Scientists Grow Tree from 1,000-year-old Seed Found in Cave–May Be Lost Medicinal Plant in the Bible
nnDuring an archaeological dig in a desert area north of Jerusalem 40 years ago, a seed was discovered which was determined to be in pristine condition but had obviously seen many a year.nnNow, despite falling from its parent 1,000 years ago, it has grown into a mature tree, and botanists examining it believe it may […]
Largest-Ever Planetary Spacecraft Set for Launch Towards Jupiter to Study the Ocean Moon of Europa
nnNASA has seen some outstanding recent successes in robotic exploration over the past 20 years, but now the agency’s flagship explorer—the largest spacecraft ever built for planetary science—is poised for launch.nnDelayed by chip shortages, budget negotiations, and soon-to-arrive Hurricane Milton, Europa Clipper has now only to pick the perfect conditions between the October 10th arrival […]
“Happiness comes from being who you actually are, instead of who you think you’re supposed to be.” – Shonda Rhimes
Quote of the Day: “Happiness comes from being who you actually are, instead of who you think you’re supposed to be.” – Shonda Rhimes nnPhoto by: Noman KhannnWith 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 8
On this day in 1945, the microwave oven was patented by Percy Spencer. The self-taught engineer from Howland, Maine, employed by Raytheon at the time, noticed that microwaves from an active radar set he was working on started to melt a Mr. Goodbar candy bar he had in his pocket. The first food deliberately cooked […]
Hero Passenger Lands Plane After Her Pilot Suffers Cardiac Arrest
nnPicture it: you’re happily sitting aboard a plane and the pilot falls over unconscious.nnIt’s the stuff of nightmares and Hollywood movies, but for one Californian, it was all too real.nnOn what was supposed to be a flight from Las Vegas to Monterrey, the twin-engine aircraft was diverted to Bakersfield before the pilot went into cardiac […]
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Two Safari Parks Complete Rhino Swap to Unite Sisters for the First Time
nnTwo UK safari parks have completed a rhino swap, trading a captive-born male ready to breed for a feisty female who’s off to where her sister lives.nnThe male is believed to have the necessary genetics to sire many healthy rhinos, which zookeepers said should go a long way towards helping keep the species intact.nnBonnie, a […]
Sharp Increase in the Numbers of Nesting Sea Turtles Rewards a Generation of Hard Work in Greece
nnFrom Spain in the west to Cyprus in the east, the Mediterranean has witnessed a record rise in sea turtle nesting.nnIt’s taken immense dedication, benefited from technological advances, and needed a long time to come to fruition; nowhere is this truer than on the Greek island of Zakynthos, described as the largest loggerhead turtle maternity […]
Decorative Throne Room Unearthed May Have Belonged to an Ancient Peruvian Queen
nnExcavations on a pre-Inca site in northern Peru revealed the presence of a throne room where court was held by a woman.nnUnfairly obscured by the glory of the Incan Empire, the medieval Moche Culture are known as prolific builders and inspired artists, but it was during this season’s excavations that a startling revelation was made.nnnnAmong […]
“A champion is someone who gets up when he can’t.” – Jack Dempsey
Quote of the Day: “A champion is someone who gets up when he can’t.” – Jack DempseynnPhoto by: Katrina BerbannnWith 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