What started as a peaceful paddle down Alberta’s Kananaskis River quickly turned into an unforgettable act of bravery for teens Ava Haddad and Anna Gleig.
Source: Teen Kayakers Rescue Baby Horse From Rushing River In Alberta
Lucky foal.
World’s most premature baby celebrates first birthday
Nash Keen, born at exactly 21 weeks, 133 days ahead of his mother’s due date, has been recognized by Guinness World Records
Source: World’s most premature baby celebrates first birthday
Wow.
Sweet video shows moment mailman delivers dog’s ashes, hugs tearful owner
The owner said the mailman would always pet her German Shepherd. Stoli died after a battle with cancer at 10 years old.
Source: Sweet video shows moment mailman delivers dog’s ashes, hugs tearful owner
Touching.
Robotic neck surgery replaces heart valve without chest incision
In a surgical first, doctors replaced a heart valve through a neck incision using robotics, avoiding chest cuts and speeding recovery.
Source: Robotic neck surgery replaces heart valve without chest incision
Wow!
Worldwide battery storage installations up 54% in first half of 2025, June sets monthly record – Energy Storage
Globally, battery energy storage system (BESS) installations were up 54% in 2025 compared with the first half of 2024.
Progress.
Austin’s Korea House restaurant has given away 15,000 meals during its monthly free food days
Korea House offers filling meals at no cost on the first Wednesday of each month. Everyone — no matter their circumstances — is welcome to dine in and get to know their neighbors.
Source: Austin’s Korea House restaurant has given away 15,000 meals during its monthly free food days
What a cool idea.
Scientists Supercharge Sugar Substitute – And It Starts Killing Cancer
Researchers at Hiroshima University have found that stevia, when fermented with specific bacteria from banana leaves, gains a remarkable ability to kill pancreatic cancer cells while leaving healthy kidney cells unharmed.
Source: Scientists Supercharge Sugar Substitute – And It Starts Killing Cancer
Stevia? Who knew?
AI-Designed Drugs Can Now Target Previously ‘Undruggable’ Proteins in Cancer and Alzheimer’s
A new AI tool opens the door for designer protein drugs that tackle pain, cancer, and brain diseases.
Source: AI-Designed Drugs Can Now Target Previously ‘Undruggable’ Proteins in Cancer and Alzheimer’s
AI: More of this please, it’s so cool.
Memory cafes ignite laughter and connection for dementia patients
The Alzheimer’s Association estimates 7.2 million Americans over the age of 65 are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. Memory cafes have emerged in recent years as a way to connect and support individuals and caregivers.
Source: Memory cafes ignite laughter and connection for dementia patients
Great idea.
Eight decades later, a Holocaust survivor reunites with his liberator
“It was unbelievable,” said Andrew Roth, 97, who remembers the day he was liberated from Buchenwald concentration camp with complete clarity.
Source: Eight decades later, a Holocaust survivor reunites with his liberator (gift link)
Touching.