Dutch Man Invents Coffin That Turns Bodies Into Mushrooms: 'We are nutrients, not waste'
Dutch biodesigner Bob Hendrikx has designed a coffin made of mushroom-a "living cocoon" that will turn corpses into super compost.
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World's 3rd-Largest Grocery Chain Eliminates 20 Million Single-Use Plastic Wrappings From Christmas Goodies
UK grocer Tesco has eliminated 20 million pieces of single use plastic packaging in its Christmas line of products.
If Overly Anxious or Depressed, Study Shows That Focus on Past Successes Can Improve Judgement
A UC Berkeley shows that if you're feeling overly anxious or depressed, focusing on past successes can help improve judgement.
Inspired By Brother With Autism, New App Helps Adults With Special Needs Make Friends
Juliana Fetherman's brother has autism and was lonely, due to his lack of friends—so she made an app for that called Making Authentic Friends.
Trucker Hero Pulls Over When He Sees 'Frantic' Man Running Up Highway After Wreck Flings His Toddler into the Dark
Trucker Joe Hylton rescues baby along highway after terrifying accident flings her into the darkness and her father couldn't find her.
Son Finds Original Children's Book Written by His Dad Returning From WWII PoW Camp, Publishes it 75 Years Later
Arthur Stiby wrote a kids' book after enduring terrible conditions as a POW in World War II. 75 years later, that book is being published.
How to be Happier in 2021: Toss Out Your Usual List of New Year's Resolutions, Says Study
From the University of Rochester, here's the surprising science on how to create the best new year's resolutions for 2021 to make you happier.
Small Business Offering a Million Donations of Hand Sanitizer to Essential Groups Who Can't Keep Up
In the face of COVID-19, Kira Labs in Florida is sending out a million donations of hand sanitizer to hospitals, schools, and non-profits.
A Pandemic of Good News: The Top 50 Positive Stories of 2020
Good News Network's top stories from around the world in 2020—a round-up of resilience and kindness in a difficult year.
Sikhs Hand Out Thousands of Meals to Stranded Truckers-Then Fill 1,000 Sandbags For Flood Victims
Sikh volunteers from Khalsa Aid International fed truckers stuck in Kent and filled sandbags for nearby flood victims over Christmas holiday.
Watch Dog 'Talk' to His Owner in English Using a Sound Board With Dozens of Spoken Phrases
Bunny the dog may only be 11 months old, but she has already learned to communicate with his owners using a 45-button sound board.
Drug Reverses Age-Related Mental Decline Within Days, Suggesting Lost Cognitive Ability is Not Permanent
ISRIB, a new drug that reboots protein production in cells can reverse aging declines in memory and cognition in mice, with no side effects.
McDonald's Gives a New Car-And Golden Arches-to Family Whose Autistic Son Draws Them Continuously
Tim and Tracy Johnstone have given a new car to a family whose son with autism has been prolifically drawing the golden arches for years.
Hawaii Teen Who Makes Christmas Special For Everyone Wins the 'Spirit of Community' Award
Rylee Brooke Kamahele of Hawaii is honored with a 'Spirit of Community' Christmas Award for her efforts in giving to others.
Every Patient Treated With CRISPR Gene Therapy for Blood Diseases Continues to Thrive, More Than a Year On
CRISPR gene therapy shows promise against blood diseases–in particular, transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia and sickle cell disease.
50 Frontline Heroes Gifted New Cars For Going Above & Beyond To Help During Pandemic: 'Surreal'
50 frontline workers across America are driving home new cars this month, after they were nominated as heroes in the 2020 Mazda Heroes program.
Resveratrol for Cold and Flu: Anti-Aging Compound Shown Promise as Flu and COVID Treatment
Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that helps suppress inflammatory compounds like IL-6 and TNF-a associated with contagious diseases.
While it May Seem Too Simple, Science Shows Light Lamp Therapy for Treating SAD During Winter Can Work
Treating seasonal-affective disorder can be as simple as consulting your physician and buying a ligh therapy lamp to mimic sunlight indoors.
Google is Creating Tools to Tackle Food Waste and Hunger at its Moonshot Factory
The Google offshot, X, is perfecting an algorithm that could revolutionize how food banks and kitchens operate, saving billions of dollars.
New Zealand Buys Enough COVID Vaccine for its Pacific Islander Neighbors
In a $53 US million package, the New Zealand government will support its Polynesian neighbors to ensure they receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
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