U.S. Citizens Are Protecting Twice as Much Land as the National Parks
New census data from 2015 show that 58 million acres of American land are being protected by conservation easements.
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Heroic Momma Hiked 26 Miles Through Heavy Snow to Save Husband, Son
Even though it took her 30 hours of hiking through a blizzard to reach shelter, Karen Klein wasn't going to let her family freeze.
Google Maps Can Now Tell You Which Businesses are Wheelchair Accessible
People are celebrating over a new Google Maps app update that indicates whether a building is wheelchair-accessible or not.
Kid Therapist Raises Money by Offering Advice to Stressed New Yorkers
Ciro Ortiz is wise beyond his years – and he offers that wisdom to stressed out New Yorkers for $2 per five minute session.
Drones Offer Groundbreaking New Protection for Wandering Elephants
Frustrated farmers have historically lashed out against elephants wandering into their crop fields – but now this team of drones can minimize the conflict.
Hero Patron Delivers Choking Baby in McDonald's Bathroom
Parker Jordan may not have made it into the world alive if it hadn't been for a quick-thinking diner ready to lend a hand.
More Than 800 Animals Find Loving Homes Thanks to One Woman Paying All Adoption Fees
Kim Pacini-Hauch doesn't care about what price she has to pay – she just wants to make sure that every shelter pet in Sacramento has a loving home.
Nutrition Linked to Brain Health - and Intelligence - in Older Adults
This new study shows that older adults who eat these greens can more easily recall facts and experiences than those who don't.
Bomb Squad Creates Beeping Easter Egg Hunt for Blind Children
These explosives experts put their skills to the test by organizing an Easter hunt for the city's children using only beeping eggs.
NYC Will Transform 30 Blocks into a Pedestrian Utopia For Earth Day
Downtown Manhattan will shut down to cars and buses, and be filled up with activities for pedestrians in honor of Earth Day.
Girl in Isolation With Rare Blood Disorder Gets 'Great Gatsby' -Themed Prom
This sweet teen missed a lot of fun while hospitalized for a blood disorder - to make up for it, she threw herself the bash of a lifetime.
Brave UPS Driver Rushes Into Burning Home to Save Family
The damage to this family's home could have been much worse if it hadn't been for this heroic driver in brown, finishing up his UPS route.
This Mechanic Will Fix Anyone's Car For Free
David McCoy's only requirement for free automotive care? If you need the repairs, then you got 'em.
Chicago City Buildings to be Powered by 100% Renewable Energy
Chicago is set to start powering their government buildings with 100% renewable energy by 2025.
Woman Donates Ambulance Only to be Rescued by it 3 Months Later
Beryl Good was never expecting to ride in an ambulance at 71 years old – let alone in the one that she bought for the local hospital.
Scientists Build Battery on Single Sheet of Paper Powered by Bacteria
This paper-thin battery has the potential to save thousands of lives in remote, dangerous, or resource-limited areas.
Hawaii's Newest Species Named in Honor of President Obama
A new species of coral fish was named after President Obama to honor his conservation of Hawaiian waters—the famous campaign logo even appears on the tail.
Adoption Rates Up, Euthanasia Down in Canadian Animal Shelters
This new survey of Canadian animal shelters shows an exciting decline in euthanasia and intake, while adoption rates have gone up.
Traffic Fatalities Decline in States with Medical Marijuana Laws
Based on data collected over the last three decades, states with medical marijuana laws saw a 26% drop in traffic fatalities than states without.
Spicy Molecule Inhibits Growth of Breast Cancer Cells
A recent study conducted in Germany shows that the spice molecule found in chili and peppers can actually greatly slowed the growth of breast cancer cells.