A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
Using very low-dose X-rays to activate compounds that light up and generate cancer-killing free radicals stalled brain tumor growth and doubled survival time, according to a new study. Importantly, healthy cells were left unaffected.
Source: X-rays light up brain tumor cells – then selectively destroy them
Fascinating. And hopeful.
After noticing two elderly women taking a rest outside his home, a Toronto resident has melted hearts with a sweet gesture that caught them completely by surprise.
Source: Homeowner Spots Two Women Using His Outside Chairs, Decides To Take Action
Sweet. Simple. Kind.
Alex Dupuis didn’t think twice when he noticed one of his classmates struggling to keep his head above water during a recent field trip.
Source: Rhode Island boy saves struggling classmate during school trip
Well done!
The City of Toronto is looking to the power of the goat to address woody and invasive plant species at one east-end green space.
Source: Toronto to deploy herd of goats to manage invasive plants at east-end meadow
It’s not really new, but it is a pretty cool alternative to machinery.
“People were getting frustrated, but I had respect for her genius,” Arlington animal rescuer Jennifer Toussaint said of Autumn, who was captured this month.
Source: Runaway dog finally caught: ‘Most difficult case I’ve had in my entire career’ (Gift link)
Determined little dog … and people.
On a recent Friday, eight members gathered in a community centre wearing matching orange and green T-shirts to rehearse for a performance at a local festival in two days.
Source: Inspired by Olympics debut, Japan’s seniors blaze breakdancing trail
What struck me was all the smiles.
5th grader Hector Lara grabbed a schoolmate by her backpack to pull her to safety to avoid a pickup truck approaching the school crosswalk where she was walking.
Source: What did this 10-year-old Utah boy do to win a lifesaving medal?
Quick thinking!
Virginia Hislop receives a master’s degree in the 2024 diploma ceremony at the age of 105.
Source: Lifelong learning: Stanford GSE student collects her master’s degree
She sounds like quite something!
A group of teenagers is being thanked for rescuing a Tooele man who experienced a seizure and fell into an active fire pit while camping.
Source: Teenagers rush to help Tooele couple after hearing cries for help at campground
Well done!
This appliance company has partnered with two other companies to supply Feeding America food banks with like-new refrigerators and fresh food.
Source: What happens when you return a fridge? For one company, it becomes a donation to a food bank
Well, that’s cool. (No pun intended.)