
Aspen trees are flourishing again in Yellowstone for the first time in 80 years, thanks to gray wolf’s return
The reintroduction of gray wolves to the national park was controversial — and continues to be. But new research reveals just how vital they have been to restoring the golden glow of aspen forests.
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As Trump aims to criminalize homelessness, this major US city has a different strategy: Pitching tents in parking lots
After opening its first “safe outdoor spaces” this spring, this city wants to make it even easier for homeless residents to get help.
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To keep your brain young, the largest-ever study on cognitive health suggests these 3 changes
A large, $50 million study finds that these three lifestyle interventions could help slow brain aging.
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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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