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On the left, hands use a lancet device to prick a finger for blood sugar testing; on the right, a gloved doctor examines a seated patient's hand in a clinic.

An Accidental Finger Prick Leads a Teen Toward Unexpected Answers

Sebastian Harris shares candid stories and practical support about life with type 1 diabetes through research, podcasting, and community.

An Accidental Finger Prick Leads a Teen Toward Unexpected Answers

Sebastian Harris shares candid stories and practical support about life with type 1 diabetes through research, podcasting, and community.

On the left, a reddish-brown slow loris clings to a leafy branch at night; on the right, a gray slow loris perches among bare branches in darkness.

A Rare Primate Feared Extinct for Nearly a Century Is Found Alive in Indonesia

Rediscovery of the Bangka slow loris offers hope as local rescuers document over 90 individuals and urge habitat protection.

A Rare Primate Feared Extinct for Nearly a Century Is Found Alive in Indonesia

Rediscovery of the Bangka slow loris offers hope as local rescuers document over 90 individuals and urge habitat protection.

On the left, a person leans into a confined space helping a horse; on the right, firefighters assist an injured pinto horse standing outdoors.

Escaped Horse Falls Into a Drainage Ditch Until Firefighters Bring in a Winch

Uplifting example: Plano firefighters rescue escaped horse from a drainage ditch, showcasing teamwork and quick thinking.

Escaped Horse Falls Into a Drainage Ditch Until Firefighters Bring in a Winch

Uplifting example: Plano firefighters rescue escaped horse from a drainage ditch, showcasing teamwork and quick thinking.

carriage horse in city with taxi in background

New York City Passes Bill to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages

At last...

New York City Passes Bill to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages

At last...

On the left, a person kayaks at sunset with a penguin nearby; on the right, a person kayaks on open water with a dog.

Starving Penguin Approaches Kayakers Far Out at Sea and Changes Their Plans

Uplifting African penguin rescue by Cape Town kayakers highlights community action saving a starving bird.

Starving Penguin Approaches Kayakers Far Out at Sea and Changes Their Plans

Uplifting African penguin rescue by Cape Town kayakers highlights community action saving a starving bird.

On the left, a firefighter crouches behind a chain-link fence helping a gray fox; on the right, the same firefighter stands outdoors holding the rescued fox.

Fox Becomes Trapped in a Fence Until a Man Walking His Dog Spots It

Uplifting fox rescue in Montecito: firefighters freed a trapped fox from a chain-link fence and released it unharmed.

Fox Becomes Trapped in a Fence Until a Man Walking His Dog Spots It

Uplifting fox rescue in Montecito: firefighters freed a trapped fox from a chain-link fence and released it unharmed.