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Good News This Week: December 14, 2024 - Chefs, Turtles, & Dogs

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MIT lab designs biodegradable material to replace microplastics in beauty products

The researchers are on their way to replacing microbeads found in soaps and cleansers.

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A revolutionary lab just solved a 'major gap in bumble bee conservation' by breeding bees in captivity

A lab in Ontario, Canada is revolutionizing the “save the bees” campaign by being the first lab to successfully raise yellow-banded bumble bees in captivity.

A photo collage of a screenshot from the Hey Jane telehealth app, a lemur looking into the camera, a sign that says 'London Fashion Week Men's', a small crocodile hanging from a tree branch, and Benevity volunteers posing for the camera

Good News This Week: December 7, 2024 - Animals, Telehealth, & Giving Tuesday

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New study shows potential to use AI — and detection dogs — to spot cancer in simple breath test

Cancer-sniffing dogs get the support of artificial intelligence in this new study.

A screenshot of Roblox's "Mission Hunger" where a player serves meals to other characters in a community kitchen

New Roblox game donates a real-life meal to someone in need for each one served in 'virtual community kitchen'

The new series of “mini games” teaches young people about hunger — and how to help people in need.

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Middle schooler finds novel compound in goose poop. Scientists say it may fight cancer

A middle school student in a STEM program in Chicago led scientists to study a cancer-fighting compound — found in goose droppings.

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Telehealth abortion provider now accepts Medicaid, addressing access gaps for low-income patients in Illinois

Hey Jane, a telemedicine provider that helps people access medication abortion care, will now be covered by Medicaid in Illinois.

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Good News This Week: November 30, 2024 - Wolves, Plastics, & Thanksgiving

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Air fryers confirmed as 'least polluting' cooking method, according to new study

A new study shows that air fryers produce a tiny fraction of the indoor air pollution emitted by other cooking methods.

Two black cows stand in a grassy field, wearing GPS collars

'Invisible' fences serve as new line of conservation for Montana's endangered grasslands, wildlife

Virtual fences are a new line of defense in protecting endangered species. They also provide a more sustainable approach to cattle ranching.

A person holds a white to-go coffee cup with a black plastic lid

Black plastics are hard to recycle, so scientists are using sunlight to make it easier

The new discovery was made by Cornell and Princeton scientists.

Tech & Innovation Good News

Stories About Using Technology and Innovation To Make a Difference

Good News This Week: December 14, 2024 - Chefs, Turtles, & Dogs

MIT lab designs biodegradable material to replace microplastics in beauty products

A revolutionary lab just solved a 'major gap in bumble bee conservation' by breeding bees in captivity

Good News This Week: December 7, 2024 - Animals, Telehealth, & Giving Tuesday

New study shows potential to use AI — and detection dogs — to spot cancer in simple breath test

New Roblox game donates a real-life meal to someone in need for each one served in 'virtual community kitchen'

Middle schooler finds novel compound in goose poop. Scientists say it may fight cancer

Telehealth abortion provider now accepts Medicaid, addressing access gaps for low-income patients in Illinois

Good News This Week: November 30, 2024 - Wolves, Plastics, & Thanksgiving

Air fryers confirmed as 'least polluting' cooking method, according to new study

'Invisible' fences serve as new line of conservation for Montana's endangered grasslands, wildlife

Black plastics are hard to recycle, so scientists are using sunlight to make it easier

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