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Study Reveals Vast Aztec Trade Networks Behind Mexico's Pre-Colombian Obsidian Hoards

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Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 24

A vast network of Aztec obsidian trade routes has been uncovered beneath modern Mexico City. 🗿🏙️🔍

Archaeologists found that while the Mexica primarily used green obsidian, obsidian also came from at least seven other locations.

New Species of Bacteria Can Act as Electric Wiring and Aid in Pollution Cleanup – and Much More

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Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 23

A new species of bacteria acts like electric wiring — and could revolutionize pollution cleanup. ⚡🦠🌍

There's something make-believe, almost Pokémon-like in a new species of bacteria found living on a mud flat in Oregon.

This Soft Robot Needs Only Physics and Air to Spontaneously Sync and Scoot at Top Speeds

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Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 23

A soft robot that scoots faster than a Ferrari — using only physics and air, no circuits needed. 🤖💨📏

When the many legs are coupled together, something unexpected happens: their motions quickly synchronize, creating "surprising coordination."

Evidence of Ancient 30-foot ‘Sea Monster’ Uncovered by Geologists: A Mosasaur in Mississippi

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Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 23

A 30-foot ancient sea monster was uncovered by geologists — a Mosasaur in Mississippi! 🦖🌊🧱

It was capable of growing beyond 30 feet in length and weighed around 10 tons—a mature elephant plus a sedan car.

This Man Will Listen to You Talk About Anything, Won't Charge a Dime, and Is Coming to a Town Near You

Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 23

This man listens to anyone, about anything, for free — and he’s coming to a town near you. 🗣️🚐💬

I Will Listen isn't an event—it's just two folding chairs as a wooden cafe table—but it is coming to a town near you.

Texas Roadhouse Cooks Dog’s Last Meal–Owner Is Blown Away by the Restaurant’s Care

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Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 22

Texas Roadhouse went above and beyond cooking a dog’s final meal — the owner was moved to tears. 🐶🍖❤️

Receiving a to-go order with the note "last meal for our dog," the staff made sure it came through with tender care.

'Hero' Gamer Thwarts Attack on California School by Reporting Teens Discussing Bombing Intentions Online

Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 22

A hero gamer helped thwart a school bombing in California by reporting suspicious chat messages. 🎮🚨🧠

A teenage gamer, who routinely engages in virtual violence, took action to prevent violence from actually happening.

Dry Cleaner Gives Away his Services to Unemployed Folks Headed to Job Interviews: ‘Just Pay it Forward’

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Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 22

Unemployed and heading to an interview? One dry cleaner will clean your shirt for free — just pay it forward. 👔💼❤️

Offered at Lux Cleaning and Alterations in San Jose, owner Ali Shirkhodaei says it's about infusing his career with acts of kindness.

Fulfilling the Dream of Medieval Alchemists, Physicists Turned Lead into Gold (Accidentally)

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Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 22

Physicists accidentally fulfilled the dream of medieval alchemists — they turned lead into gold! 🧪🔬💰

Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider saw that the lead they started with had transformed into approximately 86 billion atoms of gold.

Refugee Makes History Becoming British Ambassador: 'Mom Was Worried I Wasn't English Enough'

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Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 21

The UK just appointed its first-ever refugee ambassador — “Mom worried I wasn’t English enough.” 🇬🇧🌍

He admitted his mother was nervous when she first heard he was planning to join the Foreign Office, equivalent of the US State Department.

Snowy Owls Are Kept Safe from Jets at Boston Airport Thanks to Dedicated Researcher

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Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 21

A dedicated researcher is keeping snowy owls safe from jet engines at Boston Airport. ❄️🦉✈️

The five islands which make up East Boston contain the highest concentrations of snowy owls in the American northeast.

Surgeons Perform World’s First Human Bladder Transplant at UCLA

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Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 21

Surgeons at UCLA have completed the world’s first human bladder transplant — a groundbreaking medical milestone. 🏥✨

Bladder transplants have not been done previously, in part because of the complicated vascular structure of the pelvic area.

Teen Employee Awarded $40k Scholarship From Taco Bell So She Can Become a Doctor

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Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 20

A teen who worked at Taco Bell won a $40,000 scholarship to become a doctor. 🌮🎓👩‍⚕️

A young woman was "shocked" to receive $40,000 in scholarship funding from Taco Bell after working there during high school.

Prehistoric and Critically Endangered ‘Dinosaur Tree’ Bears Fruit for First time in British Couple's Garden

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Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 20

A prehistoric ‘dinosaur tree’ just bore fruit for the first time—in a British couple’s garden! 🌳🦕🍒

One of the world's rarest trees—a prehistoric ‘dinosaur tree’—is bearing fruit for first time after couple planted it in England in 2010.

9-Year-old Begs His Mom to Drive Back After Seeing Frantic Cow–Then Saves a Calf He Found in Ditch

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Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 20

A 9-year-old boy saved a stranded calf after begging his mom to turn the car around. 🐄❤️👦

A 9-year-old boy was convinced something was amiss when he spotted a frantic cow and begged his mom to go back—then saved a calf.

Adding 70 Windows to Illinois School Improves Student Wellbeing and Performance, Confirming Studies – LOOK

Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 19

Just adding windows helped this Illinois school boost student well-being and performance. 🪟📚

Windex added 70 windows to an Illinois school—improving student learning, attendance, and wellbeing by adding daylight to gloomy classrooms.

Adults With Life-Threatening Peanut Allergy Can Desensitize With Daily Doses, ‘Life-Changing’ Study Shows

Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 19

Adults with severe peanut allergies can now desensitize with daily doses, new study shows. 🥜💊

The first clinical trial to test whether adults with peanut allergies can be desensitized has shown great success—with life-changing results.

Bride Skis Down the Aisle in her Wedding Dress to Get Married at 8,000-feet (WATCH)

Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 19

A bride skied down the aisle in her wedding dress to say “I do” at 8,000 ft! 🎿💍⛰️

Instead of walking down the aisle, this bride decided to ski down—in her wedding dress—tying the knot at 8,000-ft on a snowy mountain.

90-year-old Who Has Saved Over 10,000 Animals at Sanctuary Has No Plans to Retire

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Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 19

At 90 years old, she’s saved over 10,000 animals—and still going strong. No retirement in sight! 🐶🐾❤️

Barby Keel Sanctuary is a nonprofit, runs entirely on donations and open to the public and will be free to visit every Sunday until October.

NASA's Lucy Mission Provides Humanity's First Picture of Peanut-Shaped Giant Asteroid – (LOOK)

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Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 18

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft captures first-ever photo of a peanut-shaped asteroid—breathtaking science! 🚀🪐📸

The asteroid has been compared to a lumpy bowling pin by space-watchers, with NASA describing it as looking like two ice cream cones.

Child Born with Heart Outside Chest Becomes Solitary Survivor Thanks to Surgical Procedure Invented for Her

Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 18

Born with her heart outside her chest, this girl survived thanks to a surgery invented just for her. 💓🩺

A sense of history and anticipation was present in the theater before and during the procedure, BBC reports.

LSD Tweaked to Harness Therapeutic Power for Mental Health Without Hallucinogenic Effects

Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 18

Scientists tweak LSD to retain mental health benefits—without the trippy effects. 🧠💊

JRT is identical to LSD within a margin of two atoms, and could solve existing shortages of drugs for use in treating schizophrenia.

Pee From Runners at the London Marathon is Going to Be Turned into Fertilizer for Wheat

Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 18

Pee power! Runners' urine from the London Marathon is being recycled into fertilizer for wheat. 💧🌾🏃‍♂️

Stricken by jitters and filled up with water for a long race, thousands of runners run to the toilets long before the marathon begins.

After 50 Years, Trout Population Is Restored to Historic Numbers in One of the Largest Lakes in US

Good News Network @goodnewsnetwork.org · May 17

After 50 years, trout are thriving again in one of the largest U.S. lakes—nature’s comeback story! 🐟🌊

Stocking began back in 1972, but controlling sea lamprey started 18 years later. Sea lamprey is an invasive parasitic species.