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Scientists invent ‘smelling gel’ that seduces coral to dying reefs in restoration efforts

May 27, 2025 by Leo Leave a Comment

The gel, called SNAP-X, was invented by researchers at the University of California-San Diego.

Source: Scientists invent ‘smelling gel’ that seduces coral to dying reefs in restoration efforts

You had me at “seduces coral” 🙂

Horses on a Kentucky farm are helping men build sober lives, gain work and reunite families

May 26, 2025 by Leo 1 Comment

Thoroughbred horses on a sprawling Kentucky farm are helping men trying to carve out clean and sober lives.

Source: Horses on a Kentucky farm are helping men build sober lives, gain work and reunite families

I love programs like this.

World’s first-ever human bladder transplant

May 25, 2025 by Leo Leave a Comment

Historic surgery opens the door for improved treatment of non-functioning bladders.

Source: World’s first-ever human bladder transplant

Fascinating.

Students Decipher Title of Burnt Scroll from the Famous Library Buried by Vesuvius–Called ‘On Vices’

May 24, 2025 by Leo Leave a Comment

On Vices was written by a by Philodemus, a Greek philosopher who lived at Pompeii nearly 200 years before its eruption.

Source: Students Decipher Title of Burnt Scroll from the Famous Library Buried by Vesuvius–Called ‘On Vices’

I just find this fascinating.

Unique Miami recycling company gives discarded shoes new traction

May 23, 2025 by Leo

Sneaker Impact takes shoe donations from across the nation and ships them outside the U.S, where they are eventually resold by mom-and-pop shops in the developing world.

Source: Unique Miami recycling company gives discarded shoes new traction

Pretty cool idea.

Shark fisherman uses drone to save teenage girl from rip current at Pensacola Beach

May 22, 2025 by Leo

This week, a shark fisherman saved the life of a teenage girl on Pensacola Beach. He sprang into action nearly a hundred yards away and used his fishing drone to drop a flotation device into the water.

Source: Shark fisherman uses drone to save teenage girl from rip current at Pensacola Beach

Well done!

This Soft Robot Needs Only Physics and Air to Spontaneously Sync and Scoot at Top Speeds

May 21, 2025 by Leo

When the many legs are coupled together, something unexpected happens: their motions quickly synchronize, creating “surprising coordination.”

Source: This Soft Robot Needs Only Physics and Air to Spontaneously Sync and Scoot at Top Speeds

There is a video, and it’s pretty fascinating.

MIT’s polymer microparticles put an end to multiple vaccine jabs

May 20, 2025 by Leo

MIT scientists have developed polymer microparticles that release vaccine doses over time, offering a single-shot solution for immunization.

Source: MIT’s polymer microparticles put an end to multiple vaccine jabs

Particularly promising for remote/underserved populations.

JWST’s most ambitious view is now available to everyone

May 19, 2025 by Leo

The COSMOS-Web survey is now complete, combining JWST and Hubble infrared data. Its spectacular views show us the Universe as never before.

Source: JWST’s most ambitious view is now available to everyone

Stunning.

Infant born with deadly disease now thriving thanks to customized CRISPR treatment six months after birth – Berkeley News

May 18, 2025 by Leo

A newborn boy, KJ, was diagnosed at birth with a rare and potentially fatal genetic disease. He received a novel, on-demand CRISPR therapy in record time.

Source: Infant born with deadly disease now thriving thanks to customized CRISPR treatment six months after birth – Berkeley News

Truly amazing.

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