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The material is made simply from cardboard, soil, and water, making it a sustainable and cost-effective alternative for the construction industry.

Source: Aussie engineers turn cardboard waste into strong building material

Neat idea.

A 100-year-old World War II veteran is now back home, thanks to the efforts of an anonymous donor.

Source: ‘Great to see ya, Bill’: Anonymous donor helps Second World War vet return home

Nice.

The 1.6-MW pilot system is among a growing number of initiatives to put solar over waterways. The approach could generate gigawatts of power nationwide.

Source: California’s first solar-covered canal is now fully online

Great idea.

Reading a book while riding the subway is nothing new, but Poland’s capital has recently taken that trend to the next level. Nestled in Warsaw’s Targówek district is a new subterranean library, offering locals a radical alternative to smartphone usage during their commutes.

Source: Library Built in Metro Station Encourages Commuters To Read

What a cool idea.

The fairytale wedding between an influencer and a musician was made even more special, thanks to the FDNY.

Source: She lost her FDNY firefighter dad on 9/11. Rescue Company 1 stood in for him at her wedding.

Touching.

“There’s an important lesson there, you know, about everybody coexisting and getting along,” said Autumn Buck, who helped save the crow.

Source: A dog helped an injured wild crow. Now they’re best friends.

Cute.

“When I break out his sniffing gear, his teeth chatter, and he hops on his hind legs trying to get me to move faster so that he can play the game,”

Source: Roger That! A Desperate Dog Finds a New Life and Passion in Sports

Lucky dog. Happy dog.

New bioprinting techniques make it possible to 3D print skin with complex networks of blood vessels.

Source: Scientists Hope 3D-Printed Skin Can Bring On-Demand Treatment for Serious Injuries

Particularly interesting for burn victims.

First responders are using artificial intelligence (AI) to find drowning victims of the deadly Texas floods that thus far have claimed the lives of 136

Source: Rescue Teams Use AI to Find Victims of Deadly Texas Floods | PYMNTS.com

Fascinating.

Seatbelt covers containing emergency info could help with communication difficulties in a crisis.

Source: Police offer seatbelt covers to help communication in incident

What a great idea.