This Village Just Gave Out Its Highest Honor
For the first time in its history, the village of Woburn has awarded its highest honor to a long-serving community volunteer. Gill Green, 86, was named Freewoman of Woburn in recognition of her remarkable 36 years of service. The accolade was presented by the Duke of Bedford, marking a milestone for both Green and the […]
Scientists Chart the Most Detailed Brain Map Ever
A team of over 150 scientists has just achieved what once seemed impossible: mapping every cell and connection in a tiny piece of mouse brain. Roughly the size of a grain of sand, the section contains more than 200,000 brain cells, 523 million synapses, and two miles of neural wiring—making it the most detailed mammal […]
Berlin’s Beloved Gorilla Turns 68, And She’s Still the Queen of the Zoo
At 68 years old, Fatou the gorilla is celebrating another milestone as the oldest living gorilla in captivity. To mark the occasion, the Berlin Zoo treated her to a soft and colorful birthday basket filled with her favorite fruits and vegetables. Born in 1957 and arriving at the zoo in 1959, Fatou has witnessed decades […]
A Nuclear Breakthrough That Could Change Everything
A Canadian company has developed a groundbreaking technology that could recycle up to 90% of the world’s nuclear waste—dramatically reducing one of the most pressing challenges in clean energy. Called WATSS (Waste to Stable Salt), the process transforms dangerous spent nuclear fuel into usable energy and safer byproducts. Moltex Energy’s WATSS technology extracts long-lived radioactive […]
Anchorage Pets Are Prepped in Style for Volcanic Eruption
As a volcano near Anchorage shows signs of erupting, local residents are getting ready—but not just for themselves. Pet owners are stocking up on gear to protect their four-legged friends, too. From tiny respirators to heart-shaped goggles, dogs like Iroh the corgi are now armed with personal (and pet) protective equipment. While ashfall from Mount […]
$30 Billion in Medical Debt Wiped Out
A groundbreaking deal has erased $30 billion in medical debt for an estimated 20 million Americans. The nonprofit, Undue Medical Debt, made the purchase from a debt buyer in a move that will prevent these unpaid bills from being sold or sent to collections. The average debt relieved is around $1,100, and nearly half of […]
MacKenzie Scott Has Quietly Given Away $19 Billion, And She’s Not Done Yet
In just six years since her high-profile divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott has redefined what it means to give. The author and philanthropist has donated more than $19 billion to over 2,000 organizations—often with no strings attached. Her approach is transforming philanthropy by providing unrestricted funds that nonprofits say have had overwhelmingly […]
Tiny Light-Activated Device Dissolves After Healing the Heart
A team of engineers at Northwestern University has developed the world’s smallest pacemaker—and it’s activated by light. Measuring just 1.8 millimeters wide, the rice-sized device can be injected with a syringe, then safely dissolves once its job is done. Designed especially for newborns and patients needing temporary pacing, it eliminates the risks of traditional devices […]
A Cleaner Coastline: Surprising Progress in Australia’s Plastic Fight
In a hopeful turn for Australia’s environment, plastic pollution along the nation’s coastlines has dropped by more than a third over the past decade. According to new research from CSIRO, the national science agency, a 39% reduction in plastic waste was recorded across six major metropolitan regions. Even more encouraging, researchers found a 16% increase […]
This City Is Going Car-Free for Earth Day
On Earth Day, more than 50 streets across New York City’s five boroughs will temporarily close to car traffic in honor of Earth Day. The initiative, known as “Car-Free Earth Day,” invites residents to enjoy their city in a new way—from music and live performances to pop-up art and community programs. From 10 a.m. to […]