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World’s Oldest DNA Paints a New Picture of Icy Greenland 2 Million Years Ago

Science / 3 min. read

Scientists have uncovered the world’s oldest known DNA in northern Greenland — a major discovery that sheds light on what the now-barren landscape may have looked like 2 million years ago.  Publishing their findings in Nature in December, an international team of scientists studied 41 microscopic fragments of environmental DNA, the genetic material organisms release […]

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This arial captures the impressive scale of glaciers and icebergs in East Greenland on a sailing expedition in autumn 2017.

New Phone App May Help Identify Stroke Symptoms in Real Time and Get Help Quickly

Health / 3 min. read

Strokes are one of the leading causes of severe long-term disability and death in the United States. Time is a crucial factor, with speed of care often meaning the difference between life and death. So, what if facial video technology could detect signs of a stroke in real time and get someone help as quickly

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Ceramic Boxes That Look Like Tiny Igloos House Endangered Penguin Nests in Africa

Environment / 3 min. read

When you think of ceramic, porcelain or china probably comes to mind. Over in South Africa, though, scientists are using the material to house endangered penguins in order to protect them from the warming weather caused by climate change. The African Penguin Nest Project team, made up of researchers and conservationists from around the world,

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Meet Ivy the Australian Shepherd: Painting Pup Sells Artwork for Charity

Culture, Exclusive / 3 min. read

Australian shepherd Ivy loves doing many of the things a dog typically enjoys: going on walks, daily frisbee, swimming, and riding in the car. But the 10-year-old pup also likes to paint, and her artwork has raised thousands of dollars for charity to date. It all started when a friend of her owner, Lisa Kite,

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The Mystique of Mardis Gras: Inside the History of the Worldwide Celebration

Culture / 3 min. read

Beads tossed from parade floats, elaborate masked balls, and the brilliant colors of purple, green, and gold. We’re speaking, of course, of Mardi Gras, the raucous celebration that falls on the Tuesday before the Christian fasting period of Lent in February and March. Also known internationally as Carnival or Carnaval, the lively annual festival is

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Swim in Palau’s Jellyfish Lake: Visitors Can Float Worry-Free With Jellies That Don’t Sting

Environment / 4 min. read

Tucked in a lake on a remote island country in the western Pacific lives a mysterious and rare creature. They’re small and squishy, they don’t have a brain, heart, or eyes, and they have stingers that don’t cause pain. Meet the golden jellyfish: a unique, gold-colored subspecies that draws visitors from all over the world

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Split photo of endemic golden jellyfish in lake at the Republic of Palau. Snorkeling in Jellyfish Lake is a popular activity for tourists to Palau.

It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day: Here Are 17 Kind Acts to Extend to Those Around You

Humanity / 9 min. read

The idea for the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation was first sparked during the 1990s in the San Francisco Bay area. According to the foundation’s website, in response to the trend of dishearteningly negative news coverage during a “summer of violence,” a reporter proposed “practicing random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty” instead.

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close up of happy african american woman hand taking coffee cup from man on random acts of kindness day

Inside No One Eats Alone Day and the Nonprofit Working to End Social Isolation in Middle Schools

Exclusive, Humanity / 3 min. read

When Laura Talmus’ 15-year-old daughter Lili unexpectedly passed away in 2009 due to medical complications of Apert syndrome, she channeled her grief into action. What began as a middle school assembly, inspired by Lili’s experiences as a student who often spent lunch alone, turned into the nonprofit Beyond Differences, which currently works with 9,000 schools

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