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Scientists Find Potential Universal Antivenom to Treat Snakebites, from Kraits to King Cobras.
By screening billions of human antibodies, scientists may have taken the first steps towards developing a…
FDA Approves New Drug for A Timeless Illness–Frostbite–to Save Fingers and Toes from Amputation
It’s not a cure for ALS or cancer, but the pharmacists who just developed a “game-changer”…
China is Once Again Sending Pandas to the US—Delighting the San Diego and DC Zoos
‘Panda Diplomacy’ is back in action in San Diego as Chinese conservationists and the California zoo…
Overlooked Drug Proven to Be Superior Treatment for Crohn’s Disease–Helping Patients Avoid Surgery
A large-scale clinical trial of treatment strategies for Crohn’s disease has shown that offering early advanced…
Portland County Transcends its Rehousing Goals With 65% Drop in Homelessness
Clackamas County in Oregon, which contains the city of Portland, has reduced the rate of homelessness…
Intuitive Spacecraft Lands on Moon in Nail-Biting Descent of Odysseus–A First for US Company, 50 Years After Apollo
After a nail-biting descent, a commercial space company became the first in history to conduct the…
Hug Therapy Helps Premature Babies Develop in Argentina as Volunteers Step in for Moms Who Can’t
In a hospital in the Argentine city of Cordoba, a wonderful and obvious initiative is giving…
Rare Proof Copy of Harry Potter Book Bought for 15 Cents Could Fetch $15,000 at Auction
He found it in a dusty bin on the floor of a used bookstore, where he…
21 Black Rhinos Successfully Moved to New Kenya Home With Space to Breed–Hailing Return of Species After 50 yrs
The Kenya Wildlife Service celebrated the successful transfer of 21 eastern black rhinos to establish a…
Until Death Do Us Part: Europeans Were Buried With Their Dogs 2,200 Years Ago
People from an ancient community in what is now northern Italy were buried with animals such…
This New Mud Home Built of Hemp and Earth Demonstrates Super Energy Efficiency in the UK
This modern British home with its thick mud walls was built as part of an EU…
3-Legged Dog Cured of Cancer by Breakthrough FDA-Approved Treatment With 87% Success Rate
A 3-legged American pit bull with a heart of gold and sweet disposition captured the hearts…
Your Horoscope for the Week – ‘Free Will Astrology’ From Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, who has a new book out, Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My…
Indian IT Worker Designs New Eco-Friendly Sewage Treatment Method with the Sacred Cow as His Inspiration
An Indian entrepreneur has developed a zero-energy, zero-chemical system of wastewater treatment, and true to the…
LA Firefighters Rescue 1200-Pound Horse Named ‘Lucky’ from Backyard Sinkhole
In LA County, fire and rescue had a ton of work to do to lift out…
Pony-Sized Dinosaurs Swam or Floated Across Hundreds of Miles of Ocean from America to Colonize Africa
Describing a “once-in-a-million year event,” an international team of paleontologists has suggested that, though nearly impossible,…
Even Exercising Just Once a Week Can Help You Lose Weight, Says New Study
A team of researchers has discovered that even if you only have time to exercise once…
New Sustainable Florida Neighborhood Survived Hurricanes When Nearby Homes Were Devastated–and Never Lost Power
These cute little Florida townhomes are tougher than they look. While they may be as green…
Tube of Red Lipstick 4,000 Years Old Unearthed in Iran Bears ‘Striking Resemblance’ to Modern Ingredients
While the ancient Egyptians may have made eyeliner famous, a stunningly detailed archaeological find shows that…
Couple Converts 40-Foot School Bus into Gorgeous Home for Working and Travel–LOOK INSIDE
Renting in cities and owning houses continues to be expensive in the United States, so this…
Deep Sea Octopus Nursery With 4 New Species Confirmed by Marine Biologists
The Schmidt Ocean Institute recently announced a set of absolutely incredible results from one of their…
Circular Stone Plaza Moves Up Start of Stone Age Construction in the Andes on Par with Stonehenge
Reprinted with permission and alterations from World at Large, an independent news outlet covering world news, conflicts,…
Scientists Spot the Brightest Object Ever–500 Trillion Times More LuminousThan the Sun
Quasars are the bright cores of distant galaxies powered by supermassive black holes, and 12 billion…
Big Tech Companies Sign Pact to Fight AI-Generated Election Misinformation in Unprecedented Year
Throughout its 16-year history, the Munich Security Conference typically features a lot of companies trying to…
Nonprofit Diverts an Ocean Plastic Tide, Removing 2 Million Pounds of Trash From Waterways
The TerraCycle Global Foundation reached an impressive milestone last month, announcing that they’ve removed over 2…
Belgian Boy is the First Child in the World to Have Been Cured of Brain Stem Glioma, a Brutal Cancer
Advances in medicine over the decades have seen the 5-year survival rate of children diagnosed with…
Images of Mars Eclipse Sparks Amusement Because it Looks Like a Googly Eye
The Perseverance rover on Mars recorded the potato-shaped moon of Phobos crossing in front of the…
Paul McCartney ‘Gets Back!’ His Hofner Bass Guitar 50 Years After Theft from the Back of Their Van
Paul McCartney has been reunited with a famous stolen bass guitar after an initiative launched by…
Bolivian Town Protects 1 Million Acres of Amazon Rainforest–Building a ‘Conservation Mosaic’ of 90% Forests
In some countries, executive government action is what creates big protected areas of wild lands, but…
Doctors Called in for Rare Emergency C-Section on Gorilla in the Zoo–and the Baby Pics Are Incredible
Human doctors stepped in to perform a rare emergency c-section on a gorilla mom after she…
When a Preschool Was Opened Inside a Dementia Care Home, All Heaven Broke Loose
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Centered on that concept of communal…
Glow-in-the-Dark Petunias Emit Bioluminescence Like Fireflies–Now For Sale in 48 States Online
Unfortunately for the human taste of beauty, forest plants have no need to glow in the…
Century of Tree Planting Stalls the Warming Effects in the Eastern United States, Says Study
A century of gradual reforestation across the American East and Southeast has kept the region cooler…
The ‘Skywalker’ Gibbon Was Thought to Be Nearly Extinct–Now Significant Populations Discovered in Myanmar
From the Far East comes fantastic news for species conservation after new populations of the gorgeous…
Watch Security Guards Save Choking Baby– ‘Divine Intervention’ Led to Right Place, Right Time
Two security guards are being hailed as heroes after assisting a mother whose infant son was…
Newly Discovered Rock Art Panels Depict How Ancient Ancestors Envisioned Creation and Adapted to Change
Australia’s vast wildernesses are famous for many things, but rock art, specifically one of the largest…
Magician Performs Tricks for Shelter Dogs So Their Enthusiastic Reactions get Them Adopted–Watch
John Stessel normally performs his A-list magic show to adoring fans and celebrities, but he has…
Make Yourself Happy: Watch a Pair of Giant Rubber Duckies Floating in Hong Kong Harbor
A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks have been spotted in Hong Kong waters. The bath…
Fungi Could Be the Answer to Global Warming as They Store a Third of All Carbon Emissions
GNN is pro-fungus. We report on their value as medicines, building materials, and food, as well…
June Stargazing: Planning A Summer Soltice Spectacle
The first day of summer; June 21st; the longest day of the year in the Northern…
Support Group Using Sheep Helps People Improve Their Mental Health
A new animal therapy business using cuddly, wooly neighbors to help struggling kids and adults with…
Tesla Model 3 Has a Life-Cycle Ownership Cost Equivalent to the Cheapest Car in America
No one sees a Tesla or a Tesla owner and thinks “budgeter” but as it turns…
Hope for Tinnius Sufferers After Device Found to Reduce Ear Ringing by 60%
Tinnitus, the occasional ringing in the ear representing damage or impairment to the auditory systems, affects…
Birth of a Rare Sulawesi Monkey–One of World’s Most Endangered Primates is Celebrated
Conservationists are celebrating the birth of one of the world’s most endangered primates at a UK…
A Nurse and Her Boyfriend Saved a Man’s Life on Flight Home from Bahamas Vacation
A man named Michael can thank his lucky stars that when his heart stopped aboard an…
After 8th Grader Walked to Graduation, an NFL Star and University Team Up to Give Him a Ride to College
A Missouri middle schooler was so determined to make it to his graduation, he ended up…
‘Landmark’ Peanut Allergy Skin Patch Desensitizes Kids Using Immunotherapy to Stop Allergic Reactions
In a “landmark” phase III trial, a skin patch to combat peanut allergies in children under…
Single Atom X-rayed For First Time in Breakthrough That Will ‘Transform the World’
Many laymen will not be aware that science has never been able to X-ray a single…
Little Boy Lost for 6 Days in Harsh Kenyan Wilderness is Rescued: ‘An Amazing Moment’
Kenya’s vast Tsavo East National Park is no place for the solitary. It’s easy to get…
Are There Any Environmentally-Friendly Air Conditioners Out There? (Some Good News)
Reprinted via EarthTalk®, From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Are there any environmentally…
Original Demo Tape That Landed Prince his First Record Contract at 18–Found in Attic, Now For Sale
The original demo tape that landed Prince his first record contract is being auctioned. Boston-based RR…
It’s June! Your Inspiring Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood.…
Top 5 Tips For Hosting the Perfect Dinner Party
Expert Chris Sim, who cooks community meals for more than 2,000 people every year, says hosts…
Elephant Fitted With a Prosthetic Foot So He’s Able to Walk Again – LOOK
When one is dealing with elephants, everything becomes a bit bigger, a bit more extreme—such as…
Sherpa Convinces Climber to Let Him Make Rare ‘Death Zone’ Rescue on Mt. Everest
It’s been one of the busiest and deadliest seasons for summiting The Mountain So High…
U.S. Is Giving Away Lighthouses for Free to Preserve Them As Historic Landmarks
A unique opportunity for a fixer-upper is coming by way of the US General Services Administration…
Cheap New Smartphone App Monitors Blood Pressure–Through Your Fingertips
A smartphone app has been developed that monitors blood pressure by using a simple and cheap…
Watch Tiny Dog Sprint After Coyote While His Puppy Pal is Being Attacked in the Backyard
In California, a little dog was saved from a prowling coyote when his friend, a 10…
Rare All-White Panda Spotted Again in China–The Only One of its Kind in the World (WATCH)
In 2019, an albino giant panda was spotted in a nature reserve in Sichuan, China, and…
Man Lands Dream Job After Skydiving with Sign Asking for Work–New Employer Offers a Job the Same Way
In the ultimate pump-up story, a daredevil job seeker landed a new position after jumping out…
First Recorded Stand-Up Comedy Sketch from 500 Years Ago Discovered in 15th Century Manuscript
While this old parchment page may look like one out of a wizard’s spellbook, it’s actually…
X-rays and Webb Telescope Provide Dazzling Views of Space Invisible to the Unaided Eye
Looking for a cool way to get your kids involved in astronomy? Just show them this…
Popular Hiking App Releases 27,000 Trail Maps to Download for Free, Increasing Hiker Safety
One of the most popular hiking apps has made 27,000 trail maps available for download for…
Multiple Myeloma Cancer Treatment Has 90% Success Rate: ‘Dramatic Results’
An experimental cancer treatment developed in Israel has become so effective for an incurable form of…
Spectacular Drone Photo Spies a Harbor that Looks Like a Dolphin
A Welsh photographer incidentally found that a familiar harbor area bore an uncanny resemblance to a…
Much Like Stonehenge, Solstice Sunlight Would Have Danced on the Walls of This Neolithic Spanish Tomb
Reprinted with permission from World at Large, an independent news outlet covering conflict, travel, science, conservation, and…
Flower That Grew Only in York Brought Back From Extinction After 30 Years—First Ever British De-Extinction
English media is gushing over the news of the first “de-extinction event” that saw a yellow…
After Years of Walking at 4am to Haul Trash, He Graduated From Harvard Law School
In 2020, GNN celebrated the hard work of 18-year-old Rehan Staton, who worked for years as…
These Green Books Are Poisonous—and May Be on a Shelf Near You
There are poisonous books—the Communist Manifesto, or Mein Kampf for example—and then there are books that are literally…
Man Becomes Local Hero After Power-Washing Hometown’s Filthy Pavement: ‘I Got Fed Up’
A window cleaner has become an online sensation after pressure washing his hometown’s filthy pavement and…
The Incredible Moment 69-Year-Old Stops a Bank Robbery with Words and a Hug
When a struggling Californian attempted to alleviate his financial stress by robbing a bank, Michael Armus…
World’s Oldest Homo Sapiens Footprint Discovered–And it’s 153,000 Years Old
A 153,000-year-old footprint found in South Africa could be the world’s oldest ever made by our…
Creating Electricity From Moisture in the Air, Even in the Sahara Desert
A totally science-fiction device developed by scientists in Massachusetts would allow people to pull electricity out…
Ring Lost Down Toilet 13 Years Ago is Discovered at Wastewater Treatment Facility 1,000 Feet From Her Home
A woman in Minnesota has been reunited with an anniversary ring she accidentally flushed down the…
9 People Who Had Won Millions in the Lottery Teamed Up to Restore Historic Lido to its Former Glory–LOOK
Nine different lottery victors with winnings that would total $20 million banded together and restored an…
Your Inspiring Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood.…
More Than 5,000 Ocean Species Entirely New to Science Discovered by English Expedition in Pacific
More than 5,000 new marine species have been discovered by an English expedition in the Pacific.…
‘Gift of Adoption’ Marks 5,000th Child Given a Home–Covering the Fees to Keep Siblings Together
An American nonprofit is celebrating a huge milestone after helping to unite three brothers at risk…
Antibiotic That Destroys One of World’s Deadliest Superbugs Discovered by AI Supercomputer
An antibiotic that could be used to treat one of the world’s most drug-resistant superbugs has…
Mom Became Pregnant While Already Pregnant, Conceiving Twins 28 Days Apart in Age
An extra fertile mother was overjoyed when she discovered she was pregnant again—while already pregnant—after apparently…
Newborn Calf Leads Mother Cow to Greet Stranger Who Helped Them Reunite (WATCH)
Flo is a devoted cow who’s nurtured several calves in her lifetime. But for this newborn,…
A New Poll Points to a Formula For the Perfect Vacation: ‘Unexpected’ and ‘Unforgettable’
What makes a vacation truly memorable? There may be a reliable formula, at least for younger…
New Indoor Farm in Downtown Compton Grows 4.5 Million Pounds of Affordable Greens in One Year
Capable of growing 4.5 million pounds of leafy green vegetables per year, a new indoor vertical…
Detroit Students Build a House–Then Deliver the Entire Structure For Low Income Housing
It was a surreal sight for Pedro Rivera, a whole house was on the back of…
Butterfly Populations Grew by 200% Higher in People’s Gardens than in Other Habitats
Britain’s butterflies are bouncing back thanks in largest part to Britons’ gardens providing a safe haven,…
Dutchman Starts Overnight Sleeper-Train Operation Throughout Europe: A Hostel on Rails
Tonight, Europe will experience a little resurrection—the first privately-run overnight sleeper train service will take passengers…
Gigatons of Carbon Could be Captured in Offshore Underwater Volcanoes: A Boon for Climate
A new study concludes that an extinct volcano off the shore of Portugal could store as…
Revolutionary New Clean Fuel Developed that Could See Cars Being Powered by Sunshine
An environmentally clean fuel made from the power of the sun has been devised by scientists…
Big White Dogs Save the World’s Smallest Penguin in Australia
Just off the coast of Warrnambool city, Australia’s Middle Island is home to some very small…
See the Moon Under the “Da Vinci Glow” in the Next Three Days
There’s a unique kind of crescent moon in the sky tonight (May 24th,) and possibly the…
13 Years After Losing Both Legs in Afghanistan, Veteran Summits Everest Establishing World Record
A Nepali veteran of the British operations in Afghanistan has become the first double above-the-knee amputee…
City of Detroit Surprises Single-Mom Crossing Guard With $50k at a Tiger’s Game Following Viral Tiktok Post
For no other reason than that she was a working mom with a great personality and…
Pair of Dirty Windows Purchased on Facebook Are Set to Sell for $200,000
A pair of dirty windows bought on Facebook during a church demolition is set to sell…
This Fabric Is Designed to Block Mosquito Bites
In a potentially huge development for fashion in tropical countries, an entomologist has come up with…
Shredded Diapers Could Replace 40% of Concrete Sand in Construction–Without Affecting Strength
Seeking to find sustainable solutions to low-cost housing in Indonesia, scientists in the world’s third-most-populous nation…
MIRACLE MONDAY: Dealing With Cancer and Homelessness, Former Teacher Now Has an Apartment and Lifelong Friend
Elizabeth Softky is aptly named: when you hear her speak, there is a soft, lyrical quality…
Shrimpers and Crabbers Get Paid to Collect Abandoned Traps, Saving Wildlife from Derelict Fishing Hazards
Fishermen in Mississippi are getting paid to collect derelict crab traps, saving wildlife from getting caught…
Homeless Man Hailed as Hero for Rescuing Family from Apartment Fire: ‘He was an angel’
A mother in Arizona woke to find she was trapped in the second story of her…
Students Craft Stellar Resumes for Long-term Shelter Dogs—and 6 of the Pups Were Already Adopted (VIDEO)
When schools partner with local nonprofits like this Albuquerque animal shelter, good news will not be…
Grandson Accompanies His 93-year-old Grandma to Visit All 63 National Parks: ‘Greatest privilege of my life’
If you asked any American what they’d like to do after they retire—and you offered them…
Tipsy Traveler Calls Out Crossword Clues on Stalled Train Turning a Gloomy Car into Smiling Community–WATCH
A tipsy crossword enthusiast was caught on camera transforming the ‘gloomy mood’ of delayed train passengers…
Bee Therapy Retreat Where Vibrations From Bees and Scent of Honey Believed to Be Healing
The UK’s first ‘bee therapy’ retreat has been launched in Scotland. Apipods—wooden huts with beehives around…
Lights Turned Off at the Gateway Arch Every Night to Assist in Bird Migration for 325 Species
From the majestic whooping crane to the smallest songbird, an iconic American landmark in Missouri is…