The most striking, colorful snails in the world are in danger — precisely because of their beauty. Polymita tree snails (also known as Cuban painted snails) are highly prized in eastern Cuba. Beloved ...

Efforts to pass laws and advance clean energy projects can significantly reduce emissions, and at a low cost.

Amanda Mellor has been named a Mover & Shaker by the Library Journal for her efforts to support people experiencing homelessness.

Developed by phone accessory company Rhinoshield, the CircularBlue marine cleanup initiative hopes to clean up coastlines with ease.

An unassuming sea creature surprised scientists by withstanding ocean pressures nearly 600 times greater than surface level.

A small, family-owned bookstore — People’s Book — in Takoma Park, Maryland wants to live up to its name. The independent bookstore has made waves recently, announcing that it would donate all proceeds ...

Twenty years ago, an office building sat above the Xixi Wetland, located just west of Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province in eastern China. But now, after being left behind for two decades, the ...

Black teachers play a vital role as mentors for high school seniors, new study finds ...

After opening its first “safe outdoor spaces” this spring, this city wants to make it even easier for homeless residents to get help.

A large, $50 million study finds that these three lifestyle interventions could help slow brain aging.

We’ve all been there: Stomach cramping, struggling to use the bathroom, unsure of what could possibly be causing all this pain — only to realize it’s constipation. It’s a tale 4-week-old puppy Tyler ...

Studies show that approximately a third of people experiencing homelessness — 38% — also have alcohol abuse disorders. But at The Oaks, a homeless shelter owned by Shepherds of Good Hope in Ottawa, ...