Thousands of Circular Homes Are Surviving Hurricanes Across the US Thanks to North Carolina Company
nnWhen Hurricane Milton recently smashed into Florida’s Crystal River, a peculiar house stood firm even while a neighbor’s was heavily damaged by the powerful winds.nnOwned by Gene Tener, it is one of 3,000 along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of the US built by Deltec Homes, which use prefabricated parts to build hurricane-resistant homes.nnUtilizing basic […]
“Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit.” – Peter Ustinov
Quote of the Day: “Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit.” – Peter UstinovnnPhoto by: Getty Images / Unsplash+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, November 14
86 years ago today, the Lion’s Gate Bridge opened in Vancouver. Crossing the Burrard Inlet, the total length of the bridge including the north viaduct is 5,981 feet (1,823 meters), with the length of the main span alone exceeding 1,500 feet. It forms part of Highways 1A and 99, and total traffic averages 60,000 cars […]
Hundreds of Brits Flock to Quiet Backyard After Bird from America Is Blown Off Course by Hurricane
nnThis diminutive yellow bird had a whole country tweeting with interest, and craning their necks up to see it perched in the tree of a local’s front yard.nnAround 300 bird watchers crowded a road in the northern city of Sheffield, where a scarlet tanager was first spotted perched on a clothesline.nnIt is thought the small […]
World’s First Wooden Satellite Aims to Tackle Space Debris Problem with Sustainable Solution
nnOne might imagine the hostile environment of space as bad news for any organic molecules.nnHowever, Japanese engineers just created a wooden satellite called LignoSat, with preparations for a summertime 2025 launch.nnThe mission is meant as a demonstration of the capacities of this humble material to live long and prosper in the vacuum of space.nnIn space, […]
Remarkable Sea Slug Found Among Monterrey Bay’s Lightless Depths is Nicknamed ‘Mystery Mollusk’
nnA remarkable new sea slug nicknamed the “mystery mollusk” has been discovered swimming deep in the ocean’s lightless zone.nnThe species has adaptations for life in the pitch-black depths including a large gelatinous hood to trap prey, a paddle-like tail, and the ability to light up, say American scientists.nnThe 5.6-inch (14.5-centimeter) hermaphrodite species, given the scientific […]
Voters Agree in a Landslide to Invest in the Environment–Backing Green Bond by 3:1 Margin in Rhode Island
nnAttached to the presidential ballots in this year’s elections, Rhode Island had posed question 4: would the voter like to see the state borrow money for environmental preservation?nnQuestion 4 passed by a three-to-one margin, authorizing the state to issue $53 million in so-called “Green Bonds” and use the money for farmland and forest preservation.nnRhode Island […]
“When you say you are in love with humanity, you are well satisfied with yourself.” – Luigi Pirandello
Quote of the Day: “When you say you are in love with humanity, you are well satisfied with yourself.” – Luigi PirandellonnPhoto by: Ishan GuptannWith 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 13
97 years ago today, the Holland Tunnel opened connecting New York and New Jersey under the Hudson River. Consisting of two tubes and made a series of cast iron and steel rings bound with 19 inches of concrete running over 8,000 feet in length, it was designed by Clifford Milburn Holland, the project’s chief engineer, […]
Notre Dame Bells Ring Out for the First Time in 4 Years, Heralding its Upcoming Completion December 8th
nnFrom the Île de la Cité in Paris, out from the northern Belfry of the Notre Dame, the tolling of bells was heard by thousands.nnIt was the first tolling since 2020, a year after a fire destroyed much of the 850-year-old building in 2019, and their restoration represents an important milestone in the lead-up to […]