In a world-first, University of Sydney researchers have developed a chemical process using plasma that could create sustainable jet fuel from methane gas emitted from landfills, potentially creating a low-carbon aviation industry. Offering the potential to clear two hurdles in a single leap, the scientists believe that if their process becomes cost-effective and widespread, all […] The post Scientists Are Making Jet Fuel from Landfill Gas Aiming to Launch Circular Economy appeared first on Good News Network.

Like the mythical Excalibur sword of King Arthur, a relic from 1,000 years ago was recently found lodged upright in a stone in Spain. But while Arthur quested for the Holy Grail and gathered knight-brothers of the church on his holy mission, the sword in the stone in Spain was wielded by a Muslim. Found […] The post Spain’s Newly-Found ‘Sword in the Stone’ Actually Reflects on its Rich Islamic Heritage, Not King Arthur appeared first on Good News Network.

English couple Margaret Isdale and her husband Robert decided to welcome a teenage girl into their home for foster care back in 1978. Now almost 40 years later, they are receiving a lifetime achievement award, because the octogenarians have fostered an incredible 150 children and teenagers. They’ve seen many dramatic circumstances, including a boy who […] The post Couple in Their 80s Who’ve Fostered More Than 150 Children Have No Plans to Retire appeared first on Good News Network.

198 years ago today, Frederic Edwin Church, one of the foremost painters in the American landscape movement known as the Hudson River School, was born. His absolutely stunning depictions of North and South American wilderness put an emphasis on realistic detail, dramatic light, and panoramic views. In his pomp, Church was the most famous painter […] The post Good News in History, May 4 appeared first on Good News Network.

Our partner Rob Brezsny, who has a new book out, Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle, provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly column appearing in over a hundred publications. He is also the author of Pronoia Is the Antidote […] The post Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ From Rob Brezsny appeared first on Good News Network.

Researchers have found that vitamin D improves immunity to cancer by encouraging the growth of a type of gut bacteria in lab mice. Given a diet rich in vitamin D, they had better immune resistance to cancers and improved responses to immunotherapy treatment. The team found that vitamin D acts on cells in the intestine, […] The post Vitamin D Improves Immunity to Cancer And Reduces Tumor Growth in Mice, Study Finds appeared first on Good News Network.

The White House recently announced it has issued a final rule that requires airlines to promptly provide passengers with automatic cash refunds when owed. The new rule makes it easy for passengers to obtain refunds when airlines cancel or significantly change their flights, and following significantly delayed checked bags, or failures to provide extra services […] The post New Rule Requires US Airlines to Give Automatic Refunds for Canceled or Delayed Flights and Late Baggage  appeared first on Good News Network.

The world’s oldest bird may have lost her mate, but she’s now courting new suitors in her 70s. The Laysan albatross named Wisdom, was photographed dancing with potential mates on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, the seabird’s home. Thought to be around 72 years old and recognized by her band number Z333, she returned again […] The post World’s Oldest Bird Named Wisdom Lost Her Mate But is Courting New Suitors at 72 appeared first on Good News Network.

In a world-first, University of Sydney researchers have developed a chemical process using plasma that could create sustainable jet fuel from methane gas emitted from landfills, potentially creating a low-carbon aviation industry. Offering the potential to clear two hurdles in a single leap, the scientists believe that if their process becomes cost-effective and widespread, all […] The post Scientists Are Making Jet Fuel from Landfill Gas Aiming to Launch Circular Economy appeared first on Good News Network.

Like the mythical Excalibur sword of King Arthur, a relic from 1,000 years ago was recently found lodged upright in a stone in Spain. But while Arthur quested for the Holy Grail and gathered knight-brothers of the church on his holy mission, the sword in the stone in Spain was wielded by a Muslim. Found […] The post Spain’s Newly-Found ‘Sword in the Stone’ Actually Reflects on its Rich Islamic Heritage, Not King Arthur appeared first on Good News Network.