Good News Notes: “There will soon be two places in orbit where astronauts live. On a clear, sunny Thursday morning in the Gobi Desert, China launched three astronauts to rendezvous with the country’s nascent space station. They waved to cameras in their capsule as their trip to space began. Twenty-one minutes into the mission, the…
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3,200-year-old gold mask, leaves unearthed in China’s Sanxingdui
Good News Notes: “Chinese archaeologists have made major discoveries at the legendary Sanxingdui Ruins site in southwest China’s Sichuan province that could help shed light on the cultural origins of the Chinese nation. Among those discovered are six new sacrificial pits and more than 500 items dating back about 3,000 years, with a golden face…
There are two species of red panda, not just one
Good News Notes: “Scientists have discovered for the first time that there are two distinct species of red panda, not just one — and the find could have important ramifications for conservation efforts. The small mammals, which are already endangered, are native to China, Nepal, India, Bhutan and Myanmar. Although red pandas’ physical differences have…
Justin Bieber Donates to Chinese Charity for Coronavirus
Good News Notes: “Justin Bieber is doing his part to assist in battling the worldwide coronavirus outbreak. On Thursday, the “Intentions” singer shared an intimate clip on Instagram addressing the global virus, revealing that he made a donation to a Chinese charity amid the crisis.” View the whole story here: https://people.com/health/justin-bieber-donates-chinese-charity-coronavirus-aid/