The three males are the first ever Asian small-clawed otter pups at the Virginia Zoo. They were born on August 25 to parents Jilin and Elbe.
Source: 3 baby otters born at Virginia Zoo
Who doesn’t live baby otters?!
When food banks need bread, 900 home bakers answer the call
A Seattle-area nonprofit group called Community Loaves donates home-baked bread and cookies to food banks in four states.
Source: When food banks need bread, 900 home bakers answer the call
I know someone who does this … it’s REALLY good bread, too!
Scientists turn streetlights into EV charging stations in bold move
Discover the innovative use of streetlights for EV charging, offering a practical alternative to traditional stations.
Source: Scientists turn streetlights into EV charging stations in bold move
Cool idea.
Common fruit found to boost babies’ immune systems
The clinical trial also showed that early consumption may ease allergy symptoms and benefit long-term health.
Source: Common fruit found to boost babies’ immune systems
That’s kinda cool.
DOLPHIN AI uncovers hundreds of invisible cancer markers
A new AI tool called DOLPHIN exposes hidden genetic markers inside single cells, enabling earlier detection and more precise treatment choices. It also sets the stage for building virtual models of cells to simulate disease and drug responses.
Source: DOLPHIN AI uncovers hundreds of invisible cancer markers
Very cool.
‘A very brave dog’: Alberta Doberman honoured for saving owner from grizzly bear
A Cochrane, Alta., man’s 10-year-old Doberman has been inducted into the Purina Animal Hall of Fame after saving him from a charging grizzly bear last spring.
Source: ‘A very brave dog’: Alberta Doberman honoured for saving owner from grizzly bear
Well done!
U.S. solar will pass wind in 2025 and leave coal in the dust soon after
Solar and wind represent about 11% to 12% of the energy mix each, while coal sits just under 15%. Developers brought online 16 GW of solar out of a total 21.5 GW electric generation capacity cumulatively added through July in 2025, said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. There is currently about 5 GW more wind than solar actively deployed in the United States.
Source: U.S. solar will pass wind in 2025 and leave coal in the dust soon after
Very cool.
The Bright Side: Earth’s ozone layer is healing thanks to international action, UN says
The Earth’s protective ozone layer is on track to fully recover by mid-century, according to a report from the UN’s World Meteorological Organization released Tuesday. The bulletin hailed the success…
Source: The Bright Side: Earth’s ozone layer is healing thanks to international action, UN says
Pretty cool what we can do when we set out minds to it.
Meet the New Host of Reading Rainbow: Mychal the Librarian
After 20 years, Reading Rainbow is back! The new host is Mychal the Librarian, who has been spreading library joy online for years.
Source: Meet the New Host of Reading Rainbow: Mychal the Librarian
Great news!
Comedian spots man in cardiac arrest during show, finishes set at hospital
“You guys all really just came together in a really cool way,” comedian Drew Lynch told his audience between tears. “You saved that guy’s life.”
Source: Comedian spots man in cardiac arrest during show, finishes set at hospital
So cool in so many ways.