Don’t throw it out.
Source: Scientists Figured Out How to Extract Gold From Old Phones And Laptops
Positive progress on an important problem to solve.
Deputy’s act of kindness during speeding stop goes viral
A picture was taken of the shared moment and has since gone viral on social media, and people are sharing their own stories of kindness from deputies.
Source: Deputy’s act of kindness during speeding stop goes viral
Simple kindness.
Nichelle Nichols Space Camp for Teen Girls to Open in 2026, Honoring Late Star Trek Icon’s Legacy
The Nichelle Nichols Space Camp will launch for teen girls in January in Huntsville, Ala.
Source: Nichelle Nichols Space Camp for Teen Girls to Open in 2026, Honoring Late Star Trek Icon’s Legacy
How fitting.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Study Uncovers Hidden Biological Signs
People with ME/CFS have significant differences in their blood compared with healthy individuals, a new study reveals, suggesting a path towards more reliable diagnosis of the long-term debilitating illness.
Source: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Study Uncovers Hidden Biological Signs
Hopeful.
At adoption event, shelter dog alerts man he is about to have a seizure
“We did not know that she had this ability,” animal shelter volunteer Jackie Poppe said about the dog.
Source: At adoption event, shelter dog alerts man he is about to have a seizure
Good dog!
US startup unveils real-time tool that makes blood translucent
Awaiting trials, this imaging tech could let surgeons skip suction and still see clearly during procedures.
Source: US startup unveils real-time tool that makes blood translucent
Pretty cool.
Waste to painkiller? Bacteria convert plastic into paracetamol
Scientists at University of Edinburgh made paracetamol from PET plastic bottles using bacteria with near-zero emissions.
Source: Waste to painkiller? Bacteria convert plastic into paracetamol
Aka acetaminophen. Very cool.
Retired firefighter finds new hobby: Rescuing hikers on mountain trails
“When somebody’s in trouble,” Zeto said, “I can’t imagine somebody not doing everything to help.”
Source: Retired firefighter finds new hobby: Rescuing hikers on mountain trails
Excellent.
Nurses, doctors, throw surprise graduation for Fort Worth high school senior too sick to make ceremony
When illness stole her walk across the stage, strangers built her a new one, down a hospital hallway lined with applause.
Lovely story.
Meet the harpist breaking barriers and inspiring musicians of color in the Philadelphia suburbs
Candace Lark has been blazing a trail since she started playing harp at age 13. Now, she’s making a name for herself in the world of classical music.
Source: Meet the harpist breaking barriers and inspiring musicians of color in the Philadelphia suburbs
Inspiring.