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With a new surgical intervention and neuroprosthetic interface, MIT researchers restored a natural walking gait in people with amputations below the knee. Seven patients were able to walk faster, avoid obstacles, and climb stairs more naturally than people with a traditional amputation.
Source: A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally
Very cool.
Beacon, a golden retriever, began working with U.S.A. Gymnastics last year as part of the organization’s efforts to transform the sport’s toxic culture. More dogs quickly followed.
Source: At Olympic Team Trials, U.S.A. Gymnastics Gets Warm and Fuzzy (Gift link)
Love this.
More than 120 faith groups will fan out across 50 events this June to de-escalate extremist anti-LGBTQ+ protests from hate groups.
Source: Religious groups are protecting Pride events — upending the LGBTQ+ vs. faith narrative
Love.
Using very low-dose X-rays to activate compounds that light up and generate cancer-killing free radicals stalled brain tumor growth and doubled survival time, according to a new study. Importantly, healthy cells were left unaffected.
Source: X-rays light up brain tumor cells – then selectively destroy them
Fascinating. And hopeful.
After noticing two elderly women taking a rest outside his home, a Toronto resident has melted hearts with a sweet gesture that caught them completely by surprise.
Source: Homeowner Spots Two Women Using His Outside Chairs, Decides To Take Action
Sweet. Simple. Kind.
Alex Dupuis didn’t think twice when he noticed one of his classmates struggling to keep his head above water during a recent field trip.
Source: Rhode Island boy saves struggling classmate during school trip
Well done!
The City of Toronto is looking to the power of the goat to address woody and invasive plant species at one east-end green space.
Source: Toronto to deploy herd of goats to manage invasive plants at east-end meadow
It’s not really new, but it is a pretty cool alternative to machinery.
“People were getting frustrated, but I had respect for her genius,” Arlington animal rescuer Jennifer Toussaint said of Autumn, who was captured this month.
Source: Runaway dog finally caught: ‘Most difficult case I’ve had in my entire career’ (Gift link)
Determined little dog … and people.
On a recent Friday, eight members gathered in a community centre wearing matching orange and green T-shirts to rehearse for a performance at a local festival in two days.
Source: Inspired by Olympics debut, Japan’s seniors blaze breakdancing trail
What struck me was all the smiles.
5th grader Hector Lara grabbed a schoolmate by her backpack to pull her to safety to avoid a pickup truck approaching the school crosswalk where she was walking.
Source: What did this 10-year-old Utah boy do to win a lifesaving medal?
Quick thinking!