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To make less-harmful road salts, we’re studying natural antifreezes produced by fish

February 5, 2021 by Leo

De-icing salts help us get around in winter, but they corrode cars, crack roads and contaminate rivers and lakes. Scientists are working to develop better options by imitating natural antifreezes.

Source: To make less-harmful road salts, we’re studying natural antifreezes produced by fish

Sounds like a great idea.

Need a boost? Be on the lookout for ‘Notes of Kindness’ in Seattle from a mysterious writer named ‘M’

February 4, 2021 by Leo

One man found one note at just the right moment, and it turned his day around — as well as every day since.

Source: Need a boost? Be on the lookout for ‘Notes of Kindness’ in Seattle from a mysterious writer named ‘M’

What a cool idea.

Ikea bought 11,000 acres of forest in Georgia to protect it from development

February 3, 2021 by Leo

An investment group of Swedish retail giant Ikea has acquired forestland in southeast Georgia to protect the land and its diverse ecosystems from development.

Source: Ikea bought 11,000 acres of forest in Georgia to protect it from development

Well, that’s pretty cool.

A happy update on a formerly homeless man who asked strangers to take care of his corgi

February 2, 2021 by Leo

A man with a PhD lost his six-figure job and became homeless. He asked strangers to foster his dog. When his story was told, help poured in and gave him what he needed to get back on his feet.

Source: A happy update on a formerly homeless man who asked strangers to take care of his corgi

It’s really several great stories wrapped in to one.

An elderly woman fell and couldn’t call for help. Her USPS mail carrier saved her life

February 1, 2021 by Leo

When a USPS mail carrier noticed an elderly customer had not picked up her mail in three days, she had an overwhelming feeling that something was wrong.

Source: An elderly woman fell and couldn’t call for help. Her USPS mail carrier saved her life

Postal workers are often unsung heroes. Well done.

As enthusiastic support for health-care workers subsides, a small gesture has big meaning

January 31, 2021 by Leo

As pandemic fatigue settles in public enthusiasm for health-care workers has subsided. But a small gesture, a “Hug in a Cup,” recently lifted the spirits of a nurse.

Source: As enthusiastic support for health-care workers subsides, a small gesture has big meaning

Very nice. Things may be looking up, but the job’s not done!

Oregon health workers stranded in snowstorm administer remaining coronavirus vaccines to stranded drivers

January 30, 2021 by Leo

A snowstorm in Oregon stranded a group of health workers on their way back from a vaccination event. They had six doses remaining and no way to store them. So they started knocking on the windows of fellow drivers.

Source: Oregon health workers stranded in snowstorm administer remaining coronavirus vaccines to stranded drivers

Ha! Great idea!

Bernie Sanders’ mittens, memes help raise $1.8M for charity

January 29, 2021 by Leo

They’ve helped to raise $1.8 million in the last five days for charitable organizations in Sanders’ home state of Vermont

Source: Bernie Sanders’ mittens, memes help raise $1.8M for charity

The meme we all seemed to need turned around and did some serious good.

An all-female medical team in rural Alaska is delivering vaccines by snowmobile and sled

January 28, 2021 by Leo

… a dedicated group of women ensured that those in the most isolated areas of northern Alaska are getting the shot.

Source: An all-female medical team in rural Alaska is delivering vaccines by snowmobile and sled

Very cool! (No pun intended. Smile)

CorNeat Vision’s First Patient Regains Sight Following Artificial Cornea Implantation at Rabin Medical Center, Ending a Decade of Blindness

January 27, 2021 by Leo

Upon removal of bandages, the CorNeat KPro immediately enabled the patient to read text and recognize family members.

Source: CorNeat Vision’s First Patient Regains Sight Following Artificial Cornea Implantation at Rabin Medical Center, Ending a Decade of Blindness

Wow. Just … wow.

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