“As soon as I looked at the picture, I recognized my grandma and grandpa,” said Sarah Ruggirello, 36. “I was completely stunned.”
Source: 1953 wedding photo discovered in library book: ‘Lost & found love story’ (gift link)
Sweet.
The Older Adults Conquering Loneliness Through Storytelling
In weekly small-group conversations, Life Story Club participants — many homebound or isolated — share their lives and build lasting bonds.
Source: The Older Adults Conquering Loneliness Through Storytelling
Neat idea.
Controlling This One Molecule Could Halt Alzheimer’s in Its Tracks
A groundbreaking study suggests that the immune molecule STING may play a critical role in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases by exacerbating brain inflammation and damage. Blocking STING in lab models protected against cognitive decline, opening a promising new path for therapeutic development.
Source: Controlling This One Molecule Could Halt Alzheimer’s in Its Tracks
Exciting.
Window-sized device taps the air for safe drinking water
MIT engineers developed an atmospheric water harvester that captures water vapor and produces safe drinking water across a range of relative humidities, including dry desert air.
Source: Window-sized device taps the air for safe drinking water
Water collection/generation/extraction is so important.
We’re secretly winning the war on cancer
The quiet revolutions that have prevented millions of cancer deaths.
Source: We’re secretly winning the war on cancer
Quiet, steady, progress.
When a fox says ‘help’ in London, there’s often an ambulance on its way
The red fox is such a fixture of life in London that it has its own ambulance service. The critters that have admirers and adversaries are well adapted to city life but living on the streets, alleys and back gardens of a dense urban environment can be rough.
Source: When a fox says ‘help’ in London, there’s often an ambulance on its way
Very sweet.
A woman’s heart suddenly stopped. Two passing nurses saved her life.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
Source: A woman’s heart suddenly stopped. Two passing nurses saved her life.
A very lucky woman.
This 14-Year-Old Built an App That Detects Heart Diseases in Seconds
Siddarth Nandyala wants to put his tool in the hands of medical professionals so that they can catch cardiovascular abnormalities in their early stages
Source: This 14-Year-Old Built an App That Detects Heart Diseases in Seconds
Wow.
New nanoparticle-based genetic delivery system targets lungs to treat cancer, cystic fibrosis
Scientists have made a key breakthrough in treating respiratory diseases by developing a new drug delivery system that transports genetic therapies directly to the lungs, opening promising possibilities for patients with conditions like lung cancer and cystic fibrosis.
Source: New nanoparticle-based genetic delivery system targets lungs to treat cancer, cystic fibrosis
Targeted delivery seems like such an amazing and promising direction.
Mountain marvel: how one of biggest batteries in Europe uses thousands of gallons of water to stop blackouts
‘Much-loved’ Dinorwig hydroelectric energy storage site in Wales has a vital role to play in keeping the lights on
Very cool.