By keeping rodents and small fruit-eating birds out of the orchards, kestrels were found to be an effective means of pest control.
Source: Cherry Crops Kept Safe from Diseases Thanks to Tiny Kestrel Falcons in Michigan
Pretty cool idea.
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By keeping rodents and small fruit-eating birds out of the orchards, kestrels were found to be an effective means of pest control.
Source: Cherry Crops Kept Safe from Diseases Thanks to Tiny Kestrel Falcons in Michigan
Pretty cool idea.
by Leo
Cobb Schools, Cobb, school, middle school, McClure, student, teacher, hero, rescue, saved, Heimlich, choking McClure Teacher Saves Choking Student
Source: “She Saved My Life” | McClure Teacher Saves Choking Student
Well done!
by Leo
Mo Riles had a truck that was so unbelievably mangled it became famous and inspired an entire community to help crowdfund a replacement.
Wow!
by Leo
Looking ahead: Every year, tens of thousands of Americans receive organ transplants, yet demand still outstrips supply. Now, a research team at Carnegie Mellon University believes the way out of that crisis may not be more donor organs but engineered ones – built layer by layer through bioprinting.
Source: Scientists print human liver tissue in breakthrough that could save lives
Fascinating.
by Leo
Dr. Bill Tedesco, nearing 91, continues to care for patients at Glens Falls Hospital, practicing palliative care.
Source: 90-year-old doctor still practicing at Glens Falls Hospital
Very cool, and inspiring.
by Leo
From a return of humans to lunar orbit, to Japan’s first crack at Mars, advanced space travel and exploration is set to continue in 2026.
Source: 4 Exciting Space Missions Launch This Year Including NASA’s Return to Moon, Japan’s Jump to Mars
Exciting times!
by Leo
19-year-old Juan Mendoza jumped into action to save a couple after a terrible car crash. Later, the three were reunited and Juan was surprised with a scholarship.
Source: Teen Rushes Into Traffic To Save Trapped Couple — Then Gets The Surprise Of A Lifetime
Well done.
by Leo
The old Swiss Brown cow has astonished scientists in Austria with her broom, which she uses as a multi-purpose tool.
Source: Veronika Is First Cow to Be Seen Using a Multi-Purpose Tool, Something Seen Only in Apes
Cute.
by Leo
A 66-year-old hiker who vanished deep inside Kahurangi National Park has been found alive after nearly three weeks missing — in an outcome authorities are calling nothing short of remarkable.
Source: ‘He’s Extremely Lucky To Be Alive’: Hiker Found Alive After 3 Weeks Missing
Wow.
by Leo
“I just broke down,” said father-to-be Norman Vales. “I didn’t know what you think or what to say.”
Source: Restaurant Staff Cancels Holiday Party, Gives Funds to Coworker Adopting a Baby
Nice.