‘Good Samaritan’ App That Alerts Nearby Users to Medical Emergencies Has Saved Thousands
If a person is in the throes of cardiac arrest, then every minute counts – and that's why this app is recruiting volunteer Good Samaritans to help.
Doctor Uses Table Salt to Bring Down Cost of Artificial Skin Grafts From $900 to $5 Per Square Inch
This ingenious new method of cultivating artificial skin could offer new hope for burn victims and acid attack survivors around the world.
Too Drunk to Drive, Man Saves Baby Bird’s Life By Paying Uber to Bring it to a Rescue Center
When a responsible party-goer had already had too many drinks to bring a baby bird to a rescue center, he simply called an Uber for the feathery passenger.
Inmates Will Be Comforting Anxious Shelter Dogs Throughout Fourth of July Fireworks
Spending time with pets can be particularly therapeutic for inmates. That's why a team of convicts are now comforting shelter pups during firework shows.
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.
Pharrell Williams Guarantees ‘A-List Internships’ to 114 Harlem High School Grads Headed to College
The famed musician announced that he would have internships lined up for every single one of the Harlem high school students headed to college this year.
When Evicted Man is Heartbroken Over Decision to Surrender His Dog, Community Leaps into Action
A homeless man will soon be reunited with his beloved best friend with a new roof over their head thanks to a woman publishing an online plea for help.
Another Victory Against Plastic: These Water Brands Will Soon Be Packaged in Aluminum Cans
As a means of contributing to a more circular economy, PepsiCo will soon begin packaging their water brands in aluminum cans.
Turtle Rescuers Have Been Using Recycled Bra Clasps to Save Injured Turtles
Rescued reptiles are getting a second lease on life thanks to a clever wildlife group that has been using bra clasps to fix cracked turtle shells.
Las Vegas is Now Allowing Drivers to Pay Off Parking Tickets By Donating School Supplies
Rather than charge money for parking tickets and driving infractions, the city of Las Vegas is now accepting donations of new, unused school supplies.
After Bear Cub Was Rescued From Life in a Basement, Watch Him Experience Grass for the First Time
Prior to being released into his new enclosure, this little bear had never felt grass underneath of its paws – until now.
50 Years After Ohio River Caught Fire and Sparked a Movement, It Has Become Poster Child for Transformation
It has been fifty years since the polluted Cuyahoga River caught fire for the final time – and now, it is totally unrecognizable from its former state.
For the First Time in 17 Years, No Whales Will Be Harpooned in Icelandic Waters
Due to a shrinking demand for whale meat and the expansion of nationally protected waters, whaling companies have abandoned their summer hunting season.
Students Design Beach Vacuum That Can Suck Up Microplastics While Leaving All the Sand
A group of engineering students have created a massive vacuum cleaner that can efficiently suck up all the tiny microplastics on sandy beaches.
Homeless Dad Receives Flood of Support After Woman Tried to Facebook Shame Him for Sleeping in McDonalds
A woman's frustrated Facebook post turned out to be a blessing in disguise for a homeless dad who has been struggling to make ends meet.
On Anthony Bourdain’s Birthday, a Mental Health Program for Chefs Spreads to 22 More Restaurants
Spurred by the suicide of Anthony Bourdain, a California chef launched a mental health program for restaurant workers – and it's slowly picking up traction.
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.
Canada is Moving to Ban Dozens of ‘Harmful’ Single-Use Plastics as Soon as 2021
Canadian legislators are aiming to phase out single-use plastics such as straws, coffee lids, shopping bags, and straws within the next two years.
Since Women Overcoming Addiction Repaid Town in Kindness, It’s One of the ‘Nicest Places’ in US
When this Kansas community welcomed the residents of a new women's recovery center, the residents were sure to repay the kindness tenfold.
Veterans Are Finding Renewed Purpose Through Scuba Diving Missions to Protect Coral Reefs
Dozens of ex-military members are proving to be the perfect protectors for endangered coral reefs along the coast of Florida.