A company in Kenya and Ethiopia takes 45,000 kilograms of plastic waste from landfills every day and turns it into houses.
Source: This African Startup Uses Plastic Waste To Build Affordable Housing
Great idea!
Watch: ‘Blown away’ – 64-truck birthday surprise for 7-year-old Oliver
Dad says the day has meant more than they could have ever imagined.
Source: Watch: ‘Blown away’ – 64-truck birthday surprise for 7-year-old Oliver
How fun.
The World’s Largest 3D Printed Building is a Horse Barn That Can Endure Florida Hurricanes
COBOD printers have now created the world’s tallest 3D-printed building, the world’s fastest, and now the world’s largest.
Source: The World’s Largest 3D Printed Building is a Horse Barn That Can Endure Florida Hurricanes
Very cool.
Smartwatches can detect Parkinson’s years before diagnosis
Accelerometers record subtle changes in movement and sleep patterns, and this information could anticipate the disease long before it becomes evident
Source: Smartwatches can detect Parkinson’s years before diagnosis
Fascinating.
After bravely protecting her eggs from hail, a Boulder osprey hatches a new chick
Mom and chick are real busy … eating.
Source: After bravely protecting her eggs from hail, a Boulder osprey hatches a new chick
Impressive.
Wind and solar energy saved Texans $11 billion in 2022
A recent analysis reveals that amid the abnormally high-priced natural gas market in 2022, wholesale electricity rate savings from wind and solar surged nearly 300% from previous years to exceed $11 billion, totalling $31.5 billion in energy savings since 2010.
Source: Wind and solar energy saved Texans $11 billion in 2022
Cleaner and cheaper. And in oil country, as well!
His dog was gone when he awoke from a coma. A stranger helped reunite them.
“Here’s a guy in rehab, trying to get better and wanting desperately to see his dog again,” said Kim Joppie, who jumped into action to help.
Source: His dog was gone when he awoke from a coma. A stranger helped reunite them.
Nicely done.
Grandpa’s YouTube Channel Gains Nearly 500,000 Subscribers Due To Stranger’s Act Of Kindness
A wholesome grandpa on YouTube has gained nearly 500,000 new followers thanks to a small act of kindness from a stranger.
Source: Grandpa’s YouTube Channel Gains Nearly 500,000 Subscribers Due To Stranger’s Act Of Kindness
OK, that’s cool on a couple of different levels. I like it.
Empty Office Buildings Are Being Turned Into Vertical Farms
With office usage hovering near 50 percent of pre-pandemic levels, cities are putting the underutilized space to new use growing food
Source: Empty Office Buildings Are Being Turned Into Vertical Farms
Cool idea!
Father Keeps Bride’s Secret Wedding Plan, Grabbing Stepdad So They Could Both Walk Her Down the Aisle
The father of the bride grabbed his daughter’s stepdad, pulling him to his feet, so they could both walk her down the aisle. (VIDEO)
I love this.