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Has This Doctor Found a Sure Way of Recognizing and Treating ALS?
California doctor David Steenblock has been treating his ALS patients with specialized stem cell therapy – and they've been showing improvement.
170 Nations Celebrate A Pledge to Eliminate Super Harmful Greenhouse Gas
Countries big, small, wealthy, and poor have just signed an agreement that could save the planet from 70 billion tons of carbon dioxide.
Scientists Speed Up Muscle Repair, Which Could Fight Muscular Dystrophy
Athletes, the elderly, and those with degenerative muscle disease would all benefit from accelerated muscle repair. Normally, when skeletal muscles, those connected to the...
Region of the Americas Finally Declared Measles-Free
Thanks to mass vaccination efforts in South and North America, measles has been eliminated from the region for good.
First Ever Quadriplegic Treated With Stem Cells Regains Motor Control in His Upper Body
Thanks to the stem cells injected into his spinal cord, Kris Boesen can once more use his arms to sign his name, use his phone, and hug his family.
Study Says We May Already Have The Cure For Zika
The media has been abuzz about Zika spreading outside of South America, but this team of researchers found FDA-approved drugs that could combat the virus.
Engineered Bacteria Uses Sunlight to Turn CO2 Emissions into Methane
Scientists have engineered a bacterium that can take carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into fuel in a single enzymatic step.
The process...
Man Makes 108 Pounds of BBQ For Displaced Baton Rouge Flood Victims
It didn't matter that he paid over $1,000 of his own money – he just knew it was his job to serve up some hope – and barbecue – to those less fortunate.
These Teens Developed a Seed That Can Cleanse Polluted Water
They may be young, but these Brazilian students are doing big things with their magic water-filtering seed that won them the Google Science Fair award.
6 “DadPreneurs” Invent Great Parenting Products to Solve Nagging Problems
You've heard of ‘mompreneurs’—stay-at-home moms who invent a new product or service because they figure out a better way of doing something? Moms like...
Costco Sells So Much Organic Produce, It Aids Farmers to Grow More
America’s appetite for organic food is so big, the largest seller can’t keep its shelves stocked, so it’s loaning money to farmers to grow...
Walmart and Aspen Institute Announce $5.5 Mil Grant to Pave Career Pathways for Retail Workers
The Walmart Foundation and the Aspen Institute last week unveiled a $5.5 million grant to explore business models designed to enhance economic mobility for...
Scientists Discover ‘Reverse Photosynthesis’ — Amazing News for the Environment
A new discovery promises to harness sunlight and air to turn plants into fuel — hundreds of times faster than current methods.
You probably learned in...
Campbell’s Soup Removes BPA From its Cans
Campbell Soup Company announced last week a plan to phase out cans that are lined with BPA (Bisphenol A).
The company has already begun using...
H&M Unveils Sustainable and Affordable Wedding Dress Line
The H&M design team has pulled inspiration from the last three centuries of haute couture in order to offer brides the chance to be...
Mushroom Beehives Could Save Bees From Colony Collapse
A mushroom farmer and a scientist have created a beehive containing fungi that might just be the key to saving the imperiled honey bee.
Farmer...
New Study Shows Meditation Changes Both Brain and Body
It isn’t just in your head. A scientific study shows mindfulness meditation really does reduce stress and “rewire” the brain to be less reactive.
There...
Maker of OFF! Donates $15M and Cuts Price to Help People Avoid Zika Virus
The maker of one of the world’s most popular mosquito repellants is ramping up production, cutting its cost in Argentina, and donating millions to...
Wearable Sweat Sensor Gives Instant Health Profile Without Lab Work
There is one less thing to sweat about...
A smart sweatband gives medical technicians instant information that once required hours of lab work.
A small sensor...
De-icing Concrete Can Make Bridges Safer, Airports More Reliable
Like an electric blanket, this slab of concrete promises to keep airport runways warmer and bridges free from ice whenever winter storms strike.
Researchers have...