Klamath River Flows Freely Again as Historic Dam Removal Restores Salmon Habitat
The removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Klamath River has already led to remarkable environmental benefits. Within just ten days of the final dam being taken down, thousands of Chinook salmon were observed migrating upstream into newly accessible waters. The project, the largest dam removal in U.S. history, has restored natural river flow, improved […]
Mediterranean Monk Seals Make a Remarkable Comeback
Once critically endangered, Mediterranean monk seals are making a remarkable comeback thanks to conservation efforts. The Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal (MOm) has played a key role in rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned and injured seals. Nearly half of the world’s estimated 800 Mediterranean monk seals live in Greek waters, […]
Playing With Dogs Helps Reduce Stress for Both Humans and Canines
A new study has found that just 15 minutes of playtime with a dog can significantly lower stress levels in humans. College students who interacted with friendly dogs reported feeling calmer, had reduced heart rates, and showed lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Researchers also discovered that the dogs benefitted from the experience, with […]
Young Chef Gives Back After Life-Saving Procedure
At just 9 years old, Prince Wise is using his love of food to make a difference. After receiving a heart transplant at age 7, Prince partnered with Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia to create a special dish to raise funds for the organization. With a refined palate and a passion for cooking, he […]
Artificial Heart Keeps Patient Alive for 100 Days
An Australian man has set a medical milestone by living for 100 days with an artificial titanium heart while waiting for a transplant. The breakthrough device, developed by BiVACOR, sustained him through heart failure until a donor organ became available earlier this month. The innovative Total Artificial Heart (TAH) replaces both ventricles with a single, […]
Korean Cartoonist Anny Min Redefines Creativity at 82
At 82 years old, pioneering Korean cartoonist Anny Min continues to enchant audiences with her elegant illustrations and timeless storytelling. With a career spanning over six decades, Min has brought countless romance stories to life, defying societal norms and breaking barriers in the comic industry. In the 1970s, she secretly challenged censorship laws by publishing […]
A Game-Changing Undersea Tunnel is Transforming European Travel
A massive infrastructure project is reshaping travel between Denmark and Germany. The Fehmarnbelt tunnel, set to be the world’s longest immersed road and rail tunnel, is well underway, with construction teams assembling enormous prefabricated concrete sections for installation beneath the Baltic Sea. When completed in 2029, the tunnel will significantly cut travel times, reducing a […]
Oregon Students Learn Culinary Arts by Harvesting Local Resources
Students in Lincoln County’s Siletz Valley Schools are transforming local resources into gourmet cuisine through a unique culinary program. Combining French cooking techniques with Native American traditions, the program encourages students to explore Oregon’s rich seafood and wild food offerings. From foraging mushrooms to deep-sea fishing and oyster farming, students gain hands-on experience with the […]
Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort to Students After School Fire
Two months after the Eaton Fire destroyed Saint Mark’s School in Altadena, students are adjusting to a new learning environment with the help of therapy dogs. The school, now temporarily located at EF Academy in Pasadena, welcomed more than a dozen comfort dogs to bring joy and relief to children processing the trauma of displacement. […]
72-Year-Old Sets Marathon World Record on Crutches
Chris Terrill, 72, has officially set a Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon on crutches, completing the 2024 Brighton Marathon in six hours, 11 minutes, and 11 seconds—just four months after hip replacement surgery. A seasoned marathon runner, Chris had already registered for the race before breaking his hip in a cricket accident. Determined […]