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Good News This Week: May 9, 2026 - Whales, Fountains, & Livestreams

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Over half of US states are considering laws allowing balcony solar. It could save you hundreds every year

In Europe, plug-in solar installations have been legal for more than a decade.

An illustration of a South Asian woman, her husband, and son, in the video game "Venba"

In this cozy video game, you play as an immigrant mother, learning how to make her recipes

Venba pays homage to the developer’s heritage as the son of South Asian immigrants.

Job training program gives formerly incarcerated a fresh start as solar installers

The program, created by Black United Fund of Texas, is called “Vulnerable to Vibrant.”

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Good News This Week: May 2, 2026 - Hotlines, Dolls, & Miracle Trees

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Your local weather forecast is likely based on conditions miles away. These meteorologists are making it more accurate

Meteorologists are working to ensure everyone living in the U.S. is no further than 20 miles from the nearest weather station.

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Developers create video game to help teens choose a birth control method

Developers are creating a mobile game called "What’s My Method?" to see if it will lead to more positive birth control decisions with providers.

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Good News This Week: April 25, 2026 - Libraries, Rainforests, & Turtles

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Good News This Week: April 18, 2026 - Polar Bears, Websites, & Macaws

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Mark Rober invested $60M on building STEM curriculum — and he's giving it to teachers for free

The NASA engineer turned YouTube sensation is on a mission to “get kids stoked about science.” He announced the next phase of his work at TED in Vancouver.

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Good News This Week: April 11, 2026 - Rhinos, Playdates, & Churches

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Meteorology equipment in Great Smoky National Park

This 'listening lab' is eavesdropping on national parks to improve your visits

Penn State’s Protected Areas Research Collaborative Listening Lab records sounds that help manage wildlife populations, protect natural sounds, and improve park management.

Tech & Innovation Good News

Stories About Using Technology and Innovation To Make a Difference

Good News This Week: May 9, 2026 - Whales, Fountains, & Livestreams

Over half of US states are considering laws allowing balcony solar. It could save you hundreds every year

In this cozy video game, you play as an immigrant mother, learning how to make her recipes

Job training program gives formerly incarcerated a fresh start as solar installers

Good News This Week: May 2, 2026 - Hotlines, Dolls, & Miracle Trees

Your local weather forecast is likely based on conditions miles away. These meteorologists are making it more accurate

Developers create video game to help teens choose a birth control method

Good News This Week: April 25, 2026 - Libraries, Rainforests, & Turtles

Good News This Week: April 18, 2026 - Polar Bears, Websites, & Macaws

Mark Rober invested $60M on building STEM curriculum — and he's giving it to teachers for free

Good News This Week: April 11, 2026 - Rhinos, Playdates, & Churches

This 'listening lab' is eavesdropping on national parks to improve your visits

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