Culture
Japanese Bonsai Garden in Schwielowsee, Germany
Started by a passionate bonsai enthusiast in the mid-1990s, the garden combines landscape design, art, and quiet reflection. Visitors follow...
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Relationships
‘Birds of Mexico City’ Celebrates a New Generation Defining Queerness
Pieter Henket highlights "the boundaries between Mexico’s deeply rooted Catholic traditions and the freedom of modern self-expression." Do stories...
Personal_growth
15+ BEST BOOKS TO BUILD SELF-DISCIPLINE AND SELF-CONTROL (2026)
Ahhh, self-discipline, that pain-in-the-butt success attribute that most of us wish were easier to wield. If I told you there was a pill you...
Environment
100 Miles of Derelict Fencing Removed by Rewilders Across the Great Plains in Montana
The largest private land conservation project in America passed a milestone of rewilding the Great Plains last year. The nonprofit American...
Business
I Rescue Dogs Left To Die In The Desert
#thebetterindia "In this world, every life deserves safety and love. After losing my parents young—and my brother last year—I found purpose in the...
Sports
A microscopic upgrade with massive potential: scientists block malaria with a single gene edit
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM To wrap up our Best of 2025 series, we’re sharing something a little more personal… our Staff Picks! These...
General
Lego releases "ground-breaking" responsive Smart Brick system
Toy manufacturer Lego has released its Smart Play system, which includes Lego bricks, tags and minifigurines with built-in sensors and a tiny...
The Spark: Reproductive Rights Matter to Everyone
Welcome back to The Spark, our monthly celebration of how people just like you are creating positive change, one meaningful step at a time. The...
Positively Uplifting Stories | January 5 2026
As we welcome a new year, let’s take a moment to appreciate the gifts and abundance in our lives. May the year ahead bring more good news and many...
After an Epilepsy Diagnosis at 19, This National Sprinter Came Back & Broke Her Personal Best
The track feels predictable to Devaki Dhar. The grip of spikes on rubber. The steady tension of the starting blocks. The straight, measurable...
Finding Peace When You Don’t Know What Comes Next
“Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.” ~Eckhart Tolle For as long as I can remember, I’ve been...
Start the Year Creatively With 10% Off These Online Art Classes
Start the Year Creatively With 10% Off These Online Art Classes It’s a new year, and if you’re anything like us, that means you are ready for a...
Cerebral Palsy Limits Me, But It Can't Stop Me
#thebetterindia "From impossible to unstoppable. Born with cerebral palsy, I struggled to walk and write, but found strength in every challenge....
Kifune Shrine in Kyoto, Japan
Located in a wooded gorge between Mounts Kibune and Kurama, the ancient Kifune Shrine is one of the most revered shrines in Kyoto, dedicated to...
59 Of The Most Interesting Things People Received As Gifts
No scented candles here; these gifts certainly pass the holiday vibe check. An authentic Elvis-shaped decanter, a comprehensive family tree, or a...
January 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
Stay warm and keep applying! Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts...
Successful People Set 3 Simple Goals: Why You Should Too
"Success": the word that everyone wants to achieve in one way or another. It doesn’t matter where we come from, our type of upbringing, or how we...
Social_impact
India’s Beautiful and Historic Stepwells Restored to Working Order for the Thirsty Nation
Ancient Indian stepwells are being restored to modern water storage facilities to help cure modern water shortages. Recently, an Indian...
Boss Gifts Employees $240M in Bonuses After Selling Family Company
From Louisiana comes the story of a corporate dream fulfilled, as a man succeeded his father as CEO of the family business, invested in innovation...
Science
Our Favorite Stories of 2025
A look back at the best of creativity, science, and culture throughout 2025. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal...
Meteor Showers 2026: Complete guide to dates, peak times and best viewing locations
Get ready for a dazzling 2026 meteor shower season! From the swift Quadrantids in January to the highly anticipated Perseids in August and the...
Technology
Eight actually interesting uses of AI from 2025
It might have been the year of AI "slop", but 2025 also saw the emergence of some genuinely innovative, intriguing and even beneficial uses for...
Good News in History, December 28
Happy Birthday to Denzel Washington who turns 71 today. The acclaimed actor grew up in blue-collar households in Mount Vernon, New York, and...
Travel
Where to spend New Year’s Eve for epic parties, luxury escapes and quiet retreats
Euronews Travel rounds up the best destinations to celebrate New Year’s Eve, offering luxury, magnificent fireworks and vibrant events.
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