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Hoard of 1,000-Year-old Coins Unearthed in Farmer’s Field Nets Millions for Metal Detecting Friends–and Treasure for the UK
The largest coin hoard ever found from the period of turmoil immediately following the Norman Conquest…
Middle Schooler Leads $11.5 Million Project to Build Air Filters for Connecticut Schools
A young Connecticut student is vowing classmates, students, and even state senators with her work designing…
Relief as Man Recovers His Stolen Car–and His Father’s Ashes Stowed Under the Back Seat
A man who visited Syracuse, North Carolina had his pickup truck stolen—along with his father’s ashes…
Near-Perfect Statue of Roman Citizen Unearthed During Construction in Bulgaria After Surviving for 1,700 Years
Missing only a hand, a life-sized statue of a Roman citizen unearthed recently in Bulgaria is…
International Team Successfully Restarts Animal Brain, Offering Hope for Heart Attack Treatment, Better Transplants
An international team of neurosurgeons and organ transplant specialists recently discovered that a brain can be…
Local Artist’s Painted Coconuts Have Become a Sensation–and Are Now Found All Over the World
Artists come from all corners, in all shapes and sizes, and from every race and religion;…
Man is Creating 1,500-Mile Trail Across Texas for Hikers, Bikers and Horses, Investing $10,000 to Get it Done
A philanthropic Texan is currently charting a 1,500-mile trail that covers all of his home state…
‘We didn’t think our little boy would survive’ – Now He’s Saving Lives in English Waters
This is Daniel Kinsella, a 16-year-old Liverpudlian who recently rescued three separate groups of paddleboarders in…
World’s Longest Suspension Bridge Sees Construction to Start This Year, Fulfilling 2,000-year-old Dreams
Dreamt of since the Roman Empire, the men and women, taxpayers and taxspenders of the Italian…
Behold: the Heaviest Pumpkin in Europe Weighing as Much as a Honda Civic
In a Belgian town where the residents are nicknamed “pumpkin eaters,” celebrations are ringing out that…
Climate Models Need an Upgrade: Plants Absorb 31% More Carbon Than Previously Thought
Plants around the world absorb 37 billion more metric tons of carbon than was previously thought,…
Polish Zoo Celebrates ‘Globally unprecedented’ Birth of 4 Critically-Endangered Sumatran Tigers – (LOOK)
The birth of four tiger cubs at the Wrocław Zoo had to be kept a close…
Since 1968 French Teachers Have Come to Louisiana Classrooms to Preserve French Language Through Immersion
A program that has seen French language teachers working in American immersion schools in the state…
Houston Chick-fil-A Team Helps Terminally Ill Guest Achieve Bucket List Item
A Houston Chick-fil-A recently went far above and beyond the typical customer service to surprise…
AI Safety System Stops Train After Detecting Elephants Crossing the Tracks Ahead
In India’s wildlife capital of Assam State, the driver of a train was alerted to the…
Novel Plant-Derived Compound May Be Game-Changer for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
A plant-derived compound was shown in a recent study to kill strains of tuberculosis that were…
Infecting Pharaohs 4,000 years ago, Egypt Has Finally Been Declared Malaria-Free
Egypt, one of the world’s 15 most populous nations, has been certified malaria-free after a ‘pharaonic’…
The Medicinal Value of Chaga Mushrooms as a Nutraceutical for Good Health
In an updated review of the medicinal value of the Siberian native fungus called chaga, the…
‘Leave The Leaves’ Campaign Seeks Americans’ Help to Benefit Native Wildlife
A wildlife conservation and advocacy group is encouraging Americans this year to take a break from…
Toddler Unable to Bend Arms Due to Burns Hugs Parents For First Time After Free Life-Changing Surgery
A toddler who couldn’t bend her arms due to burn scars can now finally give her…
Researchers Make First Food Using a 3D Printer For People With Swallowing Difficulties or Dysphagia
Scientists at a British university have become the first create 3D printed food–to help people with…
How Confident Are Parents in Giving Good Financial Advice to Their Kids?
American parents offer their kids lots of financial advice per year, according to a new poll—but…
Dog Groomer Turns His Poodle into a Skeleton for Halloween–Using a Nontoxic Dye for Pets (Video)
A California dog groomer gave his dog a spooky makeover for Halloween and turned her into…
After Getting $4.99 Cheese-making Kit for Christmas He Now Runs His Own Creamery And Wins Awards (LOOK)
A father-of-five who was given a $4.99 cheese-making kit as a Christmas present now runs his…
94-Year-old Woman’s Ferrari Adventure Reaches 150 MPH: ‘If You’re Alive, Then Live’
Donna Maddox took the ride of a lifetime at age 94, racing around the Michigan International…
New ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Ruling Makes It Easier to End Recurring Subscriptions for American Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission this week announced a final ‘Click-to-Cancel’ rule that will require sellers to…
Boy with Rare Skin Condition Can Sleep with Eyes Closed for The First Time in 7 Years
This little boy from Nevada is pictured here before a life-changing surgery that allowed him to…
At Tampa Bay’s 4-1 Home Win, Loudest Cheer Went to Traveling Fans Who Came Down to Help Fix the Power Lines
On October 15th, the NHL season dropped with the Tampa Bay Lighting claiming a 4-1 win…
Herd of Bulls Headed to the Highlands to Recreate Effect of Ancient Oxen on Scottish Soil
A rewilding charity in the UK aims to bring the first herd of tauros to the…
Pilot of Rescue Flight for Pets Impacted by Hurricanes Adopts Kitten, Finding ‘Love at 30,000 Feet’
On October 12th, a Southwest Airlines pilot fell in love with a little kitten named Avery…
This Robot Expertly Takes Apart E-Waste So Their Components Can Be Reused
A former tech hardware entrepreneur has refocused his talents on tackling the problem of electronic device…
Hydrogen-Powered Car Fueled by Sewage Attempting to Break Land Speed Records
A hydrogen-powered car fueled by sewage and manufactured with various recycled materials may soon attempt to…
Like Indiana Jones, Archaeologists Find a Tomb with a Grail Underneath the Treasury at Petra
Even at the foot of one of the most visited ancient monuments on Earth, there are…
New Cervical Cancer Treatment Regime Shows ‘Biggest Gain in Survival Since 1999’
Targeting the fourth most common cancer in women globally, a new treatment regime combining chemo and…
Seven New Frog Species Were Named After Star Trek Captains: ‘To Boldly Croak’
Picture this: knee-deep in the stingy, bitey, steamy jungles of Madagascar, you and your research team…
New Wearable Cuff ‘Rewires’ Brains of Stroke Patients by Stimulating Nerves
A discreet and flexible armband made of electrodes has been found in a small study of…
SpaceX Lands its Rocket On a Dime– So it Can Be Reused and Launched Back into Orbit
The 5th test launch of the SpaceX Starship vehicle came with a party trick—a landing—which it…
Girl Submits a Drawing to Upgrade Playground for Little Kids–And the City Hall Built It
A young Utah resident has had her classroom civics lessons suddenly explode into life after some…
These Bird Feeders Have Onboard Cameras That Deliver Close-Ups of Your Feathered Friends
For every bird-lover out there, these “smart” feeders are bringing the popular hobby into the 21st…
Scientist Shows Fungi Are ‘Mind-blowing’: They Have Memories, Learn Shapes, Can Make Decisions and Solve Problems
Can organisms without a brain still show signs of intelligence? Researchers at Tohoku University had this…
Six Rare Turtles Blown Off Course Are Returned to Original Habitat Thanks to Royal Navy
After being blown thousands of miles off course, cold-stunned, and beached, six exhausted sea turtles hitched…
A Celebrated Ocean Liner Is Being Turned into the World’s Largest Artificial Reef
For decades, the SS United States has been moored off Philadelphia as a reminder of the nation’s…
Chinese Couple Created ‘Cancer Kitchen’ in Their Alley to Let Family Members Cook for Loved Ones in Nearby Hospital
In the city of Nanchang, in an alleyway near a cancer hospital, two senior citizens run…
CBD from Hemp Kills Mosquitoes, Inflicting 100% Mortality Rate on Pesticide-Resistant Insects
Hemp leaf extract rich in CBD was recently shown in a study to kill both species…
Overshadowed Period of Ancient Egypt Illuminated by Intricate Coffins for ‘the Lady of the House’
There’s never a dull moment down in the land of the Nile for those with a…
True Peace Advocates Use their Hiroshima Memories to Win the Nobel Prize
Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of survivors from Nagasaki and Hiroshima, has won the Nobel Peace Prize…
Sunday Funnies: Cat Teaches New Kitten The House Rules By Dragging Him Off Kitchen Counter (Watch)
A family’s surveillance video has captured a cat teaching the house rules to the new kitten—picking…
After a Shark Attack Doctors Found a Tooth in His Arm–He Now Wears it as an Earring ‘Trophy’
A diver who was attacked by a shark has turned one of its teeth into an…
Attorney Warns His Voice was Cloned by AI in Phone Scam That Nearly Tricked His Dad Out of $35k
An attorney has issued a warning over an elaborate AI voice-cloning scam which nearly fooled his…
Mercury Pollution From Human Activities is Declining–With a 10% Drop in Emissions, Say MIT Scientists
MIT researchers have some good news for the environment: “Mercury emissions from human activity have been…
Reformed ‘Hoarder’ Now Earns a Living Helping Others With Mountains of Clutter in Their Homes (Watch)
A former ‘hoarder’ is now spending her days transforming the lives of people living in houses…
Halloween Ideas From Father-Daughter Duo Who Dress Up Like Famous Disney Characters (LOOK)
Just in time for Halloween, meet the dad and daughter who like to dress up together…
Long Ago The Earth May Have Had a Ring Like Saturn–As Astroids Defied All Odds Hitting Only Around Equator
Researchers have found evidence suggesting that Earth may have had a ring system that formed 466…
Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ From Rob Brezsny
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Medieval Organization for UK Army Veterans Welcomes First Female ‘Brother’ in 450-year History
An Elizabethan order that has been a home for senior or infirm army veterans since the…
Amazing Kid Wows the Internet with His Incredibly Accurate Bird Calls (Watch)
Typically, when savants’ incredible natural talents are reported on in the news media, the stories feature…
Good Samaritan ‘Skip’ Finds $12,000 and Returns it All to the Senior Citizen Who Lost it
A Massachusetts senior lost an envelope containing $12,000 at a supermarket, but just as there seemed…
The Humble Tadpole Wins the Day in the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Marine conservation photojournalist Shane Gross captured this simply unreal image of a swarm of western toad…
The Humble Tadpole Wins the Day in the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Marine conservation photojournalist Shane Gross captured this simply unreal image of a swarm of western toad…
The Humble Tadpole Wins the Day in the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Marine conservation photojournalist Shane Gross captured this simply unreal image of a swarm of western toad…
Primeval Sturgeon Swim Again in Sweden After Scientists and Anglers Unite to Bring Them Back
The mighty sturgeon has been reintroduced in Sweden where it was driven to extinction in the…
Rescued Piglets Dumped on a Rural Road Are Now Living ‘High On the Hog’ (Watch)
When a scoundrel dumped around 150 captive-raised pigs on the road in the countryside near San…
Holographic 3D Printing Has the Potential to Revolutionize Multiple Industries, Researchers Demonstrate
Researchers have developed a novel method of 3D printing that uses acoustic holograms, and while it’s…
‘Huge environmental win’: Australia to Protect 52% of its Oceans, More Than Any Other Country
Over 10,000 square miles of additional protected area will be added to the Heard and McDonald…
Before and After Photos of World’s Largest Dam Removal in Calif. Will Have You Cheering for Team Earth–(LOOK)
For years, California was slated to undertake the world’s largest dam removal project in order to…
Painting Found in Italian Villa Basement Turns Out to Be Original Picasso
A painting that was found in a basement signed with the name “Picasso,” but that was…
English Couple Quit Their Jobs to Travel Four Years Around the World in a Van Becoming Social Media Stars
A couple who quit their jobs and sold all their belongings to travel in a campervan…
Visiting the Gym Today Could Trigger a Bright Idea Next Week, Shows New Study
The everyday effects of sleep, exercise, heart rate, and mood—both good and bad—could linger in our…
New Evidence Near Mysterious Carvings Show Persians May Have Escaped to Madagascar for Religious Freedom
Among the sandstone hills and boulders of Madagascar’s Isalo National Park, the curious archaeological site of…
Dog Sits Down in Middle of Road Unmoving–Until Officer Follows to Save Her Owner
From Washington state comes the story of a senior citizen being saved by his senior canine,…
Scientists Grow Tree from 1,000-year-old Seed Found in Cave–May Be Lost Medicinal Plant in the Bible
During an archaeological dig in a desert area north of Jerusalem 40 years ago, a seed…
Largest-Ever Planetary Spacecraft Set for Launch Towards Jupiter to Study the Ocean Moon of Europa
NASA has seen some outstanding recent successes in robotic exploration over the past 20 years, but…
Hero Passenger Lands Plane After Pilot Suffers Cardiac Arrest
Picture it: you’re happily sitting aboard a plane and the pilot falls over unconscious. It’s the…
Two Safari Parks Complete Rhino Swap to Unite Sisters for the First Time
Two UK safari parks have completed a rhino swap, trading a captive-born male ready to breed…
Sharp Increase in the Numbers of Nesting Sea Turtles Rewards a Generation of Hard Work in Greece
From Spain in the west to Cyprus in the east, the Mediterranean has witnessed a record…
Decorative Throne Room Unearthed May Have Belonged to an Ancient Peruvian Queen
Excavations on a pre-Inca site in northern Peru revealed the presence of a throne room where…
Rescue Team Finds Dog Stranded in Tree 20 Feet Up–And Reunites Her With Family After Hurricane Helene
Humans aren’t the only ‘loved ones being rescued in the wake of Hurricane Helene destruction. The…
‘It’s Been Amazing’ the Outpouring of Support From Pilots, Business, Celebrities and Government After Hurricane
After Hurricane Helene slammed into the Southeastern US, the governors in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and…
New Fabric Inspired by Squid is Leading to Temperature-Controlled Clothing
A radical new fabric that enables temperature-controlled clothing was inspired by squid—and allows for user-adjusted warmth,…
Nearly 9 in 10 Adults Believe in ‘Love at First Sight’ With Their Dogs
More dog owners had an “instant connection” with their pet than with their own partners, according…
Single-Dose Gene Therapy is Potentially Life-Changing for Adults with Hemophilia
Adults with hemophilia B saw their number of bleeding episodes drop by an average of 71…
New Reports: Stunning Job Growth Adds 250K as Wages Rise 4% and Violent Crime Continues Dropping Dramatically Across US
According to new reports from the FBI and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States…
Rock Formation Deep in Australian Outback Holds New Clues to Climate Change Now That its True Age is Known
An unusual rock formation deep in the Australian outback could hold key clues to future climate…
One-Minute Phone Breaks Help Keep College Students More Focused in Classroom: Study
Researchers investigated whether letting students use their phones for very brief amounts of time can enhance…
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Mystery of Nazca Lines Deepens as AI Survey Doubles Number of Geoglyphs and Alters Their Meaning
It took nearly a century to locate the 430 geoglyphs hidden in the Nazca Desert of…
Miracle Twins Given 10% Chance of Survival Are Now Thriving Thanks to Hero Medics
A Scottish mom is thanking her lucky stars after her “miracle” twins avoided the worst of…
Torn Between Volunteering and Dream of Adopting a Cat, 6-year-old Starts Poop Scooping Business
This is Luca Arpin, better known to his neighbors as “Poopa Scoopa Luca.“ His moniker is…
San Francisco Opera Offers Prime Tickets For $10 to Get New Folks Interested in Magnum Opuses Like Carmen
In 1932, this ticket to the San Francisco Opera was sold for $10. Now, the company…
Draconid Meteor Shower Offers Chance to See Hundreds of Shooting Stars per Hour in October Skies
On the night of October 8th, the Earth will pass through a meteor shower radiating from…
People Happy with Their Lives Are Less Likely to Suffer Heart Attack or Stroke
The analysis of health records of more than 120,000 adults in the UK with an average…
Goat Named Mr. Joshua Runs Last 4k of Local Marathon Winning Medal and Local Adoration
During an annual half-marathon in Newfoundland, a strange individual was seen among the runners during the…
After Building Causes 1,000 Bird Deaths, $1.2M Window Decals Shows Chicago How to Beak Considerate
A Chicago real estate company has shelled out $1.2 million for a sophisticated suite of decals…
Strange Rock Found on Mars with Zebra Markings Has NASA Scientists ‘Excited’
Last month, while trundling across the Martian landscape, the eyes of the Perseverance Mars rover settled…
When Boy’s Life Support Was Turned off He Began Improving–and Went Home with Parents
A 4-year-old has become the first patient known to British medical history to be taken off…
This Hurricane-Proof Florida Development Easily Endured Helene, Ian, and Idalia–Proving Climate Designs Work
First Ian, then Idalia, now Helene—a special housing development in Florida has withstood them all. Without…
India’s Rhino Stronghold Sees 86% Drop in Poaching and Five-Fold Increase in Rhinos
Since 2016, poaching of one-horned rhinoceroses in India’s Assam state has fallen 86% after a change…
Trail Camera Shows ‘Truly Amazing’ Bear–Born with 2-Legs and Living Large in West Virginia
A black bear born without front legs has been sighted more or less thriving in the…
North Carolina Sports Come Together to Support Victims of ‘Unprecedented’ Hurricane Helene
Companies and organizations are descending on affected communities in North Carolina with donations and volunteers as…
Photographer Discovers Ancient Pendant Thousands of Years Old on a Cornwall Beach
43-year-old Nikki Banfield says it’s always when she’s not looking for treasures on the beach that…
Old Incubators Help Save Orphaned Kangaroos by Imitating Their Mother’s Pouch
When an Australian nurse working at a hospital with outdated incubators happened upon a kangaroo rescue…
Frozen in Time: 32,000-year-old Woolly Rhino Found with Skin, Fur, and Organs Intact
Four years ago, someone came across an extraordinary find—a juvenile rhino from the Pleistocene ‘mummified’ in…
Trending Moms are Leaving Gift Cards in Store Diaper Aisles–For Postpartum Peer Relief
A rather unique story is sweeping American social media—moms leaving presents for other moms inside baby…
Previously Unknown Mozart Song Discovered in German Library After 200 Years
Imagine if you were flipping through records at a store and discovered an unreleased single from…
Gene Therapy at Duke Improves NC Dad’s Failing Vision Just in Time for His Baby’s Birth
A touching story comes now from North Carolina of a man who saw a reversal in…
55-Year-old Janitor Cleans Up on America’s Got Talent Winning $1M for Heart-Wrenching ‘Don’t Stop Believing’
Richard Goodall, a 55-year-old school janitor, became the winner of America’s Got Talent season 19 in…
Global Telescopes Image Nearby Black Hole in Unprecedented, Triple-Frequency Color Photo
For generations, humanity has had to be content with artistic illustrations of black holes as a…
World’s First Vertical Strawberry Farm Uses AI to Compliment Mother Nature
In Richmond, a company has opened the world’s first indoor strawberry farm. Plenty Unlimited Inc. says…
What Makes the Perfect Forest for the Perfect Autumn?
Reprinted with permission from World At Large, a news website of nature, politics, science, health, and travel.…
Stranger Carried a Senior Hiker for Hours on His Back After She Fell and Couldn’t Walk
A woman who broke her leg while hiking was rescued by a trio of strapping young…
Stem Cells Reverse Woman’s Type-1 Diabetes–a World First
“I can eat sugar now,” said a woman from Tianjing, China, who recently became the first…
Spain’s Olive Oil Producers Turn Tons of Their Pits into Fuel–For Homes, Planes and Industry
In a rather unique story from Reuters, the Spanish olive oil market is profiled for what…
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How a Chatty Motorist Led to One of the Biggest Finds in Greek Archaeology–the Lost 2,800-year-old Temple of Artemis
From the magazine of the Archaeological Institute of America comes the story of an immense discovery…
On Advice of Psychologists, Instagram Just Moved Every Teen into Protective User Accounts
Concerns over the well-being of teenage users of Instagram have led to its parent company Meta…
Sahara Desert Is Turning Green Amid Unusual Rains in Parts of North Africa
Bountiful rains are greening parts of the Sahara that haven’t had a good soak in years.…
Dairy Samples from 3,600-yo Mummies Reveal Precise Origins of Kefir in the Human Diet
The oldest traces of fermented dairy ever discovered were recently found in western China’s Tarim Basin,…
Vertical Greening Brings Nature to Urban ‘Heat Islands’ Quickly and Easily (LOOK)
Now at the London Design Festival, a nifty piece of “street furniture” allows for rapid urban…
Moderate Coffee and Caffeine Consumption Is Associated with Preventing Onset of #1 Killer
Regular coffee or caffeine consumption may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases like…