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 […]
A Waiter in Canada is Learning Cree to Better Serve Customers: ‘Immediately People Would Light Up’
nnAllegedly, there is a saying among the Cree Nation that goes “listen or your tongue will keep you deaf.”nnFor Adam Rieger, a waiter at a cafe in Saskatchewan, it was his listening that opened up a world of human connection when he decided he should learn the language of his customers.nnSmitty’s Restaurant in Prince Albert, […]
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 […]
“If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain.” – Emily Dickinson
Quote of the Day: “If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain.” – Emily DickinsonnnPhoto by: adrianna geonnWith 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 uplift?nn
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 […]