Edition #188 · Monday, October 26, 2026 · 2798 positive stories

What went right: week 43 of 2026

October 19 to 25, 2026 · the 8 stories most worth remembering, one per corner of the good-news world

Seven days of headlines, boiled down to the handful that actually made the world a little better. Every story links to the original publisher.

Science & Breakthroughs · Phys.org Latest

Swinging virtual lightsabers and punching improve pattern-based learning in VR tests

Researchers at Florida Atlantic University found that using virtual reality tools like punching a response box or swinging a lightsaber can significan…

Environment & Climate · Ars Technica Science

Startup taps underwater volcano as energy source in "proof point" test

A new power plant, deployed near an underwater volcano, has successfully generated electricity from geothermal energy beneath the ocean's surface. The…

Animals · Phys.org Latest

Crows make decisions twice as fast as humans and monkeys

Researchers at the University of Tübingen have found that crows are able to make decisions quickly and accurately, taking on average only 235 millisec…

Health · Phys.org Latest

Diverse and sustained social activities may boost cognition in older age

A new study suggests that older adults who engage in diverse social activities may experience improved cognitive performance and slower decline in bra…

Kindness & Community · Nice News

“Should You Tip for Takeout?” Life’s Everyday Dilemmas Are Food for Thought in New Book

Two college professors have written a book that helps readers think critically about everyday dilemmas using insights from law, economics, philosophy,…

Tech for Good · NASA Breaking News

Researchers at NASA's Glenn Research Center are working on a software to help design and analyze aircraft propulsion systems, which will be used for s…

Underdog Wins · MIT Technology Review

Nebraska native explores galaxies far, far away

A young woman from Nebraska discovered her love for physics and astronomy at a local library where she devoured books by age 12. She went on to study …

World · BBC News Science

The penguins are noisy, the people fantastic - what it takes to be an Antarctic postmaster

A man from Bristol, England has been appointed to work at a post office on an Antarctic island for several months. The post office is located on a Bri…

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