Not All News is Bad!

Coastal communities around the world are adding a tropical twist to shoreline protection, courtesy of the humble coconut

Source: How coconuts protect the Jersey Shore, other eroding coasts

I love these kind of solutions.

The heat generated by the small box of powerful computers is enough to heat the pool about 60% of the time.

Source: Tiny data centre used to heat public swimming pool

A neat idea. Hope it gains traction.

The women’s friendship has spanned roughly 700 letters, two continents, and numerous adventures in England and Louisiana and on five cruises around the world.

Source: Pen pals spent 70 years exchanging 700 letters. It started by accident.

Very sweet.

“I have never experienced someone take on a situation like she did”

Source: North Carolina service dog alerts seizure to Harris Teeter employees

Amazing. (The video is a little long, but it’s truly amazing and inspiring to watch.)

Scientists have set out a way to suck planet-heating carbon pollution from the air, turn it into sodium bicarbonate and store it in oceans, according to a new paper.

Source: Scientists find a way to suck up carbon pollution, turn it into baking soda and store it in the oceans | CNN

Very cool. Another step in the path…

“They tease me and said I’m mean, because when we do exercises, I want them to do it right and use your muscles,” says instructor Jean Bailey.

Source: At 102, she leads fitness classes 4 days a week: ‘When I get old I’ll quit’

Love it! Keep going!

Researchers at the University of East Anglia have developed a new drug that works against all of the main types of primary bone cancer. Cancer that starts in the bones, rather than cancer that has spread to the bones, predominantly affects children.

Source: Breakthrough drug works against all the main types of primary bone cancer

Very cool.

Two radiologists had previously said the X-ray did not show any signs that the patient had breast cancer. But Dr. Ambrózay was looking closely at several areas of the scan circled in red, which artificial intelligence software had flagged as potentially cancerous.

Source: Using A.I. to Detect Breast Cancer That Doctors Miss

To me this is one of the most exciting applications of AI.

A couple delighted internet users by documenting how quickly their new rescue dog learned to trust them.

Source: Heartwarming Moment Rescue Puppy Quickly Learns to Trust Her New Source: Owners

Nice.

Researchers have developed a rapid test that could revolutionize the diagnosis of respiratory infections.

Source: A new test can help reduce the spread of viruses and save lives

Very promising.