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A study using turkey tail mushrooms as a natural filtration system has successfully removed E. coli from a polluted river in Devon, England, and the approach is already being put into practice.
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A UK wildlife park has welcomed Sumatran tiger cubs, a significant moment for a critically endangered subspecies with only around 400 individuals left in the wild.
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NASA has been testing new autonomous driving and navigation capabilities for rovers designed to explore the Moon and Mars, bringing crewed and robotic exploration closer together.
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A study using turkey tail mushrooms as a natural filtration system has successfully removed E. coli from a polluted river in Devon, England, and …
June 19, 2026 · environment · mushroomsA UK wildlife park has welcomed Sumatran tiger cubs, a significant moment for a critically endangered subspecies with only around 400 individuals…
June 19, 2026 · animals · tigersNASA has been testing new autonomous driving and navigation capabilities for rovers designed to explore the Moon and Mars, bringing crewed and ro…
June 19, 2026 · science · NASA
Good News Network reported that confirmed blue and fin whale sightings off southern Africa have risen in recent years.
May 25, 2026 · animals · whales
NASA is asking filmmakers, songwriters, poets and other storytellers to help share mission stories with the public.
May 25, 2026 · science · NASA
NASA researchers found a heat-resistant material that could support future systems for using lunar resources.
May 25, 2026 · technology · NASA
Reasons to be Cheerful highlighted a washing-machine filter designed to catch clothing fibres before they reach waterways and oceans.
May 24, 2026 · environment · microplastics
Good News Network reported on the Hackney Mosaic Project, where volunteers create public art while finding calm, confidence and connection.
May 24, 2026 · arts · community
NASA shared Webb observations of Messier 51 as part of a study of nearly 9,000 star clusters in nearby galaxies.
May 24, 2026 · science · NASANASA’s Hubble team shared a fresh view of galaxy cluster MACS J1141.6-1905, adding another useful image to a deep public archive.
May 23, 2026 · science · NASA
RHINOSHIELD’s Circular Blue platform uses drones and solar-powered collection vessels to target ocean-bound plastic near Taiwan.
May 23, 2026 · environment · ocean
A Reasons to be Cheerful report shows how school-day cycling programs can support attention, confidence and calmer classrooms.
May 23, 2026 · health · educationNASA is asking teams about CubeSats that could fly on future Artemis missions, opening small doors for big science.
May 22, 2026 · science · NASA
NASA’s AWE mission has finished collecting data after mapping atmospheric waves from the International Space Station.
May 22, 2026 · science · NASA
NASA brought lunar-robotics ideas to the 2026 FIRST Robotics Championship, reaching more than 51,000 students and mentors.
May 22, 2026 · technology · students
New drilling and superhot-rock techniques are helping geothermal energy move toward cheaper, cleaner power in more places.
May 21, 2026 · environment · geothermal
NASA researchers have built an AI tool that combines satellite data to help detect harmful algal blooms in complex coastal waters.
May 21, 2026 · technology · NASA
A Massachusetts ice-cream truck owner gave one child a free scoop, inspiring donations to fund more free treats for kids.
May 21, 2026 · community · kindnessFEEL BETTER DAILY
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