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First offshore wind power sites auctioned off California's coast. One day it could power 1.5M homes.

The auction of the floating offshore wind power sites is a critical step to build this technology off the California coast in the Pacific.

10/12/2022

It was just one random act of kindness. But it sparked a family's decade of giving.

Seven days of kind acts every December blossomed into the New Hampshire-based Butts family's month-long annual Christmas Kindness Project.

02/12/2022

In Colorado election, voters legalize psychedelic mushrooms for medicinal purposes

Voters in Colorado said yes to regulated access to natural medicine for those 21 and up, including plants or fungi that impact mental health.

11/11/2022

Thousands of babies and children are hospitalized by RSV every year. Why that could soon change.

Six drug companies are now developing RSV vaccines or antibodies, suggesting this year could be the last without adequate tools to fight the virus.     

02/11/2022

A new treatment is restoring skin coloration to some with vitiligo. It's giving patients hope.

A new study shows a treatment for vitiligo, which recently won FDA approval, restores natural skin color to one-third of patients.

20/10/2022

One big change is coming to clinical drug trials. And it's 'no longer lip service.'

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, one major change is coming to clinical drug trials: More diversity.

30/09/2022

In a 'return to nature,' California legalizes human composting for environmental benefits

Californians will soon have a new end-of-life burial option: human composting. Here's what it is and how it works.

26/09/2022

Endangered, flightless parrot sees highest population in 50 years after artificial insemination

New Zealand's kākāpō population has reached 252 – the highest in almost 50 years. Conversationalists also point to artificial insemination success.

09/08/2022

Next step in combating climate change? Massive batteries that harness the power of the sun.

Batteries the size of shipping containers store cheap solar energy during the day, making it available at night when supplies lag and prices rise.

15/06/2022

Could eating bug powder and fungus meat help fight climate change? Yes, but there are easier ways.

"Novel or future foods," including vat-grown meat and culture-grown milk, could play a key role in reducing climate impact, according to a new study.     

25/04/2022

50 years after the US declared war against cancer, the fight continues. These are the 10 biggest victories.

The National Cancer Act's 50th anniversary offers the chance to reflect on the Top 10 improvements in care.

23/12/2021

What is gender creative parenting? We spoke to parents who let their kids explore gender freely

TikTok is bringing attention to gender creative parenting, a style of parenting that allows children to discover and express gender freely.     

21/10/2021