After years of suffering, a cutting-edge test diagnosed Ellie Irwin with a rare bacterial infection.
Source: Metagenomics test saves woman’s sight after mystery infection
Fascinating.
When the world’s tallest dog met the world’s tiniest
When both dogs are walking, Pearl, a 9.14-centimeter (3.6-inch) tall chihuahua, barely reaches the top of Reggie’s paw, such is the towering height of the 1.007-meter (3-foot, 4-inch) Great Dane. It’s easy to forget they are the same species.
Source: When the world’s tallest dog met the world’s tiniest
Cute.
‘Revolutionary’ fridge-free vaccines to be trialled in UK
World’s first fridge-free vaccine trial launches in UK, aiming to cut waste and boost global vaccine access.
Source: ‘Revolutionary’ fridge-free vaccines to be trialled in UK
Very cool.
Meet Root, the turtle with a mobility aid made of Lego
The mobility aid consists of a small dog harness sewn to pieces of Lego. The harness occasionally slips under Root’s armpit or to his back legs, but staff are always there to help him.
Source: Meet Root, the turtle with a mobility aid made of Lego
Behold the power of Lego.
Teen Employee Awarded $40k Scholarship From Taco Bell So She Can Become a Doctor
A young woman was “shocked” to receive $40,000 in scholarship funding from Taco Bell after working there during high school.
Source: Teen Employee Awarded $40k Scholarship From Taco Bell So She Can Become a Doctor
Cool.
‘I was told I’d never walk, now I’m doing the London Marathon’
Darren Awol was paralysed from the waist down after being shot and told by doctors he’d never walk again.
Source: ‘I was told I’d never walk, now I’m doing the London Marathon’
Inspiring.
Autistic artist, city council implement ‘happy to talk’ benches to combat loneliness
Oliver Chan invites community members to join him for a chat on a bench, or at a local “Chatty Cafe.”
Source: Autistic artist, city council implement ‘happy to talk’ benches to combat loneliness
I think I’ve seen it before, but it’s still such a neat idea.
A 3-week-old baby received a heart transplant 14 years ago and gained a ‘donor mom’ | CNN
Thirteen years ago, one infant received a heart transplant from another infant. During National Donate Life Month, their mothers discuss the life-changing experience.
Source: A 3-week-old baby received a heart transplant 14 years ago and gained a ‘donor mom’ | CNN
Moving.
10-Year-Old Girl Earns Two College Degrees — And She’s Just Getting Started
Crafton Hills College is about to celebrate an extraordinary milestone — welcoming its youngest-ever graduate across the commencement stage. Meet Alisa Perales.
Source: 10-Year-Old Girl Earns Two College Degrees — And She’s Just Getting Started
Wow. Just … wow.
Teens Win 2025 Earth Prize for Refrigerator That Runs on Salt – 200 are Headed to Hospitals to Preserve Medicine
Because salt molecules dissolve in water, the charged ions that make up the salt molecules break apart, taking up heat from the water.
Very cool. (No pun intended.)