Three Wins, Nine Months, $2.5 Million
Some people dream of winning the lottery once. David Serkin from Lethbridge, Alberta, has now done it three times—collecting a staggering $2.5 million in under a year. The retired cancer survivor’s most recent win came from a $1 million ticket he casually picked up while getting gas. The odds of such a streak are nearly […]
This Teen’s Burger King Shift Turned Into a College Fund
Just hours after graduating high school, 18-year-old Mykale Baker clocked in for his shift at Burger King—still wearing his stole and medal. A stranger noticed, shared a heartfelt TikTok, and unknowingly sparked a tidal wave of generosity. Within ten days, a fundraiser titled “From Burger King to a College Dream” exploded past its $60,000 goal, climbing to […]
How Gardeners Are Quietly Protecting Land from Wildfires
Across California’s Elysian Park, something remarkable is growing—native plants, carefully placed by local volunteers, are becoming a powerful line of defense against wildfires. Spearheaded by landscape design firm Terremoto, the community-led effort known as Test Plot is transforming park spaces with drought-resistant flora that not only restores biodiversity but also helps slow the spread of flames. These […]
The Donut Mural That Beat City Hall
What started as a whimsical mural of pastries painted by local high school students is now a symbol of free expression and community pride. A federal judge ruled this week that the town of Conway, New Hampshire, violated the bakery owner’s rights when it tried to force him to alter or remove the 90-square-foot painting […]
A Surprising Solution to the Global Water Crisis
A new technology is turning fruit and vegetable waste into crystal-clear drinking water, and the implications are massive. Developed by Botanical Water Technologies, the process captures water naturally released during food processing—water that would normally be discarded—and transforms it into a safe, drinkable resource. These “Water Harvesting Units” are already in place at a major […]
The Breakthrough That is Giving Patients a Second Chance
In what researchers are calling the biggest leap in decades, a new clinical trial has shown that the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can nearly double the time head and neck cancer patients remain cancer-free. The study followed over 700 patients across 24 countries and found that those treated with the drug before standard surgery and radiation […]
They Thought This Gecko Was Gone Forever
A gecko species last seen in 1991 has just reappeared in the unlikeliest of places: the exact rocky cliffside where it was first discovered. The Blyde Rondavel flat gecko, a reptile long presumed extinct or even mythical, has officially been found again after more than 30 years of silence. The rediscovery took place in South […]
The Nova Scotia Kid Genius Who Outsmarts Most of his Elders
When Elijah Motey started counting before he could even talk, his parents knew something was different. Now six years old, the Nova Scotia boy has become one of the youngest members of Mensa Canada, placing in the top one percent of intelligence for his age. Elijah’s early milestones came fast—he rolled over before four weeks […]
This Breakthrough in Science Could Delay Wrinkles
A major scientific milestone could soon change how we treat wounds, skin conditions, and even wrinkles. As part of the global Human Cell Atlas initiative, researchers have decoded how human skin forms from stem cells—a breakthrough that could transform aging and healing as we know it. The team mapped the development of skin from fetus […]
A Rare Catch and an Even Rarer Rescue
Visitors at a Rhode Island aquarium got a shimmering surprise this week: a golden lobster so rare, scientists say she’s one in 30 million. Nearly mistaken for dinner, the unique crustacean was rescued just in time from a local restaurant kitchen. Thanks to quick action from a bartender with aquarium ties, the rare beauty was […]