10 of the strangest animals
Let’s face it, on a planet that has over 8.7 million species of animals,
US Not-For-Profit turns mining pollution into paint
A US non-profit is saving the environment, by turning pollution from mining into vibrant
First non-stop trans-North American balloon flight
On 12th May in 1980. Maxie Anderson and his son Kristian, made the first
Baby Elephant is reunited with her mother 3 years after being taken
A baby elephant has been reunited with her mother, thanks to the goodhearted people
26th April 1994: First multiracial election in South Africa
Twenty-eight years ago today elections began in South Africa, however, this was no ordinary
Cannabis-derived drug eliminates 100% of pancreatic cancer cells
A botanical drug that contains extracts of a cannabinoid plant and extracts of the
Man born with one hand creates himself a new one from recycled
Enzo Romero from Peru was born with one hand; however, this has not held
First woman crosses the English Channel on 16 April 1912
The first woman to cross the English channel on this day 16 April 1912.
Solar Panels that generate electricity at night
In groundbreaking research, solar panels have been created that generate electricity when there is
Hubble telescope spots most distant star ever at 28 billion light years
The Hubble telescope has spotted the most distant star it has ever recorded, at
Meet the disabled pet duck who doesn’t like water
Tiddles the duck is unlike most other ducks. Amongst many of his unusual traits,
Apple is formed 1st April 1976
Forty six years ago Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne formed Apple Computer
102-year-old Thai man breaks 100 meter record
A 102-year-old man has broken the 100 meter sprint record for a centenarian. Sawang
First telephone call is made 10th March 1876
On this day on the 10th March 1876 the first telephone call was made.
Exercise lowers dementia risk, scientists say
People who are more physically fit have a lower risk of dementia, according to
10 of the cutest tiny animals
These animals are not only cute, but also happen to be some of the
Saving our oceans… with artificial whale poo
A team of scientists are devising ways of saving our oceans and tackling climate
Good news in history 23 January
Have a look at good news from different points in history. 1921 First US
Vaccine the future for treating multiple sclerosis?
A recent study has found the likely cause of multiple sclerosis (MS), and pharmaceutical
First train journey ever on 21st February 1804
Nearly 200 years ago a new era in history was heralded when the first
Heart-shaped wetland, Faiyum Oasis, spotted in Egypt from space
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, NASA have released a photo of a heart-shaped wetland taken
Early campaigner for women’s rights, Susan B Anthony was born 15 February
Susan B Anthony, was born on this day more than 200 years ago in
The first Reader’s Digest magazine is first published this day in 1922
It has been one hundred years since the first Readers Digest magazine was first
Dogs can differentiate between languages, research reveals
Researchers have confirmed what many dog owners may have suspected for years- dogs understand
First music store in America opened on this day 1759
It was the 13th December 1759, and Michael Hillegas opened the first music store
Reverse Advent Calendar: The advent calendar that gives back
We all know that Christmas is the season for giving and receiving. And this
Sanna Marin became the youngest state leader two years ago today!
Sanna Marin may not be a name you’re familiar with, however, on 8th December
7th December 1995: Space probe Galileo orbits Jupiter
Twenty-six years ago Galileo became the first probe to orbit Jupiter. It was launched
104 year-old woman learns to read and write
In the city of Kottayam, in the south Indian state of Kerala, Kuttiyamma, a
Madame Tussauds creator Marie Tussauds is born 1st December 1761!
Madame Tussauds museums are famous throughout the world for their lifelike wax models of
Students rescue food from farms and deliver to food banks
In Calgary, Canada, graduate student, Cindy Zhang saw a gap in the market for
Germany to phase out coal by 2030
German’s incoming government has revealed plans to stop using coal by 2030. The coalition,
Bernese Mountain Dog retrieves golf balls for charity
Eleven year-old Davos is doing his bit for charity. Unlike most 11 year-olds helping
Doctor Who airs on TV on this day in 1963
On November 23rd 1963 Doctor Who first aired. The TV series revolves around the
France bans wild circus animals and mink farms!
In a step forward for animal rights, the French parliament voted to end the
Researchers kill deadly bacteria with nanoparticles 1/1000th the size of a hair
Researchers at Southampton University in the UK have successfully killed a deadly bacteria called
Pet ownership increases lifespan and mental wellness
It’s often said that dog is man’s best friend, but the benefits of owning
Five times animals helped other animals!
Sometimes we need to be reminded of kindness in the world- and what better
First selfie in space: Buzz Aldrin snaps himself in 1966
On this day 51 years ago Buzz Aldrin made history by taking the first