Sea Turtles Are Swimming Toward a Comeback
A new global survey has found that endangered sea turtles are rebounding in more than half the regions studied, offering hope for one of the ocean’s most iconic creatures. Researchers examined 48 populations worldwide and discovered encouraging trends, particularly for green turtles in parts of Mexico and the U.S., thanks to decades of conservation efforts […]
These Animals Are Bouncing Back Against All Odds
Despite devastating bushfires and drought in recent years, the elusive greater glider—a tree-dwelling marsupial that glides through the forest canopy—has made a stunning comeback in parts of Australia’s Blue Mountains. In areas only lightly touched by the 2019 wildfires, researchers have recorded a 45% increase in glider numbers compared to pre-fire levels. Scientists were especially […]
Washington Moves to Ban These Acts
A new bill passed in Washington state will ban the use of elephants, bears, big cats, and nonhuman primates in circuses and traveling shows, making it the 12th U.S. state to take this step. The legislation received bipartisan support and aims to protect wild animals from the harsh conditions of constant transport and performance demands. […]
He Picked Up Trash Alone. Now He’s Leading a Community Effort.
When Michael Harvey stood alone with a bucket and trash picker at Kitsilano Beach, no one came to his community clean-up. But instead of giving up, he cleaned the beach himself—and shared the moment online. His video quickly went viral, drawing thousands of comments praising his commitment and offering support. So, he gave it another […]
This College Just Promised Free Tuition to Thousands of Students Nationwide
Starting in 2026, Reed College in Oregon will offer free tuition to students across the U.S. whose families earn less than $100,000 a year. The move expands an existing program that originally covered only Oregon and Washington residents and could cut the $71,000 tuition bill to zero for thousands of families. The initiative, known as […]
This Country Just Hit a Major Milestone in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution
There’s promising news from Down Under—plastic pollution along Australia’s coastlines is now at its lowest level in a decade. A nationwide survey found a 39% drop in plastic waste compared to ten years ago, with some areas seeing a complete absence of plastic debris. The study, conducted by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, also revealed […]
This Teen Just Found Objects in Space Using AI
At just 18 years old, Matteo Paz has taken the astronomy world by storm after using artificial intelligence to discover more than 1.5 million previously unknown space objects. With guidance from Caltech and access to NASA’s NEOWISE data, he built a machine learning algorithm that scoured the cosmos and revealed a treasure trove of celestial […]
Scientists Just Unlocked a Color No Human Has Seen Before
In a breakthrough that sounds straight out of science fiction, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have created a brand-new color—one that had never been perceived by the human eye until now. Using a laser-based system known as “Oz,” scientists were able to stimulate just one type of cone cell in the eye’s retina, […]
Century-Old Animals Become First-Time Parents
In a historic first for the Philadelphia Zoo, two critically endangered Galápagos tortoises have become parents—at nearly 100 years old. The hatchlings mark a milestone for both the zoo and the Western Santa Cruz species, with only about 3,400 remaining in the wild. Their mother, affectionately named Mommy, has lived at the zoo for over […]
10-Year-Old to Graduate College with Two Degrees
Crafton Hills College is about to celebrate its youngest-ever graduate: 10-year-old Alisa Perales. The San Bernardino student is earning two associate degrees in science and mathematics—nearly unheard of for someone her age. Alisa began homeschooling at just one year old and was already studying algebra by five. At age eight, she enrolled in college, surprising […]