Journalist Nellie Bly faked insanity to secretly investigate New York City Lunatic Asylum in 1887
Nellie Bly's investigation led to reforms in mental health care.
Good news for Saturday, 10 October 2026
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Women in Nigeria’s Niger Delta have planted 3 million mangroves and restored 190 hectares of swamp forest, bringing fish and crabs back to wetlands devastated by oil pollution. The project has also trained more than 400 women in restoration
Women in Nigeria’s Niger Delta planted 3 million mangroves, restored 190 hectares of swamp forest, and trained 400 women.
Animals crossing: the simple solution to stop roadkill in the Amazon. Its already enabled 15,000 safe crossings by monkeys and other wildlife.
A simple solution has enabled 15,000 safe crossings for Amazon wildlife, reducing roadkill.
Australia Announces 3 New National Parks to Protect Gliders, Owls, and Other Victoria Wildlife
Australia created three new national parks to protect Victoria wildlife, covering over 250 square miles.
New survey shows giant tortoises now outnumber people In Seychelles, with nearly 183,000 on Aldabra
Survey shows giant tortoises outnumber people in Seychelles, with 183,000 on Aldabra.
Detroit builds a stronger pipeline of teachers equipped to support students with autism
Detroit and Michigan State University are building a pipeline of teachers for students with autism.
This Chennai Engineer Used RTIs to Save Elephants & Clean a Lake. Now He Shares How You Can Too
Chennai engineer used RTIs to protect elephants crossing railway tracks and clean a lake.
The floating scarecrow saving seabirds from fishing nets
Floating scarecrow reduces seabird deaths in fishing nets by up to 71%.
More Than 14,000 Derelict Explosives Cleared from Libyan City and Nearby Farmland
More than 14,000 derelict explosives cleared from Libyan city and farmland.
Till 95, India’s First Woman Cardiologist Spent 12 Hours a Day Treating Underprivileged Patients
India's first woman cardiologist spent 12 hours a day treating underprivileged patients.