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Stripe will pay $1 million a year to take carbon out of the air — but will it work? – The Verge

August 20, 2019 by Leo

Stripe’s commitment to capture carbon could boost negative emissions technologies.

Source: Stripe will pay $1 million a year to take carbon out of the air — but will it work? – The Verge

The concept, and its possibilities, fascinates me.

Burp-free cow feed drives seaweed science at USC | University of the Sunshine Coast

August 19, 2019 by Leo

A puffy pink seaweed that can stop cows from burping out methane is being primed for mass farming by USC researchers.

Source: Burp-free cow feed drives seaweed science at USC | University of the Sunshine Coast

Yes, cow burping is a thing, and yep, this is pretty cool…

National Guard sergeant says a stranger drove him to his son’s birth – Business Insider

August 16, 2019 by Leo

Sgt. Seth Craven, 26, had flown in from Afghanistan on August 5 in preparation for his wife’s scheduled birth. His connecting flight was canceled.

Source: National Guard sergeant says a stranger drove him to his son’s birth – Business Insider

Well done!

Bystander Effect Debunked – In 91% Of Real World Cases Someone Helps | Science 2.0

August 15, 2019 by Leo

Bystander apathy is a social psychological construct where it is believed that someone who sees a victim is less likely to offer help when other people are present.

Source: Bystander Effect Debunked – In 91% Of Real World Cases Someone Helps | Science 2.0

Being helpful doesn’t make news … but it does make a difference, and it’s much more common than we’re led to believe.

NASA Says Earth Is Greener Today Than 20 Years Ago Thanks To China, India

August 14, 2019 by Leo

NASA has some good news, the world is a greener place today than it was 20 years ago. What prompted the change? Well, it appears China and India can take the majority of the credit.

Source: NASA Says Earth Is Greener Today Than 20 Years Ago Thanks To China, India

Encouraging!

Ebola now curable after trials of drugs in DRC, say scientists | World news | The Guardian

August 13, 2019 by Leo

Congo results show good survival rates for patients treated quickly with antibodies

Source: Ebola now curable after trials of drugs in DRC, say scientists | World news | The Guardian

Pretty amazing.

Southwest passenger comforts frightened 96-year-old woman: He ‘was her flight angel’ | Fox News

August 12, 2019 by Leo

The unidentified young man was seated next to the elderly woman, whom he didn’t know, on a Southwest Airlines flight from San Diego to Nashville last month.

Source: Southwest passenger comforts frightened 96-year-old woman: He ‘was her flight angel’ | Fox News

Very touching.

Dayton Shooting: Boys start Dayton Challenge to inspire kindness

August 10, 2019 by Leo

Jayvaun Butler and Mason Moore are challenging people in Dayton to take part in the #DaytonChallenge. Nine days of kindness.

Source: Dayton Shooting: Boys start Dayton Challenge to inspire kindness

Examples for us all…

Gay Dads Adopt 6 Siblings, Ages 7 to 14, After Foster Care | PEOPLE.com

August 9, 2019 by Leo

Steve Anderson-McLean and Rob Anderson-McLean
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“I finally have a real family,” said one of the brothers, Today reports

Source: Gay Dads Adopt 6 Siblings, Ages 7 to 14, After Foster Care | PEOPLE.com

Inspiring.

Washington girl with autism shares special bond with rescued donkeys | kgw.com

August 8, 2019 by Leo

Michal Ann Watts has been farming her entire life. But over the past year, she’s watched a special friendship form that’s like nothing she’s seen before.

Source: Washington girl with autism shares special bond with rescued donkeys | kgw.com

A win for everyone.

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