LINCOLN – At 3 months old, Willow might be Lincoln’s youngest student. She’s at the very beginning of her training to become a professional therapy dog, but …
Source: Meet Lincoln’s newest student: Willow the therapy dog
Neat idea.
‘Each cat has an entire story:’ Charlotte’s first cat café celebrates 1,000th adoption
Less than five years since Charlotte’s first cat café opened, Mac Tabby Cat Café has hit a major milestone. The local business known for serving up coffee, craft beer and cat cuddles celebrated its 1,000th adoption Tuesday evening at its NoDa location. And No. 1001, too.
Source: ‘Each cat has an entire story:’ Charlotte’s first cat café celebrates 1,000th adoption
A very cool idea. Congratulations!
UIC scientists discover method for restoring memory loss from Alzheimer’s disease
A team of researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago has discovered a way to restore memory loss from Alzheimer’s disease in mice by boosting the production of neurons, the basic cells of the brain.
Source: UIC scientists discover method for restoring memory loss from Alzheimer’s disease
Very exciting. Hope it pans out!
‘She’s the perfect role model’: Single mom graduates high school 20 years later
Tracy MacDonald hopes to spend the rest of her career in the classroom helping students like herself
Source: ‘She’s the perfect role model’: Single mom graduates high school 20 years later
It’s never too late. Nicely done.
A new start after 60: ‘I became a security guard at 66. Am I ever scared? No’
From her first job, at 11, cleaning a factory floor, Anne-Marie Newland has always worked – as a choreographer, as a drummer for Toyah and as a yoga teacher – while raising four children. Then, when Covid struck, her life took yet another turn
Source: A new start after 60: ‘I became a security guard at 66. Am I ever scared? No’
Cool story.
A young spin on an old idea: Two teens tackled senior isolation with 460,000 handwritten letters
Shreya and Saffron Patel started writing letters to seniors during COVID lockdowns. Now their Letters Against Isolation organization has grown to include 28,000 volunteers.
Source: A young spin on an old idea: Two teens tackled senior isolation with 460,000 handwritten letters
Inspiring.
Innovation in Organic Solar Cells Promise Low-Cost, Bendable, and Efficient Panels
Most OSC electrodes use indium tin oxide, which is too costly and fragile for the manufacture of flexible, large-area solar panels with OSCs.
Source: Innovation in Organic Solar Cells Promise Low-Cost, Bendable, and Efficient Panels
Very cool!
Boston police help man who was in danger of missing own wedding
The couple was getting married on an island in Boston Harbor, and the bride and groom faced a major hurdle with the clock ticking before the ceremony.
Source: Boston police help man who was in danger of missing own wedding
A memorable day for sure.
This summer camp teaches girls to use a drill, weld metal and fix a sink
“Some people don’t think girls can do things like that, and they’re wrong,” said Ainsley Muller, 11.
Source: This summer camp teaches girls to use a drill, weld metal and fix a sink
Great idea.
Hydrogel that outperforms cartilage could be in human knees in 2023
Joint pain is a common ailment of aging, thanks to cartilage’s tendency to wear out. Now, researchers at Duke University have developed a new hydrogel that’s stronger and more durable than the real thing, which could make for longer lasting knee implants.
Source: Hydrogel that outperforms cartilage could be in human knees in 2023
I’m really looking forward to this one. 🙂