Virginia Passes Medical Marijuana Bill to Allow for Production of Oils
Virginia lawmakers unanimously passed a bill that will soon allow families to be able to legally buy cannabis oil for treating epileptic seizures.
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Survival Rates for Ovarian Cancer Reach All Time High - Up 50%
The survivability rate for ovarian cancer has reached an all time high - up 50% - thanks to a number of factors.
Longterm Recovery Rates for Anxiety Surprise Researchers
Despite enduring generalized anxiety for much of their lives, 72% of Canadians who suffered from it in the past are now living free of the disorder.
10 Years After Banning Lead Paint and Other Hazards for U.S. Kids, These Are the Results
This groundbreaking piece of legislation was passed in 2008 with bipartisan support – 10 years later, here are the exciting results.
Island Province in China Bans All Disposable Plastics - And Rallies to Ramp Up Biodegradable Substitutes
Single-use plastic tableware, cups, food containers, and bags will be banned in the Chinese province of Hainan as part of a new eco plan.
Rare Wangarru Wallaby Colony Grows in Leaps and Bounds After Australian Rains
The endangered yellow-footed rock wallaby, or Wangarru, a symbol of the Barkindji people, is finally recovering after years of decline
Deaths From Terrorism Reach Five-year Low - Falling For Fifth Straight Year
Globally deaths from terrorism fell for the 5th consecutive year in 2019-a 15 percent annual decrease and 59% decline since 2014.
We've Made Massive Progress Educating Girls Around the World in the Last 25 Years, Says Report
A UNESCO report shows the proportion of girls being educated globally has risen to 89% in 25 years-180 million more girls in school.
Crime Drops 46% in Philippines When Experts Expected it to Go Up During COVID Economic Crisis
Across the Philippines, crime has plummeted 60 percent during the COVID-19 quarantine, though no one is sure why.
America's Largest Solar Panel-Maker Leads the World in Panel Recycling-Recovering 95% of Materials
America's largest solar panel maker is also the world's largest recycler of panels, with their program recovering 95% of materials for reuse.
The World Achieves its Target to Protect More Land, Adding 42%-the Size of Russia-in Last Decade
Since the Aichi Targets set in 2010, over 8.1mil sq-miles have been added to world's conservation areas, greater than the size of Russia.
The Area of Forests Regrown Since 2000 Covers the Size of France, Potentially Absorbing a Full Year of U.S. Emissions
59 million hectares, an area the size of France, has experienced natural forest regrowth over the last 20 years.
They Melted Down 22,000 Firearms in Belgium, Recycling Them Into Steel
Belgium has recenlty melted down more than 22,000 firearms into recycled steel.
Becoming a Part-time Mermaid is a Big Trend in China - It's as Difficult as it is Lovely
As freediving allows for a more harmonious diving experience, the mermaid diving trend is even more immersive.
Zero Rhinos Poached in Kenya Last Year - Better Policing is One of the Keys
2020 was a good year for rhinos, with South Africa experiencing a 33% fall in rhino poaching, and Kenya not losing a single rhino in 2020.
Americans Are Crediting the COVID Crisis for Helping Them Become More Financially Responsible
More than two-thirds of survey participants said they now consider themselves to be frugal people because of the coronavirus outbreaks.
Pandemic May Have Created a Generation of Schoolchildren More Interested in STEM Careers Than Ever: Poll
In the UK, a Medicspot OnePoll survey has found schoolkids are more interested in a STEM career than ever because of COVID-19.
Italy Bans Cruise Ships from Entering Historic Venice City Center
Announced on Wednesday by the Italian Cultural Minister, cruise liners will no longer be able to enter the Giudecca Canal in Venice's center.
Texas and Philly Join Movement to Dim Lights at Night - Making it Safer for Migrating Birds
The cities of Houston, Dallas, and Philadelphia bring Lights Out bird friendly initiatives to turn off outdoor lights during migrations.
Yale Scientists Successfully Repair Injured Spinal Cords Using Patients' Own Stem Cells
Yale and Sapporo Medical University scientists have repaired injured spinal cords using patients' own stem cells.
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