
Brazil's endangered macaws struggle to survive in the wild. So, conservationists give them flying lessons.
In an unprecedented project in the municipality of São Simão, blue-and-yellow macaws born in captivity were trained in free-flight techniques before being introduced into the wild.
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Two new species of 'paintbrush-tailed' marsupials discovered in Australia: 'They are ferocious predators'
By examining the genetic makeup of bones at a museum, researchers at the University of Western Australia can confidently say that the kultarr is three species, not two.
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This homeless shelter treats alcoholics with beer and wine. It's saving lives.
The harm reduction model is a radical alternative to most other abstinence-based programs.
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Nonprofit hosts 'ghost trap' rodeo: A fishing tournament for cleaning abandoned fishing gear out of the water
The tournament, hosted by Ocean Aid 360, has been running ghost trap rodeos since 2018. To date, their events have pulled up over 60,000 pounds of marine trash.
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A professional painter put up an 'SOS' on social media to help paint an autism center for free. 50 painters showed up to help
Gerard Donaghy said: “You don't have to look far to find bad news these days — it can weigh you down — but something like this reminds you that there's still plenty of good out there.”
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New study finds that a majority of Americans prefer a more diverse society
Researchers found that the sentiment persists across political and religious divides.
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20,000 Americans need a stem cell transplant every year. A stick of 'hero gum' can help find their match
People living with leukemia, lymphoma, or other blood cancers, can now find their stem cell or bone marrow transplant match with a wad of chewed-up gum. Yes, really.
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Homeless people given free cash with no strings attached in new study: 'I will never not pay my bills'
What would you spend your money on if you were randomly given a cash prize? These rough sleepers were given money for a clean slate, and they surpassed expectations.
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