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After years of decline, hang-gliding is experiencing a quiet comeback in Australia as young pilots and women flock to the sport. This year's Corryong Cup in Victoria filled all 75 spots, a huge jump from just 25 competitors five years ago.
When a 70-year-old hang glider crashed into a cliff on Vancouver Island, a quick-thinking rock climber from his group scaled the dangerous terrain to keep him alive until rescue helicopters arrived. The injured pilot is recovering in stable condition thanks to the climber's brave actions and a coordinated rescue effort.
Scientists at Carnegie Museum discovered a new dinosaur species that helps solve one of evolution's biggest mysteries: how dinosaurs became birds. The feathered, hawk-sized predator could glide through prehistoric skies 120 million years ago.
More than 100 flower baskets will transform Downtown Bend's streets this June, but only if volunteers show up to help hang them. This beloved community tradition turns ordinary streets into blooming showcases in just a few hours.
A small gliding possum thought extinct for 6,000 years was discovered alive in Papua's rainforests, earning its own genus in a breakthrough so rare it happens only a few times per year. Indigenous communities knew about "Tous" all along.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, who led America through the Great Depression while battling polio, left behind a powerful tool for anyone feeling overwhelmed. His advice to "tie a knot and hang on" offers a practical path from chaos to progress in just 15 minutes.
Ann Crile Esselstyn hung from a pull-up bar for nearly three minutes at age 90, shattering the world record for oldest woman to complete a dead hang. After just two months of daily practice that turned painful blisters into callouses, she proved it's never too late to chase a dream.
Massive tree frogs spend their entire lives in the jungle canopy, only descending when it's time to breed in a breathtaking display captured by BBC Earth. The stunning footage celebrates 20 years of Planet Earth bringing nature's wonders into our homes.
Bonnie Sumner hung from a pull-up bar for three minutes at her Colorado gym, shattering the world record for her age group. Her simple message: don't let age define what you can accomplish.
A woman trapped in her car dangling off a snowy Tennessee mountain road was rescued by firefighters who risked their own safety in treacherous conditions. The daring rescue required crews to secure the vehicle before she could safely escape.
A Swedish company just turned choppy, noisy boat rides into smooth, quiet journeys that feel more like flying than sailing. The P-12 Business ferry lifts above water on hydrofoils, using 80% less energy while carrying passengers in library-level quiet.
Latin America's first fully solar-powered passenger train is carrying tourists through one of South America's most ancient cultural corridors in Argentina. The Tren Solar de la Quebrada runs emission-free along a 26-mile route through a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's been traveled for 10,000 years.
The Malabar gliding frog of India's Western Ghats creates a protective foam nest in tree branches, suspending up to 200 eggs above water until tadpoles hatch and drop safely below. This remarkable parenting strategy evolved over thousands of years to protect offspring from predators and dehydration. #
A Chennai-born boy turned his childhood dream into history, becoming Asia's youngest solo glider pilot just two days after his 14th birthday. Three years of weekend training taught Abhinav Sujith to read the wind and trust the sky.
Volunteers from 16 local businesses joined forces to complete 29 projects across La Crosse, Wisconsin, including hanging drywall at a Habitat for Humanity home. The 31st annual Day of Caring proves that when communities show up together, impossible projects become possible. #
The Netherlands is beating climate change with creative solutions like hanging curtains outside windows and building mobile jungles. Simple actions are already saving lives during Europe's hottest summers.
Electric hydrofoil boards are giving Parisians the sensation of flying just above the River Seine. The eco-friendly water sport uses a propeller to lift riders above the surface as they glide along the iconic waterway.
Norway just placed an order for 20 zero-emission hydrofoil ferries that glide above the water like magic carpets. The electric boats will transform coastal commutes while cutting emissions to zero.
When firefighters kicked down a locked door during a three-alarm blaze, they found a man asleep inside, unaware his building was on fire. His rescue was one of 11 lives saved that day, including three people hanging from windows.
Ten critically endangered Philippine hanging parrots flew free again after authorities rescued them from an illegal wildlife trafficking operation in Cotabato. Thanks to a concerned citizen's tip, these rare birds got a second chance at life in the wild.
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