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On the left, the antlers of a huemul deer sticking up from behind a bush on a mountainside. On the right, two men stand on a mountaintop looking out over the expanse.

A secret population of one of the most endangered animals in South America was just discovered in Chile

The stout, shaggy-coated huemul deer is highly endangered in the southern hemisphere. But a recent helicopter mission revealed that they are thriving in a future national park.

Two blonde-haired siblings, Cedar and Posey Connell, stand in front of a gray background smiling.

These teen siblings raised $620K for cancer research in just 7 weeks, while one was battling leukemia himself

Cedar Connell was diagnosed with an aggressive type of blood cancer at just 15 years old. He and his sister took inspiration from his hospital stays to launch a unique fundraiser for cancer research.

Two photos side by side. On the left are two moms representing a clean air organization in Congress. On the right is a man presenting his research on a poster on Capitol Hill

Scientists host 'science fair of canceled grants' on Capitol Hill to fight funding cuts

In the wake of massive funding cuts to the NIH, USAID, and other scientific institutions, researchers are sharing “the things we’ll never know.”

Two photos side by side. On the left is three young kids in front of a lemonade stand, smiling. On the right is a young girl at a lemonade stand, holding up a sign

Kids across Texas raise thousands for flood relief with lemonade stands

In the wake of deadly flooding, young people across Texas are giving back to Camp Mystic in a sweet way.

A bald eagle parent and a baby chick face each other in a nest in a treetop.

This state is now home to one of the biggest populations of bald eagles in the US after years of recovery

Bald eagles were nearly wiped out in the 1970s. Over 50 years later, conservation efforts have paid off big time in Maryland.

A search and rescue team wears bright yellow vests and hard hats as they navigate flood waters in Texas

Mexican first responders arrive in Texas to support flood relief efforts: 'Solidarity without borders'

Thanks to volunteers at Fundación 911 and firefighters of Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, search and rescue efforts in central Texas are now an international mission.

Fish swim through a teal blue ocean, dancing among throngs of yellow-green kelp

Harvesting sea urchins could save dying kelp forests all while making $92M, new study finds

Kelp forests are underwater thickets of algae that keep the world’s oceans rich with biodiversity. And scientists just offered a strong financial argument for keeping them healthy.

A photo collage of a sea turtle on sand, three men standing in front of a row of plants, a sign that says 'Entering Grand Canyon National Park', and a child running with a baton in his hand

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With the rights and history of LGBTQ+ Americans facing existential threats, spaces like the Ohio Lesbian Archives are continuing to keep queer history alive

This lesbian archive is preserving LGBTQ+ history as it's erased: 'Proof of our existence'

As programs recognizing LGBTQ+ people are cut, an Ohio archive is doing what queer Americans always have: preserving their own history.

A golden retriever sits on a green couch in front of a cinematography camera

Dogs offer stress relief, even in tele-therapy settings, according to new study

Researchers set out to discover whether therapy dogs’ mental health support could apply beyond a screen.

Menstrual pads containing nanotechnology aim to provide Pap-smear-free cervical cancer screening

Determined to make HPV and cervical cancer screenings less invasive, these researchers have turned to menstrual blood.

Summer Willis stands on a red track, wearing a black shirt that reads: "The Last Time We Crawl."

This woman crawled marathons to raise awareness for sexual assault. Now, thanks to her, Texas has redefined consent

After three sessions, Texas lawmakers passed a bill last month that defines consent and fixes what advocates called a loophole in Texas sexual assault laws.