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“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison
Quote of the Day: “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas A. EdisonnnPhoto by: Sara DarcajnnWith 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 3
36 years ago today, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge was completed over the famous stretch of water that divided Asia and Europe in the Classical Age. The bridge is named after the 15th-century Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, who conquered the Byzantine capital, Constantinople (Istanbul), in 1453. It […]
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Cotton Ball the white mouse found outdoors after 10 hours and a late night party- submitted Sam Stewart
New Safer RNA Insecticide Can Target Only the Devastating Potato Beetles and No Other Bugs
nnA genetically specific pesticide has shown to be lethal to the destructive Colorado potato beetle while leaving all other tested species, even the beetle’s close relatives, unharmed.nnEvery year, this native of the Rocky Mountains causes $500 million or more in damages across the Northern Hemisphere—all across which it’s now found as an invasive species.nnThe company […]
The Vatican Goes Green: Pope Francis Announces New Suburban Solar Plant to Power Vatican City
nnThere’s no country anywhere on Earth that’s entirely powered by renewable energy every day, but that’s soon to change.nnIn a letter released on June 21 entitled “Brother Sun” Pope Francis announced his intention to transition Vatican City onto 100% renewable energy using solar panels.nnThe apostolic letter issued “motu proprio,” or on his own initiative, detailed […]
Researchers Test Use of Nuclear Technology to Curb Rhino Poaching in South Africa
nnIn South Africa, biologists and scientists have developed a novel way of disincentivizing poaching that will allow rhinos to keep hold of their horns.nnPreviously it was widespread practice to capture and de-horn rhinos to disincentivize poachers from killing them, but the lack of a horn deeply interfered with the animals’ social structures.nnInstead, rhinos at a […]
Eight Puppies Abandoned in Sweltering Texas Heat Rescued by Deputies and Ready for New Homes
nnIn Fort Worth, a derelict litter of puppies was rescued by police officers from roasting in the heat of a 100-degree day.nnLeft by their previous owner closed in a carrier without water, they were fortunate enough to be found by a good Samaritan who called the authorities. Tarrant County police and animal control arrived to […]