How Forests Talk through the “Wood-Wide Web” — and Why That Matters to Us All Deep beneath the forest floor lies a vast and intricate communication network, not made of wires or signals, but of fungi. Known scientifically as mycorrhizal networks and poetically as the “wood-wide web,” these underground fungal threads connect trees and plants, […]
Intergenerational Connections Spark Growth and Purpose At a time when the world often feels divided, something quietly hopeful is happening across generations. Young people and older adults are finding common ground through shared curiosity, creativity, and care. These connections aren’t just heartwarming. They’re transformative, proving that bridging generations benefits everyone involved. Intergenerational programs are turning […]
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”
Albert Einstein
A World that Cares Thrives On October 29 each year, we observe the International Day of Care and Support, a dedicated moment to shine a light on the invisible yet indispensable force at the heart of our societies: care. Declared by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 2023, this observance recognizes both paid and […]
Turning farm leftovers into leather alternatives, yarn, and plates — one leaf at a time Imagine the crown of a pineapple: prickly, green, and usually tossed aside after the fruit is eaten. What if those leaves could be a seed for something beautiful and sustainable: textiles, tableware, even durable “leather” alternatives? That’s exactly the story […]
Global progress and unity are bringing us closer than ever to ending poverty. For most of human history, poverty was seen as inevitable, a permanent condition for the majority of the world’s people. Yet in the past two centuries, humankind has made extraordinary progress in overcoming it. What was once considered an unchangeable reality is […]
Building Bridges to Justice, One Defender at a Time From the moment she looked across prison bars in Cambodia and locked eyes with a young, battered boy, Karen Tse knew her mission was greater than herself. That encounter – the boy had stolen a bicycle – and a later one with Vishna, a child born […]
Why Teachers Matter – for You, for Me, for the World Every October 5, the world pauses to honor a profession too often taken for granted: teaching. On World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the heart and soul of education: the teachers who shape minds, spark curiosity, and guide generations toward excellence. At The Good Times, […]
From Problem to Solution: Pew’s Plan to Beat Plastic Our oceans don’t have to be plastic soup. A cleaner, brighter future is within reach. Around the world, bold efforts are turning the tide on plastic pollution, proving that together we can protect wildlife, people, and the planet. Plastic pollution is a global challenge, but one […]
What if, just for one day, the entire world pressed pause on conflict. Imagine a day dedicated to harmony, where weapons are silenced, and people everywhere turn their thoughts toward peace. Today, September 21, we observe the International Day of Peace, a United Nations-sanctioned day dedicated to the ideals of global non-violence and the aspiration […]
