You don't have to be a professional scientist to make a contribution to our collective knowledge. Today, we look at several projects that have benefitted from the power of citizen science!

SciShow News shares the latest science headlines, including a newly-found butterfly that’s half male and half female, and new insights into the association between cancer and … breathing.

"Sí, se puede!" -- "Yes, we can!" It's the rallying cry Dolores Huerta came up with as a young activist in the 1970s, and she's lived by it in her tireless pursuit of civil rights ever since. With her signature wit and humor, Huerta...

Greg Gage is on a mission to make brain science accessible to all. In this fun, kind of creepy demo, the neuroscientist and TED Senior Fellow uses a simple, inexpensive DIY kit to take away the free will of an audience member. It's not a...

Greg Gage is on a mission to make brain science accessible to all. In this fun, kind of creepy demo, the neuroscientist and TED Senior Fellow uses a simple, inexpensive DIY kit to take away the free will of an audience member. It's not a...

Volunteer firefighter Mark Bezos tells a story of an act of heroism that didn't go quite as expected -- but that taught him a big lesson: Don't wait to be a hero.

The idea that humans react to disasters by losing control and acting selfishly is all too prevalent, especially in movies and television. But recent studies on altruism may provide evidence that this isn’t always the case, and this...

If you are a kid and your bed is a lumpy, old couch or a cold, hard floor and you leave home for school without a regular breakfast, you will not excel in your classes. This daily struggle is shockingly common...

If you are a homeless family there are a lot of things you don’t have – easy access to a private bathroom, regular hot meals, a comfortable bed. There is also a huge hole where happy family gatherings, like...

New from OnlyGood.tv! Food Rescue US is a free app based organization that rescues unused food from supermarkets, restaurants, corporations and other entities that produce or serve food. Watch how volunteers use the Food Rescue US app to...

New from OnlyGood.tv! Connor Filkins' personal goal of making his hometown a better place led to the launch of the "Wallingford Work Camp". As a high school freshman, 23-year-old Connor went on a church youth group mission trip that...

Meet the incomparable Tracy Whyatt who in 2011 took a break from her pharmaceutical job in search of something more meaningful. A lifelong dog lover, Tracy was horrified to discover that San Antonio had a holding tank for dogs to be...

An envelope can reveal many things - a love letter, an invitation, a 'thank you' message -anything showing connection to and relationships with other people. What resides within the folds of the envelope that can be seen in this video?...

Since 2003, the American Dental Association has offered an annual free program at New York City schools called Give Kids a Smile. The program, New York City Dental Society's largest community-focused event, unites dentists,...

You've never met a superhero like this before! You've heard of the classics like Superman and Batman... but our favorite would have to be 9-year-old SUPER EWAN!



On the fourth Saturday of each month Super Ewan, along with his...

Visit.org is a worldwide leading organization that helps vacationers book one-day travel experiences with do-good organizations, where 100% of the proceeds go back to the local communities.



Out of the $2.3...

This Grandma not only cares about her own, but also 300 other kids! Students who rely on free lunches during the school year can run out of luck when school's out. 74-year-old Phyllis Shaughnessy was determined to bridge this gap. She...

For the last 13 years, Diageo, the global leader in beverage alcohol brands in spirits, beer, and wine has held an annual community service event to benefit an assortment of local causes. For the past two years,...

This Durham, NC Entrepreneur Carrie McQuaid has made it her mission to spread kindness. She's the owner of Carrie Grace Shop and The Kindness Box, runs workshops for woman-run businesses, and regularly holds Kindness Days -...

Many know Mark Imhof as Mark "The Dog Guy" because of his passion for helping and grooming shelter dogs. Mark volunteers as a groomer at the Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC).



The ACC is one of the largest animal welfare...

When you see someone follow their calling in life, it's a remarkable sight. As a child, Debbie Martin grew up in a rough neighborhood, wishing she could help those who needed it. She followed that desire to a customer service career at...

A Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs ages 14 and older. For the third time, a Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, was held at the spectacular Grace...

Howcast - Millions of Americans are in deep debt -- without understanding how it happened or how to fix it. Help our youth create a better future for themselves by volunteering with Junior Achievement to teach financial literacy.

Howcast - Learn how volunteer work can help your resume from career expert Nicole Williams in this Howcast video.