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Good News This Week: May 31, 2025 - Penguins, Dogs, & Maps

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Study finds seniors who embrace this activity feel 'just as happy' as they did in their 20s, 30s

A slew of recent studies find that travelling promotes socialization, mental wellbeing, and physical health — especially for those over 55.

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Mae Whitman on endometriosis: The worst part 'isn't the gunshot-wound pain,' it's medical gaslighting

The star of “Parenthood” and “Good Girls” is the face of a new Think Endo awareness campaign for endometriosis.

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Innovative 'vibrating vest' gives blind dog his own guide; could be adapted for human use

Engineering students at Rice University are helping dog Kunde navigate the world in a whole new way.

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LGBTQ+ advocates sell 'petty' Pride merch to protest Utah's flag ban and help community members

“The only thing we love more than pettiness is Pride,” organizers shared on social media.

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Shipping containers make up new 'hurricane-proof eco-hotel' in Everglades National Park

The Flamingo Lodge was demolished by back-to-back hurricanes. Now, it’s back and stronger than ever.

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New species of 'fairy bee' discovered by students attending this 'mini bee school' in Canada

The Native Bees Society turned locals into citizen scientists to help them create an exciting new bee atlas — the first of its kind in British Columbia.

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Scientists celebrate discovery of new 'grumpy-looking' frog, share video of its unique sound

The frowny-faced frog took a trio of scientists by surprise when they heard its chirping call in the rain-slicked slopes of South Africa.

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Woman transforms clothing waste into building materials to solve 'global south housing crisis'

South African entrepreneur Phumla Makhoba is confronting the “polycrisis” of global textile waste, housing insecurity, and unemployment with the Texiboard.

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'Smart building' inspired by endangered species cools and warms itself with 'flapping wings'

The FlectoLine system actively adjusts to changing weather conditions for optimized energy efficiency.

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Amid tensions with Trump administration, Harvard offers free courses on US history, politics

While the university has long offered free courses to expand educational opportunities, its 2025 catalog is especially in demand.

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