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

What went right: week 38 of 2026

September 14 to 20, 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

Giving students a voice in how they learn could transform the classroom experience

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that giving international students more control over their learning, combined with project-b…

Tech for Good · Wired Science

People Are Pissed Off and Ready to Own Their Shit

YouTuber Louis Rossmann is taking his show on the road, hosting a series of live events where he teaches people how to repair and control their own el…

Health · ScienceDaily Top News

Smelling chocolate helped men complete more reps without feeling more tired

Smelling chocolate was found to increase men's endurance during a leg extension workout without making them feel more tired, with dark chocolate being…

Environment & Climate · Reasons to Be Cheerful

How Afghan Women Are Rebuilding Reproductive Health Care

Women in Helmand province, Afghanistan are receiving regular prenatal care and vaccinations thanks to midwives like Marzia who work at local family he…

Kindness & Community · Nice News

A Lot of Casual Friends, or Only a Few You’re Really Close With? New Research Questions That Trade‑Off

New research is challenging the idea that people have either a large number of casual friendships or a small group of close relationships. The study s…

Animals · Phys.org Latest

Meet Earth's newest wild cat species, the first named in over a century

A new wild cat species was discovered at a Bolivian wildlife sanctuary, marking the first time a new feline species has been named in over a century. …

World · BBC News World

Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire

Postal workers in Ukraine are continuing to deliver essential goods such as pensions, medication, and mail to residents near the conflict zone despite…

Underdog Wins · NPR Goats and Soda

Retired Olympic superstar Jessie Diggins wins her first-ever 100 mile trail race

Retired Olympian Jessie Diggins has completed her first 100 mile trail race, a notable achievement. The exact details of the event are not specified i…

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