A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
Jessica Wade began writing Wikipedia biographies about women and minority scientists who never got their due — from employers, from other scientists, from the public.
Source: This 33-year-old made more than 1,000 Wikipedia bios for unknown women scientists
Attention well deserved, across the board.
City dwellers spend weekends fixing houses and creating bonds with older generation in former occupied villages
Source: ‘We take care of each other’: the young Ukrainians rebuilding more than just homes
The worst brings out the best.
The practice of ancient religions and modern mindfulness heightens awareness and emotional health which decline with Alzheimer’s.
Source: Meditation Could Protect Older People Against Alzheimer’s, According to New Research
I’ll meditate to that!
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton laughs at the idea that she is some sort of secret philanthropist. Sure, social media sleuths did piece together this week that the country superstar had been quietly paying for the band uniforms of many Tennessee high schools for years.
Source: Dolly Parton donation strategy: ‘I just give from my heart’
A treasure. An example.
Members of the University of Rhode Island campus community now have the opportunity to “paws and reflect,” step away from the stress of the day and spend a little time with Basil, the new therapy dog based in the campus Psychological Counseling Center (PCC).
Source: Meet Basil, the adorable new therapy dog now on campus
So many schools and workplaces could benefit from a resident therapy dog.
Though the Eastern High marching band has long struggled to pay for instruments, uniforms and trips, it is a beloved and accomplished fixture in the community.
Source: A broke marching band parades on Capitol Hill to practice. Magic ensues.
Nice.
OSAKA — An 86-year-old bodybuilder broke his own record as the oldest person to compete in the Japan championships on Oct. 9.
Source: 86-year-old bodybuilder breaks own record as oldest to compete in Japan championships
Wow!
As the shipping industry moves to decarbonize, huge sails could be making a comeback. The China Merchant Energy Shipping company (CMES) has taken delivery of a new supertanker, whose four large sails will cut down average fuel consumption by nearly 10%.
Source: Giant supertanker uses 9.8% less fuel thanks to 130-foot sails
Pretty nifty idea.
Fifth-grader Andres Valencia’s inspirations range from Picasso to Pokémon
Source: This 10-Year-Old Boy Makes Art That Sells for Over $100,000
Impressive.
They removed derelict lobster traps, marine rope and other waste on Key Biscayne Beach that washed ashore from the severe winds.
Source: Hurricane Ian dumped trash on the beach. These guys picked up 310 pounds of it.
Just the tip of the iceberg, I’m sure, but a great idea and initiative.