A new ’tissue scaffold’ that holds the potential for a bioengineering breakthrough
Source: Regrowing Cartilage in a Damaged Knee Gets Closer to Fixing Arthritis – UConn Today
Could I get this sooner, please?
This man was at the end of his life. Strangers stepped up to take him on bucket-list adventures.
“It blew our minds,” Patrick Mitchell’s daughter said. “I was so overwhelmed by people’s generosity.”
Source: This man was at the end of his life. Strangers stepped up to take him on bucket-list adventures.
Meet the Ghanaian Canadian Lego sculptor building a Black universe
Ekow Nimako builds elaborate sculptures using only black Lego bricks.
Source: Meet the Ghanaian Canadian Lego sculptor building a Black universe
I love LEGO, but this is amazing.
‘We thought he had passed away’: Homeless man reunites with family after helping save deputy’s life
A man from the Houston area who dealt with homelessness was reunited with his family after they saw him on television following a deadly car crash.
Source: ‘We thought he had passed away’: Homeless man reunites with family after helping save deputy’s life
Cool story.
How a thieving ginger cat brought joy to a Brisbane neighbourhood
A cat burglar known for leaving little treasures, including odd socks and children’s toys, across Ferny Hills is settling into a new forever indoor home after becoming a “local celebrity”.
Source: How a thieving ginger cat brought joy to a Brisbane neighbourhood
Fun. 
A speedskater’s generous gesture gave her friend a spot on the U.S. Olympic team
A slip during the Olympic speedskating trials left Erin Jackson just short of automatic inclusion in the women’s 500 meters field, leading to Brittany Bowe giving up her spot.
Source: A speedskater’s generous gesture gave her friend a spot on the U.S. Olympic team
Sportsmanship defined.
Bystander Rescues 3 Kids From Icy Pond, Deputies Bring One Back To Life With CPR
Three children survived after falling through an icy pond, thanks to a couple of bystanders.
Source: Bystander Rescues 3 Kids From Icy Pond, Deputies Bring One Back To Life With CPR
Wow!
Salon workers will get domestic violence training thanks to new law
The salon chair is a place where many are inclined to open up about their personal lives
Source: Salon workers will get domestic violence training thanks to new law
What a great idea.
‘No judgment’: McKinney restaurant owner continues to serve free meals to those who need it to honor his mother
This restaurant owner has a real heart for others. His restaurant serves food to anyone in need to honor his mother’s legacy.
Great legacy.
DNA can now be pulled from the very air we breathe. It could help track endangered animals
Scientists are now able to collect and analyze DNA pulled from thin air, and the groundbreaking new techniques used to do it could transform the way endangered animals and natural ecosystems are studied and protected.
Source: DNA can now be pulled from the very air we breathe. It could help track endangered animals
Yes, I know, there’s potential for abuse as this technology matures, but still… pretty darned cool.