When an alligator attacked its trainer at a reptile petting zoo in West Valley City, a guest named Donnie Wiseman jumped in to save her, without hesitation.
Source: Man reacts to jumping on alligator, helping trainer who was bitten
Wow.
Solar-Powered Refrigeration Trucks Will Cut Pollution From Idling Diesel Engines
Solar panels mounted on eNow refrigeration trucks will cut emissions while keeping food cold in 1,000 XL Fleet tractor-trailers in the US.
Source: Solar-Powered Refrigeration Trucks Will Cut Pollution From Idling Diesel Engines
Neat idea. Some issues to overcome, I suspect (snow, dirt), but still a step in a good direction.
Athlete who didn’t have sponsors worked at a grocery store to fund her trip to the Olympics
This athlete didn’t let her lack of sponsors get in the way of her Olympics dreams. Here’s how this runner save money to travel to Tokyo.
Source: Athlete who didn’t have sponsors worked at a grocery store to fund her trip to the Olympics
Great example.
Dogs to the rescue, as canine lifeguards save struggling swimmers on Italian beach
Any budding lifeguards might want to work on their doggy paddle this holiday season, after a group of 14 people struggling in high wind and waves at sea were rescued with the help of Italy’s lifeguard dogs.
Source: Dogs to the rescue, as canine lifeguards save struggling swimmers on Italian beach
Impressive!
Hansle Parchment thanks woman who paid for taxi to race where he won Olympic gold
Jamaican hurdler Hansle Parchment has tracked down and thanked a Tokyo 2020 volunteer who paid for his taxi to the Olympic Stadium
Source: Hansle Parchment thanks woman who paid for taxi to race where he won Olympic gold
I love this. The video’s worth watching.
Texas boy on a mission to share his love of reading: “It’s all about my moral duty to help people”
Orion Jean may only be 10 years old, but the number on his mind is 500,000 — that’s how many books he hopes will be donated by the end of the month.
Source: Texas boy on a mission to share his love of reading: “It’s all about my moral duty to help people”
Wow. Just . . . wow.
Indian Scientist Finds Way To Detect Colon Cancer Early And Save Lives
The new study, led by Dr Sagar Sengupta from the National Institute of Immunology has however found a novel way to identify the disease as early as stage 1 through his lab’s work on microRNAs.
Source: Indian Scientist Finds Way To Detect Colon Cancer Early And Save Lives
So much promise. I hope it pans out.
Mama dog at Minnesota animal rescue ‘adopts’ orphaned puppies
Pepper, a new mama who had lost her entire litter of pups, was a “miracle” for ten puppies who had lost their own mom.
Source: Mama dog at Minnesota animal rescue ‘adopts’ orphaned puppies
Sweet. And timely.
Could 3D Printed Schools Be a Solution to Africa’s Classroom Shortage?
Faster, cheaper and greener than regular construction, 3D printing could help African countries close their education gaps.
Source: Could 3D Printed Schools Be a Solution to Africa’s Classroom Shortage?
I find the whole 3-D printing thing fascinating. This application of it seems extremely cool.
NASA Uses Space Station to Direct Firefighters to Hottest Points as They Battle US Wildfires
The NASA ECOSTRESS instrument on the International Space Station is providing firefighters with valuable intel regarding wildfire progression.
Source: NASA Uses Space Station to Direct Firefighters to Hottest Points as They Battle US Wildfires
Pretty impressive use of the technology.