112-Million-Year-Old Amber Samples Preserve a Snapshot of an Ancient Forest
In the blockbuster 1993 film Jurassic Park, Steven Spielberg’s screenwriters tell the story of scientists who recover dinosaur DNA from a mosquito…
Citizen Scientists’ Makeshift ‘Coffee Filter Arks’ Help Prevent These Sparrows Chicks from Drowning
This is a saltmarsh sparrow, an Endangered species of bird that builds its nest in its eponymous habitat. A collaboration…
Three UK projects that offer offenders a second chance
From brewing beer to designing streetwear and earning law degrees, these three projects are giving offenders the tools to rebuild…
Engineering Student Turns Red Solo Cups into Stylish Sweaters That Don’t Shed Microplastics
A college engineering student is making headlines for her clothing line that spins red solo cups thrown away after fraternity…
Deep Sea Divers Recover Bell, Other Artifacts From Titanic’s Sunken Sister Ship–The Britannic
A team of deep-sea divers has recovered a slew of artifacts from the wreck of Titanic’s sister ship, a vessel sunk…
Birth of UK’s Only Bonobo Baby Gives Fresh Hope for World’s Most Endangered Ape
Conservationists and zookeepers are celebrating our closest living relative giving birth to a healthy baby. Heart-tugging photos show the bonobo…
Unlikely Animals Snuggling Together at the Denver Zoo Have Melted the Internet with Their Cuteness
We could all learn a few things from the animal world. This week’s lesson comes courtesy of a capybara and…
Olympic Boxer Gives His Gold Medal to American Who Rightfully Beat Him Decades Ago (Watch the Tears)
It’s never too late to make amends. Nearly 35 years after his gold medal-winning boxing match, the guilt still weighed…