An Ottawa firefighter is recovering after receiving a lifesaving liver transplant from a colleague.
Source: Ottawa firefighter recovering after lifesaving liver transplant donated by colleague
A living donation. Very cool.
Tiny spinal implant revives nerves in rats, hints at paralysis cure
An ultra-thin spinal implant has restored movement in injured rats, offering a real shot at reversing paralysis.
Source: Tiny spinal implant revives nerves in rats, hints at paralysis cure
Interesting.
An Ottawa runner posted online asking ‘Did you save my life?’ Then he got an answer
Tommy Chan knows he ran five kilometres on Tuesday, May 20. He just doesn’t remember it.
Source: An Ottawa runner posted online asking ‘Did you save my life?’ Then he got an answer
Great story.
Aging Maui dog named Princess gets her fairy-tail ending
After a long adoption journey, a senior dog from Maui has found her happily ever after. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol shares the heartwarming story.
Source: Aging Maui dog named Princess gets her fairy-tail ending
Heartwarming.
Scientists Figured Out How to Extract Gold From Old Phones And Laptops
Don’t throw it out.
Source: Scientists Figured Out How to Extract Gold From Old Phones And Laptops
Positive progress on an important problem to solve.
Deputy’s act of kindness during speeding stop goes viral
A picture was taken of the shared moment and has since gone viral on social media, and people are sharing their own stories of kindness from deputies.
Source: Deputy’s act of kindness during speeding stop goes viral
Simple kindness.
Nichelle Nichols Space Camp for Teen Girls to Open in 2026, Honoring Late Star Trek Icon’s Legacy
The Nichelle Nichols Space Camp will launch for teen girls in January in Huntsville, Ala.
Source: Nichelle Nichols Space Camp for Teen Girls to Open in 2026, Honoring Late Star Trek Icon’s Legacy
How fitting.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Study Uncovers Hidden Biological Signs
People with ME/CFS have significant differences in their blood compared with healthy individuals, a new study reveals, suggesting a path towards more reliable diagnosis of the long-term debilitating illness.
Source: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Study Uncovers Hidden Biological Signs
Hopeful.
At adoption event, shelter dog alerts man he is about to have a seizure
“We did not know that she had this ability,” animal shelter volunteer Jackie Poppe said about the dog.
Source: At adoption event, shelter dog alerts man he is about to have a seizure
Good dog!
US startup unveils real-time tool that makes blood translucent
Awaiting trials, this imaging tech could let surgeons skip suction and still see clearly during procedures.
Source: US startup unveils real-time tool that makes blood translucent
Pretty cool.