The Foster Grandparent Whose Love Changed Hundreds of Lives
For nearly two decades, 71-year-old Connie Green has arrived at Mt. Hood Community College’s Head Start program with a smile that lights up the room and arms ready for dozens of hugs. Known simply as “Grandma Connie” to the preschoolers she mentors, Connie has become the embodiment of unconditional love for children who need it […]
What Ten Young Inventors Did Will Give You Hope for the Future
Ten remarkable young inventors from around the world gathered in Reykjavik, Iceland, to receive recognition that most scientists only dream of. The European Patent Office’s 2025 Young Inventors Prize celebrated these brilliant minds, all aged 30 and under, who are using their creativity to tackle some of the planet’s biggest challenges. From Uganda, Sandra Namboozo […]
What Wild Orcas Are Offering Humans Will Give You Chills
Marine biologists are documenting something extraordinary that’s never been seen before: wild killer whales are actively trying to share their food with humans, dropping fresh kills in front of people and waiting for a response. Over the past two decades, researchers have recorded 34 instances across four oceans where orcas approached humans on their own, […]
What Scientists Just Proved Will Transform How We Handle Stress
A groundbreaking study has just proven that something as simple as watching a 5-minute video of a therapy dog can significantly reduce stress levels, making mental health support accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Researchers from the University of British Columbia tested over 1,000 participants and found that stress scores dropped dramatically for both […]
The Unexpected Partnership That’s Solving Pet Problems
Disney has teamed up with pet experts at Woodgreen charity to create something that’s helping families everywhere better understand their mischievous dogs, and the collaboration is more brilliant than anyone expected. Using the beloved characters of Lilo & Stitch, the partnership shows how Stitch’s troublesome behaviors like stealing food, knocking over furniture, and lashing out […]
The Wildlife Comeback That’s Breaking Records This Year
Over 600 citizen scientists armed with binoculars, folding chairs, and flasks of hot tea have just documented something extraordinary along Australia’s eastern coastline. They witnessed the highest number of whale sightings ever recorded in the country’s history. More than 5,000 confirmed humpback whale sightings were made during the latest migration count, as these magnificent creatures […]
The Singer Who Turned His Struggle Into a Solution for Everyone
Lewis Capaldi has just announced a breakthrough initiative that’s making mental health care accessible to everyone by donating 734,000 hours of free therapy to those in need, representing 1,000 hours for every day since he was last on stage. The “Someone You Loved” singer’s generous gift comes after his own transformative journey through therapy following […]
This $3,000 Birthday Cake Went to Someone You’d Never Expect
Twelve thousand people flocked to a Thai zoo yesterday to celebrate a birthday that had fans flying in from New York, Houston, and Malaysia for one very special guest: Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo who became a global sensation. The adorable “bouncy pork” (as her name translates) turned one year old with a four-day festival […]
The Bond That Made Scientists Say “This Is Extraordinary”
When a Danish family found an orphaned crow, they had no idea they were about to witness one of the most extraordinary friendships in nature. Unable to find anyone to rehabilitate the juvenile bird they named Russell, Otto’s parents nursed him back to health themselves, and something magical happened during the process. The crow didn’t […]
What This Man Buried 50 Years Ago Just Shocked Everyone
Fifty years ago, Harold Davisson had a vision that seemed almost impossible. He invited the entire nation to contribute to what he called the “World’s Largest Time Capsule” in Seward, Nebraska. Last week, as a massive concrete pyramid was lifted away by crane, over 3,000 families discovered just how brilliant his idea truly was. Inside […]