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A sea turtle lies on an examination table in a clinical setting while a man in a cap and blue shirt examines it, surrounded by several staff members in blue uniforms observing.

A sea turtle swallowed 20 fishing hooks. Only a procedure meant for humans could save her

When vets could only retrieve two fishing hooks lodged in a sea turtle’s digestive tract, a local gastroenterologist stepped in.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul establishes the nation's first statewide moratorium on new AI data centers

Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order pausing the development of hyperscale AI data centers on Tuesday.

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A white robot serves food on tiered trays to two people seated at a wooden table in a café. The woman on the left smiles while the robot, wearing a blue apron, presents the dishes.

This cafe is run by robots. They're operated by actual disabled humans working from home — not AI

The concept was created by a robotics engineer who was stuck at home for years due to illness.

Meet the women who saved the country's climate data after the Trump administration took it offline

After losing their jobs at NOAA, Rebecca Lindsey, her sister, and another colleague teamed up to rebuild a pivotal resource the Trump administration took offline.

A modern green and white electric train travels through a lush valley with forested mountains, with solar panels on the train tracks

Switzerland has turned its train tracks into solar power plants

The patented solar panels use existing unused space to generate clean electricity — without getting in the way of a single train.

Two porcupines with quills raised interact closely at night, captured on thermal camera at 14°C/57°F on 08/03/2025.

Porcupines are disappearing in Oregon. Libraries are loaning trail cameras out to locals who want to help save them

To access a trail camera, locals must be signed up to participate in one of the state’s citizen science studies.

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A black and white photo of a mountain bongo on a trail camera

Experts thought this critically endangered species had vanished. Then, one was spotted on a trail camera

One of the conservationists working to protect the species called the sighting “huge news.”

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A row of windows and air conditioner units on the side of a red building

Heat pumps offer energy-efficient heating and cooling. Window-mounted units are making them even more affordable

Heating and cooling buildings consumes 35% of all the energy used in the United States each year. Electric-powered heat pumps could be revolutionary.

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Stories About Using Technology and Innovation To Make a Difference

A sea turtle swallowed 20 fishing hooks. Only a procedure meant for humans could save her

New York Governor Kathy Hochul establishes the nation's first statewide moratorium on new AI data centers

Good News This Week: July 11, 2026 - Snails, Poems, & Leopards

This cafe is run by robots. They're operated by actual disabled humans working from home — not AI

Meet the women who saved the country's climate data after the Trump administration took it offline

Switzerland has turned its train tracks into solar power plants

Porcupines are disappearing in Oregon. Libraries are loaning trail cameras out to locals who want to help save them

Good News This Week: July 4, 2026 - Pets, Cameras, & Rainforests

Good News This Week: June 27, 2026 - Elks, Corals, & Wildlife Crossings

Experts thought this critically endangered species had vanished. Then, one was spotted on a trail camera

Good News This Week: June 20, 2026 - Sharks, Groceries, & Girl Dads

Heat pumps offer energy-efficient heating and cooling. Window-mounted units are making them even more affordable

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