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Vermont's loon population has exploded from just 15 nesting pairs in the 1990s to 115 last year, thanks to floating rafts, volunteers, and a lead sinker ban. The comeback is so successful that conservationists are now testing whether loons can thrive without the rafts on some lakes.
A new smartphone app called LoonWeb is helping everyday nature lovers track endangered loons across Vermont, turning a mountain of soggy handwritten notes into streamlined science. The tool could soon unite citizen scientists nationwide to protect these iconic waterbirds facing threats from climate change.
A simple checkbox on Vermont's tax form has helped pull bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and loons back from the brink of extinction. Now the Nongame Wildlife Fund is working to save newly threatened species like the eastern meadowlark.
A Stevens County firefighter braved icy conditions to rescue a deer trapped on frozen Loon Lake. The heartwarming rescue shows what's possible when first responders and wildlife officers work together.
A firefighter crawled and walked 500 feet across dangerously thin ice to rescue a stranded deer, then held her tight as his team pulled them both to safety. The daring January rescue at Washington's Loon Lake required teamwork from multiple agencies and one very brave hug.
Shashi Bahuguna Raturi turned a ₹1,000 investment in traditional Himalayan herb salt into a ₹5 crore brand that now empowers hundreds of women. Her appearance on Shark Tank India transformed a fading mountain recipe into a national sensation.
Samuel Henderson can mimic the calls of 114 bird species with stunning accuracy, and his middle school talent show performance has captivated over 29 million viewers online. What started as a six-year-old's curiosity has blossomed into an extraordinary skill that proves the power of following your passion.
Over 13,500 volunteers donated their time to protect Minnesota's natural resources in 2025, contributing work valued at $9 million. From planting trees to teaching firearm safety, these everyday heroes are keeping Minnesota wild.
A new UCSF clinic is providing specialized support for young adults with colorectal cancer, which has jumped 55% in people under 50 since 2000. One survivor who beat Stage 4 colon cancer at age 29 is now cancer-free and urging others not to ignore symptoms.
Shashi Bahuguna Raturi started a business at 52 with just Rs 1,000 and a traditional Himalayan salt recipe her community said was impossible. Today, her brand Namakwali earns Rs 5 crore annually, employs 35 women, and proves it's never too late to build something extraordinary.
A Washington firefighter lay flat on the ice and wrapped himself around a terrified deer, creating an unforgettable rescue that's warming hearts across the internet. The creative solution saved the animal's life when traditional methods wouldn't work.
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When a terrified deer became stranded on a frozen lake in Washington, a firefighter lay down on the ice to give the animal a gentle hug and pull it to safety. The heartwarming rescue shows how far first responders will go to protect even the most vulnerable creatures.
A massive star once thought to be on the verge of exploding is actually thriving, new research reveals. Scientists now believe a hidden companion star may be behind the cosmic mystery.
A startup in India is deploying high-altitude balloons that float 25 miles up to bring internet and phone service to remote villages where traditional towers can't reach. The first launch happens this spring.
Scientists are debunking the protein craze sweeping social media and supermarkets. Turns out, you're probably already getting everything you need from regular meals.
IBM's new quantum computer can now run complex calculations 30% deeper than before, potentially cutting years off the time needed to discover better solar panels, batteries, and green hydrogen catalysts. By 2028, the company plans to scale this technology to tackle chemistry problems that today's supercomputers can't solve.
IBM's new 120-qubit Nighthawk processor is purpose-built to help scientists discover better solar panels, fuel cells, and nuclear reactors faster than ever before. The quantum computer can now run complex simulations that would take traditional supercomputers years to complete.
High-altitude airships and solar-powered aircraft could finally bring internet to 2.2 billion people in remote areas, with major tests launching this year in Japan and Indonesia. After Google's balloon project failed, new companies claim they've cracked the code with steerable designs that stay in place.