A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
The Earth’s protective ozone layer is on track to fully recover by mid-century, according to a report from the UN’s World Meteorological Organization released Tuesday. The bulletin hailed the success…
Source: The Bright Side: Earth’s ozone layer is healing thanks to international action, UN says
Pretty cool what we can do when we set out minds to it.
After 20 years, Reading Rainbow is back! The new host is Mychal the Librarian, who has been spreading library joy online for years.
Source: Meet the New Host of Reading Rainbow: Mychal the Librarian
Great news!
“You guys all really just came together in a really cool way,” comedian Drew Lynch told his audience between tears. “You saved that guy’s life.”
Source: Comedian spots man in cardiac arrest during show, finishes set at hospital
So cool in so many ways.
“We both had tears in our eyes and I knew this was a big moment for him even if he didn’t say it,”
Source: Grandfather, 100, Fulfills Bride’s Dream by Walking Her Down the Aisle and Dancing
Lovely.
CU Boulder engineers have developed a new method for making vaccines that combines multiple, timed-release doses into a single injection that doesn’t require
Source: New single-dose, temperature-stable rabies vaccines could expand global access
Very cool.
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
Source: Huntington’s disease successfully treated for first time
Wow.
The material is made simply from cardboard, soil, and water, making it a sustainable and cost-effective alternative for the construction industry.
Source: Aussie engineers turn cardboard waste into strong building material
Neat idea.
A 100-year-old World War II veteran is now back home, thanks to the efforts of an anonymous donor.
Source: ‘Great to see ya, Bill’: Anonymous donor helps Second World War vet return home
Nice.
The 1.6-MW pilot system is among a growing number of initiatives to put solar over waterways. The approach could generate gigawatts of power nationwide.
Source: California’s first solar-covered canal is now fully online
Great idea.
Reading a book while riding the subway is nothing new, but Poland’s capital has recently taken that trend to the next level. Nestled in Warsaw’s Targówek district is a new subterranean library, offering locals a radical alternative to smartphone usage during their commutes.
Source: Library Built in Metro Station Encourages Commuters To Read
What a cool idea.