Hurricane Idalia blew a flamboyance, or flock, of 300-400 flamingos that was likely migrating between the Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba off course in August 2023 and unceremoniously deposited the birds ...

The whir of an otherworldly machine coupled with the claustrophobic requirement of staying completely still while a doctor peeks at your organs isn’t exactly a recipe for comfort — no matter the age ...

A backyard in the heart of London hosts an array of animals that you’d just as easily find in yards across the United States, including squirrels, rabbits, foxes, and local birds. But there’s one ...

In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 40% of high school students experienced persistent sadness or hopelessness, and 20% seriously considered suicide, all data points ...

Scientists already know that nature is medicine, with some doctors even prescribing visits to national parks as a way to reduce stress and inflammation. But researchers at the University of Copenhagen ...

Incoming students at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia have a new option for housing this year: Repurposed shipping containers. Named Maroon Village, a new neighborhood of student housing opens up ...

Early in the misty morning on August 14, the rain-slick streets of downtown Atlanta were filled with nearly 500 Catholic sisters speaking in hushed, determined voices. They were on what they call a ...

The average pediatric wheelchair can cost thousands of dollars. And when children grow and their needs evolve — or a wheelchair gets damaged — those costs multiply. So, the team at MakeGood NOLA, a ...

Life-threathening hypothermia can occur when temperatures are between 32 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. But most warming centers and homeless shelters do not open until temperatures descend much colder.

Like many cities across the United States, Portland, Oregon faces a homelessness crisis. According to the city’s 2023 Point in Time Count, overall homelessness in Portland increased by 65% from 2015 ...

Small business owners rely on customers and clients to pay the bills, put food on the table, and thrive doing work they are truly passionate about. The Small Business Administration generally defines ...

Actress Chandler Kinney and professional dance partner Brandon Armstrong were the first Black duo on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” to make it to the show’s final competition round. On Tuesday night’s ...