The compelling real-life story of how a small Texas town, Possum Trot, took in 77 vulnerable children from the local foster system has been beautifully depicted in the film Sound…
First Beaver Born in English Countryside in 400 Years Signifies Successful Reintroduction and Nature’s Comeback
England is rejoicing the birth of the first pair of beaver kits since the species were reintroduced in the northern part of the country last year. The four beavers that…
Mushrooms Revive Damaged Brownfields into Thriving Meadows
Mushrooms growing at a brownfield site in Los Angeles – credit Danielle StevensonDanielle Stevenson, a California environmental toxicologist and founder of DIY Fungi, is using fungi and native plants to…
Nurse Skillfully Uses CPR and Defibrillator to Rescue Man Suffering Heart Attack at Charlotte Airport
A life-threatening incident at Charlotte Douglas International Airport saw a 57-year-old man, Ken Jeffries, miraculously survive a heart attack thanks to the quick response of Claire Cerbie, a registered nurse…
Alert Canada Post Worker Ensures Delivery of Child’s Stampless Postcard to Grandma
A heartwarming story unfolded in rural Nova Scotia when a Canada Post worker went above and beyond her duty to ensure a granddaughter’s letter reached her grandparents. The 12-year-old girl,…
Passing Sailors Rescue Woman Stranded at Sea in Inflatable Tube near Japan
A remarkable tale of survival emerged from the southeast coastal waters of Japan, where a Chinese woman spent days adrift at sea, clinging to an inflatable intertube. The unnamed woman,…
Small ‘Frog Saunas’ Aid At-Risk Amphibians in Combating Fungal Infections
The bell frogs in their sauna – credit, Anthony WaddleResearchers in Australia have discovered that ‘frog saunas’ can help protect certain species from a widespread fungal pandemic known as chytrid….
Four Cost-Effective Strategies for Staying Cool This Summer Without Air Conditioning
Photo: Krzysztof KotkowiczUnderstanding the Importance of Air Conditioning In certain regions and seasons, air conditioning is no less than a necessity. However, based on your financial situation and local electricity…
Rare Bumblebee Species Returns to England Following Restoration of Scenic Meadows by ‘Meadowmaker’ Flowers
A meadow of yellow rattle – credit Diverse Gardens UK, CC 4.0.In the western part of England, a national restoration project is successfully revitalizing a series of hills blanketed with…
Revolutionary Whisker Technology Boosts Robotic Movement and Awareness of Surroundings
Engineers in Australia have developed an innovative and cost-effective solution to enhance the navigation abilities of autonomous robots: 3D-printed whiskers. Inspired by mammals such as cats, mice, seals, and dugongs,…