A recent study found that for women who were focused on weight loss, seeing a photograph of a high calorie dessert could actually help them stick to their commitment. More »
Dumpster diving may seem a bit gross, but a Kenyan teacher is finding treasure in the trash, which he uses to help his homeland. More »
If you're one of the lucky few who can cope with going to bed at midnight and waking at six with no ill effects, there may be a medical explanation: scientists have recently discovered a rare gene called DEC2, whose carriers are able to cope with less sleep than the average person. More »
While any baby's first birthday is a cause for celebration, this ceremony is an extra-special case: born 11 weeks ahead of schedule and weighing just two pounds, no one had expected the premature infant to survive. More »
The pesky plant may finally have the chance to redeem itself for all its bad deeds: according to a 10-year series of studies done on rats, kudzu extract could be the key to curbing alcohol addiction. More »
Physician Dr. Stephen Curtin claims to have come up with the perfect eyeglasses for anyone with vision focusing issues (which, after a certain point, is nearly all of us). Unlike the bifocals or trifocals that optometrists typically recommend, Curtin’s unique glasses, called TruFocals, provide a mechanically adjustable lens. More »
Two years ago, Jessica Hanna was a model and hairdresser in New York City. Now, thanks to a strange set of circumstances, she's the proud mother of four children—one biological, and three adopted. More »
Meet Yosemite Bob, a Yosemite park ranger who shares his love of nature through Twitter and other modern technology. More »
A Vermont man struck upon a bright idea by offering a "pay what you want" taxi service. Since launching the service, he's always been rewarded with a good fare. More »
64 years ago, an American soldier made a promise to his Japanese hostage to keep his family photographs safe, and return them to his family one day if possible. The soldier never managed to locate the family—but decades later, his son finally fulfilled the promise. More »
Warren MacLeod carved the "Sconestone" out of an African soapstone—and now he's sent it off on a global mission of kindness. More »
In memory of the priest who helped them realize their potential, a group of homeless men in Poland are building a ship that they plan to sail around the world. More »
Bonnie and Clyde are a bonded pair of Border Collies—but, in a one-of-a-kind twist, Bonnie serves as a seeing eye dog for Clyde, who is completely blind. More »
A British man and a Spanish woman rediscovered their romance and tied the knot, after a lost love letter had kept them apart for more than 10 years. More »