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This Automated Robot Sculptor Chisels Stunning Works of Art From Massive Blocks of Marble

“Alexa: Sculpt a masterpiece.” That command may sound like science fiction, but a company called Robotor has already invented its own version of the concept: a self-programming, automated chisel capable of creating stunning sculptures out of materials like marble and granite. Based in Carrara, Italy — the same city that supplied the marble used by […]

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It’s World Cancer Day: Prevention Advice From Medical Experts

Observed annually on February 4, World Cancer Day is a global initiative to both raise awareness of the disease and mobilize people to take positive action in helping curb preventable cancer deaths and improve access to life-saving care. Led by the Union for International Cancer Control, the day originated in 2000 at the World Summit […]

Last Brazil Shirt for Soccer Legend Pelé — aka “The King” — Is Set for Auction

Late Brazilian soccer star Pelé, dubbed “The King” for his legendary performances on the pitch, won his first World Cup in 1958 at age 17. He went on to take home two more and earn a Guinness World Record for the most career goals before retiring from the sport (referred to as football in many […]

Meet the Engineer Creating Off-Grid Manual Washing Machines That Empower Low-Income Communities

Navjot Sawhney — the creator of a hand-cranked washing machine designed for low-income communities — is being recognized for making the world a more hygienic, sustainable, and equitable place. On January 26, Sawhney received the Points of Light Award from U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This award honors outstanding volunteers and inspirational changemakers, and Sawhney […]

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Try These 19 Indoor Activities to Stave Off Boredom When It’s Cold Outside

For the billions of people who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter months usher in frigid weather: from heavy rains to blustery blizzards. While these cold, outdoor temperatures can make for a cozy setting of sitting fireside at home and drinking hot tea, the repetition of weeks spent indoors can feel monotonous. In the […]

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How England’s River Mersey, Once Polluted and “Biologically Dead,” Was Restored

There is an abundance of fish species in the River Mersey once more. An iconic part of the United Kingdom’s topography, River Mersey separates Lancashire in the north from Cheshire in the south. In recent years, the once-heavily polluted river has become one of Europe’s biggest environmental success stories. “It’s the best environmental good news […]

Innovation & Kindness: High Schoolers in Tennessee Build Life-Changing Robotic Hand for New Classmate

High schoolers in Tennessee have made headlines for an innovative act of kindness: creating a robotic hand for their classmate. When Sergio Peralta, 15, started the year as a new student at Hendersonville High School, he tried to conceal that he was born with a right hand that didn’t fully form. “In the first days […]

2CX32WR A puppy holds onto a plush football at the "Puppy Bowl" in Phoenix, Arizona, January 29, 2015. Thursday's "players" in downtown Phoenix were all puppies - part of a drive by the Animal Planet television channel and the Arizona Humane Society to encourage adoptions ahead of the televised "Puppy Bowl" that will air on game day. REUTERS/Daniel Wallis (UNITED STATES - Tags: ANIMALS SPORT FOOTBALL)

The 2023 Puppy Bowl Is Here! Meet the (Cute) Competitors and Learn How to Watch

If the Super Bowl is the biggest game in professional football, the Puppy Bowl is the biggest game in canine athletics. The annual competition returns for its 19th year on Super Bowl Sunday (February 12), when “Team Ruff” and “Team Fluff” will adorably battle it out for the highly coveted “Lombarky” trophy. (Yes, that’s a […]

New York Crossing Guard Retires at 91 After Working Over Four Decades in “the Greatest Job Ever”

Louise Kobs has taken dedication to her community to a whole new level — and proven that age is only a number. The 91-year-old New York crossing guard, who joined the Nassau County Police Department in the role in November 1981, has only recently retired from her position after 41 years. “If I can get […]

Read more about the article Striking “Dream” Image of a Snow Leopard Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award: See the Finalists

A beautiful snow leopard triggers my DSLR camera trap high up in the Indian Himalayas. I captured this image during a 3-year camera trap project. The mystery surrounding the snow leopard always fascinated me. They are some of the most difficult large cats

Striking “Dream” Image of a Snow Leopard Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award: See the Finalists

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s People’s Choice Award winner was announced on Thursday: The honor went to German photographer Sascha Fonseca for his gorgeous sunset shot of a snow leopard — an elusive species known as “the ghost of the mountains.” A staggering 60,466 people voted on 25 photos this year, taken by photographers […]

Walking across the snow a pair of male and female coyotes court each other in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

Mating for Life: 17 Animal Species That Are Monogamous in the Wild

Valentine’s Day is soon approaching, and why limit our understanding of love and romance to humans alone? There are plenty of animal species that mate and remain committed to their chosen partner for life, from bald eagles and beavers to seahorses and mice. Monogamy and faithfulness could be natural for some species, as a 2019 […]

First Commercial Solar Electric Vehicles to Hit US, European Markets in the Next 5 Years

Though invented almost 200 years ago, renewed interest in electric vehicles rose in popularity in the 1990s, making way for the various models on the road today. Now, another type of clean energy is on the horizon for the automobile industry: Solar-powered cars may soon become a mainstream mode of transportation — as long as a […]