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Keep the Kelp πΏ
A multi-pronged approach in California to help kelp- got to help the kelp!Β Read more about the project in this AP News article.
An Elegy for Ingenuity π
The end of a historic mission on Mars and am amazing helicopter!Read more about Ingenuity and its achievements here.Β
In Vitro Rhino π¦
Scientists are working as quickly as possible to get a new northern white rhino out in the wild.For more info, check out this BBC article!Β
Swedes Love Their Libraries π
A library (accidentally) runs a small social experiment and the people of Gothenburg came through in a big way.Β Read more (in Swedish) here:Β https://www.gp.se/kultur/a...
Superpups!
Two recent stories of doggos helping to save lives and keep people safe- they're superpups!Β
UBI News π²
A huge experiment in Kenya is quantifying how helpful UBI can be for people in poverty. Read more at NPRPlanet Money has a great episode on the experiment too!Β
Crochet for Baybay
An act of kindness makes a stressful parenting experience a bit easier.Β
WaterCube π§π¦
New tech is promising to produce lots of water from the air all around us!Read more about the WaterCube at CES here:Β https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/i-d...
The Welsh Tidy Mouse π
A special rodent has been helping a Welsh retiree keep his workbench cleaned up.Β Check out this article for video of the Welsh Tidy Mouse in action:Β https://www.nytime...
Knitting Up Loose Ends π§Ά, Repeat
From the archive, an organization using the power of crafts to help others.Β
The Bike Whisperer π²
An Icelandic "bike nerd" is helping reconnect stolen bikes with their owners and help the thieves too.Β
Marmot Momentum
A group of marmots in Canada is making big leaps in population with the help of some helpful humans.Β
'23 in Review 2οΈβ£3οΈβ£β‘2οΈβ£4οΈβ£
Another year wraps up and a new one begins- so much good news in the past and more in the future!Β
Thrift Store Gem π
A thrift store find is a helpful reminder that thrift stores can be AWESOME.Β
Katie's Carols 3.0, Repeat
From a few years ago, Katie's improvised carols with a fun, fresh cast of Christmas characters. It's a long one- we were having fun! Enjoy and Merry Christmas! π πβπ€Ά
Orangutan Daddio
A critically endangered orangutan has been born in Denver and has recently learned a bit more about her lineage.Β
Update: AI Drug Discoveries ππ
An update from a story from earlier this year- AI seems to be finding new antibiotics pretty darn quickly!Β
Toys for Tickets πͺ, Repeat
From the archive, the Toys for Tickets program came back this year and had a GREAT year: double the amount of toys from the previous year!Β
Finnish Health Forests π²π΄π³
A national health service is sending people out into the woods... for their health!Β
Notre Dame Restoration: On Track
An aggressive timeline for renovation seems to be right on track- despite the odds!Β
Sycamore Gap Scions π³
A felled tree may come back to life... in a few years... or many years.Β
VR Pain Relief
New tech hopes to help kids with shots and adults with chronic pain!
Update: Jonathan the Tortoise π’
An update to a story from last year about my favorite aged chelonian!Β
Incarceration Rehabilitation
Two stories from jails and prisons in the US where education and rehabilitation are a priority.Β
Robofarmer 2.0 π±
Innovation keeps on coming- robots aren't taking farming jobs, but they may help farmers use less herbicide!Β
Ring a Ding Dump π
Good news from a NH transfer station that has a mythical ability to resurface lost rings!
Returning Rice πΎ, Repeat
From the archive, a story about rice that has the potential to make farming it cheaper, more eco-friendly, and easier!
Jimmy Red Corn and I Do Care π½
An antique corn may hold the key to more resilient future corn!Β
Portuguese Power β‘
Portugal just broke a national record and it's good news for them and for the world!Β
Parastronauts in Training π©βππ¨βπ, Repeat
From the archive, a story about the Parastronaut Feasibility Project from the ESA. As a small update, it seems possible that John McFall could be going to space somewh...