Experts Demonstrate How Solar Farms Can Become Hubs for ‘Biodiversity Enhancement’ at Every Level
nnIn the same way that artificial coral reefs can jumpstart marine ecosystems, solar farms, if they’re constructed properly, can create more biodiversity than agricultural fields.nnThat’s the key point a coalition of Australian planners and researchers are trying to get across to land developers in the state of New South Wales (NSW), where a flat, grassy, […]
New Study of 10,000+ People Revealed Regular Physical Activity Is Linked to Larger Healthier Brains
nnIn a new study, scientists seeking to better understand how physical activity protects against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s found it’s because exercise makes the brain larger.nn2 to 3 days of moderate to vigorous physical activity was correlated to a significant increase in total brain matter and in specific regions like the temporal lobe and hippocampus.nnTo […]
She Was Going to Take Her Own Life, Then Married the Train Driver Who Spotted Her on Tracks
nnCharlotte stood on the train tracks ready for a train to come sweeping down the rails and end it all.nnHowever the driver of that train, 47-year-old Dave Lay, had other plans.nnSlamming the brakes after receiving notice of a pedestrian on the tracks, Lay brought the train to a halt and got down to talk with […]
“May none but the honest and wise ever rule under this roof.” – President John Adams (on his second day in the White House)
Quote of the Day: “May none but the honest and wise ever rule under this roof.” – President John Adams (on his second day in the White House)nnPhoto by: Srikanta H. UnnWith a new inspirational quote every day, atop the perfect photo—collected and archived on our Quote of the Day page—why not bookmark GNN.org for a daily […]
Good News in History, November 4
287 years ago today, the Teatro di San Carlo was inaugurated in the city of Naples with the opera Achille in Sciro. It is the oldest continuously working opera house in the world, and a beautiful piece of architectural history adjacent to the Palace of the Borboni and the Piazza Plebiscito. READ more about this storied building… (1737)nn
Lyft Ride-Hailing Service to ‘Lyft Up’ Voters, Offering Discounted or Free Rides to the Polls
nnWith tomorrow being the day of decision, it’s worthwhile to take a second and applaud an American business ensuring that citizens can exercise their right to vote.nnThe ride-hailing firm Lyft is operating its ‘Lyft Up Voting Access’ program for the tenth year in a row, offering discounted or free rides to polling stations.nnOne of the […]
Parents Are Preparing ‘Gen Alpha’ Kids for the Future by Prioritizing Creative Thinking
nnParents are prioritizing creative activities with their young children to prepare them for the future, according to a new poll.nnThe survey of 2,000 parents of Gen Alpha children—born after 2010—examined early childhood parenting and playtime.nnConducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Littlest Pet Shop, the survey found that creativity is a top consideration for parents. […]