After more than 70 years, two women living in different states found out they are sisters. On Tuesday, they met for the first time at Denver International Airport.
Source: Lakewood woman meets sister after 73 years
I love seeing these.
UVA Develops Precise Brain Surgery Without a Scalpel – Dean’s Office Blog
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have developed a noninvasive way to remove faulty brain circuits that could allow doctors to treat debilitating neurological diseases without the need for conventional brain surgery. The UVA team, together with colleagues at Stanford University, indicate that the approach, if successfully translated to the operating room, could revolutionize the […]
Source: UVA Develops Precise Brain Surgery Without a Scalpel – Dean’s Office Blog
Very cool.
Stuffed bear goes on a ‘journey’ through Marlborough
A large stuffed bear is on a journey through Marlborough. And he’s delighting community members along the way.
Source: Stuffed bear goes on a ‘journey’ through Marlborough
Always cute.
Girl with sickle cell disease had a wish to be on a billboard. She and her twin now smile at passing cars in Md.
“I want to be a model,” said Abi, 4, who was granted her dream as part of Make-A-Wish.
Very cool.
101-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor will attend the 80th memorial service thanks to his daughter and dozens of kind strangers
A Pearl Harbor survivor will be in attendance at the 80th remembrance ceremony this week, thanks to the help of his daughter and dozens of strangers who wanted to make sure he could be there.
We salute you.
The underwater ‘kites’ generating electricity as they move
Tidal power generators that look like aircraft are being tested in the sea off the Faroe Islands.
Source: The underwater ‘kites’ generating electricity as they move
Very cool. I’ve often wonder if tidal energy couldn’t somehow be part of a solution.
Man carries blind dog out of the woods after being lost for a week back to her family
A kind-hearted local fireman, Dan Estrada, rescues a blind dog lost in the woods and brought her back safe and sound to her family
Source: Man carries blind dog out of the woods after being lost for a week back to her family
Wow. Very cool.
mRNA vaccines new key in treating Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease is a condition with potentially severe consequences for those infected. Using mRNA technology combined with a unique approach, Yale researchers have developed a new vaccine that shows great promise.
Source: 🧬 mRNA vaccines new key in treating Lyme Disease
Much of the work that’s gone into COVID vaccines holds a lot of promise for much, much, more.
Most power lines are inefficient. This startup redesigns them to easily transmit more electricity
Almost all overhead electricity lines use the same basic design that’s been in use since 1908. TS Conductor has redesigned them to transmit more power, without changing utility poles.
Source: Most power lines are inefficient. This startup redesigns them to easily transmit more electricity
It’s kinda surprising how much electricity is lost just getting it to you. This is pretty cool.
Firefighters launch tense rescue after pet tortoise traps pet dog in underground burrow
The two animals aren’t exactly the best of friends.
Source: Firefighters launch tense rescue after pet tortoise traps pet dog in underground burrow
Cute story. Check out the Instagram story also.