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The UK is the only country performing keyhole eye surgery to inject healthy copies of a gene into sufferers’ eyes and is being used to reverse blindness in children born with a rare condition which means they can only distinguish between light and dark
Source: ‘Miracle’ operation reverses blindness in three-year-old girl giving her ‘promising’ future
Very cool.
An Australian bank representative recently yanked an unsuspecting woman back from the brink of the financial oblivion she was about to throw herself into resulting from an internet scam.
Source: Hero Bank Teller Saves Customer from Losing Millions on a Scam
This crosses two of my worlds: online safety, and people looking out for each other. Well done.
By maximising available solar power for water production, scientists produced drinking water cheaper than ever before in lower-income countries.
Source: Solar-powered technology converts saltwater into drinking water emission-free
Important progress.
K-9 Midnight of the DeLand Police Department in Florida helped find a missing 3-year-old boy and reunited him with his family on Friday.
Source: Police dog finds missing Florida toddler safe in woods after following scent from blanket
Love stories like this.
The half-brothers behind Sunshine State Sonar have found 350 vehicles and 11 missing people in Florida waterways.
Source: Florida divers go deep with sonar to find sunken cars, solve cold-case mysteries
Fascinating.
In a heartwarming tale of compassion and kindness, Kevin Cherry, the owner of Outer Banks restaurant Mama Kwans, went above and beyond to fulfill the final wish of a dying woman, Heather Bowers, who resided six hours away in West Virginia.
Source: Restaurant Owner Drops Everything, Drives Nearly 6 Hours To Fulfill Dying Woman’s Last Wish
Touching.
Nature – Antibodies that target blood stem cells can rejuvenate immune responses in mice.
Source: How to make an old immune system young again
Very promising. (But will it be here in time for me? 
)
A Rhode Island couple who went viral after finding a pearl in a clam then turning it into an engagement ring discuss their upcoming wedding details.
Source: Couple who found pearl inside clam, turned it into engagement ring discuss wedding journey
Lovely story.
Pennsylvania State University’s revolutionary research presents a novel approach to wound care and reconstructive surgery using 3D-printed living human skin.
Source: The future of healing: 3D printing skin directly onto open wounds | The Optimist Daily
Very cool.
Today’s good news story comes from Harlem, New York. In the heart of Harlem, nestled among the bustling streets and vibrant culture, resides a haven cherished by children and families alike. Grandma’s Place, a quaint book and toy shop, isn’
Source: In The Heart Of Harlem, Grandma’s Place Shines As An Uplifting Oasis For Children
Lovely.