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After Fatal Disease Arrives, Zoo Calls in the Only Team of Turtle-sniffing Dogs in the World to Help Out
In order to preserve a species threatened by an infectious disease, Saint Louis Zoo scientists have hired an elite team of sleuths—turtle-hunting dogs.
Saint Louis...
NASA’s Rover Makes Oxygen on Mars for the First Time
The growing list of “firsts” for Perseverance, NASA’s newest six-wheeled robot on the Martian surface, now includes converting some of the Red Planet’s thin,...
Amid the Green Funeral Movement, Scattering Ashes Ensures These Forests Remain Pristine Forever
Across America, small parcels of forested land are being bought from private owners by a conservation group called Better Place Forests.
With the intention of...
An Avocado a Day May Keep Your Gut Microbes Happy, Study Shows
Everyone has different gut microbiomes, but eating avocado as part of a daily diet is a sure way to improve gut health—a new study...
Honoring The Black Astrophysicist at NASA Whose Innovative Space Telescope is Still on the Moon (1939-2020)
George Robert Carruthers did big things with his life: One of the first Black astrophysicists at NASA, he's known for pioneering the first ultraviolet...
Americans Living in These States Are the Best at Saving Money – And They’re Saving For Different Things in 2020
New Yorkers are the most savings-conscious compared to any other state, according to a new poll of 5,000 Americans from all 50 states.
Interestingly, the...
NASA Uses Supercomputers and AI to Count Earth’s Trees From Space for the First Time
To get a sense of how much carbon the Earth can store, and how it changes over time, scientists would need to count a...
Estudio dice que Combinar Batido de Proteínas con Ejercicios no Sólo te Hace Más Fuerte, También Más Inteligente
Un estudio de la Universidad de Illinois ha descubierto que combinar un batido de proteínas con tu rutina de ejercicios diarios no sólo te hace más fuerte sino más inteligente.
Instead of Putting Him in Nursing Home, Grandson Brings 95-Year-old WWII Vet on Epic Bucket List RV Trip
When 95-Year-old WWII veteran Johnnie Dimas lost his full-time caregiver and wife of 67 years, there didn’t seem to be many options, other than...
Scientists Are Creating Waterproof Surfaces Based on Nature That Will Repel Bacteria Too
With concerns about viruses and bacteria at an all-time high, scientists have begun looking for new ways to deter their spread—and they are looking...
Study Says Combining a Daily Protein Shake With Exercise Doesn’t Just Make You Stronger, It Makes You Smarter Too
It’s well known that exercise boosts the brain as well as the body. Now it’s been found that the cognitive and physical benefits of...
70-Year-Old Veteran Battling Cancer Hailed as an ‘Angel’ After He Charged into Burning Home to Save Neighbors
Despite battling cancer, 70-year-old veteran Marshall Helm did not hesitate to charge into his neighbor's home earlier this week.
If You or Someone You Know is Facing Eviction, Here’s Some Good News –And Where to Find Help in U.S.
Millions of Americans are being impacted by the economic downturn this year, with many even facing eviction.
To ease the strain, the Trump Administration issued...
Scientists Hack Photosynthesis to Make Crops Produce More, But With Less Water
A team of researchers are managing to tweak the system of photosynthesis in plants to help them conserve water and increase food yields—and, they...
The World’s Most Valuable Company Vows to Be 100% Carbon Neutral for its Supply Chain and Product Life-cycle by 2030
Apple unveiled its plan to become carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and product life-cycle for all devices by 2030.
Senior Home in Brazil Creates ‘Hug Tunnel’ So Visitors Can Embrace Their Loved Ones
Três Figueiras senior home in Brazil created a plastic hug tunnel so lonely residents can finally embrace their families, without becoming infected.
Historic Deal to Protect Millions of Monarch Butterfly Habitat Acres is Unprecedented
A new public-private partnership that includes 45 companies and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) will proved “a huge boost” to stem the...
Gym Owner Gives Out All His Equipment So Members Can Work Out At Home
The Be Strong gym owner in Bloomington, Illinois generously did his part to make sure customers could stay active by lending out $40K in equipment.
89-Year-Old Sews 600 Masks While Listening to The Beatles – WATCH
This hardy senior has been sewing hundreds of homemade face masks for all her friends, family, and community members—all while jamming to The Beatles.
Looking for Natural Anxiety Relief? Try Comedy Improv, Says New Study
At Second City comedy club in Chicago, Improv for Anxiety is helping students and adults relieve their worst anxiety symptoms with improvisational comedy.