Great Job, US! Charitable Giving Hits an All-Time High
Americans gave $358 billion dollars to charity in the last year, breaking the record for most donated in one year.
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Teen's Device to Clear Plastic Garbage from Oceans is Almost Ready
Remember the teen who unveiled an ambitious plan to clean up the plastic floating in the world's oceans? Well, his invention is set to be deployed next year.
Bereaved Palestinian, Israeli Parents Unveil Something Beautiful at U.N.
Despite continued fighting in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, parents united by grief and loss came together from both sides in a 70-day vigil for peace. An idea to paint a peace mural was born, and it is now displayed at the UN.
Tesla Unveils Insanely Efficient Battery That Can Power Your House
Electric car maker Tesla Motors has rolled out a new battery for homes and businesses that they say could end electric bills while creating a cleaner world.
Why Butterflies Are Swarming Thanks to Local Vineyards
During an experiment with sustainable farming, vineyards found an unexpected and pleasant side effect.
Drones Drop Beneficial Bugs on Crops as a Natural Pest Control
An Australian "bug drone" offers natural pest control when it buzzes over bug-infested crops, dropping insects like little paratroopers.
The Future of Vaccines May be as Simple as Putting on a Band-Aid
A vaccine patch eliminates the pain of needles and makes vaccination programs easier to run in the developing world.
Wrong Turn in the Skies Leads to Accidental Anti-matter Discovery
Antimatter is plentiful in science fiction but a rare phenomenon in the real world. A scientist just discovered its presence while flying through a storm.
Dramatic Turnaround for Fish and Water Quality in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay's seagrass beds are luring back long-lost marine life that pollution pushed out years ago.
A Simple Iron Fish is Helping Hundreds in Cambodia by Tackling Anemia
A Canadian scientist came up with an innovative and simple way to cure people of anemia in Cambodia.
Dog Saved From Euthanasia Ended Up "Saving" Veteran's Life
A German shepherd who narrowly escaped death at a shelter is officially in the running to be National Hero Dog of the Year.
Millions in China Crack Down on Polluters, Using App And Govt Help
China continues cleaning up its act: Thanks to a new mobile app–and government transparency– citizens can now pressure polluting companies to clean up theirs.
3D Printed Devices Save Three Babies' Lives
Successful 3D printed medical devices give hope to kids born with a life-threatening disease.
Disease That Causes Birth Defects Eliminated From Western Hemisphere
A disease that once caused thousands of birth defects every year has been wiped out in most of the Western Hemisphere.
German Shepherds Do Better Than Lab Tests in Detecting Prostate Cancer
A pair of German shepherds were more than 90% accurate in identifying prostate cancer and outperformed, by a mile, the best lab machines in the world.
In Successful Cancer Trial, Therapy "Dissolves" Stage IV Tumor in 3 Weeks
Combining two immunotherapy drugs has dissolved a cancerous tumor so fast, it shocked researchers. The successful trial shrunk tumors in dozens of patients.
New York State to Turn Lights Out for Migrating Birds
New York City's bright lights attract millions of tourists, but they'll lure fewer birds–which is a good thing for endangered songbirds that travel up the East Coast annually.
In Indonesia People Can Trade Trash for Free Health Care
Patients in Indonesia can trade recyclable trash for doctor visits in a clever plan to get affordable medical care to people in rural villages.
Touching the Mona Lisa: Now the Blind Can Enjoy Art Masterpieces Too
Blind and visually impaired people are finally getting to enjoy some of the world's greatest art. The novel exhibit uses 3D, textured reliefs for touching.
Color Us Thrilled: Kraft Mac-and-Cheese Nixes Artificial Dyes
A staple of childhood meals is about to get a new look as Kraft Macaroni & Cheese in the U.S. will no longer be made with artificial preservatives or synthetic colors.
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