Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
506 results for "threads"
Parents can now monitor and limit their teens' time on Threads through new supervision tools launching next week. The features give families more control over how young people experience social media.
Meta is making "dear algo" posts an official way to control what you see on Threads, turning user complaints into a helpful tool. The feature lets you customize your feed for three days at a time by simply asking the algorithm what you want.
Scientists in Shanghai have created a flexible fiber thinner than a human hair that contains a full computer chip. Just one meter of this thread has the processing power of a desktop computer.
Scientists turned carbon nanotubes into flexible heating threads that could help factories ditch fossil fuels. The breakthrough opens a new path for cleaning up industrial pollution.
A viral Reddit thread asking for unforgettable comedian quotes drew over 10,000 responses, with Norm Macdonald emerging as the most quoted comic. The thread celebrated comedy's power to deliver truth through laughter while honoring legends like Mitch Hedberg and George Carlin.
A simple question on Threads asking "what makes you laugh without fail?" sparked over 8,000 hilarious responses in less than a week. From fart mishaps to classic TV bloopers, the answers prove joy is truly universal.
In Badaun, India, a government program is helping golden thread embroidery artisans reach national buyers and earn consistent income. What was once a local craft passed down through families now supports entire communities through trade fairs and exhibitions.
Researchers created the first global map showing where 110 quadrillion kilometers of fungal threads live beneath our feet. These underground networks move 4 billion tons of CO2 into soil each year.
A master craftsman wowed London audiences with wooden dolls that move without electricity, keeping alive a 400-year-old Japanese art form. These mechanical marvels use only gears and threads to create lifelike movements.
A Minnesota mother couldn't find affordable, quality secondhand children's clothing in her area, so she opened Little Threads. Now her downtown Brainerd boutique keeps kids' items out of landfills while launching a free clothing closet for foster families.
A Reddit thread asking people to share favorite songs in languages they don't understand exploded with answers, proving music connects us beyond words. From German punk to Mongolian metal, the responses show how melody and emotion transcend linguistic barriers.
China's robotics industry exploded in 2025, shipping 18,000 humanoid robots worldwide—a 508% jump from the previous year. Inside a Beijing innovation park, robots are now threading needles, running marathons, and transforming how we think about AI's future.
Scientists just mapped the world's hidden fungal networks for the first time, revealing 110 quadrillion kilometers of threads that connect plants and store 1 billion tons of carbon annually. These underground partnerships are keeping our planet cooler while feeding 80% of the world's plants.
A Reddit thread asked people to share the hard truths that made them emotionally stronger. Their answers reveal the power of honesty, accountability, and breaking free from old patterns.
Scientists just mapped Earth's underground fungal network for the first time, and it's mind-blowing. If stretched out, these tiny threads would reach across 10% of our entire galaxy.
A Threads user accidentally wrote "comma" instead of "coma" in a philosophical post, and the internet delivered thousands of punctuation-themed jokes. Sometimes the best moments come from our smallest mistakes. #
Social media platforms are handing control back to users by letting them personalize their own algorithms. Threads, Instagram, and TikTok now offer tools that let you train your feed to show exactly what you want to see.
A viral Reddit thread reveals the everyday American habits that baffle people from other countries, from graham crackers to giant water bottles. The list showcases how cultural quirks we take for granted are actually fascinatingly unique.
A Baltimore hairstylist with no archaeology training solved a 2,000-year-old mystery about Roman hairstyles that stumped scholars for centuries. Janet Stephens proved the elaborate updos weren't wigs but braids sewn together with needle and thread.
A viral Reddit thread has Millennial parents comparing notes on why their Boomer parents insist raising kids was simpler decades ago. The answers reveal a fascinating mix of forgotten struggles, different standards, and parenting practices that wouldn't fly today.
Showing 20 of 506