It’s not every year that a major discovery is made in the basic natural sciences of Earth, but using painfully precise measurements, MIT has written a new chapter in something that most people probably thought they knew completely: evaporation. The scientists say the discovery could explain “mysterious measurements” in the literature of clouds which may […] The post MIT Makes ‘Astonishing’ Discovery That Light Can Vaporize Water Without Heat–for Clean Energy and Desalination appeared first on Good News Network.

The man in the purple shorts only wanted to step outside for a quiet moment of prayer whilst waiting for his coffee, but ended up attracting the attention of the young man in the grey sweats. The meeting produced an incredible moment that fortified the man’s faith in humanity. The story from Baton Rouge starts […] The post Boy Offered a Dollar to Man He Thought Was Homeless, Gets Richly Rewarded for His Kindness appeared first on Good News Network.

After decades of overfishing in the northwest Atlantic Ocean, hake fisheries off the coast of Spain are as large as ever thanks to timely and targeted conservation measures. It’s believed that these same methods could be used in other saltwater species of economic value and have the potential to increase sustainable catch quotas of existing […] The post Hake Fisheries’ Remarkable Recovery Is a Sign of Hope for Our Oceans appeared first on Good News Network.

In late April, Honda Motor Company announced plans to build a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of CAD$15 billion (USD$11 billion). Consisting of four manufacturing plants for EVs, EV batteries, and battery components the first will have a production capacity of 240,000 EVs per year when fully operational, […] The post Honda to Pour $15 Billion into EV Factory in Ontario–the Largest Auto Investment in Canada’s History appeared first on Good News Network.

18 years ago today, at the final match of Arsenal’s home stadium of Highbury, their star forward Thierry Henry scored a hattrick against Wigan Athletic in what was a game they needed to win to secure Champions League qualification. At one point being 2-1 down, the club captain and all-time leading goalscorer Henry scored three […] The post Good News in History, May 7 appeared first on Good News Network.

A new blood-draw device that’s painless but more reliable than a finger prick has been developed by researchers in Zurich to help physicians bypass two major problems with taking blood samples. Needle phobia is a real thing, and can lead to sudden exhaustion, fainting, and dehydration. On the other hand, the classic finger prick device […] The post Less Invasive Way to Collect Blood Is Inspired by Leeches and Needs No Medical Training appeared first on Good News Network.

White-tailed eagles nesting and breeding in Belgium has been observed for the first time since Florentine explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano became the first European to look upon the island of Manhattan. That means 500 years ago, and while they are not an endangered bird, it’s a sign of a brilliant comeback from a bird that […] The post White-Tailed Eagle Breeds in Belgium for First Time in 500 Years appeared first on Good News Network.

Debra Solomon could think of no other gift that would delight her mother more than to reunite her with her favorite kindergarten pupil, decades later. Retired from 27 years of teaching, Karen Solomon was set to celebrate her 80th birthday in April—and her daughter had a great idea, although it was a long shot for […] The post Retired Teacher ‘Jumps for Joy’ at 80th Birthday in Surprise Reunion With Her Favorite Kindergarten Student appeared first on Good News Network.

Scientists at Johns Hopkins say that an experimental antibody drug appears to prevent and reverse the onset of type 1 diabetes in mice—and often lengthen their lives. The drug called mAb43 is unique, according to the researchers, because it targets insulin-making beta cells in the pancreas directly and is designed to shield those cells from […] The post Experimental Type 1 Diabetes Drug Shields Pancreas Cells from the Usual Crippling Immune System Attack appeared first on Good News Network.

Happy 98th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough, the legendary naturalist, broadcaster and producer who created and wrote the influential documentaries Life on Earth (in 13 parts) and The Life of Birds, among many others. After studying Natural Sciences at Cambridge University, he launched his famous Zoo Quest BBC series in 1954. Life on Earth in 1979 […] The post Good News in History, May 8 appeared first on Good News Network.