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A life jacket that saved a first-class passenger during the Titanic disaster just sold for over $900,000, more than double its estimate. The piece of history connects us to one of 700 survivors who made it through that tragic night in 1912.
A college student who survived a shooting at her school's homecoming is now helping others by sharing her journey. Her courage is turning tragedy into hope for communities affected by gun violence.
After dwindling to fewer than 100 in the wild, critically endangered achoques are getting a second chance at survival. Conservationists just released 1,000 young salamanders into their only home on Earth.
A daily pill for advanced pancreatic cancer nearly doubled survival time in a major trial, offering new hope for one of the deadliest cancers. Patients lived a median of 13.2 months compared to 6.7 months with standard chemotherapy.
A Long Island man's heart stopped for 35 minutes, but a breakthrough heart pump device brought him back without brain damage. Doctors are calling his survival nearly impossible.
A four-time cancer survivor and researcher is challenging the harmful myth that resilience means bouncing back unchanged. Her two decades of research reveal what truly helps people heal after trauma.
When Ralph Arnold collapsed during a run, four fellow runners and his wife jumped into action with CPR, starting a chain of survival that brought him home. Their story shows how everyday people can be the difference between life and death.
A new pill for pancreatic cancer helped patients live nearly twice as long as standard chemotherapy in a groundbreaking study. The experimental drug could bring hope to one of the deadliest cancers within months.
Janet Applefield, a Holocaust survivor, spoke to a packed audience in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, ensuring her story of survival lives on for future generations. The April 12 event at Temple Israel brought together community members across faiths to honor Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Scientists discovered the first fossilized egg from a mammal ancestor, solving a century-old mystery about how these creatures reproduced. The breakthrough reveals how strategic reproduction helped life bounce back from Earth's deadliest extinction.
A humpback whale nicknamed Timmy, stranded off Germany's coast for weeks, is getting another chance at survival thanks to a creative new rescue approach using air cushions. After previous attempts failed, rescuers will use inflatable flotation devices to gently lift the weakened whale and guide it back to open ocean.
Scientists have discovered the first proof that our ancient mammal ancestors laid eggs, solving a mystery that's puzzled researchers for generations. The fossil also explains how these creatures survived Earth's deadliest mass extinction.
Professor Asher Matathias, born in hiding during the Holocaust, told a Rockaway community that choosing to be good can change the world. His story of survival and hope reminded hundreds that even after humanity's darkest moments, life finds a way.
Doctors are finally cracking the code on rare T-cell lymphomas that have resisted treatment for decades. A team of researchers across eight major U.S. medical centers is mapping personalized treatments that could transform survival rates.
A London synagogue brought together 60 people across three generations for Holocaust Remembrance Day, combining traditional candle lighting with cutting edge virtual reality technology. Fifteen-year-old Ella Behar shared her great-grandmother's Auschwitz survival story while younger children experienced history through an award-winning VR film.
A breakthrough drug called daraxonrasib has shown it can extend survival in pancreatic cancer patients, one of medicine's toughest challenges. The announcement from Revolution Medicines marks what experts are calling a new era in treating this devastating disease.
A Czech museum discovered photos of Dr. Deborah Weiss' family from the Holocaust, including her mother who was the only survivor. Now that remarkable story of escape and reunion is being shared with Connecticut students through a new exhibit.
Scientists discovered that Neanderthals weren't just hunting for their next meal. Turtle shells found in Germany reveal our ancient relatives were crafty toolmakers with surprisingly sophisticated survival strategies.
A new once-daily pill for pancreatic cancer nearly doubled patient survival in a groundbreaking late-stage study. The experimental drug offers fresh hope for one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
A new generation of scientists is tackling cancer from fresh angles, from mapping DNA patterns to creating glowing probes that light up tumors. Their work promises earlier detection and better survival rates for millions.
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