A petition to rename the airport after Parton has gained over 150,000 signatures and support from notable figures. Originally started in 2025, it saw a huge surge in the days following her death
Yes.
3 Adorable Dogs Are Working Security at Major UK Train Station
London’s Waterloo train station is employing security dogs Riley, Buster, and Flo to offer passengers increased safety assurance.
Source: 3 Adorable Dogs Are Working Security at Major UK Train Station
Cute.
Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication
Source: Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
Fascinating. See also: Study finds strongest evidence yet that shingles vaccine helps cut dementia risk, posted here last year.
Scientists recycle plastic bottles into protein-rich cookies. They could be used as space rations
Global food demand is expected to rise 35–56% by the year 2050. Could 3D-printed food sourced from plastic waste be the answer?
Source: Scientists recycle plastic bottles into protein-rich cookies. They could be used as space rations
Fascinating. Weird, but fascinating.
In Kenya cold chain breakthrough helps farmers save more, earn more
Solar-powered cold storage is transforming agriculture across Africa, helping farmers preserve perishable crops, cut post-harvest losses from as much as 50% to under 2%, and access lucrative international markets while reducing reliance on costly and unreliable electricity.
Source: In Kenya cold chain breakthrough helps farmers save more, earn more
Very cool. (No pun intended.)
Visitors outfoxed by footwear thieves at provincial park in Sask.
Skulk of foxes swipes dozens of shoes from campers and cottagers
Source: Visitors outfoxed by footwear thieves at provincial park in Sask.
Cute.
‘Die on the road, not in hospital’: Chinese Man Takes Paralyzed Wife on Epic Road Trip
Like any pair of baby boomers in America, Liu Peijin and his wife dreamed as newly-weds of a grand tour around their native China.
Source: ‘Die on the road, not in hospital’: Chinese Man Takes Paralyzed Wife on Epic Road Trip
Touching.
93-Year-Old Man Eases His Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms by Lifting Weights, Says ‘Every Little Helps’
“Now, on a bad day when anyone in my group is feeling low, frustrated or needs a pick me up, all they need to do is look at their photo and remember who they are and what is achievable.”
Source: 93-Year-Old Man Eases His Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms by Lifting Weights, Says ‘Every Little Helps’
Inspiring.
Fridge-free vaccine passes first human trial, raising hopes for the hardest-to-reach
Unreliable electricity makes it hard to keep vaccines at the right temperature – this development could change that.
Source: Fridge-free vaccine passes first human trial, raising hopes for the hardest-to-reach
Excellent.
Community Rallies to Support Wages of Beloved Pizza Joint’s Staff While They Rebuild After a Fire
Jakeeno’s survived the Great Recession, COVID-19, and the rioting following the murder of George Floyd which occurred just two blocks away.
Source: Community Rallies to Support Wages of Beloved Pizza Joint’s Staff While They Rebuild After a Fire
Nice.