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Innovative VR Experiences Offer an Escape From Painful Medical Procedures

New virtual reality devices, such as Smileyscope, have emerged as innovative tools to alleviate pain during medical procedures, particularly benefiting children undergoing blood draws or IV insertions.
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A Native-Led Company Is Installing Solar Farms for Tribal Nations Across the US

Cody Two Bears, a member of the Sioux tribe in North Dakota, founded Indigenized Energy, a native-led energy company with a unique mission—installing solar farms for tribal nations in the United States.
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Good News This Week: December 9, 2023 - Toys, Rhinos, & Girl Scouts

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A photo collage of Judge John Phillips, a woman wearing a Surf Skull helmet, a screenshot from Foster Power's platform, a close-up of two black women, and a flatlay image of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: December 2, 2023 - Helmets, Hairdressers, & Veggies

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Scientists have figured out how to use rice husks and newspapers for eco-friendly insulation

Researchers in Panama have used a mix of newspaper, rice husk, borax, and glue to develop an eco-friendly thermal insulation material.
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First-of-its-Kind App Revolutionizes Access To Information for Florida Foster Youth

Launched in May 2023, the app addresses the lack of information about things like legal rights and independent living among many of the over 24,000 youth in Florida's foster care system.
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This Innovative, TikTok-Viral Helmet Aims To Reduce Concussions in Surfers

After a personal surfing injury made him realize the lack of effective head protection for casual surfers, this business owner created a solution.
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A photo collage of Sai Shettar standing in front of a pile of laptops, the entrance of Casa Alitas, an aerial view of a house porch, a man preparing uncooked turkeys, and a flatlay image of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: November 25, 2023 - Dogs, Turkeys, & Tiny Homes

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A flat-lay of a number of black square stickers, reading "Fat Phoria. Body Phoria. Fit Phoria. Big Phoria. Gender Phoria. You Phoria."

This New Website is Making It Easier To Shop for Plus-Size Clothing

A new website aims to make finding ethical, sustainable plus-size clothes (that actually fit) a whole lot easier.
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A photo collage of a man wearing a "I Carry Narcan" shirt, a box of Hank Green's 'Cancer Socks', a screenshot from Jourdan Johnson's TikTok Live, a Wilma Mankiller Barbie doll, and a flatlay of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: November 18, 2023 - Barbies, Socks, & AR Filters

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A screenshot of a TikTok from Jourdan Johnson with the text "Filter for Good" over her face; a screenshot of a TikTok page with a number of different videos utilizing the filter

Influencer Creates Viral TikTok Filter That Donates To Gaza: 'It's a Skill I Can Use for Good'

A top TikTok effect creator utilized her platform to create an AR filter generating funds for essential aid amid humanitarian crises.
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With Support from Hank Green, New Word Game 'Gubbins' Gives Back To Charity

Players of Wordle, Connections, and Spelling Bee may be excited to add another game to their daily roster. But Gubbins isn’t just any word game. With Hank Green’s help, it’s a word game for good. 
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