In Historic First, Scientists Have Landed Rovers On an Asteroid and They’re Transmitting Photos
If successful, the space agency will be responsible for the “world's first sample return mission to a C-type asteroid.”
Depressed by Cable News Playing in Public Everywhere, He Designed Glasses That Black Out Screens
When these designers got sick of the tirade of technology, they created a special pair of sunglasses that blocked out the glowing screens around them.
Muslims Raise $250,000 for Pittsburgh Synagogue: ‘Whatever you need … let us know, we’ll be there’
Following the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh last week, these Muslim groups are rushing to help their Jewish neighbors.
This Simple Solution for Pollution Kept 815 Pounds of Trash Out of the Water–Make Sure Your City Does it
It's such a simple, cost-effective solution that can have such a big impact on the environment and your water supply.
Cheap, Electric Bandages Speed Up Healing Process From Two Weeks to Three Days
The groundbreaking process drastically speeds up healing times by using gentle pulses of electricity that are powered by our own body motions.
World’s First Cell-Grown Steak Doesn’t Cause Harm to Animals
Scientists are rejoicing over their achievement in creating the world's first cell-based steak that is grown without causing harm to animals.
India Has Saved Thousands of Lives by Increasing Sanitation Coverage from 40% to 90% in Just Four Years
The nation's most significant cleanliness campaign has reportedly prevented thousands of children dying from sanitation-related causes in just 4 years.
Ben & Jerry’s Has Already Ditched Plastic Straws – And This Year They’re Going One Step Further
The ice cream brand has been using sustainable packaging since 2009 – but over the course of the next year, they're ditching plastic for good.
You Can Now Do Yoga in a Field Full of Cute Alpacas
Yoga is already soothing for the soul, but doing your downward dog alongside a fuzzy alpaca might be even more therapeutic.
100,000 Dogs Have Sent Love Letters to a 7-Year-old Girl Fighting a Brain Tumor
When social media heard about this young dog lover's medical diagnosis, thousands of pups took to their keyboards to send her letters of love.
Walk Through This Giant Stunning Exhibit Where Van Gogh’s Artwork Comes to Life in Light
This new music and art display in southern France uses 50-foot walls to immerse you in the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh.
Woman Buys Out Entire Shoe Store So She Can Donate 204 Pairs to Nebraska Flood Victims
This 25-year-old college graduate paid for over 200 pairs of new shoes so she could donate them all to flood victims in Nebraska.
LEGO Unveils New Bricks That Will Help Teach Blind Children to Read Braille
Once the prototypes are fully developed, the LEGO Foundation says that they will also be giving the kits away to various institutions for blindness.
Dozens of Bikers Visit the Lemonade Stand of the Girl Whose Mother Helped Them One Year Ago
This little girl was delighted to be visited by more than 30 different lemonade stand customers this week—and they were all wearing leather.
New Research Says That Being a ‘Dog Person’ and Enjoying Puppy Perks is in Our Genetic Makeup
People may be genetically predisposed to being a dog person – and that may mean that they enjoy a number of dog-related health benefits.
For the First Time in History, America’s Renewable Energy Capacity is Now Greater Than Coal
A recent report on American energy capacity for the month of April shows that new renewable energy capacity has finally surpassed that of coal.
Guy Dressed as Batman Has Rescued Dozens of Shelter Pets From Euthanasia
This real-life superhero has rescued dozens of shelter pets in distress – and he has done it all while trying to stay anonymously dressed as Batman.
This Hiker Credits Metallica for Saving Her and Her Dog From Hungry Cougar
When this woman had a close encounter with a cougar in the Canadian wilderness, she says that she was saved by a particularly gnarly Metallica song.
World’s Largest Remaining Private Giant Sequoia Forest May Soon Be Protected if These Donors Get Their Way
These 530 acres of giant sequoias may soon be a protected national park thanks to a newly negotiated deal with its private owners.
Denmark Buys Country’s Last Remaining Circus Elephants for $1.6 Million So They Can Retire
The four circus elephants will now be able to live out the rest of their days in happy retirement thanks to the Danish government.