This year, 14-year-old Yash Mehta flew to Old Delhi, India to visit his grandfather, who helps run a school for the blind. During his visit, Mehta questioned why none of the students had access to ...

Every spring, about two billion birds fly through Texas. In urban areas like downtown Fort Worth and Dallas, light pollution can be a deadly hurdle for many migratory species. Cataloging hundreds of ...

When gift-giving holidays roll around, those of us who care about social and environmental justice are always trying to balance our desire to give meaningful gifts with the knowledge that so many of ...

Chappell Roan doesn’t have to be dressed in a gingham two-piece on the “Saturday Night Live” stage to be considered “The Giver.” With a long history of charitable contributions and a devoted ...

Every year, there are an estimated average of 63 unprovoked shark attacks around the world, with just five or six leading to death. While the numbers might not be staggering, the fear people have ...

Veterans who die alone, without connections to friends and family, have piled up on the shelves of county morgues and funeral homes for decades. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates about ...

Once thought to be extinct, black-footed ferrets are the only ferret native to North America, and are making a comeback, thanks to the tireless efforts of conservationists. Captive breeding, habitat ...

Last summer, middle schooler Tina Jin was alarmed to learn that over 2 billion people lack access to clean drinking water. With her heart set on finding a solution, Jin found inspiration in an ...

According to the Federal Highway Administration, an estimated 47,000 bicyclists are injured — and 850 are killed — in traffic crashes every year in the United States. While infrastructure that ...

In 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington State, lava burning every living thing within miles. Uncertain of the ecosystem’s future, scientists decided to launch an experiment, and they sent one ...

On November 3, legendary music producer Quincy Jones passed away at 91 years old. Jones’ impact on the music, film, and art world can not be overstated. Across seven decades, Jones produced some of ...

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating... Middle schooler Tina Jin was looking for a sustainable solution to clean water filtration and saw potential in the honeycomb-like ...