South Africa school uses cattle dung to generate biogas for cooking meals
A South African school uses cattle dung to generate biogas for cooking meals for over 1,000 students instead of relying solely on firewood. The biogas system at Tiyani Secondary School in Limpopo province processes dung collected from the local village.
From one deer’s DNA, a road map emerges to save an endangered Philippine species
Scientists sequenced the complete genome of a Visayan spotted deer, an endangered Philippine species, using DNA from a single animal named Abraham. The genetic roadmap will help guide conservation efforts for this critically threatened deer species.
Surf’s Up for Pups at World Dog Surfing Championship Where Rosie Leads the Pack (Video)
A 5-year-old Labrador Retriever named Rosie competed at a World Dog Surfing Championship in California. Rosie has nearly 340,000 Instagram followers and is recognized by local surfers.
A 13-year-old boy spent his whole summer 3D printing a custom wheelchair for a baby in need
A 13-year-old boy spent his summer 3D printing a custom wheelchair for a baby using designs from MakeGood. The organization provides free wheelchair designs that anyone can use to manufacture mobility devices.
Ospreys Recover Thanks to ‘Pioneering Pairs’ Who Nest Away From Main Population
Osprey populations in Britain are expanding through pairs that establish nests away from main colonies rather than clustering together. The birds first went extinct in the British Isles in 1916 and began recolonizing starting in 1954.
Cat Named ‘Toast’ Survives Intense Heat of 4-Alarm Fire By Hiding in Closet
A cat named Toast survived a four-alarm fire in a five-story Utah apartment building by hiding in a closet after a mechanical issue ignited the structure. The black and gray cat went missing during evacuation but was later found alive in the closet.
Guard Becomes Celebrity Making Mini Statues For Each Event at Virginia Tech As Free Giveaways
Bryan Newton, a security guard at Virginia Tech's 1,274-seat performance hall, creates custom mini statues featuring a warrior rhino for each event as free giveaways to attendees. He produces these handmade sculptures to celebrate different campus occasions and build connections with the Virginia Tech community.
These Wetlands Treat the Wastewater of a Megacity
Constructed wetlands treat wastewater from a megacity using natural biological processes in large ponds lined with mango, date palm, and neem trees. The system processes wastewater through vegetation and soil filtration across multiple pond sections alongside an embankment landscape.
Bringing the thrill of live music to deaf audiences – with the help of air guitar
A deaf interpreter named Luke Holdsworth uses air guitar techniques while translating live concerts into British Sign Language for deaf audiences. This approach enables deaf concertgoers to experience the energy and emotion of performances through visual interpretation synchronized with the music.
A Minnesota family gave up hope of finding a lost wedding ring until a 9-year-old cracked the case
A wedding ring lost in a Minnesota lake for years was found by a nine-year-old girl who spotted what family members had missed. The ring belonged to her uncle and had been submerged in the water since before she was born.
An old man and woman dance to pop music in a Roman piazza, not a tip jar in sight
An elderly couple performed a choreographed dance to Michael Jackson music in a Roman piazza without soliciting tips from onlookers. They danced together for the apparent enjoyment of the activity itself rather than for financial gain.
Great Barrier Reef’s Recovery From Bleaching is Aided by Monsoon
The Great Barrier Reef experienced six mass bleaching events between 2016 and 2025 due to warming oceans, compared to exceptionally rare events before the 1990s. A monsoon earlier this year provided temporary recovery relief to the 1,400-mile reef system off northeastern Australia.
Meet the Indigenous women restoring Kenya’s Mau Forest — and reshaping gender roles
Indigenous women in southwestern Kenya's Mau Forest region are conducting restoration work while challenging traditional gender roles in their community. Judy Mukut completes household tasks including water fetching, cattle milking, and childcare before 6:30 a.m., then proceeds to work at a resource center run by the Paran Indigenous women's organization.
Pro Women’s Baseball Resumes for First Time Since 1954: A League of Their Own is BACK!
A women's professional baseball league resumed operations for the first time since 1954. Ninety-nine-year-old Maybelle Blair, a former player from the original league, attended the inaugural game despite recently breaking four ribs.
Voyager 2 was Running Low on Power Until NASA Engineered a ‘Big Bang’ to Buy Another Year
NASA engineers shut down certain powered components on Voyager 2 and replaced them with less energy-intensive alternatives to extend the nearly 50-year-old spacecraft's operational life. The team simultaneously disabled specific systems while maintaining adequate power for heating to keep the spacecraft functioning properly.
When Zoo Elephants Are Rewilded in Africa, Here’s How Good Their Coping Skills Are
Elephants released from captivity into African wildlife systems successfully develop coping mechanisms and readapt to wild conditions. Researchers from the Elephant Reintegration Trust of South Africa examined behavioral patterns in rewilded elephants, finding they can function well within wildlife systems even after long-term captivity.
New Treatment Shows Remarkable Motor Improvements in Boys With Muscular Dystrophy—in Just 12 Weeks
Vamorolone treatment produced motor improvements in young boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy within 12 weeks. Researchers at Binghamton University are studying early intervention with the drug in very young boys before obvious symptoms develop.
Kazakhstan releases first tiger into the wild in 70 years
Kazakhstan released an adult female Amur tiger named Umit into the wild on July 31, 2026, marking the first tiger release in more than 70 years. The tiger was transported to the release site on the back of a pickup truck before being freed from her cage.
Toronto Zoo Celebrates Birth of Endangered Pygmy Hippo – The Pictures and Video are Adorable
A pregnant pygmy hippopotamus at Toronto Zoo gave birth to a calf after 1.5 hours of active labor. The newborn stood within 15 minutes of birth and began moving around the enclosure.
Wildlife in the eastern US are making a comeback
Eastern U.S. wildlife populations have recovered significantly in modified landscapes despite centuries of human alteration. Beavers, deer, and other species have rebounded among cities, roads, and farms east of the Mississippi River.
How birdwatching has become an unexpected hit with Gen Z
Birdwatching is experiencing rapid growth among Generation Z young people in Britain. The hobby, traditionally associated with older generations, is now becoming one of the country's fastest-growing pastimes.
A man who wanted to ‘see music’ paired a piano with bioluminescent algae. It’s magical to watch.
A man spent three years developing a system that pairs a piano with bioluminescent algae to create visual representations of music. The algae glows in response to the piano's sound frequencies, producing a synchronized light display.
Cheese Lovers Unite: The Benefits of Full-Fat Dairy Documented in Study Without Cholesterol Rise or Weight Gain
A 12-week University of Toronto study found that consuming three daily servings of full-fat dairy did not increase body weight, alter energy metabolism, or raise blood lipid levels. Participants maintained stable cholesterol and weight measurements throughout the study period.
Leo DiCaprio Launches $200M Project to Bring 100 Most Threatened Species Back From the Brink
A $200 million project was launched to protect 100 of the most threatened species from extinction. Leonardo DiCaprio and the Bezos Earth Fund are among the conservation organizations involved in this initiative.
Blind Dressage Horse Wins Competitions By Using ‘Equine Braille’
A 15-year-old blind Appaloosa horse named Milo has returned to competing in dressage competitions after losing sight in both eyes to an eye condition. The 16-hand gelding uses tactile cues from its rider to navigate and perform in the show ring.
Once Gone From Ireland, Majestic Sea Eagles Continue Their Comeback with Rare New Chick
A white-tailed sea eagle chick has successfully fledged at Fota Wildlife Park in County Cork, marking the first chick of its kind there. The species had completely disappeared from Ireland over a century ago and is now making a documented comeback through conservation efforts.
Amazon deforestation alerts fall to lowest level since 2013, Brazilian data show
Deforestation alerts in the Brazilian Amazon reached 2,874 square kilometers in the latest period, marking the lowest level since 2013 according to satellite data from Brazil's National Institute for Space Research. The decline continued after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva returned to office in 2023.
Japanese Team Develops ‘Eco-Fireworks’ with Water-Soluble Shells to Cut Back on Debris
A Japanese university professor and fireworks company president developed water-soluble fireworks that dissolve in water to reduce debris. The eco-friendly fireworks represent what may be the world's first commercial water-soluble fireworks product.
Locals Succeed in Tripling Protected Seascapes Along 300 Miles of Turkiye’s Breathtaking Coastline
Protected marine areas along 300 miles of Turkey's Mediterranean coast were tripled through collaboration between local conservationists, fishermen, and an NGO. The expansion built upon existing marine sanctuaries that previously lacked adequate funding and enforcement mechanisms.