Recent Good News

Scientists can’t be everywhere all at once, as much as they’d like to. Many of the problems citizen science helps solve are concerned with spreading the net wider — or getting more helping hands on the task.

Alfred Street Baptist Church stepped up for Alexandria residents who were facing eviction.

At about 150 national park sites — of the 433 under the NPS umbrella — visitors who bring their dogs along can collect an official “BARK Ranger” badge.

Services include LED light bulbs, power strips, weather stripping products, and water-saving devices.

Bear the hawksbill sea turtle was in dire straits when she was found stranded on a beach in Australia.

Florence Welch had a harrowing medical emergency in 2023, which later served as inspiration for her album “Everybody Screams.” Now it’s inspiring her latest tour partnership.

The city responded to the statewide measure in a clever way, with the Boise City Council president stating: “The Pride flag is not a political statement.”

WhoseYourLandlord has introduced the first-ever Resident Trust Index to improve the quality of housing for renters nationwide.

About 30% of rural Amazonian neighborhoods do not have electricity.

For the pet lovers who are homesick from their own furry friends, there are ample opportunities to give back, all while snuggling up with a pup.