Archive - The Hopemakers

46 ways to become a community scientist

1 hr ago • Jacob Simon

Record-breaking donation: 543,000 pounds of "ugly" potatoes

Aug 14 • Jacob Simon

A new AI slop report button, catching microplastics from clothes, 31 new ocean species, and more...

Aug 7 • Jacob Simon

July 2026

What went right in July 2026?

10 of the best things that happened this month :)

Jul 31 • Jacob Simon

This week's good news: relocating bees, dressing up like bears, and more

Jul 24 • Jacob Simon

This week's good news: 3D printing yeast, click-to-cancel subscriptions, and more...

Jul 17 • Jacob Simon

The guide who just rowed from California to Hawaii, alone

Have you heard of the woman who just became the fastest person to row 2,400 miles unassisted from California to Hawaii?

Jul 10 • Jacob Simon

We're halfway through 2026. Here's what's gone RIGHT so far...

We’re officially halfway through 2026.

Jul 3 • Jacob Simon

June 2026

The coolest vending machine in NYC gives free food to those in need

Community Mission #4, funded by your supporter contributions

Jun 26 • Jacob Simon

Can this lake get legal personhood status?

Welcome back to Friday!

Jun 12 • Jacob Simon

Redemption arc: from poaching to protecting sea turtles

Is it ever too late to change?

Jun 5 • Jacob Simon

May 2026

Underrated stories of progress this week (May 29)

May 29 • Jacob Simon

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