During a Cleveland Monsters hockey game, the puck flew toward Asia Davis’s 4-year-old son. Fan Andrew Podolak deflected it within about a second.
Source: A hockey puck hurtled toward her son’s head. A fan jumped to block it. (Gift Link)
Wow!
A single atom layer of gold – LiU researchers create goldene
For the first time, scientists have managed to create sheets of gold only a single atom layer thick. According to the researchers from LiU this has given the gold new properties that can make it suitable for use in various applications.
Source: A single atom layer of gold – LiU researchers create goldene
Fascinating.
Newly Found Genetic Variant Defends Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Columbia neuroscientists have identified a genetic mutation that fends off Alzheimer’s in people at high risk and could lead to a new way to protect people from the disease.
Source: Newly Found Genetic Variant Defends Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Sounds promising!
Researchers used the world’s most powerful MRI to get brain scans that are 10 times as detailed as a hospital MRI — take a look
Researchers unveiled images of the brain from the world’s most powerful MRI, which could lead to breakthroughs in treating Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Fascinating.
‘The soles were torn up’: Nurse gives the shoes off her own feet to patient in need
When Lou Coulon came in for her shift as a nurse in the endoscopy unit on a cold day in February, she had no idea she would be leaving without her shoes.
Source: ‘The soles were torn up’: Nurse gives the shoes off her own feet to patient in need
Simple, yet meaningful.
81-Year-Old Breaks World Record for Most Blood Donated in a Lifetime
This woman is a real-life superhero whose blood has saved countless lives!
Source: 81-Year-Old Breaks World Record for Most Blood Donated in a Lifetime
Wow!
Watch the TikTok Trend Highlighting Before & After Transformations of Adopted Shelter Dogs
A TikTok trend is highlighting the benefits of adopting a shelter dog through before and after transformations.
Source: Watch the TikTok Trend Highlighting Before & After Transformations of Adopted Shelter Dogs
How cool.
Roger, a Failed Drug Dog, Becomes a Hero of Taiwan’s Quake Response
The 8-year-old rescue dog, who was once deemed too friendly to sniff out drugs, found the body of the earthquake’s 13th victim.
Source: Roger, a Failed Drug Dog, Becomes a Hero of Taiwan’s Quake Response (gift link)
Good boy…
UK researchers find way of diagnosing bowel cancer without biopsies
PET scans can examine entire bowel before and during treatment, avoiding risks associated with taking tissue samples
Source: UK researchers find way of diagnosing bowel cancer without biopsies
Very cool.
Groomsmen spend months preparing for surprise wedding dance
Kristian and Kim Santos got engaged after meeting at a college hip-hop class. A video of Kristian and his groomsmen went viral at the wedding after they put on a surprise dance. NBC News’ Kate Snow speaks to the couple and the wedding party about the behind-the-scenes planning.
Source: Groomsmen spend months preparing for surprise wedding dance
Fun. (The video’s pretty cute.)