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Multiple rows of offshore wind turbines in the ocean

Offshore wind farms connected by an underwater power grid for transmission could revolutionize how the East Coast gets its electricity

One study estimates wind farms just offshore could meet 11 times the projected global electricity demand in 2040.

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Good News This Week: August 24, 2024 - Reservoirs, Trails, & Flowers

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

A red 'i'iwi bird sits on a twig of Hawaiian sandalwood.

To save Maui's native birds, experts release 'Keurig pods' full of mosquitoes into national park

Using an unconventional method that reduces mosquito populations, the critically endangered birds may have a fighting chance.

Indigenous tribe revives beaver population to boost Sierra Nevada's wildfire resilience

Beavers were once abundant in North America. Bringing them back could have serious climate benefits.

A woman in scuba gear swims underwater with tongs and a plastic container, scooping up cone snails in the Phillippines

Cone snails use toxins to 'hijack' prey's blood sugar & hormones; now, those toxins could be used in diabetes treatment

The toxin mimics a human hormone that regulates blood sugar and hormones.

Runner Lisa butcher holds up her Guinness Book of World Records certificate while topless

Topless marathon runner becomes Guinness World Record holder on her journey to 'normalize mastectomies'

And she can’t wait for someone else to beat her record.

An iPhone shows the Apple Pay screen, lain atop an image of Yosemite National Park

This week, Apple will donate $10 to America's national parks on every qualifying Apple Pay purchase you make

The initiative will be followed by a national park-themed Apple Watch challenge, as well as the rollout of new trail-guiding features on Apple Maps.

Two photos. On the left, a group of dairy cows stand in a field. On the right, a liquified natural gas-powered ferry sits on the water in Japan

Cow poo-powered ships make first foray into Japanese waters, testing future feasibility

Sourcing biogas from local dairy farms, this initiative could reshape the maritime industry and help achieve Japan’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Hands of an elderly person resting on a cane

Stroke survivors may be saddled with an invisible disability known as spatial neglect — but a simple treatment offers significant improvement

Instead of living for months or years with visible or hidden disabilities, stroke survivors can take advantage of new techniques of advanced rehabilitation to improve their function and freedom.

A church surrounded by trees and a clear sky

Yes In God's Back Yard: Churches across America repurpose land for affordable housing initiatives

Religious congregations are using their land in new ways that reflect their faith by repurposing their property to provide affordable housing.

A Benedictine monk uses a chainsaw to cut away extra brush in the Gila National Forest

Benedictine monks partner with US Forest Service to prevent wildfires: 'They're some of the best people to share this message'

The Benedictine monks tend to the Gila National Forest with divine care and support from local and federal agencies.

View of the Minnesota State Capitol building.

How one state's new 'Civility Caucus' aims to bridge partisan divides

Launched in 2017 after a workshop on building trust through civil discourse at an annual legislative conference, this model is designed to bring members of the state House and Senate together across the aisle.