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Engineers from MIT and China have designed a passive solar desalination system aimed at converting seawater into drinkable water.

Source: Cheap and drinkable water from desalination is finally a reality

Exciting. Such a huge problem in the future.

In a place that is notorious for monotony, having a responsibility can help bring a sense of purpose — especially if it returns affection.

Source: Cooma Correctional Centre inmates caring for dogs and helping them find new homes

I love these kinds of programs.

Toregem Biopharma is slated to begin clinical trials in July of next year after it succeeded growing new teeth in mice five years ago.

Source: World’s 1st drug to regrow teeth enters clinical trials – National | Globalnews.ca

Fascinating.

Almost 90 percent cost reduction within ten years. Other fossil-free solutions also much cheaper. MCC-led study on the effect of technology and product innovation.

Source: Plummeting prices for solar power and storage make global climate transition cheaper than expected

Great news.

The toddler had wandered away from her Upper Peninsula home with two family dogs and was missing for about four hours.

Source: Missing toddler found sleeping on top of family dog 3 miles away from Michigan home

Good dogs…

A Flagler Beach police officer is being credited for helping rescue two swimmers struggling in a rip current on Tuesday afternoon.

Source: ‘Protecting and serving’: Fast-acting Florida police officer leaps into ocean to rescue swimmers

Wow!

By mimicking a desert-dwelling chameleon, a team reporting in ACS’ Nano Letters has developed an energy-efficient, cost-effective coating. The material could keep buildings cool in the summers — or warm in the winters — without additional energy.

Source: Chameleon-inspired coating could cool and warm buildings through the seasons – American Chemical Society

That’s a pretty nifty idea.

The couple says patience, trust and a good sense humor are a few of the staples behind their long-lasting marriage.

Source: Canby couple celebrates 75th wedding anniversary: ‘We were just meant to be together’

Wow. Inspiring.

Danaher and Cepheid announced a 20% price reduction in their life-saving TB tests after a pressure campaign from advocates.

Source: Danaher Lowers Cost of TB Tests After Pressure from John Green, Activists, & Orgs 

Great news for so many.

“Every story we heard from the locals, it was just a sad story. You do whatever you can to help them,” Capt. Vince Eckelkamp said.

Source: Pilot vacationing on Maui volunteered to fly plane as fires raged, helping 330 people get off the island

Well done, sir.