106 years ago today, the Smithsonian Museums in the nation’s capital held the first of its Great Debate series, with the topic being whether spiral galaxies and nebulae were relatively small and part of the Milky Way. Arguing in the affirmative was Harlow Shapely, head of the Harvard College Observatory. Arguing in the negative was […] The post Good News in History, April 26 appeared first on Good News Network.

Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated mild head injuries, a key omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil—EPA—may actually interfere with the brain’s ability to repair itself. Instead of helping recovery, it appears to weaken blood vessel stability, disrupt healing signals, and even contribute to harmful protein buildup linked to cognitive decline.

As Alaska’s rivers warm, invasive northern pike are becoming noticeably more voracious. Scientists discovered that pike of all ages are eating more fish, with young pike increasing consumption by over 60%. Warmer water speeds up their metabolism, pushing them to hunt more. This growing appetite could spell trouble for struggling salmon populations.

For ages, wall lizards coexisted in three distinct color types, each with its own strategy for survival. Now, a powerful green variant is taking over. These dominant “Hulk” lizards are outcompeting the others, causing yellow and orange morphs to vanish. It’s a dramatic reminder that evolution can flip the script much faster than expected.

ATLANTA — It was exactly what the Phillies had hoped for. Zack Wheeler is back, healthy and already helping in the win column. The Phillies needed the lift badly. The history books in South Philadelphia had been getting too much use lately, and for all the wrong reasons. Their ace helped stop that Saturday night, turning in a strong five-inning, two-run, six-strikeout outing against his hometown Braves in the Phillies’ 8-4 win over Atlanta, their first victory since April 13. A major question surrounding Wheeler’s recovery from thoracic outlet decompression surgery was whether his velocity would take a steep enough hit to affect the level of dominance that led to two runner-up finishes in National League Cy Young Award voting since he signed with the Phillies before the 2020 season. At Truist Park in his season debut, it was hard to see much reason for concern. “That’s why you kind of take rehab games with a grain of salt,” Wheeler said. “Once you get up here, it’s a dif

A pilot study employing a new method for treating sewage sludge efficiently created renewable natural gas while slashing in half the cost of the treatment. The Washington State University team described the process this week in Chemical Engineering Journal, touting it as a way to help communities sustainably clean up their waste while providing renewable […] The post Researchers Develop Way to Get Natural Gas That’s Renewable Directly From Sewage appeared first on Good News Network.

The newest Heisman Trophy winner was chosen as the #1 pick in the NFL draft Thursday, but the young quarterback is also a #1 charitable giver. Fernando Mendoza announced this week a commitment of $500,000 to the National MS Society to accelerate progress toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. The new Mendoza Family Fund […] The post #1 in NFL Draft – And in Charity: Fernando Mendoza Just Pledged Half Million to Fight MS, Honoring Mom appeared first on Good News Network.

A gut bacterium may be quietly fueling depression through an unexpected chemical twist. Researchers found that when Morganella morganii interacts with a common pollutant, it produces a molecule that triggers inflammation—something strongly linked to depression. This finding helps explain how gut microbes can influence brain health at a molecular level. It also raises the possibility of new treatments that target the immune system rather than just the brain.

The rare hybrid turtle's mother belongs to a particularly endangered species. The post Meet Earl Grey, the sea turtle with a wild family tree appeared first on Popular Science.

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — On Newport’s south side, historic and opulent mansions sit on an avenue with mature trees that help cool the neighborhoods, clean the air and foster wildlife. On the city’s poorer North End, where some streets are dotted with subsidized housing, big trees are a lot fewer and far between. “People in […]

For most people, it’s hard to fathom what true speed on a motorcycle actually feels like. Even most riders have never experienced velocities that might make them question their place in the world.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Steam Power, Land Speed Records, World Records, World's Fastest, Crazy