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!
Giant supertanker uses 9.8% less fuel thanks to 130-foot sails
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.
This 10-Year-Old Boy Makes Art That Sells for Over $100,000
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.
Hurricane Ian dumped trash on the beach. These guys picked up 310 pounds of it.
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.
When seniors can’t care for their dogs, these volunteers step in
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue helps older dogs and their senior owners with free walks and fostering.
Source: When seniors can’t care for their dogs, these volunteers step in
Good for everyone, people & dogs alike.
The Ice Bucket Challenge wasn’t just for social media. It helped fund a new ALS drug
In 2014, it was hard to miss the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that set out to raise money to fund research for the disease. And it paid off. A new treatment was funded by $2.2 million of the funds raised.
Source: The Ice Bucket Challenge wasn’t just for social media. It helped fund a new ALS drug
It’s nice to hear such a positive follow up.
Wax worm saliva rapidly breaks down plastic bags, scientists discover
Its enzymes degrade polyethylene within hours at room temperature and could ‘revolutionise’ recycling
Source: Wax worm saliva rapidly breaks down plastic bags, scientists discover
“Worm spit” doesn’t sound appealing, but this is actually pretty cool.
Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Mental Decline By 27% in Trial Hailed as ‘Most Encouraging to Date’
Biogen and Eisai released their phase 3 trial results, showing new Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab slowed the rate of cognitive decline by 27%.
I know there have been a few setbacks in the Alzheimer’s research arena, so it’s encouraging to see progress continues to be made.
‘Captain America’ jumps into wayward vehicle, saves driver from Dauphin County crash
The driver had passed out behind the wheel near Harrisburg’s high school and was hitting curbs and traffic signs before Timothy White intervened.
Source: ‘Captain America’ jumps into wayward vehicle, saves driver from Dauphin County crash
Well done, cap.
Revolutionary Jab that Could Repair Spinal Cord Injuries Developed by Scientists
The medication triggers cells of long spindly parts of the severed nerves called axons to regenerative themselves.
Source: Revolutionary Jab that Could Repair Spinal Cord Injuries Developed by Scientists
Still a ways off, of course, but a pretty exciting direction.