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A glass of tea with a lemon and a straw in it.

To alert drinkers to date rape drugs, this college student invented a color-changing straw

After Neve Palmeri’s cousin had her drink spiked on vacation, the college student had a “lightbulb moment” on how to prevent another attack.

2,000 people rally to reinstate trans teacher after 'discriminatory' firing — and succeed

When teacher Henry Zahid faced termination at a Los Angeles high school, the community showed up to support him.

Scientists invent 'smelling gel' that seduces coral to repopulate dying reefs

The gel, called SNAP-X, was invented by researchers at the University of California-San Diego.

A baby langur monkey sits in a tree, holding onto a branch

Endangered monkeys kept dying on a road compared to a 'meat grinder.' Locals built them a bridge made from recycled fire hoses

Since the installation, no roadkill deaths have been reported.

From left to right: one pot chili mac, bean and rice chimichanga being broken in half, and a plate of sausages, pierogis, and green beans.

Grocery prices are on the rise. Here's how a home chef turned a $20 Dollar Tree trip into 'four full family dinners'

Rebecca Chobat has spent the last three years making delicious meals on a budget. In her latest challenge, she turned 20 bucks into four amazing meals for the whole family.

Hozier performs on stage, holding a guitar

Hozier's newest song features nature sounds, donates 50% of royalties to conservation efforts

Hozier released a 10-year anniversary remix of a hit song, which now features calming nature sounds — all in support of global conservation efforts.

Two photos side-by-side. On the right, Kat Abughazaleh, a woman with tan skin and blond hair, wears a black shirt and emerald green jacket, smiling outdoors. On the right, Kat and a young man stand at a table collecting food donations and hold up a campaign yard sign.

Gen-Z congressional candidate uses campaign funds to feed people in need: 'So much money gets wasted in politics'

Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old running for Congress in Illinois, is spending her campaign dollars in a whole new way.

A row of tiny homes sits along a path with well-manicured lawns and clear sidewalks

Rent and teacher shortages are on the rise, so this school district is building a tiny home village

The project is the first of its kind in Colorado and aims to serve as a case study for future teacher housing communities.

A blonde woman smiles towards the camera as an older woman looks towards a garden.

Researchers find gardening to be the secret to living a longer, better life

New research, which tracked a group of men and women from 11 to 79, has added further validity to the links between mental health and gardening.

A gondola floats through the Venice Canal

Engineers craft espresso with Venice canal water, using innovative new water filtration system

The Canal Café is a project that invites the public to “drink Venice.”

A still from the show The Last of Us, actress Bella Ramsey holds a flashlight over a zombie-like creature.

An environmental toxicologist is using mushrooms to heal the planet, and put 'The Last of Us' fears to bed

The popularity of “The Last of Us” has made people think twice about mushroom cultivation, but scientist Danielle Stevenson is using it to make a brighter, greener future.

A photo collage of two flags hanging in the front of a government building, a billboard that says 'Rocky Mountain National Park', Pope Francis smiles to a crowd, solar panels on rooftops, and a man bent over picking up a sack

Good News This Week: May 10, 2025 - Books, Billboards, & Factories

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