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A group of researchers kneel outdoors over a patch of soil, listening with headphones and holding a laptop

Scientists plant microphones to hear 'the sounds of the underground.' It could transform soil health

The creative method could pave the way for researchers to detect — and fix — soil degradation.
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A photo collage of a house with solar panels on the roof, Martin Luther King, Jr. speaks in front of a crowd, people playing musical instruments in front of a crowd, a man holds a microphone while smiling, and an aerial view of crowded pews inside a church

Good News This Week: January 24, 2026 - Birds, Brass Bands, & Clinics

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A baby tree kangaroo joey peeking out from under his mother's legs as he eats a carrot.

A baby tree kangaroo was just born — and its 'pouch cam' gives rare insight into one of the world's most endangered species

Kayjo’s arrival marks a major milestone for the incredibly rare marsupial.
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A close-up of someone holding a sea turtle in their hand.

This state just made it easier to save endangered animals, simply by checking an extra box on your taxes

Only 18% of Americans approve of the way their tax money is being spent. With this new program, taxpayers can gain more control over their finances.
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A close-up of a dog's paws in green grass

Dog ownership comes with a major carbon 'paw' print. Here are 5 realistic ways to reduce it

Your love — and a safe planet to snuggle on — really are just about all your pups need.
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A gray tabby walks along the side of a bridge wall with a waterway and boats in the background

Amsterdam builds cat-friendly staircases along its canals to protect feline residents

The staircases won’t just save cats, but hedgehogs, frogs, and birds as well.
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A beaver building a dam

A team of 'human beavers' is creating 29 dams across this national park

The park rangers borrowed inspiration from beavers throughout Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Countryside in Romania: Rolling fields of green with a sky full of clouds behind them.

Rare moose sighting in Romania gives conservationists hope for biodiversity returning to region

In North America, the land mammal is second only in size to the bison.
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A small bird holds a white feather in its beak as it rests on a branch.

Scientists gave endangered birds 'insecticide-sprayed' feathers to help them build new nests. It saved them from a deadly parasite

The forty-spotted pardalote is only found in Australia — and it's in dire need of help.
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A photo collage of a building with flags in front of it, a pizza joint, a portrait of Jesse Kortuem smiling, a person inside a CT scan machine with 2 monitors in the foreground, and an aerial view of a church

Good News This Week: January 17, 2026 - Churches, Pizzas, & Teachers

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Two long-tailed long-tailed macaques sit side-by-side in a green forest

Can animals be gay? New study finds that many apes and monkeys are — and it may be a survival advantage

A growing body of research suggests same-sex behavior in nonhuman primates is important to social connections.
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A black mason brick with holes in it, with green and golden bell frogs poking their heads out of various holes

A biologist successfully saved these endangered frogs from a deadly disease by building them tiny 'frog saunas'

Green and golden bell frogs used to be everywhere in Australia, until a deadly virus reduced their range by 90%. Then Anthony Waddle stepped in.
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