggests vast underwater seaweed forests could play a much bigger role in slowing climate change The post Greenland sheds new light on underwater carbon sink appeared first on Positive News.
What went right this week: the good news that matters
New life-changing inventions, a global triumph for renewables, and England’s first Dutch-style ‘cycle street’, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News.
My morning at a sober breakfast rave – and what I got out of it
A new ecstatic dance craze fuses spirituality, physicality and fun. Sarah LaBrecque joined 100 ravers one Sunday morning The post My morning at a sober breakfast rave – and what I got out of it appeared first on Positive News.
The English restaurant turning hospitality on its head
At a pay-as-you-can restaurant in Stroud, radical hospitality and good food are bringing strangers together The post The English restaurant turning hospitality on its head appeared first on Positive News.
Five practical ways to feel better and make a difference
Dr Mark Williamson, director of Action for Happiness, shares five small changes that really can make a difference to your life The post Five practical ways to feel better and make a difference appeared first on Positive News.
The world’s largest museum of illustration is about to open its doors
British illustrator Quentin Blake has established a new museum dedicated solely to his craft, aiming to uplift other artists The post The world’s largest museum of illustration is about to open its doors appeared first on Positive News.