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A coffee-ring-based test is 100 times more sensitive than current COVID kits and can also detect sepsis at home.

Source: New test uses coffee stains for 100x boost in disease detection

Cool. (And of course “coffee ring” caught my eye.)

During the operation, Johns Hopkins said the robot responded to voice commands from the team, like a novice surgeon working with a mentor.

Source: Johns Hopkins teaches robot to perform a gallbladder removal on a realistic patient – The Robot Report

Fascinating.

Cedar Connell was diagnosed with an aggressive type of blood cancer at just 15 years old. He and his sister took inspiration from his hospital stays to launch a unique fundraiser for cancer research.

Source: These siblings raised $620K for cancer research in just 7 weeks, while one was battling leukemia himself

Impressive.

Researchers set out to discover whether therapy dogs’ mental health support could apply beyond a screen.

Source: Dogs can provide stress relief in canine tele-therapy, according to new study

Love it. (Though it sounds similar to a day on my TikTok feed. )

The bullied teen was “over the moon” when around 1,500 kind bikers showed up.

Source: 1,500 bikers show up to escort motorcycle-loving teen to prom

Wow.

 

Animal shelter employees were enjoying a rare quiet moment in the lobby when a yell came from a room designated for small animals: “Shut the f— up.”

Source: Bird lovers flock to adopt parrot who is ‘rated R, parental advisory required’

Ha! He’ll fit right in, in certain homes.

Meet Kiki, the Glasgow cat who walks children to school daily and is now a finalist in the Cats Protection National Cat Awards 2025. Her loyal behaviour may be a rare case of feline imprinting—following young Sonny as if he were her parent.

Source: Kiki the School Cat: How a Glasgow Feline’s Morning Walks Reveal the Power of Imprinting and Devotion

Sweet.

In a small cell therapy trial, 10 out of 12 people with type 1 diabetes no longer needed supplemental insulin, even a year after treatment.

Source: A new diabetes treatment could free people from insulin injections

Fascinating.

An Ottawa firefighter is recovering after receiving a lifesaving liver transplant from a colleague.

Source: Ottawa firefighter recovering after lifesaving liver transplant donated by colleague

A living donation. Very cool.

An ultra-thin spinal implant has restored movement in injured rats, offering a real shot at reversing paralysis.

Source: Tiny spinal implant revives nerves in rats, hints at paralysis cure

Interesting.