Edition #163 · Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 3732 positive stories

What went right: week 37 of 2026

September 7 to 13, 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

From strays to territory bosses: Epigenetics makes cheetahs adaptable

A new study on cheetahs has found that their adaptability to different environments may be due to epigenetic changes, rather than genetic differences.…

Tech for Good · Phys.org Latest

AI automates 3D membrane mapping, matching manual results in a fraction of time

Researchers have created a computer program called MemBrain v2 that can quickly and accurately analyze 3D images of cell membranes, speeding up the pr…

Environment & Climate · Reasons to Be Cheerful

Beavers Are Having a Moment

In Oregon, beavers are being recognized for their role in improving the state's ecosystem, which has suffered from various issues including disappeari…

Kindness & Community · Good News Network

S. Carolina Aquarium Celebrates ‘Baby Boom’ of Critically-Endangered Penguin Chicks

Five critically-endangered baby penguin chicks have hatched at an aquarium in South Carolina, joining two earlier hatchlings to make up the largest nu…

Health · ScienceDaily Top News

Early statin use linked to 15% lower dementia risk

People with type 2 diabetes who started taking statins soon after their diagnosis were found to have a lower risk of developing dementia over time. Th…

World · BBC News World

Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation

The Australian government is planning to introduce legislation that would require social media companies to allow users to opt out of their algorithms…

Animals · ScienceDaily Top News

Doctors saved this rare monkey from amputation. Months later, she gave birth

A rare monkey, which was at risk of losing her foot due to surgery, has given birth to a healthy baby. The successful operation has helped increase th…

Underdog Wins · Google News: breakthrough

‘I Play Rocky’ review: The inspiring true story of Sylvester Stallone’s breakthrough will have you cheering - New York Post

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