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Two images side by side. On the left, a person cuts into a Thanksgiving turkey. On the right, a map shows a turkey's journey from Mayberry, NC to Plymouth, MA.

Interactive turkey tracker follows carbon emissions of Thanksgiving birds 'from farm to fork'

The tool follows a single turkey’s journey across the supply chain, with optimizations to help reduce its environmental impact.
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A thick, green Janis crystal absorbs water

'Smart crystals' that harvest water from the air could combat water scarcity, NYU researchers say

The organic crystals were modeled after desert plants and animals, which have evolved to have water-absorbing capabilities.
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A child writes a letter to Santa

USPS takes Santa's workshop online, partnering with Toys R Us to fulfill wishes for children in need

The new online platform makes buying and shipping gifts to children and families in need a breeze.
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on the left, a group of discarded fabric next to concrete column. On the right, a frayed carpet.

Clothes, carpet fibers destined for the landfill can be recycled into strong, crack-resistant concrete

Researchers from RMIT University in Australia found that they could even upcycle firefighting jackets into concrete using their methods.
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On the left, a young black girl and an older white man smile for a picture at a government center.

A cardboard air filter invented by a 12-year-old is coming to schools across Connecticut

Using cardboard, duct tape, and four furnace filters, a middle schooler transformed a simple box fan into an affordable air filter for her school.
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Two images side-by-side. On the left, a Barbie version of ballerina Maria Tallchief wears a red tutu and head dress in front of a blue background. On the right, a black and white photo of Maria Tallchief during her years as a prima ballerina

Meet the newest Barbie: Maria Tallchief, America's first prima ballerina and member of Osage Nation

With the release of the doll, Mattel will also make a donation to the Center for Native American Youth.
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A photo collage of a power plant factory, two veterans at the cemetery, a close-up of an iris, a group of women inside a conference room, and an Infowars news desk

Good News This Week: November 16, 2024 - Veterans, Braille, & Weather Kits

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Boxes and boxes of donated, shelf stable food

As the South continues recovering from Helene, volunteers bag 50,000 of food for families in need

Nearly two months after Helene, families in South Carolina are still feeling the affects of the disaster as Thanksgiving approaches.
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Two photos side by side. On the left, a tan dog plays tug with a plush toy outdoors. On the right, a screenshot of a "Chewy Claus" letter

Donate a pound of food to shelter animals just by writing a letter to Chewy Claus (aka the Santa for pets)

Chewy is also partnering with Best Friends Animal Society to offer free adoptions during Thanksgiving weekend.
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A red-headed woman looks at a reference photo of a black lab as she tattoos a client.

Latest ‘Ink Master’ episode helps people honor their beloved service dogs

In the show’s sixteenth season, veteran artists and rookie artists went head-to-head to honor clients’ service dogs with personalized tattoos.
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A screenshot of the Chart Your Fart app, which allows users to track their flatulence and attribute characteristics like stench, loudness, duration, linger, and detectability.

'Chart Your Fart' mobile app asks Australians to track flatulence in the name of science

The new public health initiative will help researchers better understand “wind power” across a large population.
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A tiger stands in a field of tall grass at golden hour, surrounded by warm light

Tigers in this area disappeared 70 years ago. Thanks to reintroduction efforts, they’re coming back.

Amur tigers were declared extinct in Kazakhstan in the 1950s. Today, they have returned.
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