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Thousand-Year-Old Viking Hall Fit for the Gods Unearthed By Archaeologists in Denmark
Archaeologists working in Denmark's Jutland peninsula have discovered the foundation and remains of a great hall from the high Viking Age.
Structural features and remains...
Denmark Is Cleverly Repurposing Old Wind Turbine Blades as Bike Shelters
Looking to combine their passion for cycling and environmentalism, the always eco-thinking Danes are taking their old wind turbine blades and upcycling them into...
Denmark Researchers Use Seaweed to Power a Car
Each year, 25 million tons of seaweed is harvested, most of which is in Asia and used for human consumption and cosmetics. But what...
In World’s First Telethon to Fight Climate Crisis, Denmark Raises Millions to Plant Trees
Over the course of just two and a half hours, the event raised enough money to plant 914,233 trees across the European country.
Denmark Buys Country’s Last Remaining Circus Elephants for $1.6 Million So They Can Retire
The four circus elephants will now be able to live out the rest of their days in happy retirement thanks to the Danish government.
Denmark to Ban Sale of New Fossil Fuel Cars in 11 Years and Make EVs Cheaper
The country backpedaled on their original intention of taxing electric vehicles so they could quicken their transition to being carbon-free by 2050.
Denmark May Begin Labeling Food According to Its Effect on Climate Change
Though the task may prove difficult for legislators, it could have a dramatic impact on grocery manufacturing, packaging, and shopping.
Denmark Welcomes First Wild Wolf Pack in 200 Years
After almost two centuries of their absence, Denmark has just welcomed back its first wild wolf pack.
The country's wolf population was essentially diminished due to...
Denmark Rids Itself of Foreign Debt For First Time in 183 Years
As of today, Denmark will be totally free of national debt for the first time since 1834
Denmark’s Near-Zero-Waste Wonder
The small city of Kalundborg, 64 miles west of Copenhagen, was the first municipality to have engineered a symbiotic relationship between all its industries...
Seven New Frog Species Were Named After Star Trek Captains: ‘To Boldly Croak’
Picture this: knee-deep in the stingy, bitey, steamy jungles of Madagascar, you and your research team discover 7 new species of frog—what do you...
Good News in History, October 7
On this day, 139 years ago, the Danish physicist Niels Bohr was born. In his long and distinguished career, he made foundational contributions to...
Good News in History, September 5
A quarter millennium ago, the First Continental Congress was organized in Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia, after the British Navy implemented a blockade of Boston Harbor...
Good News in History, September 1
Happy Birthday to the comedian and actress Lily Tomlin, who turns 85 years young today. She began as a standup comedian in her hometown...
Seven ‘Spectacular’ Silver Bracelets from the Viking Age Unearthed by a Danish Student
A 22-year-old Danish student has become the latest metal detective to dig up treasure buried by Vikings.
In the area around the Danish city of...
38,000 Fans Get Free CPR Training While Attending the Euro Championship–to Help Save Other Fans in Cardiac Arrest
Alongside all the other memories taken home from their stay in Germany this summer to cheer on their national team, 38,000 soccer fans are...
Good News in History, August 15
Today is Ferragosto, one of the most important public holidays on the Italian calendar. It is a unique institution, in which working people, typically...
Good News in History, August 13
60 years ago today, The Beatles’ first film A Hard Day's Night, opened in theaters across America, earning rave reviews and box office success....
Monster 12-Inch-Long Oyster Harvested Off English Coast Weighs Over 5 Pounds
The boss of a seafood delicacy business has spoken of the shock he experienced harvesting a monster oyster as big as a newborn baby.
Tom...
Pick Up Litter and Get Free Stuff in Copenhagen This Summer Through Eco-Conscious Rewards Program
There's never been a better time to plan a summer vacation in Copenhagen. 2024 is set to be the largest tourist season on record,...