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For First Time in History, AI Learns to Translate Silent Human Brain Activity into Text for Locked-In Syndrome Patients

In a landmark technological achievement, scientist has developed an AI system that can translate the thoughts of paralyzed patients into words.

If You Donate to Robert Downey Jr. Fundraiser, You Could Hang Out With Him at Avengers World Premiere

The A-lister is holding the contest so his charity can donate all of the funds towards researching a disease that is ailing one of his fans.

Stranger Helps Woman Down on Her Luck – Gets Repaid Years Later

Three years ago, a man felt compelled to pull over and help an unfortunate woman stuck in the rain. Now, they are repaying each...

Sweet Enzyme Discovered Can Actually Break Down Harmful Effects of Sugar

A delicious discovery could let you indulge your sweet tooth more often in the future without worrying so much about the negative effects on...

8-yo Running a Touchdown is Cutest Thing You’ll See Today

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdvErwdyG6g?rel=0&w=480&h=360]   One last play, run on a high school football field in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, allowed both teams to have some fun so that a...

NFL Player Makes Good on His Promise to Return Home and Take Special Needs Girl to Prom

Despite a busy schedule with the NFL, this 27-year-old player was more than happy to return home so he could take a girl with Down syndrome to her high school prom.

If You Ever Need to Get Pumped, Watch this 9-Year-old Singing Whitney Houston

This boy with Down syndrome might not be as famous as Whitney Houston just yet, but he is certainly getting there with his rendition of “I Have Nothing”.

She’s on Path to Be a Top Gun or Cancer Researcher–But First She Wins the Miss America Crown

Madison Marsh is not only the current Miss Colorado–she’s a Harvard student and a U.S. Air Force 2nd lieutenant who has earned a coveted...

Lonely Birthday Boy Receives Big Surprise When Convoy of 40 Truckers Come to Parade Him Through Town

  Oliver Johnson turned 8 years old yesterday in his home in New Zealand. Lonely by nature, his mother had just the idea of what...

Equipment Manager Finally Gets to Play: Watch a Boy’s Basketball Triumph as High School Cheers

Equipment manager Carson Watters loves basketball, loves working on his junior varsity high school team, but never imagined he would ever get to play...

One-Armed Basketball Player Recruited for College Team Scores His First Points

On December 10th, teammates and fans of Northwestern State sounded their applause when their new freshmen basketball player scored his first points for the...

These States Allow Visitors Free Off-Road Wheelchairs In Their Parks and Nature Areas

Parks departments across the country are beginning to offer free all-terrain wheelchairs at their visitors centers for disabled people to explore their states' treasures...

Partners in a Golf Foursome Score 2 Back to Back Holes-in-one

A pair of golfing pals were astonished when they both got a hole in one in succession, breaking 17 million to one odds. 48-year-old David...

Drug Reverses Age-Related Mental Decline Within Days, Suggesting Lost Cognitive Ability is Not Permanent

Just a few doses of an experimental drug that reboots protein production in cells can reverse age-related declines in memory and mental flexibility in...

Lyft is Giving Free Rides to People On Their Way to Job Interviews and Training

Millions of at-risk Americans and Canadians will now have access to free transportation during the first three weeks of employment at a new company.

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.

Paul Simon Donates Thousands So That Special Needs Kids Can Learn to Cook

Thanks to a generous donation from acclaimed singer-songwriter Paul Simon, dozens of special education students will be soon developing their culinary chops. During Simon’s recent...

Soccer Star Helps to Launch ‘World’s Largest Inclusive School’ for Disabled Children to Be Students and Teachers

The Brazilian athlete hopes that the ‘school’ will raise awareness about the lack of educational opportunities made available to special needs kids.

Watch Baseball Fan Win Stadium’s Approval By Catching Ball in Her Beer–and Then Chugging It

Not to be outdone by the players on the field, Gabrielle DiMarco clearly had the best play of the game at Petco Park last week.

Team Gives Bullied Special Needs Man the Best Day Ever After He Was Robbed of His Beloved Hat

If Michael Caldena had never been robbed and harassed while he was out shopping last month, he never would have had the chance to meet his heroes.