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Britain’s “loneliest sheep” rescued by group of farmers after being stuck on foot of cliff for at least 2 years

December 8, 2023 by Leo

“Sometimes you just need a group of idiots to get a job done,” said Cammy Wilson, who lead the risky rescue mission.

Source: Britain’s “loneliest sheep” rescued by group of farmers after being stuck on foot of cliff for at least 2 years

Two YEARS. Wow.

Microsoft’s Seeing AI app for low-vision and blind users comes to Android

December 7, 2023 by Leo

Microsoft’s Seeing AI app, which is designed to help blind and low-vision folks understand more of the world around them. is finally available on Android.

Source: Microsoft’s Seeing AI app for low-vision and blind users comes to Android

Another great use for AI and assistive technologies.

Donated Pacemakers Help Dogs Live Longer

December 6, 2023 by Leo

A program at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine uses donated pacemakers for pets with heart problems.

Source: Donated Pacemakers Help Dogs Live Longer

I know there are larger problems in the world, but I find this fascinating.

6-year-old honored for saving mom who had a stroke and seizure

December 5, 2023 by Leo

A 6-year-old Mississippi girl was honored helping to save her mother, who had a seizure and stroke.

Source: 6-year-old honored for saving mom who had a stroke and seizure

Well done!

California Girl Scout Troop Is Centered on Deaf Community

December 4, 2023 by Leo

Troop 8542 is the only Girl Scout troop of its kind: The girls and their families are part of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Source: California Girl Scout Troop Is Centered on Deaf Community

Very cool.

NASA’s X-59 Goes from Green to Red, White, and Blue

December 3, 2023 by Leo

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft continues to make progress, most recently moving to the paint barn at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’ facility in Palmdale,

Source: NASA’s X-59 Goes from Green to Red, White, and Blue

Exciting.

Seeing the unseen: How butterflies can help scientists detect cancer

December 2, 2023 by Leo

There are many creatures on our planet with more advanced senses than humans. Turtles can sense Earth’s magnetic field. Mantis shrimp can detect polarized light. Elephants can hear much lower frequencies than humans can. Butterflies can perceive a broader range of colors, including ultraviolet (UV) light.

Source: Seeing the unseen: How butterflies can help scientists detect cancer

Love this.

Mother plucker: Steel fingers guided by AI pluck weeds rapidly and autonomously

December 1, 2023 by Leo

Robot that uses AI to pull weeds may reduce poisonous herbicide use by 70% for some crops.

Source: Mother plucker: Steel fingers guided by AI pluck weeds rapidly and autonomously

Very cool.

Uganda-Based Company Is Transforming Banana Stems From Waste Into Sustainable Fabric

November 30, 2023 by Leo

TEXFAD, a company based in Uganda, is using banana leaves and stems to make sustainable fabric, which can then be used to make various everyday goods.

Source: Uganda-Based Company Is Transforming Banana Stems From Waste Into Sustainable Fabric

Neat idea!

See inside a tiny-home village that gives homeless people $200-a-month houses — and has a waiting list of 700 people

November 29, 2023 by Leo

Canadian millionaire Marcel LeBrun started 12Neighbours in 2021. The tiny-home community houses 77 people who once struggled to find secure housing.

Source: See inside a tiny-home village that gives homeless people $200-a-month houses — and has a waiting list of 700 people

It’s a complex problem, but I love this as a model of one solution.

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