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First-of-its-Kind Blood Test Can Detect Over 50 Kinds of Cancer—Often Before Symptoms Even Show
The test was able to predict the tissue in which the cancer originated in 96% of samples; not only that, it was accurate for 93%.
Whales Feces Represent One of the Greatest Allies Against Climate Change—Even More Than Trees
With whale excrement being a major food source for phytoplankton, any increase in whale populations could be a dramatic weapon against climate change.
Comedian Raises $460K to Send Bullied Australian Boy to Disneyland—And End Bullying for Other Kids Too
Thousands of celebrities, social media users, and other people with disabilities have rallied behind a boy with dwarfism after his mom's internet plea.
Gut Bacteria Could Guard Against—and Even Reverse—Parkinson’s Disease, Says ‘Exciting’ New Study
This new study adds to a growing body of research that has linked Parkinson's disease and brain function to gut bacteria.
Boy Was Inspired to Become Youngest Yogi in US After Seeing How Yoga Healed His Mom After Chemo
Now 14 years old, this young man has taught yoga classes all over the world—and he often donates the money he makes to cancer research charities.
Planet Earth: Here’s Why You Can Hail 2019 as a Year of ‘Incredible Species Action’
Despite how these species have spent years fending off extinction, this year's conservational success stories spurred wildlife specialists to rejoice.
U.S. Contributes to $100 Million Public-Private Partnership to Preserve Wetlands and Waterfowl
$28 million in new funding from the US will be tripled by partner grants, helping to preserve some of the most delicate park ecosystems in the U.S..
Ocean Cleanup Makes History by Successfully Collecting First Plastic From Great Pacific Garbage Patch
For the first time in history, activists have cleaned up some of the trash from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—and they will quickly collect much more.
New Reactor Uses Renewable Energy to Turn Greenhouse Gases into Fuel for Hydrogen Batteries
Once perfected into a closed-loop system, the Rice University reactor will be able to transform CO2 into pure liquid fuels for electric vehicle designs.
Leonardo DiCaprio Launches $5 Million Emergency Fund to Help Combat Amazon Rainforest Fires
The Oscar award-winning actor is not the only one helping to combat the Amazon rainforest fires, either.
Cannabis Can Be 30x More Powerful Than Aspirin for Inflammation, Says New Study Eyeing Future Opioid Substitute
The researchers say that the discovery could help create a natural—and potent—form of pain relief without the risk of addiction of other painkillers.
We May Soon Be Able to Harness the Heat in Subway Tunnels to Cool Our Homes Instead
Not only would this ingenious new cooling system be cheap to implement, it would also save millions of tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.
Largest Ever Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Takes Flight – and Airlines Are Already Expressing Interest
This is the largest hybrid-electric aircraft that has ever taken flight – and its developers are already being contacted by airlines from around the world.
Dog is Finally Rescued by Hiker Three Weeks After Falling into Cave Miles From Civilization
This dog may not have survived her plight in the woods of Florida if it had not been for an adventurous hiker who heard her cries for help.
Move Over 3D Printers: Scientists Grow Mother-of-Pearl From Bacteria, Perfect for Making Buildings or Bones
Scientists have figured out how to make a cheap, eco-friendly version of one of the world's strongest and lightest organic building blocks: mother-of-pearl.
How the Healing Properties of Irish Soil Apparently Hold the Key to Fighting Superbug Health Threat
A team of researchers has discovered that there may be more truth to Irish folklore than scientists give it credit for.
After Success of First 3D-Printed Home in US, 50 More Homes Are Being Built for Poor Families
Anyone with basic construction experience can build the 3D-printed homes in less than 48 hours.
Good Samaritans Save Drowning Animal From Frozen River Only to Discover It Was a Wild Wolf
Though these construction workers had suspicions of this animal's true nature, they did not hesitate to come to its rescue when it was in distress.
New ‘Trojan Horse’ Cancer Drug Successfully Treats Patients With 6 Different Kinds of Lethal Tumors
A brand new type of cancer drug that acts as a “Trojan horse” to get inside tumor cells has shown promise in patients with...
Graffiti From British Soldiers on D-Day Found in France
These fascinating pictures detail graffiti left by British soldiers on the walls of a barn in France—just after the Normandy landings on D-Day.
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