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One of the World’s Rarest Animals is Born – Zoo Conservationists Bolster Population of Only Hundreds Left in Wild
A Philippine spotted deer, one of the world's rarest animals, has been born to the delight of conservationists at Chester Zoo in England.
The adorable...
19 Wildcats Set to Bring Back Scottish Highland Species – They’re Thriving in a Reintroduction Program
A recent generation of captive-bred Scottish Wildcats that were released into Cairngorms National Park are thriving in their natural habitat.
The Saving Wildcats project was...
New Way of Treating Aggressive Prostate Cancer Shows ‘Promise’ in Cedars-Sinai Phase III Clinical trial
Two new treatment options for aggressive prostate cancer have shown promise in a major clinical trial that demonstrated improved survival odds.
Both of the treatments for...
Good News in History, October 20
50 years ago, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by then-monarch Elizabeth II. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, it is widely regarded...
Wash. D.C’s ‘Weed Warrior’ Volunteers Tackle ‘Mile-a-Minute’ Invasives to Save the Capital’s Trees
Around the capital beltway or Washington's famous Rock Creek Park, you may see a group of people ripping up vines along the treeline beside...
Man Miraculously Survives Falling Under Moving Train by Lying Flat Between the Tracks (Video)
It was a normal commuter day for Prateek Kumar who jumped off the train to New Delhi to buy biscuits and a cold drink...
Zoos Welcome ‘Paddington Bears’ for Breeding Programs to Help Save Species From Extinction
Two zoos in the US and UK have welcomed their very own 'Paddington Bear' as part of a special breeding program to help save...
Adorable ‘Graduation’ Held for 22-Week Preemie Twins Who Beat the Odds to Go Home
An adorable 'graduation' was held for a pair of twins born at just 22 weeks who beat the odds—and finally were allowed to go...
Porcini Mushrooms Rank Among Highest in the World for Rare ‘Essential Vitamin’
Reprinted with permission from World at Large, an independent news outlet covering conflict, travel, science, conservation, and health and fitness.
Across Europe, autumn heralds the arrival...
Oklahoma Zoo Forecasts ‘Cloudy with a chance of cute’ After Rare Clouded Leopard Kitten Born
In August, a clouded leopard mother named Rukai gave birth to a kitten, who's “eating, sleeping and growing,” according to the keepers at the...
Potential Cure for Most Common Deadly Pregnancy Complication Was Already Invented–For Treating Alzheimer’s
A protein long believed to be linked with Alzheimer's has now been identified as a potential smoking gun for the most common cause of...
Sherpas Laughing in the Face of Death While Saving Partner Who Fell 200 Feet into an Everest Crevasse
The indigenous people of the Himalayas, often referred to as Sherpas, are without a doubt some of the most incredible members of our species.
Just...
Scotland Claims it’s Found 5,000 Year Old Monument on ‘par with Stonehenge’ on the Isle of Arran
On Scotland's Isle of Arran, national archaeologists are abuzz that a new 'cursus' has been found that is proving to be the most complete...
Good News in History, September 9
187 years ago today, Ralph Waldo Emerson published his famous essay Nature, in which he attempts to lay out the case for transcendentalism. His...
Prehistoric Bird Once Thought to Be Extinct Returns to New Zealand Wild
In a massive and historic conservation success story, eighteen takahē birds have been released into the wilds of a nature reserve on Lake Wakatipu.
This...
Ultrasound Scanners Inside of a Bra Could Detect Breast Cancer Earlier, and Between Screenings
A miniature ultrasound device, fitted to a flexible polymer strap, can be slipped into a bra and detect breast cancer tumors among those most...
Discovered Enzyme Turns Air into Electricity, a New Clean Way to Make Energy Dreams Come True
Australian scientists have discovered an enzyme that converts air into energy by using the low amounts of hydrogen in the atmosphere to create an...
City Sparrows Make Better Dads Than Their Country Cousins, Says New Research
Despite being more aggressive in defending their territory, sparrows that live in urban areas find more time to visit the nest and feed their...
Tree-Loving Brits Crowdsource a National ‘Ancient Tree Inventory’ – 200,000 Unique Trees
A UK non-profit has leveraged the special relationship that the British have for trees to create an 'Ancient Tree Inventory' to coordinate conservation, environmental...
A New Study Finds that Performing Acts of Kindness Improves Mental Health Symptoms
Humans are hardwired to feel good when performing acts of kindness towards others, an imperative trait in any animal that evolves to live and...