While world news may not seem upbeat at this current moment in time, that does not mean that there aren’t any good things going on. Despite all the bad, there are quite a few monumental good things happening in current times that you need to know about!
Lately it seems that the people doing good in this world do not get anywhere near as much press as they should, and that makes it extremely important for us to bring them to light. Below you will find a list of some of the most amazing things happening right now. Did you know about any of these things?
1. Scientists have classified a new type of Aurora called Steve.
This new aurora looks like a ribbon of flickering light, and it was spotted in the Northern hemisphere. You can see Steve in the image below.
2. Doctors were finally successful in reversing brain damage.
Researchers in the United States have reportedly reversed brain damage on a 2-year-old girl who drowned in a pool, and was brought back to life. Her brain had been damaged greatly and she could not speak, respond to voices, or walk. All she was able to do was shake her head and fidget. Thanks to treatment from researchers she is doing significantly better, and her damage has been reversed, for the most part.
3. We are close to sustainable nuclear fusion.
For those who are not aware, nuclear fusion could easily be the solution needed for us to have an almost unlimited energy source with few byproducts. At the end of 2015, Germany began testing out a reactor of this stature, and it has been successful for quite some time now. According to scientists from MIT, fusion energy should be on the grid before 2030.
4. NASA has released all of its research to the public and it’s free!
NASA made an announcement last year that their research would be available for free on a new public web portal that would be accessible to any and everyone.
5. Hyperloops are well on their way.
Elon Musk has been working on hyperloops for quite some time now. They will be shuttle-like tube containers that move people between cities at insane speeds. Test hyperloops are being built across the globe, and it is hoped that the Hyperloop between Paris and Amsterdam will be ready before 2021.
6. We can now listen to the Universe.
Yes, believe it or not, we can listen to the Universe! We have been detecting at least two more gravitational waves since 2015, and hope to use new space-based detectors like LISA to learn more about them.
7. We are close to getting rid of the Guinea Worm parasite for good!
This parasite is a living nightmare, to say the least. It is a worm that gets under your skin and erupts. Cases of this have been dwindling because of how accessible cheap drinking straw filters have become.
8. We may soon be able to turn seawater into drinking water.
Researchers found themselves at a major turning point back in April of this year. They created a graphene-oxide membrane that sieves salt right out of seawater. While it is still in progress and limited in the lab it is a wonderful step in the right direction.
9. Alzheimer’s might be reversible!
According to research from MIT lost memories might not truly be as lost as we assumed they were. MIT researchers have now shown that they can reverse that memory loss in mice by interfering with the enzyme that forms the blockade. While more research needs to be done this could be quite an amazing find.
10. We now know how to repair spinal cord injuries.
While this is not an easy thing to do it can be done! Recent research shows that by using one of the most cutting-edge techniques it can be accomplished. For more on this click here.
11. A treatment for Autism is on the way.
While this trial was small, it has been proven to be quite beneficial. Scientists have found that by using suramin, the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children improved. While there is a lot of work behind it, this could be seen as a potential treatment for ASD symptoms.
12. Polio may be a thing of the past.
In 2016, there were only 19 reported cases of polio worldwide, and so far in 2017 there have been less than 10 confirmed cases.
13. A vitamin has been found that could reduce miscarriages and prevent birth defects.
A 12-year-long study has shown us that women could possibly avoid these things by taking vitamin B3 during their pregnancies.
Inspired by an article written by Fiona McDonald for Science Alert.
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