A daring descent in Mexico became even riskier when paddlers noticed a black dog shivering above one of the gnarliest waterfalls on the planet
Source: Colorado kayakers paddle to rescue a dog that tumbled over 60-foot waterfall in Mexico
Impressive.
Immunosuppressive nanoparticles slow atherosclerosis progression in animal models
Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), in collaboration with national and international research centers, have identified a key immune cell subtype involved in the development of atherosclerosis. In a study published in Circulation Research, the team tested an experimental therapy in animal models based on immunosuppressive nanoparticles and demonstrated that it can slow disease progression.
Source: Immunosuppressive nanoparticles slow atherosclerosis progression in animal models
Cool.
California Developer Builds First Neighborhood Where All the Homes Are Resistant to Wildfires
the homes aren’t necessarily fireproof, but the design of the entire community eliminates the most common causes of homes catching fire.
Source: California Developer Builds First Neighborhood Where All the Homes Are Resistant to Wildfires
A good idea.
In Spanish Fork, a red Mustang ride proves dreams don’t have an expiration date
An assisted living facility in Spanish Fork just launched a program to make residents’ wishes come true.
Source: In Spanish Fork, a red Mustang ride proves dreams don’t have an expiration date
Cool story.
High schoolers returning from prom hailed as heroes for helping save family from fire
Aiden Kane, girlfriend Morgan Randall and friends Donato Jellenich and Tyler Sojda were returning home from junior prom in upstate New York when they saw a garage on fire and alerted those inside to get out of the home.
Source: High schoolers returning from prom hailed as heroes for helping save family from fire
Wow.
Battery-free solar desalination system produces up to 5,000 liters of water per day
A group of MIT engineers have developed a new battery-free solar desalination system capable of producing up to 5,000 liters of water a day.
Very cool.
MIT’s sodium fuel cell could fly electric planes while sucking CO2
A sodium-air fuel cell could power heavy transport of the future while also cleaning up carbon emissions say MIT scientists.
Source: MIT’s sodium fuel cell could fly electric planes while sucking CO2
Fascinating.
Stranger gifts guitar to Pamlico County teenager in random act of kindness
A Pamlico County teenager who just started playing the guitar was gifted a $1,500 guitar by a stranger.
Source: Stranger gifts guitar to Pamlico County teenager in random act of kindness
Wow!
Japan to Begin Clinical Trials for Artificial Blood in 2025 – MedEdge MEA
Japan stands on the brink of a medical breakthrough: the development of artificial blood that could transform emergency medicine and save countless lives.
Source: Japan to Begin Clinical Trials for Artificial Blood in 2025 – MedEdge MEA
Fascinating. (And, indeed, purple.)
Goodbye to energy dependence – Alaska discovers more than 1,100 TWh hidden under the ice, and the find could change the world
For decades, energy independence has been the elusive white whale of U.S. policy. We’ve tried offshore drilling, shale booms, solar panels, and wind farms the
“Hydrokinetic energy” – it’s an interesting twist.