Not All News is Bad!

The world’s longest 3D-printed concrete bridge is found in the Netherlands.

Source: 🖨 Netherlands new record holder of longest 3D-printed bridge

Cool use of the technology.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, results revealed that at least one bystander intervened in approximately 91% of situations, with an average of 3.76 individuals intervening per video. This pattern was consistent across all three national contexts. Further, the number of bystanders present at a conflict was positively associated with the aggregate likelihood of someone intervening.

Source: Cross-national CCTV footage reveals that bystanders intervene in 9 out of 10 public conflicts 

People are better than the media might lead you to believe.

The pair spent over $16,000 on 322 gift cards to local restaurants

Source: ‘A small gesture’: Nelson couple buys meal for every employee at hospital – Nelson Star

What a great message.

Four young men stepped up to help a woman after her scooter broke down in the middle of a street in Seminole County, Florida.

Source: Young Men Push Elderly Woman In Broken Scooter Home In The Pouring Rain

Well done, gentlemen.

An American tourist, who was the driver of a small bus that was blown off the road near Dyrhólaey promontory, South Iceland, on Thursday, calls the empathy and helpfulness of Icelandic society unique.

Source: Bus Driver Thanks Icelanders for Saving Her Life

Wow.

Senior Nyla Covington was voted homecoming queen by fellow students at a school football game in late September. But moments after being crowned, felt called to crown someone else

Source: The homecoming queen gave away her crown to comfort a grieving family and set an example for us all

Very touching.

Todd Blacksher, an engineer from Lincoln, Nebraska, used SOLIDWORKS for Makers to design the ski for his dog’s wheelchair, which allow his 11-year-old corgi to enjoy the snow like a puppy again

Source: Engineer Dog Owner Designs Skis for Pet’s Wheelchair so Pup Can Keep Bounding Through the Snow

Nicely done, sir. (Spoiler: I may be biased.)

Smog is a leading cause of ill health around the world, but one Indian inventor is hoping to make it easier to breathe by scrubbing soot from the air and recycling it.

Source: How India’s air pollution is being turned into floor tiles

Another fascinating solution to a huge problem.

Kuwait has had a mounting problem with recycling its car tyres. Here’s how they plan on fixing it.

Source: Kuwait is transforming its ‘tyre graveyard’ into a new smart city

Cool solution to a huge problem.

In a packed Istanbul passenger ferry between Europe and Asia, all eyes turn to one commuter enjoying the view from his window.

Source: Wandering dog is Istanbul commuters’ best friend

Pretty cute.