A referee in Sylacauga is now being called a hero after he saved one of his fellow officials lives after he collapsed on the field during a high school football game Friday night.
Well done!
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North Texas nonprofit transforms lives by bringing technology to the blind
Computers for the Blind refurbishes donated computers and equips them with powerful accessibility software, providing life-changing technology to thousands who would otherwise go without.
Source: North Texas nonprofit transforms lives by bringing technology to the blind
Important work.
The LA chefs and shops delivering food to immigrants scared to go out: ‘I know how to feed people’
After Ice’s infiltration of LA, the community is rallying to provide essentials for survival for those forced to stay home
Source: The LA chefs and shops delivering food to immigrants scared to go out: ‘I know how to feed people’
The worst in us brings out the best in us.
Scientists found the missing nutrients bees need — Colonies grew 15-fold
Scientists have developed a breakthrough food supplement that could help save honeybees from devastating declines. By engineering yeast to produce six essential sterols found in pollen, researchers provided bees with a nutritionally complete diet that boosted reproduction up to 15-fold. Unlike commercial substitutes that lack key nutrients, this supplement mimics natural pollen’s sterol profile, giving bees the equivalent of a balanced diet.
Source: Scientists found the missing nutrients bees need — Colonies grew 15-fold
Cool.
16-year-old distributes emergency sleeping mats to the homeless. They’re made of recycled toxic waste
Priyanshi Poddar has recently received global recognition for her work at Project Saathi.
Neat.
Solar may account for half of new US electricity added this year, EIA says
Developers are on track to add 33 gigawatts of solar power in the U.S. this year, accounting for about half of the total new electricity generating capacity planned for the country in 2025, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday.
Source: Solar may account for half of new US electricity added this year, EIA says
Very encouraging.
Meningitis Can Now Be Quickly Spotted in Babies Thanks to New Non-Invasive Test to Replace Spinal Taps
Meningitis can be quickly spotted in babies with “great accuracy” thanks to a new non-invasive test that negates the need for a spinal tap.
Very cool.
New Brain Implant Decodes ‘Inner Monologue’ of People With Paralysis
Thoughts are translated into speech in real time—with a passcode to prevent broadcasting private musings.
Source: New Brain Implant Decodes ‘Inner Monologue’ of People With Paralysis
This could be such a game changer for some people. Wow.
Reusable ‘Jelly Ice’ Keeps Things Cold — Without Meltwater
No matter whether it’s crushed or cubed, ice eventually melts into a puddle — but an alternative called jelly ice doesn’t.
Source: Reusable ‘Jelly Ice’ Keeps Things Cold — Without Meltwater
Fascinating. Apparently has positive health implications.
Golden eagles poised for reintroduction in England
Exclusive: Study expected to confirm there are enough suitable sites to support bird of prey’s return
Source: Golden eagles poised for reintroduction in England
Very cool.