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Have Wombats Really Been Sharing Their Burrows to ‘Rescue’ Other Animals?

Several viral posts claim that wombats have been shepherding other animals into burrow during the Australian wildfires. But surprise! The Internet isn’t correct, at least not entirely. Apparently wombats in fire effected areas are not only allowing other animals to take shelter in their deep, fire-resistant burrows but are actively herding fleeing animals into them.

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Newly Invented Shoes With GPS to Track Elderly Family Members With Alzheimer’s And Prevent Them From Getting Lost!

Crystal Phyllis Mcleod / Alzheimer's

Wandering is a common behavior among people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Cognitive impairment can easily lead to disorientation and becoming lost too. Locator devices or global positioning systems (GPS) have been found helpful to caregivers, alerting them when a person with dementia leaves a designated area. Though a number of products currently exist for

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Photographer Captures Natural Phenomenon That Transforms Hummingbird’s Wings Into Tiny Rainbows

Crystal Phyllis Mcleod / Environment

We often think of scientists as the explorers of nature, but an Australian photographer is contesting this norm. In a series of photographs, taken and released by Christian Spencer, the wings of hummingbirds have been found to diffract light into small rainbows. Seen only when the birds are both in direct light and in flight,

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Finland Ends Homelessness And Provides Shelter For All In Need

Cheryl Whitten / Complete Health

Finland has lowered homelessness rates so much that it has basically ended its problems. Since the 1980s, the rates have been steadily decreasing. Finland Ends Homelessness There are many reasons why people can end up in homelessness. These can be because of a sudden job loss, or family breakdown and change. It can also be

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“Wildlife Warriors”: Steve Irwin’s Family Helps Over 90,000 Animals As Fires Rage In Australia

Crystal Phyllis Mcleod / Environment

In America, no person is more representative of Australia than the late ‘Crocodile Hunter’ Steve Irwin, dressed in khaki and spouting his catchphrase ‘Crikey!” Passionate for all wildlife, Irwin spellbound television audiences in the 1990s with his incredible knowledge and dangerous encounters with unique animals featured on his series. During a diving expedition off the

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Australia’s Deadly Bushfires Are So Big They’ve Started Generating Their Own Weather

Crystal Phyllis Mcleod / Environment

The thoughts and prayers of the world fell upon Australia in the fall of 2019, as bushfires raged throughout the oceanic country. Photos and videos of wildlife and people fleeing the rapidly spreading flames drew global attention and heartbreak. But sadly, the enormity of this tragedy is still unfolding in 2020 and the devastation grows

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This Mallacoota Local Is Putting His Life On The Line To Save Koalas

Amanda Walsh / Environment

The devastating fires ravaging Australia are leaving a path of destruction in their wake. While people are left deserted on beaches and are losing their homes, it is easy to forget the wildlife suffering the same cruel fate. Patrick Boyle is a brave local willing to risk his own life to save local Koalas and

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Why Poor People Stay Poor

Amanda Walsh / Environment

In the past 55 years, the American federal government has invested trillions of dollars on programs to help the poor. Although they have succeeded in some cases, non-working adults and their children tend to be left behind. The latest data available (released in February 2019, but estimates are from 2015) estimated that over 9.6 million

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Twice, He Went To The ER With Stomach Pain. Both Times, Doctors Missed Stage 4 Cancer And Sent Him Home

Crystal Phyllis Mcleod / Cancer

A Canadian man’s family is sharing a disturbing story, in which multiple healthcare facilities failed to appropriately diagnose and treat his stomach pain. Only later, when treatment would no longer aide him, was the man correctly diagnosed with stage 4 cancer (terminal). Though all healthcare services involved in this case are highly respected within Canada,

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FDA Investigating Metformin For Possible Carcinogen

Emmi Scott / Health News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating whether the diabetes drug metformin contains unsafe levels of a carcinogen. This investigation follows recalls of the drug outside of the U.S. (1) Testing Metformin for NDMA In a statement released on December 5, 2019, the FDA announced that it would be testing samples of metformin for

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Have Wombats Really Been Sharing Their Burrows to ‘Rescue’ Other Animals?

Newly Invented Shoes With GPS to Track Elderly Family Members With Alzheimer’s And Prevent Them From Getting Lost!

Photographer Captures Natural Phenomenon That Transforms Hummingbird’s Wings Into Tiny Rainbows

Finland Ends Homelessness And Provides Shelter For All In Need

“Wildlife Warriors”: Steve Irwin’s Family Helps Over 90,000 Animals As Fires Rage In Australia

Australia’s Deadly Bushfires Are So Big They’ve Started Generating Their Own Weather

This Mallacoota Local Is Putting His Life On The Line To Save Koalas

Why Poor People Stay Poor

Twice, He Went To The ER With Stomach Pain. Both Times, Doctors Missed Stage 4 Cancer And Sent Him Home

FDA Investigating Metformin For Possible Carcinogen

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