http://www.globalgoodnews.com/global-news.html Good News From Around The World en-us Copyright Global Good News(sm) Service 2004 rss-feeds@globalgoodnews.com (webmaster) Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:00:21 EST Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:00:21 EST GlobalGoodNews.com In house http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://www.globalgoodnews.com/environmental-news-a.html?art=17733406852317470 Few things on the planet are more beautiful or fascinating than flowers -- and with over 400,000 flowering plant species in the world, there's definitely something out there for everyone. From the simple daisy to the elegant rose, from the colorful wildflowers dotting hillsides to the elaborate and vibrant blooms of southeastern Asia, flowers have more than deserved their own day of celebration for their contributions to nature, culture, and life. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/science-news-a.html?art=17733737494577598 The large tortoiseshell -- an elusive and enigmatic butterfly that became extinct in Britain in the last century -- is a UK resident species once again, with a flurry of early spring sightings. ...The sightings have led Butterfly Conservation to declare the large tortoiseshell (Nymphalis polychloros) a resident species in the UK -- as opposed to a migratory one -- for the first time in the charity's 58-year history. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/science-news-a.html?art=177308055510041857 A tiny possum with one extra-long finger on each hand is one of two species thought to have been extinct that have been discovered in West Papua, in what's been called an ''exceptional'' scientific discovery. The other is a ring-tailed glider with a tail that can grasp branches. Both have been found living in remote rainforests after they were thought to have disappeared 6,000 years ago. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/science-news-a.html?art=17733730474549969 The place where Norton Wood once stood is now a vast field of decaying wheat stubble. But trees will soon be bursting upwards again and the wood will regrow after Norfolk Wildlife Trust celebrated its 100th birthday by buying a swath of farmland to revive for nature. The first of the Wildlife Trusts, a national coalition of 47 independent charities with nearly a million members and 2,600 nature reserves, marks its centenary on Friday [6 March]. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/health-news-a.html?art=17727393159935908 The World Health Organization (WHO), together with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), congratulates Chile on becoming the first country in the Americas -- and the second globally -- to be officially verified as having eliminated leprosy. Chile's accomplishment paves the way for other nations, illustrating the impact of political will, cross-sector collaboration, and adaptive planning in low-incidence settings. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/health-news-a.html?art=177249178813712648 India's ambitious efforts to restore the cheetah to its grasslands have reached another milestone with the birth of a fourth cub. The birth brings the country's total cheetah population to 39. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/environmental-news-a.html?art=17724767849719272 Kenyan smallholders are celebrating healthier soils and soaring harvests following a regenerative agriculture drive led by Farm Africa. The charity's STRAK project -- Strengthening Regenerative Agriculture in Kenya -- aims to boost rural livelihoods and improve climate resilience, and has supported 60,000 farmers since 2017. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/science-news-a.html?art=177231839616049865 Today marks the 21st annual International Polar Bear Day, hosted by Polar Bears International (PBI), the only nonprofit dedicated to protecting the future of polar bears and Arctic sea ice, to celebrate polar bear families, and highlight how we can protect them for future generations. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/education-news-a.html?art=177213076411042964 An Indian teacher who has established more than 800 learning centers across India for children who have never attended school has been named the winner of the $1 million Global Teacher Prize from GEMS Education. Located in over 100 slums and villages, Rouble Nagi's classrooms offer safe, inspiring spaces to help overcome the challenging conditions shaped by poverty -- child labour, early marriage, irregular attendance, and a lack of infrastructure. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/science-news-a.html?art=17718709358194780 Nearly 150 years after the last giant tortoises were removed from Floreana Island in Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago, the species made a comeback Friday, when dozens of juvenile hybrids were released to begin restoring the island's depleted ecosystem. The lineage of these hybrids traces back to Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island, a discovery that still puzzles scientists today. By selecting adults with the strongest genetic makeup, said Sevilla, the breeding program aims to gradually bring the extinct Floreana species back to its former purity. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=176665973437787992 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi replies to a question from the world press on the Vedic nature of Christ's words, 'Seek ye first the Kingdom of Heaven and all else will be added unto you.' - 25 December 2002, MERU, Netherlands. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=176629534827610784 As global levels of stress, trauma, and fatigue continue to rise amid conflict, economic uncertainty, and climate-related pressures, the United Nations has designated 21 December as World Meditation Day, establishing an annual international event dedicated to promoting peace, mental well-being, and social cohesion. In recognition, the global Transcendental Meditation (TM) organization is hosting a 33-hour synchronized worldwide meditation, spanning more than 100 countries - starting at 8:00 a.m. in New Zealand and concluding at 5:00 p.m. in Hawai'i, following the sun across time zones. A total of 33 coordinated meditation sessions, each 20 minutes long, will take place at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time in participating regions worldwide. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/health-news-a.html?art=173442315011338675 Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation in the USA, will appear on ABC TV's 'Good Morning America' show today, at 8:30am* (US Eastern Time), along with GMA co-anchors Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos. Roth will talk about the benefits of Transcendental Meditation, and the exciting launch of Meditate America - a nationwide initiative to make the TM programme accessible to everyone. (*Check local listings) Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/health-news-a.html?art=17264208765465214 Don't miss this special live introduction to the Transcendental Meditation technique, this Sunday, September 15, with Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, interviewing Tony Nader M.D., Ph.D., Harvard-trained neuroscientist and international director of the TM organizations. Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/health-news-a.html?art=172612016018691005 Tonight the David Lynch Foundation's Institute for Mental Health and Resilience launches 'MEDITATE AMERICA' at a benefit gala in New York City hosted by Hugh Jackman. The event is being live-streamed worldwide, inaugurating a global effort to promote collective healing and mental well-being through evidence-based Transcendental Meditation - and especially to combat the 'stress epidemic' in America. At the New York event, Mr. Jackman will interview Dr. Tony Nader, neuroscientist, global Transcendental Meditation expert, and New York Times bestselling author of Consciousness Is All There Is. Among many distinguished honorees, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy will receive the 'Enlightened Doctor of the Year Award', and international women's health activist Maria Shriver will receive the 'Enlightened Woman of the Year Award'. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/education-news-a.html?art=172620665918046262 In response to growing demand, Maharishi International University (MIU) in the USA is offering an extra entry this fall for its online undergraduate (bachelor's) programmes. This presents a remarkable opportunity, for those eager to embark on your journey of higher education and personal growth. For this new fall entry, applications must be submitted by 15 September. Classes will begin 30 September. MIU is the only university to incorporate Transcendental Meditation practice into its curriculum, providing a unique, transformative educational experience. It blends academics with Consciousness-Based principles to nurture personal development and expand career opportunities. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=17002890175498589 An Open Letter to the President of the United States and All World Leaders appeared on Friday, 3 November, as a full-page advertisement on page A9 of The Wall Street Journal. The Global Union of Scientists for Peace offered 'a proven technology for peace, security, and a swift resolution of conflict' in Ukraine, the Middle East, and elsewhere in the world. Dr. Tony Nader, Chairman, said this innovative solution would 'cost less than one day of war'. '[It] is based in the most fundamental value of life: consciousness. Research has found that small groups practicing the Transcendental Meditation and advanced TM-Sidhi program together create a coherence effect that significantly reduces violence, crime, and war. This technology of consciousness has been confirmed in 56 empirical studies, 28 of which have been published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals. From research over 40 years, we can say definitively: this solution works. ... It can be tried even while the fighting is still going on. Our world cannot afford to wait.' Dr. Nader invited 'well-wishers [to] now step forward to permanently establish these groups. I invite all angel philanthropists to immediately create permanent world peace.' Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/health-news-a.html?art=16740985051441822 Do you bargain with yourself about whether to meditate once or twice a day? In this webinar for health professionals, students and physicians at Loyola University in Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine will share their discovery that Transcendental Meditation practice twice a day provides exponential rewards for learning and life. Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., will reflect with them about their experiences. Dr Nader is an MIT- and Harvard-trained medical doctor, neuroscientist, and leading authority in the field of consciousness. He directs the nonprofit organizations that teach TM in over 100 countries. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/health-news-a.html?art=16734132393923355 In the coming week, the Transcendental Meditation programme in the USA is hosting two nationwide, live intro talk webinars on the TM technique. Whether you're interested in the TM technique for deep inner calm, personal growth, improved health, greater happiness, or anything else, a TM Intro Webinar is the best way to learn more about it. If you and your friends and colleagues have been been meaning to look into TM, join certified TM teachers Bob Roth and Raisa Martinez - a great opportunity for everyone. Admission is free, the main presentation will be followed by a Q and A. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/science-news-a.html?art=16721172412577238 A study published this month in the World Journal of Social Science found that group practice of the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi techniques by the square root of 1% of a population decreased multiple stress indicators in the U.S. The study is the longest and most comprehensive of 50 studies to demonstrate the Maharishi Effect, named in honour of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) programme and Maharishi International University (MIU). The paper concludes with a call to create a permanent 'square root of 1%' group for the whole world - 8,000 participants practising the TM and TM-Sidhi programme together in one place. The world is interconnected, no one is safe until everyone is safe, living in harmony. This is easily within reach of any government or the world's wealthiest citizens. The person who does it will be remembered as the greatest leader in history. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EST