Dozens of Blue Whales Spotted in Antarctica For the First Time Since 1980s Whaling Ban
For the first time in 40 years, whales are returning in abundance to their former marine habitats in Antarctica—most importantly, the endangered blue whale.
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Brain Surgery Can't Stop This 22-Year-old From Spreading Cheer With His 'Fast And Joyous' Christmas Car
Despite his devastating neurofibromatosis diagnosis, 22-yo Alex Argiro spreads Christmas cheer with his 'Fast and Joyous' Mazda concept car.
Coastal Dutch 'Farm' Grows Seaweed to Filter Pollution From Their Favorite Beach -And Tackle Climate Change
The Sea Farm Ijmond in the Netherlands grows seaweed to cut CO2 from the atmosphere while filtering water pollution from their favorite beach.
American Woman Just Became First Paralyzed Veteran to Complete a Marathon Using a Robotic Exoskeleton
Retired Army Sergeant Theresa Vereline became the first paralyzed American to finish the NYC marathon, and first veteran to complete it with an exoskeleton.
Stray Pup in Nepal Follows Mountain Climbers to The Top in Amazing Feat - Maybe The World Record for a Dog
A tenacious stray dog may have just set a world record for the highest elevation ever reached by a canine - and it also resulted in a loving new home.
Floater Wetsuit Helps People Overcome Their Fear of Water
A wetsuit called the Floater by Airtime Watertime is getting people in the water and swimming after decades of living in fear of deep water.
Innovative Renovations of Old Hotels Make Perfect Affordable Housing -Including Great Amenities
Low-income housing has been made from an old Days Inn in Missouri, creating studios and one-bedrooms starting at $495.
Woman Donates Kidney to the Cop Who Locked Her Up (Watch)
Jocelynn James was arrested several times by a Franklin, Alabama officer—but now she's donating her kidney to him, because it saved her life.
A 'Momentous Milestone': Africa Finally Eradicates the Wild Polio Virus From its Continent, After Decades of Work
he African continent is finally free of the wild poliovirus, 24 years after Nelson Mandela helped Rotary International launch its Kick Polio Out of Africa campaign.
A Vicar Overcomes His Vertigo To Climb 165-feet to the Top Of His Church Spire, Calling it 'Exhilarating'
English Reverend Sam Leach climbed the 165-foot spire of St Mary Magdalene in Torquay, Devon overcoming his vertigo and fear of heights.
Inspired by Captain Tom, 5-Year-old Walks On New Prosthetic Limbs Raising $1Million for Hospital That Saved Him
5-year-old Tony Hudgell raised over $1 million for the London Evelina Hospital by walking 10km on new prosthetic limbs, inspired by Captain Tom.
Therapy Wolves Become Guides for Troubled Teens (WATCH)
Rescued wolves are paired with troubled teens at a facility in southern California where the animals and kids bond, helping heal old wounds.
We've Survived Before: NASA Invites Workforce to Stream Apollo 13 Film Tonight on 50th Anniversary of Rescue
50 years ago, the Apollo 13 crew landed on Earth after their disastrous mission was aborted and teams of people worked together to bring them home alive.
Maryland Man Helps People End Addiction and Reclaim their Lives
After years in prison for drug problems, Russell Phillips has overcome addiction—and his ‘Light in the Shadows' group helps others understand addicts.
Nonprofit Flips Abandoned Prison into Sustainable Farm With the Help of At-Risk Youth and Jobless Veterans
Growing Change turns abandoned prisons into sustainable farms to give work to at-risk youth and wounded veterans in North Carolina.
After Worst California Fire and Mudslides Last Year, Santa Barbara Celebrates Christmas With Boat Parade of Lights
One year after California's worst wildfire tore through Santa Barbara county and mudslides killed residents, the community renewed a Christmas tradition.
One-Armed High School Basketball Phenom, Landus Anderson, Soars
High school basketball player Landus Anderson is one of the top players in the state of Florida averaging an impressive 19 points-per-game. And he does it with the use of only one arm. His parents have seen that determination show up in all areas of his life. (w/ Video)
This Moving Company Now Helps Victims of Domestic Violence Leave Abusive Homes Nationwide At No Cost
College HUNKS Hauling & Moving is now providing free moves to victims of domestic violence and those in abusive living situations.
If You Feel Like Things Are Falling Apart, They Are Probably Actually Coming Together
Struggling with change? Here is an excerpt from the Tama Kieves book ‘Thriving Through Uncertainty' that can help you see the bigger picture.
New 'Wall of Hope' in Children's Hospital Neonatal Ward Helps Families Stay Strong
Parents whose babies are being treated in the always-scary neonatal intensive care unit at this hospital get a message of hope every day. Every time parents or nurses pass down the hallway, they get to visualize a positive future for the tiny patients. The Mesa, Arizona hospital, Banner Children's at Desert, created a 'Wall of […]
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