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New research suggests a common skin disease with no cure could be treated with nutritional supplements. The B vitamin derivative showed “encouraging” results for reducing psoriasis symptoms in studies with both humans and mice. Psoriasis ca
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Our partner Rob Brezsny, whose latest book is Enlightenment for Rebels: Celebrating Our Wild and Sacred Earthly Selves, provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated w
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

A young student has been accepted into a prestigious university thanks in part to an unusual source of inspiration: a strawberry farmer he met because of a question on an English exam. Now a postgraduate student in artificial intelligence,
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11

Legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart passed away yesterday at the age of 86 following a brief struggle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia. A titan of the silver screen, theater, and television, Stewart passed away at home surrou
“Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.”
— Psalm 112:5

A homecoming celebration is planned in Hull, north east England, for a walker who has spent 28 years covering 30,000 miles on foot; then swimming the English Channel to get back on his home turf.
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
— John 16:33

Entertaining ski film about making a ski film. What do you do for a living?
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

JoyDrops: Short Films With Big Hearts and Even Bigger Ambitions Good News Network and Switchboard Magazine have joined forces on JoyDrops, a curated slate of awards-season documentary short films that offer positive perspectives, made by ar
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

A famous poet once wrote that hope is a thing with feathers. Well, new research may suggest that healthy aging is too. Specifically, the research examined how expertise required for identifying birds aided in maintaining neuroplasticity, a
“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

The Romans were incredible materials scientists, having famously invented self-healing concrete that allowed their structures to stand for millennia. Yet for some, it’s the glass that forms this one—yes, one—goblet that marks the undisputed
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
— Psalm 34:18

“If the court is able to consider it, we respectfully request that she receive the lightest possible sentence.” These unspeakably brave words come from a court statement penned by the bereaved parents of a 4-year-old boy killed after a car
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
— Joshua 1:9

Defunct satellites are cluttering up Earth's orbit, and the UK is developing a first-of-its-kind mission to clean up after its space program. It could pave the way toward a long-term strategy for mitigating the risks of space debris for all
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
— Ephesians 4:32

Spectacular aerial views of the mighty Dolomites.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

Princeton alumni have designed what’s called a first-in-the-world device to filter microplastics out of wastewater at scale, and it’s already been deployed in Atlantic City. The large implant mimics hydrophobic plants found in nature, which
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11

In a story too ‘Australiana’ to believe, a scuba diver and his crew rescued a kangaroo over one and a half miles out to sea. Spotted at first by the captain in the waters of Boston Bay in the state of South Australia, it was clear that the
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
— Joshua 1:9

For the world’s largest online e-commerce market for handicrafts, the impact of AI generated media was always going to loom large. That’s why Etsy has taken definite steps to protect the almost 6 million artisan-entrepreneurs it hosts with
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

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“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

Yes, you read that correctly. Two art museums are engaged in a friendly bit of sports betting: The winning city (temporarily) gets a Monet from the other city’s collection.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

Aga’s restaurant is always frantically busy because it receives more orders from Uber Eats than any other single location in the world.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

Eagles can see prey at up to 2 miles away but their incredible eyesight doesn’t always mean they get their prey on the first pass. Or second.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

The post Cream of the crop: one brand’s quiet quest to reinvent the dairy industry appeared first on Positive News .
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

A provocative approach to portraiture brought raw emotion and movement to the pages of Harper’s Bazaar, and changed fashion photography for ever.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

The idea for the show was to educate people on the first few weeks of a dog’s life and provide ‘relief from the terrible things happening in the world’.
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31

You have seen the pictures, but have you seen it on the road?
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

The post What went right this week: how rewilding can ‘save’ low-lying islands, plus more appeared first on Positive News .
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

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“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

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“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31

With Brazil’s senate voting 75 to 1 in favor, one wonders what took them so long? The nation was one of the richest in the world that still had a customary 6-day workweek, with fulltime employment considered 44 hours, rather than the 40 we
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

A mere puff of steam could be the ticket to much larger and reliable strawberry yields in California, the LA Times reported. University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) researchers have been developing boiling water vapor as an alternative t
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

A couple who found YouTube fame with their travels around the world in a camper van are part-way into their next big adventure.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

Greta Gerwig brings C. S. Lewis’ beloved story The Magician’s Nephew to the screen for the first time in a sweeping adventure that invites dreamers of all ages to experience the creation of Narnia. Hits big screens in February 2027.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28