The fossilized remains of a creature with a twisted jaw and sideways-facing teeth have been discovered in the Amazon jungle. Scientists say the plant eating reptiles now called Tanyka consisted of “living fossils” even when they stalked the Earth aroun…
An animal conservation/welfare organization has had to think big to solve a big challenge: how to transport elephants in need of veterinary care across long distances. Their response is the brand new “Elephant Ambulance,” a specially design…
Last week, GNN reported that fungi were being trailed by scientists in Austria for their potential to extract valuable metals from electronic and industrial wastes. Now from the ISS comes a very similar story where, rather than ‘mushroom mining,&…
A man who felt he needed a more fulfilling line of work began a mobile laundromat surface the wash the clothes of Philadelphia’s homeless population. Joe Richardson admits it feels like second nature to wash and dry people’s clothes, someth…
Researchers in Brazil have demonstrated that ultrasonic waves can be used to extract polyphenolic nutrients from leftover cocoa bean husks, as long as you add honey first. Few things are tastier than dark chocolate dipped in honey, but the researchers …
In a decision that one advocacy group said would “make dignity non-negotiable,” Philadelphia schools have adopted a new wellness program that will guarantee recess and bathroom breaks. The program also prevents teachers from withdrawing acc…
