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When 2-year-old Novalee stopped breathing after a seizure, her 87-year-old great-great-grandmother didn't hesitate. Wilma Whitmore's decades as an emergency room nurse kicked in just when her family needed her most.
Scientists discovered that apes can use their imagination and play pretend, a mental ability long thought uniquely human. A 43-year-old bonobo named Kanzi correctly tracked imaginary juice and grapes during tea party experiments, proving apes have rich mental lives beyond the present moment.
A 43-year-old bonobo in Iowa just passed "tea party" tests proving apes can imagine things that aren't really there. Scientists say this discovery challenges what we thought made humans special.
The Great Lakes have enough wind potential to generate three times what surrounding states currently use. Despite strong winds and state control over lakebeds, zero turbines exist there today.
Scientists are asking everyday people to help measure ice thickness on the Great Lakes, turning winter enthusiasts into citizen scientists who are improving climate research. Middle schoolers, ice fishers, and boat captains are already joining in.
A Great Dane from New England just earned the Guinness World Record for tallest living female dog. Her big personality matches her record-breaking height.
River otters have returned to the Great Lakes basin after nearly vanishing in the 1980s, thanks to cleanup efforts and wildlife reintroductions. Their comeback shows what's possible when communities invest in healing damaged waterways.
A gentle giant from North Stonington just became the world's tallest living female dog. Minnie the Great Dane stands over three feet tall and loves nothing more than naps and horse shows.
A bonobo who could use symbols to communicate just proved that imagination isn't uniquely human. Kanzi tracked pretend juice and grapes in experiments, showing that great apes may have been imagining things for millions of years.
An ape sanctuary in Congo has isolated 200 rescued primates and their caretakers as an Ebola outbreak spreads nearby. Fifteen staff members have voluntarily locked themselves inside with the animals, disinfecting everything from food to bedding materials to keep the apes safe.
National Geographic filmed Sir Ranulph Fiennes and actor Joseph Fiennes sleeping inside the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. The cousins explored Egypt's Eastern Desert and spent an unforgettable night inside the 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid.
Greek officials have revealed the fully restored interior of a massive ancient tomb possibly built for someone close to Alexander the Great. The 2,400-year-old monument in Amphipolis features stunning marble passageways and sculptures that showcase the grandeur of ancient Macedonia.
Illinois just passed groundbreaking legislation to protect its waterways from tiny plastic pellets that poison wildlife and contaminate drinking water. The new law makes the state the first in the Great Lakes region to hold plastic manufacturers accountable for spills of these toxic microplastics.
Great Lakes fisheries currently waste 60% of each fish catch, but a new initiative inspired by Iceland's innovative approach could transform the entire industry. From medical bandages to sustainable furniture, the future of fishing means zero waste and more jobs.
A juvenile great white shark caught off Spain's coast in 2023 has scientists rethinking everything we thought we knew about these ocean giants. Turns out, they may have been quietly thriving in Mediterranean waters all along.
Visually impaired skier Neil Simpson and his guide Rob Poth claimed Great Britain's first medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with a stunning comeback in the alpine combined. After sitting in fourth place, they posted the fastest slalom run to surge onto the podium.
Great Bay Community College just celebrated a major milestone with 288 students earning degrees and certificates at its 80th commencement ceremony. Nearly 200 graduates walked across the stage in Portsmouth, surrounded by cheering families who watched their loved ones achieve dreams that often took years of hard work to realize.
A juvenile great white shark caught off Spain's coast in 2023 sparked scientists to compile 160 years of sighting data, revealing these misunderstood ocean giants still call the Mediterranean home. The discovery offers hope for understanding and protecting this vulnerable species.
The Great Lakes region is turning wasted energy from power plants, data centers, and even sewage into clean heat for buildings. Northern cities are already proving this century-old technology can slash emissions and energy costs.
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While removing deadly ghost nets from the Mediterranean Sea, volunteer divers captured the first-ever underwater footage of an adult great white shark in the region. The rare encounter highlights both the ocean's hidden resilience and the urgent need to protect it.
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