Good News This Week: August 23, 2025 - Wind Phones, Ramps, & Ai Glasses

Good News This Week: August 23, 2025 - Wind Phones, Ramps, & Ai Glasses

Good News This Week: August 23, 2025 - Wind Phones, Ramps, & Ai Glasses ‍ The Best Positive News We’re Celebrating This Week — A science museum in Vermont is using its 100-acre forest to support visitors’ mental health Over the summer, a “wind phone” was installed on the grounds of the Montshire Museum of Science in Vermont as a part of a larger effort to put its 110-acre forest to good use: promoting mental health. Inspired by an idea out of Japan, there are hundreds of wind phones set up around the world to help people cope with grief, giving them a way to “talk” with loved ones who’ve passed away. It’s just one of many installations aimed at helping people spend time outdoors, in nature, and be more present. The museum is also planning to expand a wheelchair accessible trail to the nearby Connecticut River, add yoga platforms, and more. Why is this good news? Research supports the idea that spending time in nature is good for mental health. Furthermore, the museum initiated this insta…