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Scientists Find Half the World’s Fish Stocks Are Recovered—or Increasing—in Oceans That Used to Be Overfished
In a review of half the world's fisheries, scientists found that fish stocks were stable or increasing in most countries that managed their fishing.
Island Nation Becomes First Country in the World to Ban Sunscreens With Reef-Harming Chemicals
Although there have been a few pieces of legislation against toxic sunscreens introduced around the world, Palau is the first country to pass a full ban.
Migraine Sufferers Experience Relief From ‘Going Green’ With Light-Exposure Therapy
Dr. Mohab Ibrahim tested green LED light exposure therapy on clients with chronic migraines and patient symptoms were reduced by an average of 60%.
The United States is Officially Getting Its Own 3-Digit Suicide Hotline Within the Next 18 Months
Not only will the new hotline help to alleviate caller traffic for 911 dispatchers, it is also likely to reduce public stigma about suicide.
Before Tree Gets Cut Down, Buddhist Monastery Writes Touching Notice to the Fir And All the Wildlife Living in it
A tree that has grown on a street corner in Berkeley, California for one hundred years was scheduled to be cut down, but a...
Garbageman Develops Sweetest Friendship With 88-Year-old Woman After She Fell in Her Driveway
Ever since Billy Shelby saw Opal Zucca trip and fall back in January, he has insisted on helping her with the trash cans every week.
Bride and Groom Betrothed to History After She Wore a Wedding Dress Made From the Parachute That Saved Him
This is no ordinary wedding dress; in fact, it's housed in the Smithsonian museum because it was made out of a WWII parachute that saved the groom's life.
These Heart-Melting Photos Capture the Moment a Conductor Showed Some Love to a Young Train Enthusiast
A Japanese photographer caught the magical moment a train conductor stopped to show his appreciation for an adorable young locomotive enthusiast.
When Tennis Champ Sees Young Competitor Tearing Up After Loss, She Pulls Her into Spotlight for Some Love
Rather than reveling in her victory, tennis champion Naomi Osaka insisted on sharing the post-match interview with her 15-year-old competitor, Coco Gauff.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline is Getting Its Own 3-Digit Number in the US
Following a landslide approval from the House last year, the FCC has just established 988 as the best new option for a 3-digit suicide prevention hotline.
How Nasty Note From a Neighbor Inspired a Community to Show the Best in Humanity
Randa Ragland had been going through a rough time when she received a rude note from an anonymous neighbor—but it sparked an outpouring of kindness.
When 1,600 Asylum-Seekers Were Sent to This US Town, They Were Welcomed With Housing and Open Arms
This story was submitted as a nomination to the Reader’s Digest “Top 50 Nicest Places in America” contest: a crowd-sourced effort to uncover nooks...
Researchers Teleport Information to Be Stored Within a Diamond
Japanese researchers have succeeded in teleporting information on a quantum level – and it has huge implications for the future of technology.
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.
Another Study Shows How Flickering Lights Can Slow (And Maybe Even Reverse) Alzheimer’s Symptoms
This MIT researcher has published another study that further explains how and why flickering lights could be a non-pharmaceutical dementia treatment.
Why the World’s Best Mathematicians Are Apparently Hoarding Chalk Made Out of ‘Angel Tears’
While mathematics may contain the secrets of the universe, the world's best mathematicians have been particularly interested in the secret behind this chalk formula.
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Judge Sentences Teen Vandals to Reading Books About Racism – and It Apparently Worked
Rather than punishing a group of juveniles for a racist act of vandalism, this compassionate judge wanted them to understand the error of their...
Renewable Energy Now Accounts for One-Third of Global Power Capacity, Says New Report
This exciting new international report says that the world is shifting faster and faster towards sustainability.
16-Year-old Protester Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Ahead of Her Biggest Global Youth-Led Rally Yet
If she wins the prize, this 16-year-old Swedish schoolgirl would become the youngest person to ever be a Nobel laureate.
These Specially-Trained Dogs Are Protecting Both Humans and Bears Thanks to Their Natural Fearlessness
These specially-trained canines are being hired to protect both humans and bears thanks to their special genetic skillset.