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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.

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.

Lyme Disease is a condition with potentially severe consequences for those infected. Using mRNA technology combined with a unique approach, Yale researchers have developed a new vaccine that shows great promise.

Source: 🧬 mRNA vaccines new key in treating Lyme Disease

Much of the work that’s gone into COVID vaccines holds a lot of promise for much, much, more.

Almost all overhead electricity lines use the same basic design that’s been in use since 1908. TS Conductor has redesigned them to transmit more power, without changing utility poles.

Source: Most power lines are inefficient. This startup redesigns them to easily transmit more electricity

It’s kinda surprising how much electricity is lost just getting it to you. This is pretty cool.

The two animals aren’t exactly the best of friends.

Source: Firefighters launch tense rescue after pet tortoise traps pet dog in underground burrow

Cute story. Check out the Instagram story also.

Researchers at the University of Arizona have developed an ultra-thin device that permanently bonds onto bones, and beams data out wirelessly. The breakthrough could allow doctors to monitor the health of a patient’s bones over time, or how well they’re healing after an injury.

Source: Wireless sensor grows into bone to monitor health data in real-time

That sounds pretty cool!

The last time they were together was 1939, when they shared a tearful hug in a Berlin schoolyard.

Source: At age 9, best friends separated fleeing the Nazis. Now, 82 years later, they finally hugged again.

Sweet.

After a screening of his new film, Dwayne Johnson called out a fan from the audience and presented him with a new truck.

Source: Dwayne Johnson gives custom truck to Culver City veteran whose personal story ‘moved me’

Very cool.

The Quebec Maple Syrup Producers announced this week that it’s pulling some 50 million pounds of syrup from its strategic reserve.

Source: Canada releases 50 million pounds from maple syrup reserve amid…

There’s a reserve?

Residents in Elk Ridge said one of their school bus drivers is a hero after a very close call at a bus stop.

Source: Nebo School District bus driver credited with saving girl’s life

School bus drivers are so often underappreciated — well done, sir.