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An MRI scene built entirely of LEGO bricks shows minifigures in action

LEGO donates MRI scanner toys to children in hospitals. New research finds they really reduce anxiety

New data shows that doctors were 46% less likely to need to sedate patients after they played with the toys.

Florida’s leatherback sea turtles rebound to record high, following devastating hurricane season

An annual report from Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute is giving experts hope for turtle populations after the triple impact of Debby, Helene, and Milton.

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Good News This Week: October 11, 2025 - Corals, Dolls, & Cocoon Coffins

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

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Calendars

These are all of the Hispanic holidays taking place this year

Your simple guide to the dozens of Hispanic and Latin American holidays, weeks, and months.

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Animals

This adorable new species is so tiny that it grows up in the water droplets of bamboo stems

The newly discovered species is not only the smallest of its kind — it’s also linked to a unique habitat in the Amazon.

Jane Fonda wears a red coat and speaks into a microphone

Arts & Culture

Jane Fonda and 500 other Hollywood stars are reviving the Committee for the First Amendment. What does that mean?

The committee was first created in 1947, during the McCarthy era.

3 eco friendly gifts for women: An Everlane puffer jacket, a phone case, and personalized stationery

Good Recommendations

29 Best Eco-Friendly Gifts for Her

Your go-to guide to sustainable and eco-friendly gifts for the women in your life.

A skyscraper — the Quay Quarter Tower — is seen at sunset

Environment

World's first 'upcycled skyscraper' could be blueprint for a 'waste-free future.' It's a finalist for the Earthshot Prize

It is one of just 15 finalists in the annual competition.

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