Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

A photo collage of seaside mountains and cliffs, a man standing in front of a podium, a sea turtle up-close, a person raking forest leaves, and an upcycled skyscraper

Good News This Week: October 18, 2025 - Turtles, Reefs, & Skyscrapers

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A dalmation wears a large cobalt blue bow around its neck

Oscar de la Renta's newest collab is just for dogs — and every cent goes to pets in need

The collection of bows is a collaboration with Isabel Klee of Simon Sits. Here’s how much they cost.
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The promotional image for FathomVerse, with the game title centered in a deep sea image with icons of ocean animals around it

This cozy game replaces doom-scrolling with ocean exploring. Every creature you spot trains underwater robots in real time

FathomVerse, created by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, combines citizen science with fun mini games that aid ocean expeditions in real time.
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The signature red TED letters sit on stage for a TED Talk

TED announces new leadership: Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, is taking over

The education visionary has been named the organization’s first “Vision Steward.”
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An MRI scene built entirely of LEGO bricks shows minifigures in action

LEGO donates MRI scanner toys to children in hospitals. New research finds they really reduce anxiety

New data shows that doctors were 46% less likely to need to sedate patients after they played with the toys.
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A photo collage of a woman getting a scalp cooling treatment, a line graph by Ember comparing the power generated by Renewables & Coal, Jane Fonda, the sleeve of a fur coat, and two people in front of corals inside a greenhouse

Good News This Week: October 11, 2025 - Corals, Dolls, & Cocoon Coffins

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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3 Eco-Friendly Gifts for Kids: Wobble Boards, Eco Bricks, & Beeswax Crayons.

10 Best Safe and Sustainable Gifts for Kids

We're making it easier to live your eco-friendly values when shopping for gifts for the kids in your life.
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A cocoon-shaped coffin sits atop a wooden base

Traditional burials are bad for the planet. So this woman created her own 'cocoon coffin' made of seaweed instead

Leksi Kostur is a biodesigner who went on a journey to create her own coffin and “get over” her “fear of death.”
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