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The UN granted international protections to snowy owls, cheetahs, hammerheads, and more. Here's what it actually accomplishes

On March 29, the United Nations moved to protect 40 new species under international law.

In a picture photographed from below, sharks circle overhead against the glow of the sun on the surface water.

Bull sharks are big, aggressive predators — but they can still make friends, according to new research

A new study led by experts at the University of Exeter in England found that sharks are a lot more like humans than we gave them credit for.

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War & Conflict

Nonprofit invents modular playgrounds for kids in war zones: 'The children helped construct them'

The design was made in collaboration with Palestinian and Sudanese child refugees.

A rainbow crosswalk made out of colorful bricks in Miami Beach, Florida

LGBTQ+

DeSantis banned Pride crosswalks in Florida, so Miami Beach painted rainbows in a park instead

The city used funds from a 2025 budget surplus to replicate the Pride crosswalk in a nearby park.

A group of ten astronauts in blue space suits — 4 men and 6 women — pose with red NASA letters

Tech & Innovation

Women outnumber men in NASA's newest astronaut class. And this week, the first woman will orbit the moon

Christina Koch will be the first woman to fly around the moon in the Artemis II launch.

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Health

A Catholic college banned birth control. So students started the 'Womb Service' to deliver it instead

Students provide condoms and morning-after pills with no judgement.

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Environment

Taxpayers own 640M acres of public lands. Activists are selling symbolic stock in national parks to protect them

The “Going Public” campaign aims to celebrate Americans’ pride for public lands and inspire people to help protect these national treasures.

Environment

7 Small, Easy Ways You Can Protect the Environment on April Fools' Day

Here are a handful of ways each and every one of us can bring the climate crisis to a halt and create a future that is prosperous for both the planet and its people.

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Holidays

13 Ways To Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

April is Arab American Heritage Month, a celebration of the many contributions and achievements of Arab Americans.

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Quotes

72 Inspirational Quotes for the Month of April

Whether you’re reveling in the wonders of nature or seeking a burst of springtime positivity, these quotes are for you.