Caterpillar Fungus Used in Chinese Medicine Slows the Growth of Cancer Cells, Shows New Study
nnBritish researchers have discovered one of the secrets behind a traditional Chinese medicine made from an orange caterpillar fungus, and are touting its potential for combating cancer.nnThe mechanism that triggers anti-inflammatory and other health benefits within the compound called cordycepin were not understood in western medicine—until now.nnNew research into the chemical produced by the caterpillar […]
The Politician Who Picked Up Trash in the Capitol Wins Campaign For U.S. Senate
nnCongressman Andy Kim won his campaign for the US Senate seat in New Jersey last week—a result that left many GNN fans cheering.nnThe 42-year-old became a fan favorite for his selfless and humble act caught on film four years ago.nnIt was 1:00 in the morning following the gruesome attack on the US Capitol on January […]
How Americans are Reinventing ‘The Village’ It Takes to Raise a Child: New Poll
nnA new poll shows that today’s parents are reinventing the definition of their “village” when it comes to raising their children.nnThe survey results gathered from 2,000 parents of kids under 7, showed that 86% believe they have a different type of support system today than their own parents did.nn78% agreed that the definition of a […]
“Pain is important: how we evade it, how we succumb to it, how we deal with it, how we transcend it.” – Audre Lorde
Quote of the Day: “Pain is important: how we evade it, how we succumb to it, how we deal with it, how we transcend it.” – Audre LordennPhoto by: Susan G Komen 3-DaynnWith 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 […]
Good News in History, November 17
151 years ago today, the Rival cities of Buda and Pest put their differences aside and their names together to form Budapest—the capital of Hungary still to this day. Divided by the Danube, the two cities were very different despite their proximity. The residents of Pest, on the eastern bank, were primarily Hungarian, while the […]
Rare Pink Pigeon Hand-Raised at UK Zoo for First time – a Milestone After Species Dropped to Just 10 Birds in the Wild
nnA rare pink pigeon has been hand-reared at a UK zoo for the first time, using an innovative method for feeding baby birds.nnFound in the wild only on the island nation of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, pink pigeons have been on the endangered ‘red list’ for both the IUCN and BirdLife.nnOn the brink of […]
When Your Muscles Work Out, They Help Neurons Grow and Heal 4x Faster, MIT Study Shows
nnThere’s no doubt that exercise does a body good—strengthening muscles and bolstering our bones, blood vessels, and immune system—but now, MIT engineers have found that it also has benefits at the level of individual neurons.nnThey observed that when muscles contract during exercise, they release a soup of biochemical signals called myokines. In the presence of […]
Kurt Vonnegut’s Lost Board Game Finally Published After 70 Years–It Turned Out to be ‘Deep and Very Fun’
nnFans of author Kurt Vonnegut are celebrating his original board game finally being brought to life, after it was lost to the world following his unsuccessful marketing attempt in 1955.nnAnd the game turned out to be deep and strategic, while still being easy to learn and fun to play.nnKurt Vonnegut’s son Mark was eight years […]
An Inspiring Horoscope for Your Week Ahead – ‘Free Will’ Astrology From Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, who has a new book out, Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle, provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly column appearing in over a hundred publications. He is also the author of Pronoia Is the Antidote […]
“The best thing for being sad is to learn something. That is the only thing that never fails. Learn why the world wags and what wags it.” – T. H. White
Quote of the Day: “The best thing for being sad is to learn something. That is the only thing that never fails. Learn why the world wags and what wags it.” – T. H. White nnPhoto by: Max HarlynkingnnWith a new inspirational quote every day, atop the perfect photo—collected and archived on our Quote of the Day page—why […]