The document charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is being ‘unwrapped’ using X-ray scans and AI.
Source: First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
I just find this incredibly fascinating on so many levels.
In one Vermont home share, a friendship blossoms over joint resources and ‘Jeopardy!’
HomeShare Vermont matches people with extra housing space with people who need it. It’s a system based on mutual benefit that offers a sensible and friendly solution to housing challenges.
Source: In one Vermont home share, a friendship blossoms over joint resources and ‘Jeopardy!’
Great idea.
Wandercraft starts clinical trial for Personal Exoskeleton
A clinical trial will assess the safety and effectiveness of Wandercraft’s Personal Exoskeleton for people with spinal cord injuries.
Source: Wandercraft starts clinical trial for Personal Exoskeleton
So cool.
Meet Bentley, the therapy dog bringing a smile to residents at a Windsor, Ont., shelter
The Salvation Army Centre of Hope has welcomed therapy dogs from St. John Ambulance
Source: Meet Bentley, the therapy dog bringing a smile to residents at a Windsor, Ont., shelter
Love these situations.
Man Finds Heartfelt Note in Mailbox From Firefighters Who Saved His Home During Palisades Fire
Tony Nesburn’s beach home in the Palisades held memories of his late wife–and firefighters left a note explaining how they saved it from fire.
Source: Man Finds Heartfelt Note in Mailbox From Firefighters Who Saved His Home During Palisades Fire
Very touching story.
Soldier Surprises Grandma On 90th Birthday
A soldier granddaughter surprised her grandma on her 90th birthday by secretly returning home from deployment early.
Source: Soldier Surprises Grandma On 90th Birthday
I love these kinds of stories.
U.K. firm cracks the code to convert harmful methane emissions into useful hydrogen and graphene
Methane is one of the climate-damaging gases emitted by industry, but a British firm has found a way to give it a major makeover.
Source: U.K. firm cracks the code to convert harmful methane emissions into useful hydrogen and graphene
Very cool.
A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better
Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger when an implanted device zapped their spinal cord.
Source: A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better
Exciting stuff.
Next-Gen NASA Drones Battle Wildfires Day and Night
NASA is revolutionizing wildfire response with cutting-edge drone and airspace management technologies, enabling 24/7 aerial firefighting—even in low visibility.
Source: Next-Gen NASA Drones Battle Wildfires Day and Night
Sounds pretty cool.
Just add water: The $1 bandage that could revolutionize wound healing
Learn about the groundbreaking $1 bandage that generates its own electrical field to accelerate healing of chronic wounds. Find out more!
Source: Just add water: The $1 bandage that could revolutionize wound healing
Very cool.