Animals helping humans

Discoveries Heroic Dog Saves Neighbors from Fire in Arlington, Washington

A heartwarming tale of bravery unfolded in the dead of night, as a loyal canine companion named Lucy turned into an unexpected hero.

Discoveries First-ever implants can restore 20/20 vision to the blind and visually-impaired Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Pig collagen corneas can restore 20/20 vision to the blind and visually-impaired Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Locusts can “smell” early onset of cancer using a patient’s breath Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Trained sniffer dogs accurately detect airport passengers infected with SARS-CoV-2 Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Chimpanzees apply insects to wounds, a potential case of medication?Joseph Shavit

Discoveries ‘Canine Hero’ leads police to injured owner after highway wreck Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Surgeons have successfully tested a pig’s kidney in a human patient Joseph Shavit

Global Good How valuable were dogs to ancient humans?Joshua Shavit

Green Impact Recycled cow manure fertilizing a green agricultural trend Joshua Shavit

Good News Cat’s meows leads rescuers to 83-year-old owner who fell into ravine Joseph Shavit

Good News ‘Hero rat’ Magawa retires from Cambodian bomb sniffing career Joseph Shavit