At 104 years old, Doris Hill of Baltimore has a simple message about aging: don’t let a number define you.
Source: At 104, a Baltimore centenarian shares the mindset she credits for a joyful life
Inspiring.
Kelsey Pfendler becomes fastest person of any gender to row solo from California to Hawaii
She finished in 43 days, 17 hours, and 55 minutes. The American is also the youngest woman to row the route solo.
Source: Kelsey Pfendler becomes fastest person of any gender to row solo from California to Hawaii
I followed the updates as she made her way. Truly amazing.
How blocking one protein regenerates knee cartilage in aging mice and human tissue | The Optimist Daily
A Stanford study found that blocking 15-PGDH, a protein that doubles in aging joints, regenerates cartilage and prevents post-injury arthritis.
Promising.
The LEGO Foundation commits $97 million to help IRC scale early learning for 5 million children affected by crisis | The IRC
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the LEGO Foundation today announced a five-year, $97 million partnership to expand early learning support for more than five million children affected by conflict and crisis across East Africa and the Middle East by integrating play-based early learning into national education, health, and early childhood services.
Love this.
Southwest Airlines Pilot Takes Final Flight Before Retirement with His Daughter as Copilot in Heartwarming Moment
“Captain Curtis has been a mentor for me my entire life,” his daughter Julia told passengers
Nice.
Motorcyclist Reunites with Strangers Who Lifted a 3,300-Lb. Car Off His Mangled Body with Their Bare Hands
Tyler Wiebe recalled that he was bleeding from his eyes, mouth and nose due to the force of the car on top of him
Wow.
A Good Boy Finally Gets a Hot Dog
Meet Jonah, the rescued Cunucu dog enjoying a VIP day with Miami Marlins after a viral hot dog moment.
Source: A Good Boy Finally Gets a Hot Dog
Very cute.
An 80-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer’s regained speech and mobility after taking psilocybin
After years of severe decline, an 80-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer’s temporarily regained her ability to speak, walk, and interact with family following a massive dose of psilocybin mushrooms, according to a striking new case report.
Source: An 80-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer’s regained speech and mobility after taking psilocybin
Fascinating.
Perseverance Mars Rover Completes a Marathon on Mars to Cap Off Extraordinary 5 Years
The robotic science lab has put 26.2 miles under its wheels: in other words, a marathon.
Source: Perseverance Mars Rover Completes a Marathon on Mars to Cap Off Extraordinary 5 Years
Pretty amazing.
AI helped diagnose 18 children whose rare diseases had stumped doctors
Researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital identified 18 diagnoses for children with rare diseases using OpenAI’s o3 model.
Source: AI helped diagnose 18 children whose rare diseases had stumped doctors
Impressive.