
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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Study finds most violent crime rates have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels
The number of homicides across the United States declined by 16% in 2024, continuing a recent downward trajectory, according to the latest crime trends report from the Council on Criminal Justice.
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Three-footed turtle given 'new wheels' after museum staff gifts him a handmade LEGO harness
A tenacious turtle named Root earned a cushy spot at a museum in Nova Scotia. Then his “coworkers” stepped in to improve his quality of life.
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YouTubers MrBeast, Mark Rober's new #TeamWater philanthropy project aims to raise $40M to provide clean water to millions
The YouTuber-philanthropist has joined forces with other content creators on the heels of his successful #TeamTrees and #TeamSeas fundraisers.
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New research suggests dogs help people regulate stress even more than expected
Dogs aren’t just good company. They might just be one of the most accessible and effective tools for staying healthy in a stressful world.
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Bandicoot 'baby boom' gives conservationists hope for endangered species after 150-year absence
In 2023, 66 shark bay bandicoots were released into the Pilliga reserve in Australia. Two years later, conservationists continue to find evidence that the endangered marsupials are thriving.
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Scientists invent 'living' concrete that heals its own cracks with sunlight
Researchers at Texas A&M University found a plant-based solution to help cement self-repair.
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