Amid potent political divides and efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across the federal government, education system, and private sector, a new ...

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.

What if public art could also power an entire residential building? The SunRise Building, an apartment complex in Alberta, Canada, has answered that question — and is now the title holder of the ...

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, a ...

According to a report from the Major Cities Chiefs Association, 69 city agencies across the country recorded decreased rates of violent crime and homicide between January and March 2025, compared to ...

You might not actually break your mother’s back if you step on a crack on the sidewalk, but cracks and holes in concrete are a persistent and expensive problem in the construction industry. Despite ...

Dogs can help lower cortisol during stressful events. Photo by BRUNO CERVERA on Unsplash ‍ What our study measured For our study, we recruited about 40 dog owners to participate in a 15-minute gold ...

At Shelter to Soldier, 1-year-old lab mix Raider has been undergoing “special training” since April of this year. It’s all for one very exciting job: to become the first-ever “morale dog” to join ...

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.

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.

White or reflective roofs significantly reduce temperatures. Atlanta is the latest city to mandate their adoption.

As climate change continues to rear its destructive, uncertain head, canine companions are playing a vital role. There are conservation dogs sniffing out invasive species in nature preserves, helping ...