(Good News Network) Gardening businesses have been booming during the coronavirus lockdowns, and nurseries have busily tried to keep up with the unexpected—and unprecedented—demand.
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BIOPLASTIC SOLUTION: New Plant-Based Bottles Can Degrade in a Year, Backed by Major Beverage Companies
(Andy Corbley) Have you ever gone to a public event and seen the trash cans filled to burst with plastic bottles and experienced a little anxiety over the knowledge that a large amount of it will end up in landfills?
Diluting Plasma Shown to Rejuvenate Tissue and Reverse Signs of Aging in Old Mice, Says Cool New Study
(Exploring Your Mind) In 2005, University of California–Berkeley researchers made the surprising discovery that when young and old mice share blood and organs, rejuvenated tissues can reverse the signs of aging in the old mice. The finding sparked a flurry of research into whether a youngster’s blood might contain special proteins or molecules that could serve as a sort of “fountain of youth” for mice and humans alike.
BEAUTY: Watching This Turkish Artist Paint Dazzling Designs on the Surface of Water
(Good News Network) You’ve already seen people paint masterpieces onto canvases, but what about artists who can paint masterpieces onto water? That’s exactly what Garip Ay does in his studio every day.
The Search Engine That Plants Trees With Every Search Has Just Planted its 100-Millionth Tree
(Good News Network) For eleven years, the search engine Ecosia has used most of the revenue from advertising on its website and app towards planting trees—and this month they planted their 100-millionth tree.
Young Scientists Make Eco-Friendly Industrial Cleaners from Yeast, Transforming Chemical Industry
(Andy Corbley) Solugen’s mission is to decarbonize the chemicals industry—and their secret weapon comes from nature’s own biology.
Fasting-Mimicking Diet Shown to Be ‘Safe and Effective Supplement’ to Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients
(Good News Network) Juice detoxes, water fasting, and soup diets are often credited for stimulating healthy weight loss and cleansing toxins from muscle tissues—but what about tumor suppression?
MIT Scientists Design Autonomous UV Robot That Can Disinfect Boston Food Bank in Just 30 Minutes
(Good News Network) Using UV-C light, the system can disinfect a warehouse floor in half an hour—and could one day be employed in grocery stores, schools, and other spaces.
GOODNESS: People Try to Do Right by Each Other—No Matter the Motivation, Says New Scientific Study
(Good News Network) People want to help each other, even when it costs them something and even when the motivations to help don’t always align, a new study suggests.
CELEBRATE GOOD DEEDS: Men Break Down in Tears When Residents Surprise Them With ‘Thank You’ Party Attended By Mayor
(Good News Network) Saul and Keon have never missed a day of work picking up trash in Miami Beach—and they’re especially glad they were covering their route this week as a beautiful surprise awaited them.
New Intermittent Fasting Program Shown to Suppress Cancer and Metabolic Disease in Mice and Humans
(Andy Corbley) As scientists become more and more fascinated by the surprising health benefits of fasting, yet another intriguing new study emphasizes the importance of when we are eating, rather than what we are eating.
GOODNESS: Hero Park Ranger Carries Dehydrated Dog To Safety Down a Treacherous Mountain Trail
(Good News Network) Not all heroes wear capes—some wear hiking boots and work in America’s National Parks.
Taking up Hobbies Can Prevent–or Reduce Symptoms of–Depression by a Third
(Andy Corbley) Do you know someone who’s just really into something specific like paddle-boarding, painting, collecting something, or model trains? Well, research from University College London suggests that taking up a hobby can be a significant buffer against depression.
Americans Who Drink This Much Water a Day Were More Likely to Report Feeling ‘Very Happy’
(Good News Network) Is drinking water the secret to feeling happy? Probably not, but this survey says that it may be indicative of a person’s happiness.
Anonymous Donors Pay Off Millions in Student Debt for 400 Low-Income College Graduates
(McKinley Corbley) More than 400 California college graduates were left overwhelmed with joy and surprise earlier this week after they were told that anonymous donors had paid off their student debt.