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McGill University researchers have engineered a new hydrogel that shows early promise as a treatment for people with vocal cord injuries. Voice loss is often permanent when scarring forms on the
Source: New injectable gel shows promise as voice loss treatment
Fascinating.
It’s been a decade since Maggie Doyne was named the 2015 CNN Hero of the Year for her work caring for and educating vulnerable children in rural Nepal. The plot of land she purchased as a teenager has grown into a global model for poverty alleviation and development through her nonprofit, BlinkNow Foundation.
Source: What started with her babysitting money has now changed thousands of lives in Nepal | CNN
Inspiring.
“People seem really different in a good way at the end,” said Leslie Trundy, a Maine high school counselor and avid hiker.
Source: School offers hikes instead of detention. Teachers are seeing results.
Personally, I’d look forward to it, but still. I love it as an alternative.
Scientists have designed and successfully transplanted a 3D-printed windpipe for the first time. Read here to find out more.
Source: Woman given a new 3D-printed windpipe in a world-first | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Very cool.
Craig Clark is a good neighbor to have. After he retired from managing a chain of convenience stores, he became a computer technician. That’s when he got the idea to provide laptops for those who couldn’t afford them.
Source: Need a laptop? This retiree refurbishes laptops, gives them away to those in need
As you might expect, I love this!
‘When I leave to the spirit world, I’m going to leave my knowledge behind on that machine’
Source: Yukon First Nation uses holograms to preserve the knowledge of elders
Cool use of the tech.
Legislation was written by lawmaker whose aide had complained about ad breaks startling his newborn daughter
Source: New California law bans loud ads on streaming services for ‘peace and quiet’
Yes, please! Good news indeed.
The three males are the first ever Asian small-clawed otter pups at the Virginia Zoo. They were born on August 25 to parents Jilin and Elbe.
Source: 3 baby otters born at Virginia Zoo
Who doesn’t live baby otters?!
A Seattle-area nonprofit group called Community Loaves donates home-baked bread and cookies to food banks in four states.
Source: When food banks need bread, 900 home bakers answer the call
I know someone who does this … it’s REALLY good bread, too!
Discover the innovative use of streetlights for EV charging, offering a practical alternative to traditional stations.
Source: Scientists turn streetlights into EV charging stations in bold move
Cool idea.