In Historic Vote, Coloradans Give Thumbs-Up For Gray Wolves to Be Reintroduced West of the Rockies
After a close vote, Proposition 114 passed in Colorado to create a state population of gray wolves on the western side of the Rockies.
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Howling With Joy: After 45 Years, the Gray Wolf Has Successfully Been Lifted Off the US Endangered Species List
After 45 years, the gray wolf was deslisted from the federal Endangered Species List, now that the population has reached 6,000.
Mississippi Voters Exchange Old Confederate-Themed Flag For a New Design-And it's So Pretty
While the world waits to hear the main result of the U.S. election, here's some good news from Mississippi. Yesterday, residents of the Magnolia State were voting not just for their favored party. They were also asked to approve a new flag. Local lawmakers vowed to replace their Confederate-themed state flag in late June. From […]
Paul Rudd Hands Out Cookies to New York City Voters Waiting in the Rain to Cast Their Ballots
The "Antman" star was filmed passing out the blueberry and cream cookies to New Yorkers outside the Barclays Center this week.
In Historic First, NASA Lands on Asteroid and Collects Samples of Debris That Helped Form Our Earth
NASA's OSIRIS-Rex spacecraft landed on an asteroid (Bennu) to retrieve a sample of primordial dust and rock to return to Earth.
Toxic Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Fell Across India, Russia, and China Last Year-Dropping 6% Globally
The emissions of the toxic gas sulfur dioxide (SO2), emitted by smelting and burning coal and oil, have fallen across the 3 largest produces.
For the First Time in its 51-Year History, Cracker Barrel Will Now Serve Alcohol in Restaurants
For the first time in its 51-year history, the restaurant chain Cracker Barrel is going to serve alcohol alongside signature Southern dishes.
Sister Cities in Maine And Tuskegee, Alabama, Heal the Racial Divide Between Their White And Black Towns
Tuskegee, Alabama, and South Berwick, Maine are Sister Cities healing the racial divide between their all-White and all-Black towns.
Kevin Hart Steps in Where Jerry Lewis Left Off, Raising $10.5 Million During Muscular Dystrophy Telethon - WATCH
Kevin Hart hosted a live streaming Muscular Dystrophy telethon yesterday and raised $10.5 million for the MDA charity.
Pentagon is Funding Ultrasound Devices That Prevent Tissue Death After Spinal Cord Injuries
With funding from DARPA, Johns Hopkins is developing an ultrasound device the size of a Band-Aid to curb paralysis after spinal injury.
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.
Scientists Create Transparent Wood Nearly as Clear as Glass to Make Stronger, Better Insulating Windows
University of Maryland scientists made a transparent wood nearly as clear as glass to make stronger, better insulating windows.
After Being Extinct in the Wild, Mexican Wolf Roams the U.S. Desert Once Again Thanks to a Former Wolf Hunter
The beautiful Mexican wolf roams once again in the American wilderness thanks to Roy T. McBride, a former wolf hunter hired to find the remaining animals.
35 Circus Elephants Arrive in Amazing Florida Sanctuary to Retire Among Forest, Grassland, and 11 Watering Holes
A group of elephants have found their peaceful forever home in Florida thanks to the efforts of White Oak Conservation.
Girl Scout Cookies Are Now Socially Responsible Cereals in Your Fave Flavors
Not only will you be able to eat Thin Mints and Samoas for breakfast, but you'll also be empowering local girls and buying sustainably.
Biden Administration Takes Steps to Reinstate Migratory Bird Protections After Trump Rule Struck Down by Court
The U.S. began a process to formally withdraw a Trump action that removed "incidental take" protections from the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Researchers Find That Wild Donkeys and Horses Dig Desert Watering Holes Vital For Entire Ecosystem
Performing a function not seen in the Sonoran since the Ice Age, wild donkeys and horses, dig wells which desert animals drink from.
7 in 10 Americans Agree That 2020 Made Them a Better Person - Here's How
74% of Americans say 2020 has made them more aware of the needs of others-and more selfless than ever before, according to new survey.
U.S. Donation Kicks Off Landmine Clearing in One of the Largest Conservation Areas in the World
APOPO will de-mine 7 million sq. meters of critical wildlife area in Zimbabwe, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Government.
Atheists Respond to National Day of Prayer This Week With Action to Feed the Hungry and Clean Up Litter
The National Day of Prayer has also spurred atheists to action—and they're using the occasion to do good works in Secular Week of Action.
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