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.
New MIT Tech Could Cut Oil Refining Energy by 90%
MIT researchers have developed a new membrane that separates various types of fuel by molecular size, potentially eliminating the need for the energy-intensive process of crude oil distillation.
Source: New MIT Tech Could Cut Oil Refining Energy by 90%
While on the decline, oil’s going to be with us for a long time. This is helpful.
Colorado kayakers paddle to rescue a dog that tumbled over 60-foot waterfall in Mexico
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.