(Good News Network) A new study reveals a significant association between gardening more frequently and improvements in wellbeing, perceived stress and physical activity.
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Scientists Make Microplastics Breakthrough, Devising Method to Trap And Remove Them
(Good News Network) Microbiologists have found a way to use bacteria to trap microplastics, removing them from the environment and making them easier to recycle.
Everyone in England is Planting Wildflower Meadows
(Andy Corbley) When Prince Charles of Great Britain read Plantlife UK‘s annual 2012 report, he was astonished to find that England had lost 97% of all its natural wildflower meadowland.
New Study Shows Healthy Sleep Habits Help Lower Risk of Heart Failure by 42%
(Good News Network) Adults with the healthiest sleep patterns—those who are morning risers, sleeping 7-8 hours a day with no frequent insomnia—experienced a 42% reduction in the risk of heart failure compared to those with unhealthy sleep patterns.
Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Valuable Commodities, to Create a Bigger Market for Waste Materials
(Marc Schaus) As much as plastic has been maligned in recent years, it was actually a remarkable invention for humanity, allowing us to craft unique materials for essential items and everyday necessities. The problem is that so much of it ends up in landfills and oceans.
In Historic Vote, Coloradans Give Thumbs-Up For Gray Wolves to Be Reintroduced West of the Rockies
(Andy Corbley) Fresh off their recovery from the Endangered Species List, gray wolves are getting another bit of support to ensure their continued recovery, this time from the voters in Colorado.
This Austin Restaurant May Be Making the Wittiest Pandemic Signs Anywhere
(Good News Network) A restaurant that’s famous for its hilarious signs has been pulling out all the stops to bring laughs in the era of COVID-19.
City Keeps Mysterious Plaques on Park Benches Because People Are Loving the Hilarity
(Judy Cole) When most people think about guerrilla art, the first thing that likely springs to mind is graffiti.
SO COOL! The Best Inspiration For Your Jack-O-Lanterns Might Come From This Retired Man’s 8-Hour Masterpieces
(Good News Network) There’s a man in Utah who’s spent 20 years carving hundreds of intricate Jack O’ Lanterns for his community to enjoy.
Feeling Happier and Less Stressed is a Big Benefit of Dancing, Say 80% of People
(Good News Network) They say laughter is the best medicine, but eight in 10 people reckon that dancing is also great at making them happier and less stressed.
Scientists Create ‘Super Enzyme’ That Eats Plastic Bottles Six Times Faster than Previous Enzymes
(Andy Corbley) Enzymes produced in the stomachs of certain bacteria found during several high-profile discoveries have been combined by English scientists to create a super enzyme, reducing the time it takes for these chemicals to depolymerize, or breakdown plastic from weeks into mere hours.
LAUGH: Listen To The Sassy Singing Parrot That Thinks It’s Beyoncé
(Good News Network) Chico is a nine-year-old yellow-crowned Amazon parrot. A species native to tropical South America, these birds are able to repeat human speech in a clear voice and can live often up to an astonishing 100 years old.
It’s Official: Study Finds That Watching Cute Animals Is Good For Your Health
(Good News Network) Seeing adorable animals actually helps to reduce stress levels in humans, researchers at England’s University of Leeds have found.
Fires Have Helped These Endangered Woodpeckers Make a Comeback, and It’s a Reminder of Nature’s Resiliency
(Andy Corbley) It’s hard to imagine that the infernos burning in the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges in California and Oregon would be good for anything—but for the native black-backed woodpecker it’s the best of times, and necessary for them to continue their transformative practices on the forest.
HEART WARMING: Abandoned Senior Dogs Are Living Out Their Golden Years With Love At This New Retirement Sanctuary
(Judy Cole) All dogs may go to heaven, but when older pooches wind up in shelters, chances of them living out their final years in contentment are slim.