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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.

“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.

When illness stole her walk across the stage, strangers built her a new one, down a hospital hallway lined with applause.

Source: Nurses, doctors, throw surprise graduation for Fort Worth high school senior too sick to make ceremony

Lovely story.

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.

Michigan wildlife experts surprised by the bear’s ability to eat and sleep despite the uncomfortable accessory

Source: Bear necessity: lid stuck around US animal’s neck removed after two years

Unlucky bear -> lucky bear

Psilocybin, a psychedelic compound once primarily known as a party drug, is increasingly being recognised for its medical potential.

Source: New Zealand gives thumbs up to ‘magic mushrooms’ for depression treatment

So much potential in nature.

Forest fire prevention and control agencies in São Carlos, in the interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, will soon have help from the sky to detect fires more quickly and combat them before they grow out of control and cannot be extinguished.

Source: Sensors equipped on drones can detect fires and monitor greenhouse gas emissions

Cool.

At an age when many are well into retirement, David Jackson is walking across the graduation stage at Calgary’s Mount Royal University – and he’s already planning his next degree.

Source: 76-year-old Calgary graduate David Jackson proves it’s never too late to learn

Love it!

“As soon as I looked at the picture, I recognized my grandma and grandpa,” said Sarah Ruggirello, 36. “I was completely stunned.”

Source: 1953 wedding photo discovered in library book: ‘Lost & found love story’ (gift link)

Sweet.

In weekly small-group conversations, Life Story Club participants — many homebound or isolated — share their lives and build lasting bonds.

Source: The Older Adults Conquering Loneliness Through Storytelling

Neat idea.