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Man sits on the ground with a service dog wearing a vest.

PTSD relief found in loyal service dogs, new study confirms

Service dogs can alleviate some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder for veterans, according to a study published in June 2024.

How electric harps are protecting honey bees

By 2021, Michel Costa had become a frustrated veteran of an obscure yet devastating war in Europe. The enemy: invasive Asian hornets, which had been massacring his honey bees by the thousand.

Two side-by-side screenshots of a YouTube video. One one side is a close up of tools soaking in vinegar and ketchup. On the other side, freshly cleaned tools sit atop a workbench.

Mechanic shares 'leftovers hack' to clean your rusty tools: 'I didn't realize it was THIS easy'

The YouTube mechanic shares a money-saving hack that uses kitchen staples to remove ‘every speck’ of rust from metal objects.

Left: A man and woman smile with a small brown fluffy dog while wearing trucker hats that read 'Yumwoof.' Right: A dog poop bag sits on a dispenser outside.

This company just created the first digital dog food pantry — and it's funded by poop bags

Following a donation in the wake of Maui's wildfires last year, this company realized it was time to do more good.

A juvenile loggerhead turtle, being held up against a background of water.

Sea turtles make huge comeback, breaking 42-year nest record in Florida

A record amount of loggerhead nests on Anna Maria Island mark a turning point for the threatened species.

Three photos. On the left, Auli'i Cravalho smiles brightly in a black wetsuit while sitting on a boat, her two thumbs up in the air. In the center, a coral polyp under the sea. On the right, Aulil'i Cravalho speaks with a Hawaiian man about the area's coral reefs, while standing in front of the ocean.

Moana's Auli'i Cravalho speaks up for Hawaiian coral reefs in new short film series

The voice actress of the beloved Disney princess is partnering up with a Hawaiian coral restoration nonprofit to educate us all about the importance of the planet's reefs.

Naomi Osaka, Simone Biles, and Michael Phelps

By revealing their mental health struggles, pro athletes are scoring with fans

There’s a growing focus on ensuring that professional athletes have access to mental health support.

From left to right: A woman has her hand over her mouth in surprise, a senior man walks across the street, as seen through a window, and the woman

Woman who moved into new home has ‘no words’ after 98-year-old neighbor left this at her doorstep

Her neighbor had lived in the community for 52 years, and he left her speechless.

The AIDS virus (yellow), infecting a human cell

HIV breakthrough: Drug trial shows injection twice a year is 100% effective against infection

A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis drug gives young women total protection from HIV infection.

Diane Lewis stands for a portrait on the steps of the apartment building where she grew up in the Upper Albany area of Hartford, Connecticut.

Mother's relentless fight leads to free prison calls in Connecticut

Connecticut families brought an end to expensive prison communication, providing a lifeline for the voices behind bars. But consistent contact still isn't guaranteed.

A photo collage of a bird perched on top of a branch, a baby playing with a toy, a building, a Pampers play room, and a frog

Good News This Week: July 13, 2024 - Birds, Frogs, & Nurseries

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A snapshot of the deep sea, ringed by oysters.

Goblin sharks have been called 'nightmare fuel,' but these pictures prove how cute they can actually be

These deep-sea sharks are not well-loved online, but one conservationist wants to clean up their ugly reputation