A Drowning Foal Rescued by Canoers, Hitches a River Ride Back to its Mama
As two women were enjoying canoeing down an Alberta River, they had no idea they would have the chance to…
Month: July 2025
‘Long Overdue’ Lead Ammunition Ban Announced in the UK to Save Thousands of Birds
In a huge win for British water, birds, and communities, the UK environment ministry has announced a rapid phase out…
Rats and Yellow Crazy Ants Eradicated on 6 Polynesian Islands–Now, Birds and Turtles are Flourishing
In the continuing conservation success story of eliminating invasive species on tropical islands, the nation of Tuvalu has completed the…
From broken things to bold ideas: Edinburgh’s festival of repair
Edinburgh International Book Festival’s Jenny Niven explains its theme of mending what’s broken – in society, the environment, and ourselves…
Dogs Are Being Trained to Track Elusive Spotted Lanternfly and Save Crops from Devastation
A real-world trial at Virginia Tech has shown that ordinary dogs and their owners can help combat a major invasive…
Walking Slightly Faster Can Help Seniors Stay Active Longer – Plus an Easy Way to Measure Steps Per Minute
Walking just slightly faster helps older people stay active for longer, and stave off frailty. Taking just 14 steps per…
Cat Walks Boy to School Daily and Unites a Scottish Community–Vote for Him for UK National Cat Award
An affectionate cat named Kiki never misses a day of school. Every morning, even if she’s sleeping or only half…
For 57 Million Seniors who are Video Gamers in the US, Aging Is Just Another Level to Beat
Kids these days, right? They spend too much time playing video games and not enough time outside. Tell that to…
Teens Learn the Lost Arts of Sewing and Ironing at New Summer Camp Taught By Local Grandmas Staving off Loneliness
In a sunny room in Fullerton, California, something magical is happening this summer: a group of high school girls is…