Burglars Break Down the Door and – Surprise – Face Off With a Huge Pig
Police suspect that Dumplin the pig had something to do with the burgarly's outcome earlier this week.
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.
This Determined Sound-Tracker is Creating ‘Quiet Parks’ As Part of His Mission to Save Silence
This sound expert is fighting to protect the quietest places in the world so that people can experience the sound of silence for generations to come.
Eye Drops Shown to Temporarily Reverse Far-Sightedness in Adults Could Replace Reading Glasses
In a recent Phase 2b trial, the eye drops were shown to be well-tolerated in 166 different participants with age-related far-sightedness.
After Years of Research, Scientists Finally Develop Army-Ready Pizza That Can Cheer Hungry Soldiers in the Field
Pizza may not seem like the most pressing problem for soldiers in the field, but it makes a huge difference for the ones eating it overseas.
Indonesian Teenager Spends 49 Days Adrift at Sea in Fishing Hut, His Tears Turning to Joy With Rescue
The 19-year-old was rescued more than 77 miles at sea – but he was reportedly returned home in good health.
NASA Happily Reports the Earth is Greener, With More Trees Than 20 Years Ago–and It’s Thanks to China, India
This heartening reserach from the last 20 years has spurred NASA researchers to encourage optimism for humanity's future on Earth.
Tiny ‘Mouse Deer’ Born at English Zoo is the Height of a Pencil — And Adorable
A husband and wife were taking in the sights at the Bristol Zoo Gardens when they came upon a tiny creature that stood about...
Hotel Stays Open During Lockdowns to House Homeless Locals; And They’re Repaying the Favor With Odd Jobs
The Fownes Hotel in Worcester has been housing 45 rough sleepers during the COVID-19 shutdowns—and now, the homeless are repaying the kindness.
For First Time Ever, Scientists Have Cured Living Creatures of HIV and Eliminated Virus From DNA Entirely
A trailblazing team of researchers has eliminated all traces of HIV from living mice – and they will soon begin clinical trials on humans.
Canada Bans the Captivity and Breeding of Dolphins and Whales for Entertainment Purposes
The Canadian House of Commons has just approved a ban on the captivity of cetaceans for any purpose other than rescue, rehabilitation, or research.
Puppy Siblings Adopted by Different Families Immediately Recognize Each Other During Walks One Year Later
These two adorable cockapoos look a bit different now than when they were adopted by different families almost a year ago, but it was...
People From All Faiths Are Forming Protective ‘Rings of Peace’ Around Synagogues
As a means of offering their support to their Jewish neighbors, hundreds of Muslims and non-religious people are standing side-by-side in “rings of peace”.
MIT Scientists Design Autonomous UV Robot That Can Disinfect Boston Food Bank in Just 30 Minutes
The robot, designed by the CSAIL robotics team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, could soon be used in factories and supermarkets, too.
Frantic Trucker Miraculously Reunited With Cat Co-pilot After Posting Photo to Obscure Online Forum
This 23-year-old trucker was sick with worry when his beloved cat companion went missing – but thankfully, this Reddit page helped to reunite them.
Family Accidentally Transforms Weed Growing From the Sidewalk into a Beloved Charlie Brown Tree
What started as a small act of spreading Christmas tree turned into an outpouring of community love, compassion, and camaraderie.
Los Angeles is Giving Out Free Trees for Yards and Neighborhoods; Here’s How to Get up to 7
The city hopes that by giving away saplings to residents, they will be able to plant at least 90,000 trees over the course of the next two years.
After WWII Vet Makes History By Raising $33 Million for NHS, People Are Calling for Him to Be Knighted
The 99-year-old veteran's Just Giving campaign has made history as the single largest individual fundraising effort in the history of the UK.
‘Healthy Food’ Isn’t Healthy for All: Learn Valuable Info About Your Gut Microbiome With Home Test Kit
Are tomatoes healthy? Avocados? Nuts? According to Viome, a health technology company, there is no such thing as a universally-healthy food: What's healthy for...
Kids Are Hailed as ‘Junior Detectives’ After They Successfully Track Down Missing 97-Year-old With Dementia
These five children spent their Monday evening searching for a missing person—and adults were surprised and impressed by the youngsters' success.