Quote of the Week
"Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough."
Franklin D. RooseveltTODAY'S BRIGHTER SIDE NEWS
Florida house cat named Pepper helped researchers discover new strain of virus
A Florida virologist’s cat brought home a shrew, leading to the discovery of a new virus strain with unknown risks to animals and people.
Ancient Antarctic ice reveals six million years of Earth’s climate history
Scientists uncover six-million-year-old Antarctic ice, revealing Earth’s ancient climate and clues to future sea-level rise.
Oceans in the fire: How magma and hydrogen forge massive quantities of planetary water
Scientists reveal that magma and hydrogen can create water deep inside planets, reshaping our search for habitable worlds.
MIT study reveals how sleep keeps your brain clean and sharp
MIT study shows how sleep loss triggers brain fluid waves that clean the brain but impair attention.