Using a combination of 3-D printing and cultured cells, scientists in China have grown new ears for five children born with a defect…
Source: Scientists grow new ears for children with defect – CNN
And this is just the beginning.
A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
by Leo
Using a combination of 3-D printing and cultured cells, scientists in China have grown new ears for five children born with a defect…
Source: Scientists grow new ears for children with defect – CNN
And this is just the beginning.
by Leo
Extreme poverty is defined as living at a consumption (or income) level below 1.90 “international $” per day. International $ are adjusted for price differences between countries and for price changes over time (inflation).
Source: World population living in extreme poverty, 1820-2015
Another amazing sign of progress that’s easily overlooked.
by Leo
SEATTLE — For the second year in a row, the City of Seattle put on a a workshop offering free counseling and legal services to help permanent residents apply for citizenship.Yara Rodriguez arrived at 8 a.m. Saturday and spent at least four hours talking …
Source: Hundreds of volunteers gather in Seattle to help residents apply for citizenship | KOMO
It can be a daunting process. I know. I’ve done it. 🙂
by Leo
The operators of the first all-electric ferry in Norway are starting to get some good data on the vehicle and it’s nothing short of impressive. They claim that the all-electric ferry cuts emi…
Source: All-electric ferry cuts emission by 95% and costs by 80%, brings in 53 additional orders
I love these steps towards more and more clean energy.
by Leo
The partnership with the Indiana Department of Corrections taught the women everything they need to know to land good paying, in-demand jobs once they’re released.
Source: UPDATE: First class of women welders graduates from Indiana pris – WDRB 41 Louisville News
Several levels of goodness.
by Leo
BELLE — Frances Buzzard couldn’t stop smiling. She wiped tears from her eyes, momentarily upsetting a tiara newly placed upon her head.
Source: Belle Elementary custodian gifted with surprise first-ever birthday party
Very cool. I still remember the custodian – Sy – from my grade school so many years ago. They make an impact.
by Leo
Activating T cells in tumors eliminated even distant metastases in mice, Stanford researchers found. Lymphoma patients are being recruited to test the technique in a clinical trial.
Source: Cancer ‘vaccine’ eliminates tumors in mice
That’s actually pretty darned exciting…
by Leo
A man who received a bone marrow transplant in January of 2016 learned on Tuesday that the donor is an NFL player.
Source: Anonymous NFL player donates bone marrow to local man – KSHB.com 41 Action News
Two words come to mind: role model. 🙂
by Leo
… a drone that can plant up to 100,000 trees a day.
Source: These drones can plant 100,000 trees a day | World Economic Forum
Another novel use of the technology. Particularly effective in hard-to-reach areas.
by Leo
What if damaged teeth could heal themselves without the need of a root canal?
Source: The End Of Root Canals: Stem Cell Fillings Trigger Teeth To Repair Themselves, Research Study Claims
Having had a couple of root canals I can really appreciate this possibility.