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Abandoned baby coyotes find their voices for the first time

Newborn coyotes whose mother disappeared are saved by a wildlife rehabilitator and are singing like angels.




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Camera-toting stray dogs join the fight against crime in Thailand

This technology could help Thailand's stray dog population go from zeroes to heroes.



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Police officers find homes for a box of kittens left on the road

The shelter was swamped with calls to adopt dumped kittens.




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Do pit bulls make good therapy dogs?

Every kind of dog can be a feel-good story wrapped in fur. Just ask King, the former shelter dog who has inspired countless people.




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Tigger got dropped off at the shelter at 16

A dog named Tigger who couldn't stop trembling when he first came to the shelter now can't stop kissing his rescuers.




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The way animals are treated in Liberia is changing, and children are leading the way

Through the animal welfare group he founded, Morris Darbo is saving more than the lives of animals.




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A Georgia couple met a dog breed they had never seen — and became their champions

Galgopod creates a lifeline for some of the world's most tragic dogs.




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Man cuts lawns for the needy in all 50 states

Rodney Smith Jr. launched a grassroots movement, Raising Men Lawn Care Service, to change the world with his lawn mower.




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This cat — and many others like her — spent most of her life as a lab test subject

This rescue group is shining a light the countless animals who spend their lives in labs.




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This is what happened to the puppy who was almost killed for being the 'wrong' kind of dog

A puppy named Dallas who was almost euthanized without ever leaving the shelter just landed a dream job: As a police K9.




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Secret Service honors George H.W. Bush with their favorite memory of the former president

In 2013, Bush shaved his head in solidarity with a young toddler with leukemia.




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Why Brits are tossing empty potato chip bags in the mail, not the trash

An anti-plastic campaign directed at the Britain's most beloved crisp company is leading to changes in packaging and recycling.




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The world's most famous pig is cancer-free now, and her unique CT scanner is saving lives

Earlier this year, her fans raised $650,000 to purchase the world's largest medical medical scanner to help her.




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Montreal turns iconic hospital into a shelter for people and their pets

The landmark Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal will will provide a lifeline for homeless people and their pets.



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This grandmother spent 2018 cleaning up British beaches — and she's not done

Pat Smith, 70, successfully completed a New Year's resolution to visit and help clean 52 beaches in 2018.



  • Arts & Culture

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Is there a reason toothpaste has to be in a box?

An online petition is calling on toothpaste manufacturers to drop cardboard box packaging.




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They braved a war-torn region to rescue 47 animals from the 'Zoo of Sorrow'

47 animals were saved after a daring mission to a zoo in the Gaza Strip.




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Villagers in remote rainforest village save their community with help from WildArk

WildArk created the Tuke Rainforest Conservancy to protect the people and biodiversity of the area.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Gruesome Grannies' and 10-year-olds shut down London for the Extinction Rebellion

This revolution isn't being led by baby boomers, but they are a big part of it.




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India's tiger population is on the rise

Habitat conservation and international assistance have helped India's tiger population rise 30% since 2015.




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She got her start saving animals. Now she's set her sights on saving the ocean

Mimi Ausland began as an advocate for animals with her interactive quiz website that donates food to shelters. Now, she's tackling plastic waste in the ocean.



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Some blind people can 'see' with their ears

Daniel Kish is leading the way for research on echolocation and blind people because of his self-taught ability to navigate smoothly without sight.




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Look at the long and winding path your food takes to get to your plate

Researchers mapped the route food takes from farms to homes.




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Wind and solar plants rise in the shadow of Fukushima's nuclear meltdown in Japan

A $2.5 billion investment in a renewable energy hub will bring about 2/3 of the power that the nuclear plant once did.




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A beautiful thing happened after coal-fired plants were shut down in the U.S.

A new study finds dramatic benefits locally from shutting down coal plants.




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The 'most famous bike trail in the world' may be leased to oil companies

The federal government is proposing opening up Utah's Sand Flats to drilling.




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The power is coming back on in Australian communities thanks to solar-powered minigrids

These small-scale solar systems can bring communities impacted by the bushfires and flooding back online in as little as a day.




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Southern Company, local distillery partner for hand sanitizer

Southern Company’s response to the coronavirus is rooted in Our Values and our commitment to Safety First for our teammates, customers and communities.




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Weather Channel series explains 'Why Planes Crash'

When it comes to aviation accidents, bad weather and human error are often to blame.



  • Arts & Culture

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Fly around the world (in less than 80 days)

Go on an adventure with reasonable airfares that let you circle the globe.




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Do you have the wanderlust gene?

About 20% of us have a genetic propensity that may compel us toward adventure and exploration.




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See two planes fly through a barn at the same time

A pair of British pilots recently pulled off a daring aviation stunt, becoming the first to fly two planes in formation through a building.




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9 of the most extreme airport runways

Here are the commercial airport runways that will leave you white-knuckled.




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Which is better, jet or turbo-prop? Neither

In which I try a different way to fly, and find them both wanting.




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This turkey makes the skies more friendly

Special companion animal gets Delta's blessing to fly in the cabin to keep passenger calm.




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The cure for jet lag could be as simple as bright flashes of light while you sleep

Bleary-eyed travelers everywhere rejoice! There may be a solution for jet lag symptoms.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Flyover Country app lets airline passengers explore the terrain 36,000 feet below

Learn more about those weird-looking thingamabobs down there.



  • Research & Innovations

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10 of the most dog-friendly airports in the U.S.

Flying with a dog, whether a pet or a service animal, is not easy. But airports can be surprisingly accommodating to your four-legged friend.




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World's longest flights leave passengers in the air for the better part of a day

Despite fantastic cabin service and other amenities, these sky marathons can tax even seasoned travelers.




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This company will plan your next trip, but they won't tell where you're going until you leave

Are you spontaneous enough to take a surprise vacation? Try travel company Pack Up + Go.




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The incredible shrinking economy seat (and other ways flying has changed)

Air travel could continue to get cheaper but it could also get a lot less comfortable, as seat sizes shrink and the differences between classes gets wider.




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Keep the air vent open on your next flight

Air vents on airplanes create air turbulence around you, which blocks germ particles and forces them to the ground.




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How to survive being stuck at the airport

Whether it's a delay or a layover, here's a guide on surviving being at the airport for a while.




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Airport art is taking off around the world

More and more airports are offering installations from the realms of art and tech as a way to help travelers de-stress.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why 'shoulder season' is the best time to travel

Prices are low, values are high and there aren't a lot of crowds in shoulder season.




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These unusual therapy animals lighten the mood at U.S. airports

Therapy dogs are becoming more common at airports, but some other, more unusual animals are also helping to relieve travelers' stress.




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Circus lions who never knew the sun take their first steps on the wide open plains

Three circus lions and a cub fly thousands of miles to their forever home in South Africa.




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What are chemtrails, and are they dangerous?

Is the government really spraying toxic substances at 50,000 feet? Probably not, but here's what's happening with chemtrails.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Does tapping the side of a beer can actually reduce the fizz?

New research finds the traditional beer can flick does nothing at all for fizz.




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The rise of zero-proof drinks

With more people drinking less, alcohol-free cocktails have come a long way since the days of sugary-sweet mocktails and tasteless beer.