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Good News This Week: August 23, 2025 - Wind Phones, Ramps, & AI Glasses

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The world is watching this year's 'water lily weigh-off' as 40+ global botanic gardens compete for glory

A competition initiated by the Denver Botanic Gardens, plant lovers across the world are now donning their waders and getting in the pond.
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16-year-old upcycles toxic rubber waste into emergency sleeping mats for homeless people

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The World Has More Trees Than It Did 35 Years Ago

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Good News This Week: August 23, 2025 - Wind Phones, Ramps, & AI Glasses

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Nature survey in tropical paradise leads to new species of 'diamond-eyed' toad

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'Controlled infections' may be corals’ secret weapon against climate change, new study reveals

A coral’s microbiome is made up of microorganisms such as algae and bacteria, some of which are considered “symbionts” that co-evolved to live within a host coral.
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Conservationists 'moving on turtle time' might not know the impact of their work for 30 years. Still, they press on

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Chicago-wide search for beloved service dog ends as 'Bam Bam' reunites with owner after 72 days

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