Sometimes to get a job done you just have to do it yourself. That’s exactly what this Toronto man did when his community garden was in desperate need of a staircase. Now, the city has threatened to tear it down. Toronto Man Builds Staircase in Park Adi Astl of Etobicoke in Toronto, Canada was tired...

Girls have the power to change the world, and these young high school students are proving that. This all-girl engineer team invented a solar-powered tent for the homeless to keep them warmer at night, All-Girl Engineer Team Invents Solar-Powered Tents for the Homeless There is no question about it: Homelessness is on the rise. A...

Tiny homes are all the rage this year, however, this one takes the idea of off-grid, minimalist living to a whole new level. Check out this incredible tiny houseboat, fully outfitted for life on the water. Off-Grid Tiny House Boat Richard from Daigno, Quebec, Canada has hand-built himself a tiny houseboat that is a fully...

Centenarians—individuals who live to be 100 or older—are a source of fascination for many people. Their long, healthy lives hold the key to understanding what it takes to age gracefully and happily. While genetics play a large role in longevity, there are lifestyle factors and habits that can also influence your lifespan. Here are 15...

Wasps are known for being aggressive, but did you know they are also quite artistic? A student in Italy did an experiment with wasps and colored paper, which resulted in the insects building rainbow nests. This is how they do it. Wasps Build Rainbow Nests Italian biological science student Mattia Menchetti performed an experiment with...

Fad diets, exercise trends, and more “low this, free that” food products than we can count, the world is obsessed with the idea of weight loss. This isn’t without reason, considering that 2.5 billion adults are considered overweight around the world, and 890 million of those are considered obese. The most recent trend is the...

One of the most precious bonding moments for expecting mothers is when they get to see an ultrasound of their unborn child for the first time. Many sight-impaired mothers are unable to experience this, until relatively recently. With 3D ultrasound technology, blind mothers can finally have a “look” at their unborn children. 3D Ultrasound Allows...

A group of hikers set out on the North Carolina arm of the Hazel Creek Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. None of them were prepared, however for what they found on the trail: Human remains, being scavenged by a bear. This is what we know so far. Bear Eats Man at Great...

Imagine if the sun shining in through the windows could be used to power your home or business. With these new transparent solar panels, that dream could become a reality. Transparent Solar Panels for Windows The latest technology to enter the world of solar power is photovoltaic (PV) glass, also known as transparent solar panels....

A rare shark attack happened in the Florida Keys. A man received a severe bite on his shoulder before his pregnant wife jumped into the water and pulled him to safety. This is their incredible story. Pregnant Wife Saves Man from Shark Attack A shark attack such as this one is almost unheard of in...

If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a simpler time, then this is just the place for you. Love Valley in North Carolina is famous as the town where cars are banned, and just might be the answer to your slow-paced life dreams. Love Valley: The Town Where Cars are Banned Looking like the set...

Have you ever gone camping or spent a night in a national park and thought “I wish I could wake up here every day”? Charles Bello and his late wife Vanna Rae had that dream too – and they ran with it. Now more than 50 years later, Charles is still living that dream. A...