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A music conservatory has made a remarkable sacrifice in the name of providing the best education in the arts for its students. Crafted in 1714 and considered one of the greatest violins ever made or heard, the Joachin-Ma Stradivarius violin was owned by the New England Conservatory, but it’s now been sold to establish the The post Stradivarius Violin Auction Raises $11 Million for Scholarships at Boston Music School appeared first on Good News Network.

99 years ago today, one of the most iconic chefs in the modern era, Paul Bocuse, was born. Bocuse is credited with many things, and it’s difficult to summarize his accomplishments and legacy but to name a few, he has been named “Chef of the Century,” holds the record for consecutive yearly 3-star awards by The post Good News in History, February 11 appeared first on Good News Network.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A healthy scalp lays the groundwork for strong, beautiful hair. If you’re looking for a natural way to enhance hair growth, scalp massage could be your secret weapon. Not only does it feel soothing, but it also helps increase circulation, reduce tension, and distribute natural oils that nourish the The post 4 simple scalp massage techniques for thicker hair growth first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the world of sustainable agriculture, one tiny insect is punching well above its weight. The black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), known for their insatiable appetite, are proving to be a game-changing solution to food waste and soil degradation. With the ability to consume nearly any organic material, these The post How black soldier fly larvae are revolutionizing agriculture first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

As the hours ticked by, superintendent Joseph Hattrick was flummoxed by the sheer number of cards and papers lined with cut-out hearts and birds, colored all over with heartfelt messages. Hundreds began to pile up in his office—all saying the same thing: “Thank you, (whoever you are).” The Ashland Schools Foundation was recently shocked when The post Thank-You Cards Pile Up with Nowhere to Go After School District Receives Anonymous ‘Transformative’ Donation appeared first on Good News Network.

An international satellite monitoring collaboration is being formed to track the population of a keystone species in the waters around Antarctica. Aimed at providing sophisticated and accurate data to help inform decisions about fishing in the Southern Ocean, it will use changes in the degree of red coloration detected by satellites to track its quarry: The post Scientists Unite to Count Tiny Krill from Space to Inform Climate Change and Fishing Regulations appeared first on Good News Network.

From Canada comes the story of a lost work of art, the bargain-bin bounty of a lifetime, and a connection that bloomed into a friendship across 1,200 miles. Nova Scotian applied artist Sydney Blum was packaging two of her signature plates of color-phase tiles for shipment to a Montreal gallery, excited at the chance to The post Strangers Rally to Return Vibrant Sculptures Found in Bargain Bin 1,200 Miles From Where They Were Mailed appeared first on Good News Network.

Rescuers in Scotland saved an exhausted cat who was trapped underground during a storm for 5 days. The SPCA was called to the site of a Dundee apartment building where the cries of 15-year-old Cleo the Bengal cat had gotten the attention of residents. Cleo became trapped when she squeezed through a tiny hole to The post Cleo the Cat Is Rescued After Five Days Trapped Underground During Record-Breaking Storm appeared first on Good News Network.

85 years ago today, In the Mood, by Glen Miller reached #1 on the charts in the US. It’s one of those jazz tunes that everybody knows, even if they don’t know it by name. The saxophone opening is iconic, and the recording by Miller (though other versions had existed) was taken for the Library The post Good News in History, February 10 appeared first on Good News Network.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine reaching behind your back to hook your bra or grabbing something from a high shelf, only to feel a sharp, persistent pain in your shoulder. At first, it seems minor, but over time, the discomfort worsens until moving your arm feels nearly impossible. This frustrating and painful condition The post What is frozen shoulder? Everything you need to know about this painful condition first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM San Francisco State University is setting a historic precedent by becoming the first major public university in the U.S. to require all students to take a climate justice course before graduating. Beginning as early as fall 2026, this initiative ensures that students understand both the science of climate change The post SF State leads the way as the first major university to require climate justice course first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

A young woman who has survived cancer three times has become a paramedic so she can ‘give back’ to the National Health Service in England, and serve other patients who are going through the same thing. Katherine Murrell was first diagnosed with cancer when she was just 16. She underwent six months of daily chemotherapy The post She Beat Cancer Three Times and it Inspired Her to Become a Paramedic to Give Back appeared first on Good News Network.

Graying hair is a hallmark of aging and often considered an inevitable part of growing older. However, recent research from Nagoya University in Japan suggests that an antioxidant might suppress this process. Researchers Masashi Kato and Takumi Kagawa identified luteolin, an antioxidant found in vegetables, as being a potential anti-graying agent. Their findings pave the The post Scientists Find the Natural Vegetable Antioxidant Luteolin Could Prevent Gray Hair appeared first on Good News Network.

Following the California wildfire last month, a Pacific Palisades resident anxiously awaited an opportunity to return to his home and examine the damage after the January fire that devastated his neighborhood. Tony Nesburn’s home overlooking the ocean held priceless memories of his wife, Cristina Kenney, who had sadly passed away a year ago. The belongings The post Man Finds Heartfelt Note in Mailbox From Firefighters Who Saved His Home During Palisades Fire (LOOK) appeared first on Good News Network.

A baby survived an incredible operation when doctors performed spinal surgery inside the womb after it was temporarily removed from his mom’s body at 26 weeks—and now both are thriving. Englishwoman Serena Nye was relieved to see her newborn son kick his legs after the complex keyhole surgery was completed inside her womb. The 24-year-old The post Baby Thriving After Doctors Removed Womb for Spinal Surgery–Then Put it Back Inside Mom at 26 Weeks appeared first on Good News Network.

151 years ago today, American Pulitzer Prize-winning Poet Amy Lowell was born. During a career that spanned just over a dozen years, she wrote and published over 650 poems, yet scholars cite Lowell’s tireless efforts to awaken American readers to contemporary trends in poetry, including by substantially aiding the rise of Ezra Pound’s work, as The post Good News in History, February 9 appeared first on Good News Network.

A new study evaluated a low-cost yet effective way to combat bacterial resistance using curcumin–the natural yellow plant compound in turmeric. In 2017, a tragic death in a Nevada hospital was linked to a new strain of bacteria that had developed a resistance to 26 different antibiotics. Called ‘superbugs’, such antibiotic-resistant bacteria (including MRSA) remains The post Researchers Defang Deadly Hospital Superbugs Using a Pinch of Turmeric appeared first on Good News Network.

A father in Fort Worth, Texas, was left in tears after a stranger paid for his family’s breakfast and wrote a heartfelt message on the receipt. The 41-year-old was enjoying a morning out for breakfast with his wife and three children at Mimi’s Cafe when he earned the shout-out from a secret admirer. As they The post Stranger Pays Family’s Breakfast Bill and Writes Heartfelt Note Praising Dad appeared first on Good News Network.

Scientists have found evidence that classical music can calm the heart rate of unborn babies, potentially providing developmental benefits. The American Institute of Physics published research from a multi-disciplinary team in Mexico studying the effect of classical music on a fetal heartbeat. They used mathematical analysis tools to identify patterns in heart rate variability. Typical The post Playing Classical Music to Babies in the Womb Can Stimulate Development, Effect Heart Rate and Nervous system 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 New Weekly Horoscope from ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny appeared first on Good News Network.

200 years ago today, Henry Walter Bates, naturalist, explorer, and author of one of the finest natural travel accounts ever written, was born in Leicester. The gentleman explorer would send 14,712 specimens (mostly insects) collected during a long career exploring in the Amazon back to England for scientific research. He wrote The Naturalist on the The post Good News in History, February 8 appeared first on Good News Network.

From Canada comes the story of a lonely donkey who fell in love with a yoga ball. Captivating thousands with his videos of pushing the yoga ball around his paddock, Earl Grey the donkey received donations of dozens of yoga balls after his first one deflated. Homes for Hooves animal rescue shelter in British Columbia The post After His Beloved Yoga Ball Deflates, Downhearted Donkey Now Has Dozens of Donated Balls from Canadians appeared first on Good News Network.

A tiger and a boar were recently rescued from the depths of a well in rural India. Located near the Pench National Park and Tiger Reserve, authorities said the pair fell in during the former’s hunting of the latter. Rescuing an animal from the hazards of human civilization is hardly newsworthy, but remarkable video footage The post Amid Great Chase, Tiger and Boar Call a Truce After Falling into Well and Waiting for Rescuers appeared first on Good News Network.

A family of shepherds is turning their land on Flinders Island over to the Australian government for a total rewilding project that will see it become an “ark” for endangered marsupials. The aptly named Woolford family has been pasturing sheep for the wool market since 1979 on Flinders, Australia’s 4th largest territorial island. Shifting prices The post Flinders Island to Rid Vermin and Become an Ark for Marsupial Species Recovery in Australia appeared first on Good News Network.

Episode Description: In this week’s episode of The Optimist Daily’s Weekly Round-up, Karissa and Arielle dive into the world of ethical social media and environmental justice. First, Karissa explores decentralized platforms like Pixelfed, Loops, and Sup, which challenge big tech by prioritizing privacy, transparency, and community governance. Then, Arielle shifts our focus to New Zealand, The post Podcast Transcript February 7, 2025: The Rise of Ethical Social Media & Granting Nature Legal Rights first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

You may have seen headlines this week about an asteroid with a slight chance to strike Earth in 2032, but don’t worry! Humanity has a secret weapon. As GNN reported three years ago, a vital space test was conducted by NASA called the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) which proved that as long as we The post Good News About Potential Upcoming Asteroid Colliding with Earth: We’ve Deflected Them Before and Can Do So Again appeared first on Good News Network.