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Students at Davie County High School in North Carolina began writing the letters in February. Now, some even text their older pen pals.
Source: ‘The connection subsists’: North Carolina students connect with local seniors in pen pal program
Great idea!
Discover the complicated mechanics of synthetic platelets and their promise to revolutionize medical care.
Source: The life-saving science of synthetic blood platelets | The Optimist Daily
Fascinating.
The tabby will become a “Doctor of Litter-ature” in recognition of his contributions to the Castleton campus, where he has become a regular visitor for the past four years.
Source: Meet Max, the cat receiving an (honorary) doctorate from Vermont State University this weekend
Cute.
New research out of London, Ont.’s Western University is shedding light on a potential cure for ALS, with the goal of conducting human clinical trials within the next five years.
Source: Western University researchers unlock potential ‘cure’ for ALS
Very exciting.
Alfred ‘Al’ Blaschke, who first broke the Guinness World Record for at 103 in 2020, reached an altitude of 9,000ft in November
Source: Texas man reclaims world’s oldest skydiver record at 106 years old
Inspiring.
Wind repowering is revamping old turbines with more efficient components that can deliver a higher energy output with less noise.
Source: ‘Wind Repowering’ Has Rejuvenated Turbines to Boost Gigawatts and Power Millions More Homes
Excellent.
Rippy the terrier was missing for three days when workers and passersby heard barks coming from a rock quarry
Source: Connecticut rescue workers rappel into rock quarry to rescue missing dog
Lucky dog.
The food bank is beginning construction on a 51-unit apartment complex that will target people who need temporary help as they work on education or job training.
Source: Why this Texas food bank is building affordable housing right next door
Great idea.
Opal Sandy can hear almost perfectly after groundbreaking surgery that took just 16 minutes
Source: UK toddler has hearing restored in world first gene therapy trial
So cool.
As a Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq, Alvin Gauthier felt a personal connection to the wartime letters. “I had to find the family,” he said.
Source: Postal worker finds WWII-era letters, drives 5 hours to deliver them (gift link)
Lovely story.