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.
U.S. Approves Plan to Build the Nation’s Largest Solar Project in the Desert by 2022
Not only will the Gemini Solar Project be the largest in US history, it is set to be the eighth largest in the world at 690-MW.
As Earth’s Ozone Layer Continues to Repair Itself, Scientists Happily Report Good News on Global Wind Trends
It has been 35 years since the world passed legislation to protect the ozone layer—and new research says that it has been a happy success.
These Adorable Pictures Capture the Moment an Awestruck Squirrel Stopped to Admire Some Flowers
These photos of a ground squirrel admiring some Austrian flowers are probably guaranteed to turn any frown upside down.
Farmer Becomes YouTube Star at 84-Years-old With His Softly Spoken Words of Wisdom
In the words of William Shakespeare, “Some are born great. Some achieve greatness. And some have greatness thrust upon them.” The same might be...
This Carbon-Negative Vodka is Brewed ‘From Thin Air’ Using Solar Power, Water, and CO2
In what is being hailed as a “world-first”, this vodka is brewed using only simple ingredients: air, water, solar electricity, and CO2 from the air.
Air Pollution in Major World Cities Has Dropped By as Much as 60% During COVID Shutdowns, Says New Report
This new study from IQAir examining air quality data from 10 major world cities has found stunning declines in pollution levels compared to 2019.
Scientists Studying Crows Get Big Surprise –They’re So Smart They Understand the Concept of Zero
Building on substantial evidence of crow consciousness, a German university has proven some crows can learn to recognize 'zero' as a counting unit.
While that...
Bill Gates is Now Building Factories to Produce 7 of the Most Promising COVID-19 Vaccines
Despite how the initiative will likely end up wasting billions of dollars in construction costs, it is also likely to save thousands of lives.
Why Cats Love to Sit in Boxes – Even Fake Ones, According to Science
Most millennial cat owners will be familiar with the phrase “If I fits, I sits,” used so often to caption delightful online images of...
One of First UK Patients to Undergo This Surgery is 82 Years Old – and He Did It to Walk With His Wife Once More
Neil Shuttleworth is one of the first people in the UK to undergo this ankle surgery – and he did it so he could walk arm-in-arm with his wife once more.
When Street Musician Offers His Earnings to Homeless Vets, He is Stunned By How They Pay It Forward
Adam Kightlinger was just trying to do something kind for some homeless men – but he was surprised by the waves of compassion that resulted from his offer.
Woman Shares Home With 90 Rescue Animals She Named After Lord of the Rings Characters
If anything can be said about this 31-year-old dog sitter from Georgia, it's that she loves animals and she loves Lord of the Rings.
Opioid Crisis Breakthrough: Non-Addictive Painkiller Found Effective
This medical breakthrough could make a huge difference for the opioid crisis in America.
‘First of its Kind’ Zero-Emission Geothermal Energy System in Canada May Soon Be in Your Town
The first-of-its-kind underground system uses a closed-loop design generates zero greenhouse gas emissions and requires no fracking or water.
Listen to Actor Danny Trejo Describe How He Helped Rescue Special Needs Boy From Overturned Car
The 75-year-old actor says that he was able to form a bond with the boy because he has had experience working with special needs kids in the past.
NASA Measures Interior of Mars for the First time, Revealing Huge Liquid Core
In the first ever measurement of another planet's core, seismography conducted over several Martian years have revealed the liquid metal core is softer than...
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.
How Acupuncture May Ease Symptoms of Menopause
Studies have been conducted on the effects of acupuncture on menopausal women, but this research offers new evidence on its “realistic” efficacy.
Over 1 Million Gardeners Have United to Create Global Network of Greenery That Nourishes Bees and Butterflies
Anyone with a garden or outdoor space can join the team of 1 million international pollinators who have used their greenery to save pollinators.