New Self-Powered Biosensor Detects and Eliminates Harmful Bacteria in Water
Researchers have developed a revolutionary biosensor that not only detects harmful E. coli bacteria in drinking water but also destroys them on-site, all without requiring an external power source. Traditional detection methods like culturing and PCR testing are time-consuming and require specialized equipment, but this self-powered sensor streamlines the process using an enzymatic biofuel cell […]
Brave 8-Year-Old Saves Family From House Fire in Alaska
When flames broke out in their White Mountain home, 8-year-old Colton Koonooka-Kowchee didn’t hesitate to act. With fire blocking the exits, he jumped from a window into the snow below and ran through deep drifts to get help. His quick thinking led volunteer firefighter Shane Bergamaschi to the scene, where he helped rescue Colton’s great-grandmother, […]
A Chance Reunion Turns Into a Life-Saving Kidney Donation
A high school prom date from 35 years ago led to an extraordinary act of generosity. When Shawn Moyer needed a kidney transplant, he never expected help to come from Elena Hershey, his former prom date. After learning of his condition through mutual friends, Hershey, who was already considering organ donation, decided to step forward. […]
John McFall Moves Closer to Becoming First Astronaut with a Disability on ISS
John McFall is one step closer to making history as the first astronaut with a physical disability to live and work on the International Space Station (ISS). The European Space Agency (ESA) has medically certified him for a long-duration mission, marking a major milestone in inclusive space exploration. A former Paralympian and surgeon, McFall lost […]
Scotland Meets Children’s Mental Health Target for the First Time
Scotland has achieved a major milestone in children’s mental health care, meeting its referral target for the first time since it was introduced over a decade ago. New data shows that over 90% of young people referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) started treatment within 18 weeks. This progress highlights the dedication […]
The Priest Who Became a Lucha Libre Wrestler to Save Orphans
Father Sergio Gutierrez Benitez, known as Fray Tormenta, lived a life unlike any other. Once battling addiction and crime, he turned his life around to become a priest—and later, a masked wrestler—to fund an orphanage in Mexico. Inspired by a film about a wrestling priest, he secretly entered the lucha libre ring, enduring grueling training […]
New Discovery Could Lead to Breakthrough in Preventing Cold Sores
Scientists have identified a key viral protein, UL12.5, that plays a major role in triggering herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) reactivation, offering hope for new treatments. The virus, which affects over 60% of people worldwide, remains dormant in nerve cells until stress or illness causes an outbreak. Researchers at the University of Virginia found that HSV-1 […]
3D-Printed Models Open New Learning Doors for Blind and Low-Vision Students
A groundbreaking project is changing the way blind and low-vision students learn by using 3D-printed models to bring objects to life. At the South Australian School for Vision Impaired, students can now “see” everything from pufferfish to the Mona Lisa—by touching detailed, printed replicas. The initiative, developed in partnership with Monash University, helps students better […]
Breaking Barriers: This Duo Team is One Race Away from Making History
For Michael Sayih and Max Fink, racing is more than just a sport—it’s a shared journey toward making history. The South Florida duo has competed in races across the world, with one goal in mind: to become one of the first Duo Teams to complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors together. Michael, who was […]
Volunteers Set New Record in Woodland Restoration Effort
A group of dedicated volunteers has set a new record by planting 1,100 trees in a single day as part of an ambitious woodland restoration project in Great Avon Wood near Bristol. The 113-acre site, a collaboration between Avon Needs Trees and the Forest of Avon Trust, aims to enhance biodiversity, combat climate change, and […]