We're drawn to any media that takes a "glass half full" angle, and the #L.A.Rising podcast certainly fits the bill. Hosted by Kim Marshall, a 30-year resident of Pacific Palisades, the venture has released four episodes so far — all chronicling "stories of hope, help, and healing" from the devastating January wildfires in Los Angeles. Beyond sharing stories of good, the podcast is doing good as well: 20% of all sponsor proceeds are going toward The Los Angeles Trust for Children's Health, a nonprofit supporting the mental health of children affected by the fires. Listen to the most recent episode, spotlighting a neighborhood committee that influenced a policy change to protect victims' health.
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Why Donating Blood Frequently May Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
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Being a good Samaritan may pay off even more than you thought. While donating blood is a selfless act that can save lives and help address an urgent public health need in the U.S., there might be a good selfish reason to do it, too. A new study from researchers at the Francis Crick Institute in London determined that giving blood often may result in genetic changes in our blood stem cells that help prevent cancers like leukemia from developing. When comparing frequent donors (individuals who gave blood three times annually over 40 years) to sporadic ones (those who gave blood fewer than 10 times total), the scientists found that the former were more likely to have favorable genetic mutations in their stem cells. "Our work is a fascinating example of how our genes interact with the environment and as we age," senior author Dominique Bonnet said in a statement. "Activities that put low levels of stress on blood cell production allow our blood stem cells to renew and we think this favors mutations that further promote stem cell growth rather than disease." Learn more about how donating blood may positively impact cancer risk.
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Nearly 80% of the ocean remains unexplored by humans— but thanks to the Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census, the world's largest alliance to accelerate marine life discoveries, we're 866 newly identified species closer to uncovering the mysteries of the deep sea. Since the project launched in 2023, more than 800 scientists from over 400 global institutions have embarked on a series of discovery workshops and expeditions. Along with sea butterflies, mud dragons, and water bears, some of the notable findings include a new guitar shark species, the fifth known octocoral species, and a marine gastropod that deploys venomous "harpoons" (pictured). "The past two years have been transformative for the Ocean Census: We've pioneered new methods, forged key partnerships, established a global network of participating scientists, and overcome the hurdles of a truly global mission," Director Oliver Steeds said in a statement. Normally, the process of identifying and registering newly discovered species can take up to 13.5 years, resulting in some going extinct before they've been documented. But the alliance is on a mission to speed up that timeline. "Every new species — whether a shark or a sponge — deepens our understanding of marine ecosystems and the benefits they provide for the planet," said Head of Science Lucy Woodall.
Sports
Soccer Meets Poetry in New Initiative to Encourage Youth Literacy
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Amid declining writing levels among kids and young people in the U.K., the National Literacy Trust has concocted a creative solution: infusing soccer with poetry. The organization launched A Poem for Your Club this month, a program that creates residencies for poets in five of England's soccer clubs (or football clubs, as they're called across the pond). Where does the soccer-poetry connection come into play? "Sometimes described as poetry in motion, football has a unique ability to connect people through a shared language and experience," Jim Sells, a senior program manager at the Trust, told The Guardian. "We know that sport can be a great motivator for inspiring reluctant or disengaged children and young people to get involved with writing." Over the next few months, the poets-in-residence will host workshops and activities designed to "unlock fans' creative writing potential in the non-traditional environment of a stadium," according to the Trust. The program will run until summer, ending at the same time as soccer season — and by then, each club will have an "official poem" written by fans to put on display that reflects the culture of their community. Find out how to get involved.
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Inspiring Story
When commitment pays off
After three student journalists drove 16 hours (and about 1,000 miles) to cover the University of Texas at Austin women's basketball team at the SEC tournament in South Carolina, the head coach wasn't just impressed — he offered to be a reference on their resumes. "That's really unique, and I'm proud that you guys are here," Vic Schaefer said in a Sunday press conference. "I'm proud that you take enough pride in your job that you would do that."
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They may appear straight out of a sci-fi movie at first glance, but these faceless sculptures, part of a Hong Kong pop-up art exhibition called Upward, are meant to celebrate youth, community, and optimism about the future. According to artist Huang Yulong, the figures were left intentionally faceless so viewers could focus on the emotions conveyed instead of physical features, and project their own meaning onto each piece.
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