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L’Oréal Just Made Animal Testing Obsolete
Scientists at L’Oréal have developed a revolutionary animal free testing method that can detect skin allergens in cosmetic ingredients in just one hour, compared to the 24 hours required by traditional methods. The breakthrough involves a specially designed molecule called NNDNAC that behaves like human skin proteins and grabs onto
The Tiniest Therapy Animal Is Stealing Hearts
Pascal, a perfectly coiffed nine year old miniature horse sporting a bowtie, Santa hat, and glittery hooves, has become the star attraction among 50 therapy animals working with Quebec’s Toutous Poilus zoo animation organization. The tiny horse shows off his repertoire of jumps, waves, and bows to delighted residents at
Austin Elects Its First Ever Dog Mayor
A pug Chihuahua mix named Mo Bamba has made history by becoming the first dog ever elected mayor of 37th Street near Hyde Park in Austin, breaking a cat dynasty that had ruled for four years. The adorable rescue dog with a snaggle tooth won the heated election after more
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The Phone Policy That’s Changing California Classrooms Forever
Governor Gavin Newsom signed groundbreaking legislation requiring every California school district, charter school, and county office of education to limit or prohibit smartphone use on campus by July 2026, marking a major victory for student mental health and academic success. The Phone-Free School Act responds to overwhelming research showing that
The Cancer Survival Number That’s Making History
For the first time in history, seven in ten people now live at least five years after their cancer diagnosis, marking an extraordinary milestone that the American Cancer Society announced represents decades of progress in the fight against this devastating disease. The groundbreaking 70 percent five year survival rate stands
What This Teacher Did For 61 Years Broke A World Record
Glenda Akin, 84, has officially been certified by Guinness World Records as the longest serving female teacher at the same school after dedicating 61 years and 43 days to Westmoreland High School in Tennessee, where she worked both as a classroom teacher and later as the school librarian. The remarkable
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Happy Health
The Cancer Survival Number That’s Making History
For the first time in history, seven in ten people now live at least five years after their cancer diagnosis, marking an extraordinary milestone that the American Cancer Society announced represents decades of progress in the fight against this devastating disease. The groundbreaking 70 percent five year survival rate stands
L’Oréal Just Made Animal Testing Obsolete
Scientists at L’Oréal have developed a revolutionary animal free testing method that can detect skin allergens in cosmetic ingredients in just one hour, compared to the 24 hours required by traditional methods. The breakthrough involves a specially designed molecule called NNDNAC that behaves like human skin proteins and grabs onto
New Studies Reveal How Walking Daily Can Add Years Of Life
A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet has revealed that something as simple as a ten minute daily stroll can cut the risk of dying early by 15 percent, proving that tiny lifestyle tweaks in middle age can have an enormous impact on longevity. Researchers examined data from 135,000 people