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Sunscreen gel made from pollen applied to the back of the hand

Scientists invent world's first sunscreen made of pollen. It won't harm the ocean

The sunscreen is "non-allergenic to humans and eco-friendly to the environment."
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Two photos side by side. On the left is a 9-year-old girl with short blonde hair wearing a lavender shirt. On the right is a poster for "Wicked: For Good."

9-year-old with stage 4 cancer given early screening of 'Wicked: For Good:' 'Checking off her bucket list'

“I hope that this film has made you believe you can fly,” Cynthia Erivo told her.
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A close-up of a baby's botton in a diaper

This nonprofit provides free diapers to parents in need, aims to be a nationwide model

Diaper banks are a lifeline for low-income parents.
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Two photos side-by-side. On the left is a young Jamaican man named Rayvon Stewart. On the right is a white, half-moon shaped device on top of a bronze doorknob

Student invents self-sanitizing door handle for hospitals, receives award from prime minister

Rayvon Stewart is revolutionizing disinfection technology across the Caribbean.
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A close-up of two people communicating in sign language over two cups of coffee

At this café run entirely by deaf baristas, you must order in sign language. (Don't worry; they'll teach you)

The Dialogue Express Café also offers sign language classes outside of business hours.
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An older male adult in a red shirt lifts two dumbells in a gym

New study: Resistance training slows nerve damage, prevents falls as we age

Researchers share that this exercise regimen can help counteract age-related nerve deterioration that puts seniors at risk of falls.
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A vending machine dispenses Narcan nasal spray, a medication that reverses opioid overdose, and other items

Instead of snacks and soda, these vending machines dispense free pregnancy tests and Narcan

A survey found that 4 in 5 vending machine users had trouble paying for basic needs.
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A person in black leggings and purple sneakers runs in a forest, their legs blurred in speed

New study finds exercising outdoors is 'superior' to the gym or city: 'Our brain loves nature'

New research from the University of Copenhagen provides insights that can be used to improve public health.
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A pink and white sign for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer sits in the middle of a pickleball court

More than just bags: Vera Bradley pickleball, golf tournaments raise over $40M for breast cancer research

The brand’s co-founders established the nonprofit in 1998.
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An x-ray of a foot

Scientists invent 'glue gun' filled with 3D-printed materials that heal broken bones 'in minutes'

The device delivers bone grafts in real-time.
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Two photos side-by-side. On the left is a close-up of a cross on top of a church. On the right is a half moon above a mosque.

Every year, a neighboring church and mosque join forces for a blood drive in remembrance of 9/11

The interfaith friendship has also led to coat and food drives for the surrounding community.
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MrBeast and another YouTuber supply clean water from a well and are surrounded by cheering villagers

MrBeast, YouTubers surpass $40M goal in global clean water fundraiser: 'We're just getting started'

The campaign is Jimmy Donaldson’s third large-scale environmental fundraiser in recent years.
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