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Mass. General finds that therapy dogs humanize and soften tremendous suffering, loneliness, and stress.
Source: In ICUs, a furry friend to comfort patients – The Boston Globe
I wish this were more commonplace, it can make a huge difference. (And Corgis are the perfect size, if you ask me. 
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Google announced today that Maps is getting a new feature aimed at helping those in wheelchairs or people with other mobility restrictions by providing
Source: Wheelchair accessibility addressed by Google Maps
Great use of technology, and I’m sure there are many more opportunities like this to come.
Rechargeable proton batteries use carbon and water, making them environmentally-friendly alternatives to the lithium and rare earth-based batteries.
Source: What’s A Proton Battery? Three Things You Need To Know.
I heard about this just the other day. Another promising option in a very important area.
With sustainable production, you could see houses, skyscrapers, and all kinds of things made of nanowood.
Source: Female inventor creates ‘Nanowood’ — a material that could (really) save the planet | Big Think
Very, very promising!
“It tells the girls that, yes, you do have a voice, and you can step up even if you’re 13 and 14, and you can do great things,” the troop leader said.
Source: This city just passed an antismoking law. It’s the brainchild of a Girl Scout troop.
Not just a great law, but a good education and experience as well.
Kids can be cruel. The mother of a little girl in Phoenix took to social media to share about the bullying her daughter was going through that was bringing the 7-year-old to tears.
Source: Girl afraid to wear ‘Star Wars’ shirt gets support from Mark Hamill | FOX23
This one just tickled me. 🙂
LADUE, Mo. – Students at John Burroughs School are banding together to show their support for a gay student-athlete ahead of a planned protest by the Westboro Baptist Church.Senior Jake Bain is known as a star athlete at his school and is headed to Indiana State University to play football.”He is a great athlete, but he’s a better kid,” said Andy Abbott, Head of School at John Burroughs. “He’s a great student and he’s a great friend to his peers.”
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that” — Dr. Martin Luther King
A homeless Newfoundland dog was found and rescued by a nonprofit, Hope for Paws, and will now become a therapy animal.
Source: Rescued dog travels 1,000 miles to become therapy animal | abc7.com
I have a soft spot for Newfies… our first dog was one. As always, the happy “after” pictures and video are heartwarming.
Ketamine is emerging as a promising new and fast-acting potential treatment for depression.
Source: Depression medication: Ketamine emerging as promising treatment – Business Insider
Promising progress in an important area.
First he saved Bills fans from a boring football game. Now he’s saved a terrified kitty from a tall tree.
Source: ‘And you did it with your clothes on’: Bills streaker rescues stranded cat – The Buffalo News
To the best of my knowledge trained arborists aren’t known for streaking at football games, but a surprising number are known for volunteering to assist cats stuck up in trees.