Howard Morton and Tom von Geldern came out of retirement to craft a revolutionary treatment for river blindness—and they're not collecting a cent of salary. Read more
Unfortunately, that vote won't directly change Illinois law—but Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey it will send an important message to state legislators. Read more
Two researchers noticed that old bird specimens in the Field Museum were filthy with soot. And they stumbled on an accidental historical record of air-pollution levels over 150 years—and a record of how we banished thick coal smog from the Midwest. Read more
What do a cheerleader, chef, wrestling champion, and Navy vet have in common? They've dealt with mental illness and want everyone to know that it's OK to talk about it. Read more
