Growing Up Surrounded by Books Could Have Powerful, Lasting Effect on the Mind
This new study shows that teens who grew up around books had a lot of the same mental capabilities as university students who weren't exposed to books.
Belugas to Become Residents of the World’s First Retirement Home for Ocean Animals in Show Business
These two beluga whales have spent years performing for humans – but soon, they will be the residents of the world's first open sea sanctuary.
Customers Line Up On Black Friday to Buy Gifts for Refugees From Special Pop-Up Store
Instead of spending their money on electrics or new clothes, these customers are waiting to buy resources and gifts for refugees.
Mom With Rubber Glove Christmas Tree Turns Down Strangers’ Gifts, Asking People to Donate to Charity Instead
When this mom couldn't afford a tree, she made one out of rubber gloves because “you don’t have to spend loads of money to make Christmas special.”
Child With ‘Nothing to Give’ Sacrifices the ‘Best Part of Her Breakfast’ as Gift for Her Teacher
This youngster's gift for her teacher is the modern equivalent to “The Gift of the Magi” – except this version was more like “The Gift of the Marshmallows”.
‘Game-Changing’ Approval of Liver Transplant Procedure Expected to Halve the Waiting List
After its successful assessment and approval, this “ground-breaking” procedure is expected to halve the amount of people waiting for liver transplants.
Metal Brought to Earth by Asteroid That Wiped Out Dinosaurs Could Be Harmless Cure for Cancer
This rare material was brought to Earth by the massive asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 millions years ago – and now, it could cure cancer.
After Decades of Research, Mexican Scientist Successfully Eliminates HPV From Dozens of Her Patients
After 20 years of research, a team of scientists from Mexico has succeeded in curing 29 patients of HPV.
Human papillomavirus is a sexually-transmitted disease...
When His Fortune Cookie Said it Was His Lucky Day, He Bought a Lottery Ticket That Proved it Was Indeed
The Maryland man bought the lottery ticket in honor of his favorite soccer player – and as fortune would have it, it turned out to be a winner.
Jimmy Carter Has Now Lived Longer Than Any US President – and At 94, He is Still Making a Difference
Despite setting the record for the oldest US president, Jimmy Carter is still spending his golden years making the world a better place for everyone.
LeBron James Opened School for District’s Most Hopeless Students – Their Latest Test Scores Are Astonishing
LeBron James opened an experimental school for Akron's most disadvantaged students – and now, their test scores are showing its success.
Researchers Finally Find Cure for the Fatal Sting of the World’s Most Venomous Creature
Australian researchers have used CRISPR to develop a groundbreaking new antidote for the world's most venomous creature: the box jellyfish.
Restaurant Offers Sweet Note of Forgiveness to Manager Who Accidentally Served $6,000 Bottle of Wine
Rather than serving the $300 bottle of wine that the customers ordered, a staffer accidentally cracked open a rare French wine worth almost $6,000.
African Elephant Poaching Has Fallen By More Than 50% Over the Course of the Last 6 Years
Due to the falling international demand for illegal ivory, there has been a dramatic decrease in African elephant poaching.
Researchers Used Natural Gut Bacteria to Prevent—and Reverse—Food Allergies in Pre-clinical Trials
Scientists have identified several strains of bacteria in human guts that can be used to prevent – and even reverse – allergies.
Tom Hanks Becomes Mr. Rogers in Newly Released Trailer for ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’
Moviegoers are gearing up to hit the theaters in November after Sony Pictures released this new trailer for a Fred Rogers biopic starring Tom Hanks.
After Decades of Federal Protection, Hawaiian Coral Reefs Are Returning to Their Former Glory
After being devastated by overfishing and trawling, these Pacific coral reefs are recovering and raising hopes for the future.
Picture of 3 Italian Grandmas Happily Holding Migrant Kids On Their Laps Might Be the Best Photo of the Week
It's not hard to see why this gorgeous photo has been shared across European social media sites.
This New Bioreactor Uses Algae to Capture as Much Carbon Dioxide as an Acre of Trees
This AI-monitored bioreactor can capture and sequester the same amount of carbon as an acre of trees in one year.
Carbon-Neutral ‘Artificial Leaf’ Produces Clean Gas Which Could Help to Replace Fossil Fuels
The device, which “sets a new benchmark in the field of solar fuels”, could help to sustainably produce syngas.