Rooftop Panels of Tiny Plants Can Cleanse Polluted Air at 100 Times the Rate of a Single Tree
In a “world first,” scientists are installing panels of microplants to clean up London air pollution with stunning efficiency.
Pilots Are Giving Free Flights to Diverse Kids Who Need High-Flying Role Models and Mentors
Less than 10% of America's aviation workers are people of color – but these pilots are hoping to change that by taking kids under their wings.
High School Kids Praise Anonymous Man Who Paid for Their Dinner With One Specific Condition
A group of teenagers had a particularly memorable prom night after an anonymous man offered to pay for their dinner with a simple stipulation.
How a Former Teacher Beat the Mining Industry and Saved the Rare Snow Leopards
This 49-year-old has proved herself to be a champion for vulnerable big cat populations in a region dominated by big mining companies.
First Marathon to Swap Plastic Bottles for Biodegradable Pouches Made Out of Plants
Rather than handing out water bottles, a UK marathon handed out these cheap little pouches that are biodegradable and totally edible.
This Dog’s Adoration for His Food Bowl Got Him Adopted Just in the Nick of Time
This sweet pup may not have found a forever home this month if it had not been for his beloved metal food bowl.
With Fridges and Air Conditioners Using 20% of World’s Energy, Cheap Plastic Crystals Could Be the Answer
When placed under pressure, these organic plastic crystals could be a cheap, eco-friendly replacement for the harmful gases inside of air conditioners.
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.
Sir Ian McKellen is Celebrating His 80th Birthday With 80 Performances to Benefit the Theater
Sir Ian McKellen has been celebrating his 80th birthday by raising money for UK theaters with 80 different solo shows.
Success of Advanced-Stage Parkinson’s Treatment is ‘Beyond Researcher’s Wildest Dreams’
Researchers are using spinal implants to improve motor function in Parkinson's patients – and the results are particularly exciting.
Two Scottish Entrepreneurs Are Working to Replace Palm Oil With the Oil From Used Coffee Grounds
These two men got the idea for their palm oil replacement after they worked in several cafés during their time in college.
Deaf Puppy Gets Sign Language Lessons After Being Adopted By Man Who is Also Deaf
This deaf puppy has been given a new lease on life after being adopted by a man who is also deaf.
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.
Listen to Dairy Farmer Explain His Sweet Friendship With ‘Allo Vera’: The Cow Who Thinks He’s Her Calf
This Australian dairy farmer has been adopted as a member of his herd after Vera the cow started treating him like her calf.
Here’s How You Play the World’s First Sport Designed by AI – and It’s Apparently Pretty Fun
A team of designers uploaded the rules of 400 different world sports into an AI program so it could design its own – and the result is apparently quite fun.
Despite Having to Wear a Stoma Bag, This Woman Determinedly Trains and Competes as MMA Fighter
Despite being forced to wear a stoma bag for her Crohn's disease, this 41-year-old woman is training to be a top MMA fighter.
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Rather Than Ticketing Young Man for Driving Illegally, Officer Gave Him a Ride to His Job Interview
A desperate 22-year-old man may not have been able to get the job he wanted if it had not been for a compassionate cop lending a hand.
Researchers Create ‘First-of-its-Kind’ Roadmap for Saving Earth From Climate Change Years Before 2050 Deadline
This groundbreaking report is one of the first global roadmaps for how the world can stop climate change – and it's apparently quite cost-effective, too.
All 180,000 Honeybees Living On Top of Notre Dame Cathedral Have Survived the Fire
There were over 180,000 honeybees living on top of the Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris when it caught fire last weekend – and miraculously, they survived.
Young Couple Rescued From Crocodile-Infested Park After Writing ‘HELP’ in the Mud
This young couple had been trapped in the Australian outback for 26 hours before they were finally rescued thanks to their makeshift “HELP” sign.