Seven New Frog Species Were Named After Star Trek Captains: ‘To Boldly Croak’
nnPicture this: knee-deep in the stingy, bitey, steamy jungles of Madagascar, you and your research team discover 7 new species of frog—what do you name them?nnInspired by the various sounds of American sci-fi films and television, 7 tree frogs that make otherworldly sounds were named after characters from Star Trek.nnThe international team of scientists said […]
New Wearable Cuff ‘Rewires’ Brains of Stroke Patients by Stimulating Nerves
nnA discreet and flexible armband made of electrodes has been found in a small study of stroke patients to aid in restoring flexibility in their disabled arms.nnManufactured by a startup called Neubond the device is intended to seamlessly integrate into daily routines, allowing patients with impaired motor functions to maximize time spent performing rehabilitation activities.nnNeubond, led […]
SpaceX Lands its Rocket On a Dime– So it Can Be Reused and Launched Back into Orbit
nnThe 5th test launch of the SpaceX Starship vehicle came with a party trick—a landing—which it stuck.nnNot since the Moon landings has an American been able to say with as much certainty that they witnessed something straight out of science fiction—a vessel coming down from space and landing on the Earth using jet propulsion.nnThe footage […]
Girl Submits Drawing to Upgrade Playground for Little Kids–And the City Enacted Her Advice
nnA young Utah resident has had her classroom civics lessons suddenly explode into life after some crayon drawings she made of a better playground became reality.nnHer mom brought her to city hall along with her drawing, and being that a new playground was already budgeted for, they followed 11-year-old Rosili Olson’s lead.nnnnOlson, now 12, had […]
“The way of truth is along the path of intellectual sincerity.” – Henry S. Pritchett
Quote of the Day: “The way of truth is along the path of intellectual sincerity.” – Henry S. Pritchett nnPhoto by: Getty Images for Unsplash+ (cropped)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, October 16
101 years ago today, the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio was founded by Roy and Walt Disney. Its name was soon changed to The Walt Disney Studio, for the Missouri animator who five years later came up with the idea of a mouse character that would become the Mickey Mouse cartoon—the company’s signature mascot, and one […]
These Bird Feeders Have Onboard Cameras That Deliver Close-Ups and Live Streaming of Feathered Friends
For every bird-lover out there, these “smart” feeders are bringing the popular hobby into the 21st century, allowing you to watch your feathered friends like never before.nnWith just 40 days until the Christmas shopping season—with its songs about turtle doves, french hens, and calling birds—we found a great gift idea for the birdwatcher in your […]
Scientist Shows Fungi Are ‘Mind-blowing’: They Have Memories, Learn Shapes, Can Make Decisions and Solve Problems
nnCan organisms without a brain still show signs of intelligence? Researchers at Tohoku University had this question in mind when conducting a study to measure the decision-making processes in fungi.nnWhile it may sound like science fiction, this level of basal cognition is possible even in fungi, which created these shapes above.nn”You’d be surprised at just […]
Six Rare Turtles Blown Off Course Are Returned to Original Habitat Thanks to Royal Navy
nnAfter being blown thousands of miles off course, cold-stunned, and beached, six exhausted sea turtles hitched a ride back to their home in the Azores onboard a Royal Navy ship.nnThe 6 loggerhead sea turtles, whose home lies in the warmer seas far to the south of the British Isles, were likely blown off course by […]
A Celebrated Ocean Liner Is Being Turned into the World’s Largest Artificial Reef
nnFor decades, the SS United States has been moored off Philadelphia as a reminder of the nation’s seafaring past, but looking now to the future, it will be sunk to create a natural wonder—the world’s largest artificial reef.nnWhile coral reefs are in danger worldwide, features like concrete blocks and shipwrecks can offer vital shelter and habitat […]