App Translates into Sign Language, Cancer Blood Test Shows Promise, and Standard Time Is Healthier
Good News of the Week: An app helps the deaf community, a blood test detects cancer earlier, standard time may reduce strokes, bamboo-based plastic is making progress, and two 80-year-old women impress with remarkable athletic achievements.
Endangered Species Recover, Vaccine Breakthrough for Young Elephants
Good news of the week: An endangered whale species is recovering in the North Atlantic, a sea turtle is no longer considered endangered, and young elephants could soon be protected from a deadly disease with a vaccine.
Happy Week: Hiking Detention, Happiness Question, Energy Wins & Social Connection
Five uplifting stories this week: from students hiking off their punishment to global clean-energy progress, a simple question about happiness, and the surprising power of quiet friendships.
Evidence-based & optimistic: big stories with latest studies and health insights.
Life-Lessons for Happiness & Purpose: your friendly guide to more smiles, calm and joy.
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