More Than 200 Volunteer Firefighters From US and Canada Have Deployed to Help With Australian Bushfires
After Australia offered firefighting aid to the United States and Canada in 2018, more than 200 volunteers are repaying the favor.
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Irwin Family Advances Steve's Legacy, Saving Hundreds of Animals From Australian Bushfires
Steve Irwin's widow and two kids have saved thousands of animals rescued from the bushfires at their Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital in Queensland.
Researchers On Brink of Delivering Energy-Dense Battery That Will Power Your Phone for 5 Days Straight
If implemented on a wider scale, these batteries could keep your cell phone and electric vehicle charged for days at a time.
Teen Makes 'Armor' That Blocks Radiation During Cancer Treatments, Reducing Exposure By Whopping 75%
Not only does the armor reduce exposure to radiation by 75%, it also provides a powerful psychological boost to women undergoing treatment.
After Australian Bushfires, People Knit Mittens for Burnt Koalas and Raise Almost $2 Million to Help
In addition to crafting hundreds of pieces of knitwear for injured animals, people from all over the world have raised almost $2 million in donations.
Kangaroo Has Been Hugging Her Rescuers Almost Every Day Since They Saved Her As an Orphan #TBT
It has been about 12 years since Queen Abigail was rescued as a wee orphaned 'roo—and she has been showing her love to her saviors ever since.
Three-Story 'Water Battery' Has Already Slashed University's Electrical Costs By 40% in One Month
By storing the energy from 6,000 solar panels, this university is powering all of its air conditioning-which is the largest contributor to energy costs.
Wistful Facebook Comment Leads Dozens of Volunteers to Fulfill Bucket List Wish for Woman With MS
Several decades after Janelle Boston missed her chance to climb Mount Tyson, a group of volunteers rallied together to fulfill her childhood wish.
After 3,000 Years, Tasmanian Devils Make a Comeback on Mainland Australia
After 3,000 years, Tasmanian devils have been reintroduced to mainland Australia by the non-profit Aussie Ark.
It's Official: Study Finds That Watching Cute Animals is Good for Your Health
In a 2020 study from the University of Leeds and Western Australia Tourism, it's been found that watching cute animals is good for our health.
Pelican That Tried to Hatch Chick of its Own for Years Gets Some Help This Year-And it's Adorable
After a pelican at Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue in Queensland, Australia tried to hatch a chick for 6 years, it got some sneaky help.
Australian Scientists Create Seaweed Supplement for Cows that Reduces Methane Emissions by 80%
Australian scientists have created a dietary feed supplement for cows that eliminates 80% of the methane in their stomachs.
Australia Declares its Largest Feral Predator-Free Safe Haven - in Massive Mallee Cliffs National Park
The Australian Wildlife Conservancy and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service say the Mallee Cliffs Park is now feral-predator free.
'Vegetable Orchestra' Musicians Perform Songs Using Only Fresh Veggies Before Cooking Spare Parts for the Audience
For more than two decades, these Austrian musicians have performed concerts with fresh vegetables-and then served up their instruments to the audience.
Downtown Sydney is Now Powered By 100% Renewable Energy Thanks to Historic Deal
The City of Sydney has just made history through the nation's largest purchase power agreement to meet 100% of the city's electricity with renewable energy.
One Million People Find Laughter During Isolation By Posting Pictures of Costume-Themed Garbage Bin Outings
Facebook users from around the world have found a new source of entertainment in getting dressed up to take out their garbage bins during self-isolation.
Countries Hit Hardest By COVID-19 Are Starting to Lift Social Restrictions After Encouraging New Recovery Rates
Although the world is still in the throes of grappling with the novel coronavirus, France, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, and Taiwan have reported progress.
City Gives Trees Email Addresses So Folks Can Report Problems, But They Send Love Letters Instead
When Melbourne, Australia gave its trees email addresses so residents could report problems with them, people started writing notes to the trees instead.
Scientists 'Blown Away' By Discovery of Longest Animal Ever Recorded-And It's Quite Beautiful
Not only did the Perth researchers discover the enchanting siphonophone, they found 30 other undocumented oceanic species as well.
Lonely From Social Distancing? Here is One of Our Favorite Videos of Humanity Hugging It Out
In honor of #TBT and social distancing, here is the iconic Free Hugs video that sparked a global movement of love and kindness back in 2006.
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