Firefighters Spend 2 Hours Freeing Hapless Raccoon From Sewer Grate: ‘We rescue citizens both big and small’
When a civilian found a distressed raccoon lodged in a sewage grate, a team of determined firefighters spent two hours trying to free it.
Company Uses NASA Tech to Make Healthy Food ‘Out of Thin Air’ Using Only CO2, Water, and Solar Electricity
This company says that they have succeeded in developing a sustainable protein powder that is made using only CO2, water, and solar energy.
Optimistic People Shown to Sleep Better and Longer
Having an optimistic attitude does a lot more than just improve your mood—this new research says that it helps you get a better nights sleep.
Man Crafts Special Gift for Young Neighbor With Autism Enchanted by the American Flag
When Todd Disque spotted this pint-sized patriot admiring the American flag in his front lawn, he couldn't help but express his appreciation for the boy.
Kindergartners Succeed in Getting Cities to Adopt Their Official Symbol for Kindness—Next, the US Congress
There are already universal symbols for peace and love—but these youngsters are pushing for the recognition of an official symbol of kindness.
Increasing Tree Cover on City Streets May Be Like Community ‘Superfood’ —Improving Health by 33%
This intriguing new study shows that communities with improved tree coverage were mentally healthier—but the same benefits did not apply to grassy spaces.
When Pup’s Death Left Man Heartbroken, He Healed By Adopting 8 Senior Dogs That No One Wanted
It isn't easy caring for a dozen different animals with health problems—but that is exactly what helped Steve Grieg recover from his past heartbreak.
Researchers Discover Proteins That Could Soon Restore Damaged Hearing and Irreversible Deafness
Researchers have just discovered a genetic tool in mice which could soon treat irreversible deafness and hearing loss.
We May Soon Be Able to Use Ultra-Thin Slice of Wood to Safely Clean and Drink Salt Water
Researchers have successfully used a slice of wood measuring 500 micrometers thick to distill water with 20% more efficiency than regular methods.
Photographers Spent Hours Putting Together These Inception-Inspired Pictures—and the Results Are Spectacular
It took a team of dedicated photographers hours of hard work in order to create these breathtaking images—and the results are spectacular.
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.
After Showing 92% Efficiency in Early Trials, We’re One Step Closer to First Ever Herpes Vaccine
A biopharmaceutical company has just received a patent number for their genital herpes vaccine, which puts them one step closer to conducting human trials.
Man Flooded With Job Offers After Handing Out His Resumés in the Heat With a Smile On His Face
This 30-year-old father was finally given the perfect job offer after he took to the streets with his resumés in hand earlier this month.
Teen Awarded $50,000 Science Fair Prize for His Method of Removing Microplastics From Water
This 18-year-old brainiac has just been awarded Google's Science Fair Grand Prize for his ingenious method of collecting microplastics from water.
New Research Says That Art Therapy Reduces Stress-Related Headaches By Up to 40% for Teenage Girls
Researchers were surprised to discover that art therapy reduced the amount of headaches that teenage girls experienced from school-related stress.
California Professors Place Seesaws Across US-Mexico Border So Children Can Play Together
This powerful new installation is being used as a recreational bridge between the children and adults on the US-Mexico border.
When Keanu Reeves Sees Sweet Fan Sign Posted in a Yard, He Hops Out of the Car to Leave His Autograph
Keanu Reeves fans are gushing over this most recent story of the actor's kindness in action after he jumped out of a car to autograph a fan's sign.
Time Lapse Photography Turns Rock Climbing Trails into Rainbow LED Light Shows — LOOK
This rock climber has created a stunning series of nighttime photographs by attaching LED lights to himself as he scales various mountains and cliffs.
Ethiopia May Have Just Shattered World Record By Planting 350 Million Tree Saplings in One Day
As a means of combatting national deforestation, Ethiopian officials say that they may have just broken the world record for most trees planted in one day.
After Years of Hiking All Over Nepal, This Eye Doctor Has Restored Vision to Over 130,000 People
This ophthalmologist has personally hiked all over Nepal in order to restore vision to the blind with a simple, minutes-long surgery.