20-yo Hiker Survives to See Family Again After Incredible 50 Days Lost in the Rockies
nnFrom the mountains of British Columbia comes the story of a hiker who’s been found alive after being lost in the woods for five weeks.nnIn a remote provincial park, with nighttime temperatures plunging to minus-four, (-20C°), Sam Benastick struck out on October 7th for a 10-day camping and fishing trip.nnnnRelatives said he was well-prepared and […]
Bumblebees Increase by More than 100x in ‘Remarkable’ Scotland Rewilding Project–From 35 Bees to over 4,000
nnA Scottish field once home to mono-crop barley has become a pollinator’s paradise after intervention from a local trust saw bumblebee numbers increase 100-fold.nnEntitled Rewilding Denmarkfield, and run by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, the project has also seen a sharp increase in the number of species passing through the rolling meadows after they were reclaimed […]
Retired Military Dog Reunites with Army Handler After Years Apart–Just in Time for Thanksgiving
nnIn a lovely gesture during the week leading up to Thanksgiving, a retired military dog Yyacob was reunited with his former US Army Staff Sergeant (Ssg) and handler, Payton May.nnYyacob and May served together for 9 months in Iraq, and saw each other for the first time in years in San Antonio, Texas.nnnnThe 8-year-old Belgian […]
Bright Nebulae Will be Easy to View in Mid-December – Perfect for Kids or Astrophotographers
nnEveryone who knows the first thing about constellations can find Orion’s belt. For the vast majority of the Northern Hemisphere, those three unmissable stars in a slightly curved row can be seen on almost any night.nnThis month, an excellent opportunity will present itself to view the Orion Nebula, when on the 13th of December, just […]
“It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.” – Rene Descartes
Quote of the Day: “It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.” – Rene DescartesnnPhoto by: Abhijith PnnWith 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, December 2
Happy 41st Birthday to Aaron Rodgers, the sensational NFL QB best known for his consistency, accuracy, and completions in the end zone. Playing almost his entire career with the Green Bay Packers, Rodgers led all NFL quarterbacks in touchdown-to-interception ratio with the lowest passing interception percentage for six seasons, and led four seasons in touchdown […]
Adoption Approved for Couple with Spina Bifida who Lovingly Adopt Daughter With Same Condition
nnLarry and Kelly Peterson first met when they were just 10 years old at a Spina Bifida camp where they discovered they were born on the same day.nnAfter dating in high school, they lost contact for 10 years, but they reconnected on social media and fell (back) in love. In 2015 the Indiana couple got […]
Almost a Third of Americans Think They’ve Financially ‘Made it’ in Life, Says New Poll
nnHow do you know if you have financially ‘made it’ in life? Well, almost one-third of Americans (31%) believe they have, according to a new poll.nnThe survey of 2,000 employed Americans split evenly by generation revealed that more millennials than any other (34%) believe they’ve already made it.nnBut many also feel like they’ve nearly reached […]
First New Treatment in 50 Years for Asthma Attacks and COPD ‘Could be a Game-Changer’
nnThe first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years has been tested by British scientists.nnThe injection is more effective than the current method of steroid tablets—reducing the need for further treatment by 30%, according to a new study.nnResearchers say their findings could be “game-changing” for millions of people around the world with asthma and […]
82nd Annual Santa Train Stops for Hurricane Survivors Before Giving 15 Tons of Gifts on Appalachia Whistlestop Tour
nnThe 82nd annual run of the Santa Train through Appalachian mountain towns kicked off this year with a special stop to bring holiday cheer to a community ravaged by Hurricane Helene in the Eastern United States.nnSanta Claus kicked off the celebration in Erwin, Tennessee, giving out gift bags, chicken dinners, and a close-up view of […]