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Patent-pending design by Hopkins undergrads could be available in stores within two years

Source: Hearing is be-leafing: Students invent quieter leaf blower

Yes, please!

Diesel the donkey, who disappeared in 2019, appears to be thriving with some new companions in the California wild.

Source: Lost Donkey Seen Living With Elk Herd 5 Years Later: ‘Living His Best Life’

Very cute.

Researchers have sourced enzymes found in human gut bacteria to strip antigens from red blood cells, potentially paving the way for universal donor blood.

Source: Universal blood donation could be here sooner than we think, as scientists uncover method to convert blood types

Very exciting!

Researchers have developed an AI method that significantly improves the detection of tumor DNA in blood, enhancing early cancer detection and monitoring. This method, known as MRD-EDGE, has shown high effectiveness in lung, breast, and colorectal cancers by identifying recurrences earlier than conve

Source: AI-Powered Blood Test: A Lifesaving Leap in Early Cancer Detection

Exciting use of AI.

Diver John Connor’s first day at Shark Wake Park didn’t go as expected.

Source: ‘It’s home again’: Horry Co. diver discovers lost bracelet memorializing fallen N.J. patrolman

I love this kind of thing.

When an injury ended his running career, he grabbed a bike and took up cycling. After being hit by a drunk driver, Larry switched to gravel racing instead. And when cancer came knocking, he was ready for that too. Now he’s a 15-year cancer survivor.

Source: Larry Brenize: From Being Hit By A Drunk Driver To Conquering 50 Miles In 50 States

Inspiring.

A man who was camping with his family unexpectedly found himself in a horrific car accident, Oregon officials said. The man’s dog alerted others to the scene and saved his life.

Source: Loyal dog saves camper’s life after running miles for help: ‘No words’

Wow. No words indeed.

A CHP officer helped rescue an injured 26 pound rabbit found along Highway 17.

Source: CHP rescues giant rabbit along Santa Cruz County highway

Wascally Wabbit!

Despite anecdotal evidence, there wasn’t a robust body of research into how service dogs might boost mental health. But that’s changing.

Source: 4-legged lifesavers: Service dogs are working wonders for veterans with PTSD, study shows

Very cool.

Three teenagers in Beaver acted quickly to save a man’s life, and two of them were honored with the highest award given by the American Red Cross on Wednesday.

Source: Training comes in handy for Beaver teens who use CPR to save the life of friend’s father

CPR saves lives.