These Tiny Snails Are Breeding in the Wild for the First Time in 40 Years in French Polynesia

nnA global conservation effort to reintroduce a tiny snail to the wild is celebrating a momentous milestone, as for the first time in 40 years, conservationists have found adult members of the species born in the wild.nnThis means the precious mollusks called Partula tohiveana have successfully established themselves in French Polynesia.nnThe London Zoo, and others […]

In 10 Seconds, an AI Model Detects Cancerous Brain Tumors Often Missed During Surgery

nnResearchers have developed an AI-powered model that can determine in 10 seconds during surgery if any part of a cancerous brain tumor that could be removed remains.nnThe technology, called FastGlioma, outperformed conventional methods for identifying what remains of a tumor by a wide margin, according to the research team led by the universities of Michigan […]

Officials Applaud Canadian Woman Who Saved Boy from Drowning in Frozen River

nnIn northern Saskatchewan Province in Canada, a woman has been hailed as a hero for risking death in an icy river to save a child.nnFalling through whilst playing, the boy’s friend rushed to the Sucker River Community Store where Elaine Ratt was just clocking in for her shift.nnThe member of the Lac La Ronge Band […]

Good News in History, November 19

25 years ago today, China successfully launched its Shenzhou spacecraft into orbit. The first Chinese craft designed to eventually carry humans made an 89-minute flight over 300 kilometers from the Earth’s surface, reportedly carrying 100 pounds or more of seeds to study the effect of spacefaring on their biology. From this humble ball of metal […]