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At this library, it's humans on loan, not books

By 'borrowing' someone from the Human Library, you get to learn their story — and share their humanity.



  • Arts & Culture

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Other animals have 'human' emotions, too

Animal emotions can be surprisingly similar to ours, primatologist Frans de Waal explains in a new book, especially in our fellow mammals.




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Honeybees sweetened life for Stone Age humans

Honeybees Sweetened Life for Stone Age Humans



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Humane animal testing startup helps sick pets and maybe human lives, too

The One Health Company seeks to find disease cures without killing animals.




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Watershed Connections: Yuma

Quick facts about the Yuma water situation from the Blue Planet expedition.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to identify poison ivy, oak and sumac

The rhyme "leaves of three, let it be" could describe a lot of plants, so you have to know what to look for to identify poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Humans built these mystery circles from mammoth bones 20,000 years ago

Ice Age humans likely lived in these strange circles made from mammoth bones.



  • Research & Innovations

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Bat flu? Human risk for newly detected disease unknown

Scientists have found a new influenza virus that infects bats. But don't pull out the hand sanitizer leftover from the H1N1, or swine flu, pandemic just yet. Wh




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New strain of avian flu hops over to humans

A 20-year-old woman in Taiwan is the first person known to be infected with a strain of bird flu called H6N1.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Fish that regrows cardiac tissue could mend human hearts

Scientists hope to end heart transplant surgery forever thanks to help from the amazing zebrafish.



  • Research & Innovations

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Should we bioengineer superhumans that can better combat climate change?

Philosopher suggests that bioengineering people to be herbivores with small statures and cat-like eyes could help to save the planet.




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World's most advanced encryption codes discovered by analyzing human biology

Signals that coordinate the rhythms of our heart and lungs offer inspiration for creating 'unbreakable' security codes.



  • Research & Innovations

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Spider drinks graphene, spins web that can hold the weight of a human

The webbing was on par with bulletproof Kevlar in strength.



  • Research & Innovations

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Here's a new way to calculate your dog's age in human years

Researchers have a new way of figuring out your dog's age in people years, and it doesn't involve multiplying by 7.




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Why lightning is so much deadlier for animals than it is for humans

For four-legged creatures, lightning strikes create an especially lethal ground current.



  • Climate & Weather

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Robot dog opens door, fights back in startlingly human-like fashion

Boston Dynamics releases video of new robot dog that can open doors.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What happens when humans aren't allowed to touch each other?

Without human touch, we lose one of our most effective ways to empathize with one another.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Scientists start the clock on human impact

The Anthropocene Era now has an official beginning.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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8 great heroes of human rights

From Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi to Rosa Parks and Jimmy Carter, these tireless advocates have made the world a better place.




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Seagulls like food better if humans touch it first

Seagulls prefer to eat food that people have handled first.




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All it took for these zoo pandas to mate was for humans to go away

The zoo had been trying for 10 years to encourage pandas Ying Ying and Le Le to mate. All it took was a coronavirus lockdown.




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With humans in lockdown, animals flourish

Wildlife may be making a comeback while humans stay home during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Even 400,000 years ago, the loss of animal species took a toll on humans

Prehistoric humans missed animals when they disappeared and even wondered how to get them back.




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Garter snakes form surprisingly strong, human-like friendships

New research finds eastern garter snakes prefer to spend their time with their friends, just like humans do.




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Even stray dogs understand human cues

A new study shows that even undomesticated dogs are paying close attention to us.




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3 different early human ancestors lived at the same time, in the same place

Newly discovered fossilized skulls found in South African cave show Australopithecus, Paranthropus and Homo erectus living together in the same era.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why this Ohio city just granted Lake Erie the same legal rights as humans

Ohio voters just passed the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, and it could help to save the pollution-choked Great Lake.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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7 superhuman senses

Scientists are discovering that a few of us are capable of amazing feats, some of which seem more superhero than human.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Winning Nat Geo photos reveal nature and humanity at their finest

The 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest focuses on nature, cities and people. Here are the stunning winners.




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Growing up: Wounds and Traumas Draw Unhealthy Relationships

Relationships are like physical magnets. That is why you find that most people who enter into a relationship are alike.




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European Human Hair Wig - How Much Does It Really Cost?

What are the real costs of producing a wig made from European human hair? If you add all the costs from each stage of production, the cost to you shouldn't be more than 500-600 USD - or a bit more for very long hair. But it also cannot be less than 500 USD. Read where this cost comes from.




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Human Trafficking Must Be Stopped And Everyone Has A Role To Play Says Monica Deller Of Trauma To Triumph Family Ranches

Monica Deller, an Amazon Bestselling author, hopes to bring more awareness to the issue of human trafficking and is compiling stories for a new book series on human trafficking and related subjects.




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Forced Conversion that Violates Human Rights Becomes an International Problem




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Humanitas Media Publishing Releases "Journey to the Heart of the World," a Parable of Environmental and Indigenous Wisdom by John Lundin

"Journey to the Heart of the World" has been praised by such luminaries as NYTimes bestselling author Marianne Williamson, National Geographic Explorer of the Millennium Wade Davis, and Executive Director of the Sierra Club, Michael Brune.




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Sugar Ray Leonard Joins the Board of Directors of the Let Go...Let Peace Come In Foundation to Inform Humanity of the Impact Childhood Sexual Abuse Causes Throughout an Adult's Life

The Let Go...Let Peace Come In Foundation helps and supports adult victims of childhood sexual abuse throughout the world.




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Designed for Humans Unveils its Crowd Funding Campaign

Instant access to instructional mixed martial arts training videos by master coaches and fighters.




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New Charity Arrives: Human Earth Foundation Supporting The Muhammad Ali Parkinson's Center

A great hero and champion has left a legacy and many are stepping in to honor all that he stood for. Human Earth Foundation, a Non-Profit Organization, has started a campaign to help raise money to tribute to the Muhammad Ali Parkinson's Center.




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How (and Why) to Humanize Your Brand: Author Carlos Gil on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]

Carlos Gil explains why employee advocacy and social media are key to a brand's success, and he shares insights from his new book, The End of Marketing: Humanizing Your Brand in the Age of Social Media and AI.




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Influencers, SEO, and Getting More Done Than Seems Humanly Possible: Andy Crestodina on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]

Andy Crestodina of Orbit Media shares tips from his upcoming B2B Marketing Forum presentation on influencer marketing and SEO, and opens up about how he gives 100 talks a year, runs a business, and keeps his book Content Chemistry up to date.




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How to Become a Data-Driven Company (Without a Data Scientist): Linda Schumacher on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]

Learn how to become a data-driven organization from Linda Schumacher, senior director of analytics and data strategy at CX company Qualified Digital.




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Sudershan Kumar Mathavan Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who

Dr. Mathavan has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the engineering industry




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Women's Hockey Superstar & Olympic Medalist Erika Holst To Visit The Plasticity Brain Centers: An Innovative Treatment Facility For Traumatic Brain Injuries

Cutting-edge technology combined with a proprietary diagnostic and treatment model delivers exceptional outcomes




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The Law Firm of Michael T. Gibson, P.A. Joins Humanitarian Effort to Restore Portions of Ecuador Destroyed by Earthquake

The law firm graciously donated food and essentials to the victims affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Ecuador.




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Patricia Schumaker Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Management Consulting

Ms. Schumaker draws upon 40 years of expertise in her executive position with Schumaker and Company




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Namita Gogumalla Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Project Management, Quality Assurance, Vendor Management & Budget Planning and Management

Ms. Gogumalla channels years of expertise in management to her work with multiple industries; telecommunication, healthcare insurance, electric utility, finance & transportation




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Kyuman Cho Named a Lifetime Achiever by Marquis Who's Who

Dr. Cho has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the field of veterinary orthopedics




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Puma Exploration Inc. gets listed on THE OCMX™

The OCMX™ is pleased to announce the listing of Puma Exploration Inc. to its online portal which offers Investors and Advisors the ability to participate in this opportunity.




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Shirley Jean Aumack Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who

Shirley Jean Aumack has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the field of finance




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Artsyl Technologies to exhibit Intelligent AP/AR Process Automation at the Acumatica Summit 2020

Proud Platinum Sponsor to the Event




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Huntington Medical Research Institutes Expands Development and Human Resources Departments