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 […]
This Underwater Art Gallery Could Save an Entire Coral Reef
Just off the coast of Miami Beach, a bold new idea is taking shape beneath the waves. Known as The Reefline, this 7-mile underwater sculpture park and snorkeling trail blends public art with ocean conservation in a bid to revive the only coral barrier reef in the continental U.S. The Great Florida Reef has been […]
They Came to Trim Trees, He Came to Save Tiny Lives
When tree crews showed up on Derrick Downey Jr.’s street, he wasn’t about to let them work unchecked. The 33-year-old TikTok star—famous for his hilarious and heartfelt squirrel videos—spent the entire weekend documenting nests, speaking with arborists, and guarding the trees where his beloved animal friends live. It wasn’t a protest—it was a quiet but […]
Sweet Surprise Is Flowing Through Oregon Forests
In a lush corner of Oregon, something unexpectedly sweet is flowing from the trees—and it’s not just sap. The Oregon Maple Project is giving residents a hands-on opportunity to tap bigleaf maple trees and make their own syrup, transforming a regional curiosity into a growing movement rooted in sustainability, education, and cultural respect. Based at […]