Michigan wildlife experts surprised by the bear’s ability to eat and sleep despite the uncomfortable accessory
Source: Bear necessity: lid stuck around US animal’s neck removed after two years
Unlucky bear -> lucky bear
New Zealand gives thumbs up to ‘magic mushrooms’ for depression treatment
Psilocybin, a psychedelic compound once primarily known as a party drug, is increasingly being recognised for its medical potential.
Source: New Zealand gives thumbs up to ‘magic mushrooms’ for depression treatment
So much potential in nature.
Sensors equipped on drones can detect fires and monitor greenhouse gas emissions
Forest fire prevention and control agencies in São Carlos, in the interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, will soon have help from the sky to detect fires more quickly and combat them before they grow out of control and cannot be extinguished.
Source: Sensors equipped on drones can detect fires and monitor greenhouse gas emissions
Cool.
76-year-old Calgary graduate David Jackson proves it’s never too late to learn
At an age when many are well into retirement, David Jackson is walking across the graduation stage at Calgary’s Mount Royal University – and he’s already planning his next degree.
Source: 76-year-old Calgary graduate David Jackson proves it’s never too late to learn
Love it!
1953 wedding photo discovered in library book: ‘Lost & found love story’
“As soon as I looked at the picture, I recognized my grandma and grandpa,” said Sarah Ruggirello, 36. “I was completely stunned.”
Source: 1953 wedding photo discovered in library book: ‘Lost & found love story’ (gift link)
Sweet.
The Older Adults Conquering Loneliness Through Storytelling
In weekly small-group conversations, Life Story Club participants — many homebound or isolated — share their lives and build lasting bonds.
Source: The Older Adults Conquering Loneliness Through Storytelling
Neat idea.
Controlling This One Molecule Could Halt Alzheimer’s in Its Tracks
A groundbreaking study suggests that the immune molecule STING may play a critical role in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases by exacerbating brain inflammation and damage. Blocking STING in lab models protected against cognitive decline, opening a promising new path for therapeutic development.
Source: Controlling This One Molecule Could Halt Alzheimer’s in Its Tracks
Exciting.
Window-sized device taps the air for safe drinking water
MIT engineers developed an atmospheric water harvester that captures water vapor and produces safe drinking water across a range of relative humidities, including dry desert air.
Source: Window-sized device taps the air for safe drinking water
Water collection/generation/extraction is so important.
We’re secretly winning the war on cancer
The quiet revolutions that have prevented millions of cancer deaths.
Source: We’re secretly winning the war on cancer
Quiet, steady, progress.
When a fox says ‘help’ in London, there’s often an ambulance on its way
The red fox is such a fixture of life in London that it has its own ambulance service. The critters that have admirers and adversaries are well adapted to city life but living on the streets, alleys and back gardens of a dense urban environment can be rough.
Source: When a fox says ‘help’ in London, there’s often an ambulance on its way
Very sweet.