Brighter Side of News
HomeGood NewsDiscoveriesInnovationsGlobal GoodHealthGreen ImpactSpaceAICelebritiesGNISubscribe

Global Good

Recent Global Good Stories

This image shows the complex distribution of molecular gas in the Central Molecular Zone (CMZ) of the Milky Way. It was obtained with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), in which ESO is a partner.
ALMA stitched its biggest mosaic yet, exposing cold gas filaments and complex chemistry near the Milky Way’s core.
Joseph Shavitupda
Former football players show worse memory and mood outcomes, with risk rising by years and level of play.
HealthThe long-term effects of repeated head trauma in footballAmyn Bhai
New analysis suggests two of these “forever chemicals” may be tied to faster biological aging in a specific slice of the population: men in midlife.
Green ImpactForever chemicals linked to accelerated aging risk in middle-aged menMac Oliveau
Sophie Paczesny, M.D., Ph.D., said her team made their new tool, BIOPREVENT, freely available so that other researchers and clinicians could test it and learn from it.
AIBIOPREVENT AI tool predicts serious transplant complications months before symptoms ariseShy Cohen
A Swedish-led team reports platinum-free solar hydrogen using conductive plastic nanoparticles, producing visible bubbles and strong lab output.
Green ImpactNew platinum-free photocatalyst turns sunlight and water into renewable energyMelanie Livingstone
Jacob Linder and his colleagues are on the trail of a triplet superconductor.
DiscoveriesResearchers may have observed triplet superconductivity – the holy grail in quantum computingJoshua Shavit
A Penn team says missing Neanderthal DNA on the human X chromosome may reflect ancient mate choice, not toxic genes.
HealthNeanderthal males preferred human females, genetic study findsHannah Shavit-Weiner
Study links hot days during pregnancy to fewer male births in Africa and India, through biology and behavior.
HealthSurprising new study links hot days during pregnancy to fewer male birthsHannah Shavit-Weiner
A Michigan State study tests AI in a classic cooperation game, and finds mimicry can push groups toward cooperation.
AIHow artificial intelligence can reduce selfish behavior and reshape societyShy Cohen
Bi2Te3 shows a room-temperature nonlinear Hall effect that can flip with heat, hinting at compact AC-to-DC energy harvesters.
DiscoveriesThe quantum effect that could power next-gen, battery-free devicesRebecca Shavit
A Cell Metabolism study reports that EVT0185 reduced scarring in disease models and may offer a new path for treating MASH.
HealthNew treatment could lower liver fat, improve blood sugar control, and reduce cholesterolMelanie Livingstone
Researchers tested what happens when a nutrient-rich liquid made from recycled waste meets fake Moon and Mars dirt.
SpaceRecycled waste could make the moon or Mars suitable for growing foodJoseph Shavit
A 12-year-old Dallas student built a working fusion device at home and is seeking a Guinness World Record.
InnovationsHomemade fusion reactor built by a 12-year-old draws national attentionJoshua Shavit
A long-term trial follow-up finds repeat dieting may improve visceral fat and metabolic markers, even after weight regain.
HealthResearchers reveal the hidden benefits of ‘yo-yo dieting’Mac Oliveau
New research shows how soybean oil may trigger weight gain through liver metabolism and why some bodies are more vulnerable than others.
HealthWhy some people gain weight more easily on diets high in soybean oilHannah Shavit-Weiner
New hybrid solar device captures energy from both sunlight and raindrops using a protective thin film coating.
Green ImpactNew coating helps solar panels generate electricity from raindrops and sunlightJoshua Shavit
Daily avocado and mango improved blood vessel function in adults with prediabetes, according to a new clinical trial.
HealthEating mangoes and avocadoes daily is good for your heart health, study findsRebecca Shavit