A playful Labrador lived up to his “retriever” name after a FedEx driver dropped off a package at the front door — by promptly picking it up and returning it to him.
Source: Playful dog returns package to delivery driver
Cute.
‘I Didn’t See Anybody’: Florida Boater Found Clinging to Boat at Sea Describes Ordeal
A boater who was found Sunday clinging to his sinking vessel far off Florida’s Atlantic coastline told U.S. Coast Guard officials he didn’t think he would make it back to shore alive.
Source: ‘I Didn’t See Anybody’: Florida Boater Found Clinging to Boat at Sea Describes Ordeal
Lucky!
Bionic eye may soon restore vision in patients with certain types of blindness
The novel prosthesis, called the Phoenix99 Bionic Eye, is designed to restore the sight of patients with blindness caused by degenerative conditions.
Source: Bionic eye may soon restore vision in patients with certain types of blindness
Cool.
Lakewood woman meets sister after 73 years
After more than 70 years, two women living in different states found out they are sisters. On Tuesday, they met for the first time at Denver International Airport.
Source: Lakewood woman meets sister after 73 years
I love seeing these.
UVA Develops Precise Brain Surgery Without a Scalpel – Dean’s Office Blog
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have developed a noninvasive way to remove faulty brain circuits that could allow doctors to treat debilitating neurological diseases without the need for conventional brain surgery. The UVA team, together with colleagues at Stanford University, indicate that the approach, if successfully translated to the operating room, could revolutionize the […]
Source: UVA Develops Precise Brain Surgery Without a Scalpel – Dean’s Office Blog
Very cool.
Stuffed bear goes on a ‘journey’ through Marlborough
A large stuffed bear is on a journey through Marlborough. And he’s delighting community members along the way.
Source: Stuffed bear goes on a ‘journey’ through Marlborough
Always cute.
Girl with sickle cell disease had a wish to be on a billboard. She and her twin now smile at passing cars in Md.
“I want to be a model,” said Abi, 4, who was granted her dream as part of Make-A-Wish.
Very cool.
101-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor will attend the 80th memorial service thanks to his daughter and dozens of kind strangers
A Pearl Harbor survivor will be in attendance at the 80th remembrance ceremony this week, thanks to the help of his daughter and dozens of strangers who wanted to make sure he could be there.
We salute you.
The underwater ‘kites’ generating electricity as they move
Tidal power generators that look like aircraft are being tested in the sea off the Faroe Islands.
Source: The underwater ‘kites’ generating electricity as they move
Very cool. I’ve often wonder if tidal energy couldn’t somehow be part of a solution.
Man carries blind dog out of the woods after being lost for a week back to her family
A kind-hearted local fireman, Dan Estrada, rescues a blind dog lost in the woods and brought her back safe and sound to her family
Source: Man carries blind dog out of the woods after being lost for a week back to her family
Wow. Very cool.