Welcome to the Good News Roundup for March 9, 2026
Scientists grow chickpeas in moon soil for the first time
Researchers in the United States have successfully grown harvestable chickpeas in simulated lunar soil, marking a step toward growing food during future Moon missions.
The experiment mixed lunar regolith simulant with compost and beneficial fungi, enabling the plants to grow despite the harsh conditions.
Scientists say the breakthrough could help support long-term lunar bases and reduce reliance on costly food shipments from Earth.
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Tiny dinosaur fossil found in Patagonia
A near-complete fossil of a tiny bird-likedinosaur has been discovered in the Patagonia region of Argentina.
The Alnashetri cerropoliciensis fossil is believed to be around 90 million years old.
Scientists have described the discovery as ‘like a paleontological Rosetta Stone’ given most fossils they find are fragmented and hard to interpret.
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Wedding veil officially retired after 27 brides
A delicate lace wedding veil that has adorned generations of brides is set to make its final public appearance at the Australian National Library, after being worn in 27 weddings over 64 years.
The veil was first worn in 1929 by Agnes ‘Nessie’ Hackett who, over the next several decades lent it out to others on the condition she receive a photo of the couple.
Mrs Hackett’s sisters, sisters-in-law, daughters, grandchildren and friends all wore the veil over the years, with the veil and the photos now set to go on display at the National Library.
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Hope for tree kangaroos in PNG
Perth Zoo is celebrating an increase in wild populations of tree kangaroos in Papua New Guinea.
A partnership with the Tenkile Conservation Alliance has allowed new drone surveys in the area, identifying a record number of endangered species living in the dense rainforest.
Ther conservation teams plan to use the drones to learn more about these treasured species.
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