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Firm Buys Texas Coal Plant to Leverage its Grid Connections for New Massive Solar Project
Coal power has a huge role still to play in the American energy mix—by turning over its substantial grid infrastructure to renewable energy projects. Energy investment firm Panamint is putting up $1.7 billion to build Big Rooter Power, an e
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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Man Finds Denmark's Largest Viking Age Silver Hoard in His Backyard
While building a terrace, a homeowner discovered the treasure of a lifetime: more than 40 pounds (18.5 kilograms) of thousand-year-old silver buried in the ground. An analysis revealed that the finding is the country's largest Viking Age (7
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
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Grizzly Bears Enjoy A Back Scratch!
20 Years of Planet Earth: As part of the celebrations, BBC just re-released this hilarious 4 minute clip.
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
Astronomers Create Gallery of 16 ‘Cosmic Gems’ to Show Variety of Shapes a Galaxy Can Be
Space scientists have put together a photo gallery of ‘cosmic gems’ to showcase the variety of sizes, shapes, and high-energy features of distant galaxies. Astronomers put galaxies into three main categories: spirals like our own Milky Way
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
New Gym in Paris Helps Homeless Folks Improve Their Health And Habits–Without Leaving the Shelter
A gym equipment company from Finland is bringing physical fitness to the homeless community of Paris. Inactivity is a growing public health concern, but especially in lower income communities. To address this challenge, Omnigym installed an
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
— Psalm 23:1
Red Sea Coral Dying From Heat Stress is Being Revived With Probiotics
Coral dying from heat stress has been revived after scientists successfully applied probiotic and post-biotic treatments in open seas for the the first time. Although probiotics have previously been shown to rehabilitate corals in South Flo
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
Important Milestone: America's Solar-Coal Flip
For more than a century, coal has helped keep America’s lights on. But its importance in the energy mix is diminishing rapidly thanks to market forces.
“Give, and it will be given to you.”
— Luke 6:38
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Be Careful if You Use a 'Smart Cart' at The Supermarket
One of the many promises of artificial intelligence is that it will help us do everything better. Work faster, research more seamlessly, and perhaps be more financially prudent? Well, not exactly. Research suggests that AI-assisted shopping
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
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Common Supplement Rivals Antibiotics for Severe Gum Disease When Taken with Low-Dose Aspirin
A combination of omega-3 and low-dose aspirin performed about as well as antibiotics in a yearlong study of people with severe gum disease, or periodontitis. It raises the possibility of an alternative treatment for some patients at a time
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
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Award to Michael J. Fox For His Contributions to Parkinson’s Research
Fox will receive the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at this year’s Emmy Awards, honoring his extraordinary efforts in the fight against Parkinson’s disease.
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
— Isaiah 40:31
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Belligerents in This 6-year Military Standoff Agree to Swap Rifles for Ballots
A civil war, military standoff, and a state experiencing double-government are all hopefully set to end after Libya’s rival factions agreed to hold elections. The breakthrough occurred in a signing ceremony Sunday at the United Nations Supp
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
Good Samaritan Helps Mother After Seeing Her Destroyed Home on the News: “He’s been a blessing”
From the Bronx comes the story of a Good Samaritan who donated what he could spare to help a woman he’d seen on the news newly-impoverished at the hands of a house fire. Months later, and history now shows that it was this gesture of genero
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9
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Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Survives Attempted Budget Cuts to Launch 9 Months Early
Reprinted with permission from World at Large. 9 months ahead of schedule, and surviving attempts in both Trump Administrations to cut its budget in half, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope soared into space on Sunday afternoon aboard a
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
— Micah 6:8
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Mysterious 2,700-Year-Old Bronze Sword Found Standing Upright
Metal detectorist Marcin Wiśniewski unearthed something highly unusual in a forest near Gdańsk, Poland.
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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Rare 1930s Watch Stashed in Old Jewelry Box Sells for $80,000 in Thrilling UK Auction
A rare vintage Swiss watch discovered hidden away in a late mother’s jewelry box while the family was cleaning out her home has sold for £59,000 at a British auction—$80,000 in US dollars. The 1930s Patek Philippe wristwatch smashed expecta
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
Free Mobile Dental Lab Brings Volunteer Dentists to Deliver Care to Homeless and Vulnerable in UK
A million-dollar fund has been launched to provide dental treatment to the most vulnerable members of Britain. The mydentist Foundation announced it is supporting charitable organizations assisting underserved communities, including those r
“Give, and it will be given to you.”
— Luke 6:38
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Deep Sleep Brain Waves Offer Protection Against Alzheimer’s, Shows New Research
Poor sleep quality has been linked to cognitive decline, neuro-degeneration and Alzheimer’s disease in seniors—but it may be possible to counteract certain risks. A new study shows that specific sleep brain waves provide protection against
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
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Frogs Produce a Protein That May Be an Antidote for Deadly Shellfish Toxin in Humans
He’s no poison-arrow frog, but that doesn’t mean the American bullfrog doesn’t understand poison—far from it, according to scientists. Hidden within the humble bullfrog’s genetics is the equipment to produce an antidote to a deadly shellfis
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
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Abu Dhabi Ice Cream Entrepreneur Uses Her National Crop to Make Healthier Soft Serve
An Arab entrepreneur has turned her country’s national crop into creative new ice cream recipes. It needed several years of experimentation, and she broke several ice cream machines before perfecting her soft-serve blends, but the result is
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16
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Inventor Envisioned a Waterless Toilet for Astronauts, Realized it Could Solve a Global Sanitation Crisis Instead
An inventor and serial entrepreneur has created a non-flushing, waterless toilet that’s already making sanitation safer and accessible for some 20,000 households, Deployed in Uganda, Panama, and the United States, the ‘iThrone’ was created
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
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Good News in History, August 24
10 years ago today, the European Southern Observatory confirmed the existence of Proxima Centauri b, the closest exoplanet to Earth orbiting within the habitable zone of the red dwarf star Proxima Centauri. It’s just over the hedge at 4.2 l
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
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The Era of 24/7 Solar Has Begun
Battery storage is turning solar power from a daytime-only resource into all-hours electricity, experts said this week, as they declared that the “era of anytime solar has begun” and that solar’s role in global power systems can be far bigg
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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Ethiopian Farmers Save Thousands by Switching to Solar Irrigation–While Cutting Emissions
Farmers in Ethiopia are slashing their growing costs, increasing food production, and protecting the environment thanks to solar-powered irrigation systems introduced through the Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable and Inclusive Developm
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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‘Double Spiral’ Secret of Narwhal’s Twisted Tusk Revealed By High Tech X-Rays
Hidden secrets of the narwhal’s twisted tusk have been revealed using the latest X-ray technology. Tusks of the species of whale native to the Arctic have long been the subject of myths—even being sold as ‘unicorn horns’ and believed to pos
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
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Gas Station Goes Viral For Offering a Discount For Dance Moves – And Then Posts a Video
A New York gas station encouraged patrons to “pump it up” last month, and they weren’t talking about fuel. Instead, the Halfmoon Sunoco 25 minutes outside of Albany was helping customers move past the pain of skyrocketing gas prices by offe
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
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French Firm Switches On Africa’s Largest Renewable Energy/Storage Plant to Power 200K Houses
French energy supermajor TotalEnergies recently inaugurated the largest hybrid renewable energy project in Africa that will generate 400 gigawatt-hours of electricity in South Africa. Located in the Northern Cape province the Hydra Project
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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What went right this week: a ‘pivotal moment’ for cancer research, plus more
The post What went right this week: a ‘pivotal moment’ for cancer research, plus more appeared first on Positive News .
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
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James Webb Space Telescope Picture of The Month
Aptly called the Treasure Chest, it takes us to a fantastical realm within our home galaxy - a veritable celestial sculpture garden.
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
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Fancy a Pint of 162 Year-Old Guinness?
A diver has discovered several bottles of the famous Irish stout in a shipwreck in the English Channel, about 3 miles off the coast of Dover.
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
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Cement Kilns Could Become Carbon Negative if Run on Clean Energy Because Limestone Absorbs CO2
The production of cement ranks as one of the world’s largest industrial sources of CO2, but now a new study shows how in the future it could be used to remove, rather than produce the greenhouse gas. Every year, around 4 billion metric tons
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31