Seven Good News Stories You Missed This Year

Most Americans find keeping up with the news quite depressing. In fact, only 7% say the news makes them feel happy or empowered, compared with approximately four in ten who say it makes them feel angry or sad, according to a Pew Research Center report.

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But it wasn’t all doom and gloom in 2025. There were positive developments in the science and climate sectors, in particular, that show progress is still possible, even if it does not always make the headlines.