700 Cats Rescued After TikTok User Finds a Texas Tabby–and Rescues a Sanctuary in Trouble
nnFrom south Texas comes the incredible story of how a TikTok content creator channeled his channel for good—rescuing a cat and a cat shelter by inspiring thousands in donations.nnBroken by Victoria Lopez at My San Antonio, the story is a reminder of social media’s stunning potential to do good if it can just manage to […]
A Record Hatch for Near-Extinct Siamese Crocodiles Signals a Croc Comeback
nnIn Cambodia, 60 eggs were found in the nest of one of the world’s most endangered large reptiles which after hatching set a new record for an international conservation effort to save them.nnIt was believed the Siamese crocodile, with the distinctive bony crest running down its skull, was extinct in the wild until it was […]
How the gold is recovered Gold ions adhere to a sponge of protein fibrils. (Source Peydayesh M et al. Advanced Materials, 2024, adapted)
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Aerogel loaded with gold ions. (Source Peydayesh M et al. Advanced Materials 2024)
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Anissa Beal and her staff – credit Anissa Beal
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“What we choose to emphasize in our human history will determine our lives.” – Howard Zinn
Quote of the Day: “What we choose to emphasize in our human history will determine our lives.” – Howard Zinn nnPhoto by: Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze (1851)nnWith 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, July 19
On this day 152 years ago, records reveal that the first Men’s Singles championship was played at the All England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon. It would eventually become the world’s most celebrated tennis championship, known as one of the four “Grand Slams” in the international season. A 27-year-old named Spencer Gore was the first […]