
A new approach to ending gender-based violence against women is putting pressure on men to step up
White Ribbon Day is an annual campaign dedicated to ending violence against women and girls, and they’ve discovered a novel approach.
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School gardens lead to more positive attitudes about the environment, study finds
Many researchers have cataloged the benefits of school gardens, and they go far beyond just seeing how food grows.
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She survived an illegal abortion — then changed reproductive care forever
Inspired by her own personal struggles, Sharon Camp transformed reproductive medicine for the better.
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Developers create video game to help teens choose a birth control method
Developers are creating a mobile game called "What’s My Method?" to see if it will lead to more positive birth control decisions with providers.
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Tumorous sea turtle makes 4-month recovery after being saved from fishing line: 'I seriously did not think she was going to make it'
Nutella the sea turtle was in rough shape when she was rescued from Key Largo in December. Thanks to Florida’s Turtle Hospital, she has finally been released back to the ocean.
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400+ independent bookstores opened in 2025, triumphing against big business
Independent bookstores have grown in the United States by 70% from 2020, signaling a major comeback.
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An endangered sea turtle spent 22 years recovering from a shark attack. Now, she's finally returning to the ocean
Molly the sea turtle was on the brink of death when she was found on the shores of Kerry, Ireland in 2004. Her recovery has been nothing short of a miracle.
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This state just made it possible for grandparents to get free child care
While 21 states offer some form of access to child care assistance, this state offers the most comprehensive plan yet.
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People plan to plant 1 trillion trees this decade. A new project aims to ensure these forests survive
Around the world, people plan to plant more than 1 trillion trees this decade in an ambitious effort to slow climate change and reduce biodiversity loss. But ecology experts have one important message for them.
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