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LA JOLLA—Aging involves complicated plot twists and a large cast of characters: inflammation, stress, metabolism changes, and many others. Now, a team of Salk Institute and UC San Diego scientists reveal another factor implicated in the aging process—a class of lipids called SGDGs (3-sulfogalactosyl diacylglycerols) that decline in the brain with age and may have anti-inflammatory effects.
More progress. The hope here relates to cognitive decline. Very promising.
Quadloop, a Nigerian based company, has found a way to turn electronic waste into solar lanterns and other products which will have a lower impact on the environment.
Source: Nigerian company turns e-waste into solar powered lanterns
Very cool idea.
Research suggests visits to places with birdlife could be prescribed by doctors to improve mental wellbeing
Source: Bird and birdsong encounters improve mental health, study finds
I would expect nature in general to have the effect, but birdlife is often more easily accessible.
Organizers say the group bike rides have resulted in happier and healthier students.
Source: ‘Bike buses’ catch on as a cool way to commute to school. What are they?
Great idea!
From paralyzed to walking — a Florida man is documenting his recovery after brain surgery on TikTok.
Inspiring.
A capsule with a small robotic head can deliver insulin in pills that the patient swallows instead of having to inject the insulin.
Source: Pills can replace insulin syringes – Warp News
I find this a fascinating possibility for more than just insulin. I expect there’ll be further miniaturisation as well.
A 10-metre-long humpback whale entangled in fishing gear in British Columbia’s Strait of Georgia has been rescued with the help of a team of experts, a drone, a satellite tag, concerned citizens and an acrobatic twist from the captive itself.
Source: Rescue team and whale’s acrobatics help save it from entanglement in B.C.
Very cool.
Five years ago, just one in four children went to preschool in Uzbekistan. A fleet of book-filled buses is improving the odds
Source: Uzbekistan’s solution to a lack of preschools? Kindergartens on wheels
What a cool idea.
Today roughly one in 10 children live in families whose resources are considered below the poverty line, a 59% drop over the last 26 years.
Source: The Unprecedented Decline in U.S. Child Poverty—Down 59% in 26 Years
Positive progress worth remembering.
Lena and Yolanda were young girls when they met on a 14-day ocean crossing toward Ellis Island. Now they are reunited as forever friends.
Very cool.