A new honey industry is beginning to flourish in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia
Source: Out of Work coal Miners are Being Trained as Beekeepers – Goodnet
Very cool…
Out of Work coal Miners are Being Trained as Beekeepers – Goodnet
Diageo to remove plastic from Guinness multipacks | Business | The Guardian
Drinks firm will replace holders with 100% recyclable and biodegradable cardboard packs
Source: Diageo to remove plastic from Guinness multipacks | Business | The Guardian
I like this a lot. I hope more can and bottle distributors move to getting rid of plastic.
HPV vaccine linked to ‘dramatic’ drop in cervical disease – BBC News
HPV immunisation has nearly wiped out the virus in vaccinated young women within a decade, researchers say.
Source: HPV vaccine linked to ‘dramatic’ drop in cervical disease – BBC News
Awesome. Vaccinate!
Scientists print first 3D heart using a patient’s own cells
The scientists involved in the heart project at Tel Aviv University theorized that within 10 years, organ printers could be available at hospitals.
Source: Scientists print first 3D heart using a patient’s own cells
I find this absolutely fascinating.
Therapy dog cheering on Boston Marathon runners
Runners can spot Spencer between mile 2.5 and mile 4, wearing a bright yellow raincoat and holding two “Boston Strong” flags
Source: Therapy dog cheering on Boston Marathon runners
Very cute.
A Rolling Retirement Party on NJ Transit | WNYC News | WNYC
“Conductor Gene” Ruocchio’s regular riders threw him a retirement party during their morning commute.
Source: A Rolling Retirement Party on NJ Transit | WNYC News | WNYC
Two treats here: to be someone so memorable in such a routine job, and then to throw that retirement party in such a cool way.
California Is Finally Drought-Free After Over 7 Years, Experiences Most Beautiful Super Bloom
Nearly 100 percent of the state has been classified as being free of drought. This has been a result of one of the wettest winters that has replenished lakes, reservoirs throughout the state. A first in 7 years – California has been officially declared drought-free. In turn, the most beautiful flora has emerged all because …
Source: California Is Finally Drought-Free After Over 7 Years, Experiences Most Beautiful Super Bloom
Beautiful.
Canadian grandmother, 73, helps fight fires as a volunteer at local fire station
A Canadian grandmother is still feeling the burn and loving it at the age of 73.
Source: Canadian grandmother, 73, helps fight fires as a volunteer at local fire station
Keep it up!
A Chicago man ran the Boston Marathon with a cow heart valve 11 weeks after open-heart surgery. 13 years later, he’s running for another milestone. – New York Daily News
Cow heart-valve recipient Mark Buciak is out to become the first Illinois competitor to finish 40 straight Boston Marathons.
Darned impressive.
Biocarbon Engineering’s tree-planting drones are flying in Myanmar
In Myanmar, a major project is under way: restore coastal mangrove forests—with a little air support.
Source: Biocarbon Engineering’s tree-planting drones are flying in Myanmar
“Seed missles” … cool!