A new medical technology allows blind folks to be able to ‘see’ with their tongues. Incredible!
The Blind Can See with Their Tongue
Hope for Ovarian Cancer Vaccine
"A vaccine for ovarian cancer has produced "encouraging" results in preliminary trials, enhancing the body’s own immune response and mobilizing specialised T cells able to target the cancer cells." (BBC)
Unprecedented Muslim Call for Peace with Christians
"In an unprecedented letter to Pope Benedict and other Christian leaders, 138 Muslim scholars said finding common ground between the world’s biggest faiths was not simply a matter for polite dialogue between religious leaders." (Reuters) Thanks to Lynn for sharing the link.
Robot Suits Offer Super Powers That Help Elderly
Japanese scientists showed off their intimidating and clunky AIR-PRESSURE ROBOT SUIT, designed to keep old people out of wheelchairs and on their own. In one scenario, caregivers don the robotic-looking suits and magically gain super-powers to lift old people out of bed…
Canadian Mounted Police Don Pink Armbands to Support Anti-Bullying Movements
"The whole pink T-shirt thing has become very prominent as far as anti-bullying goes. We had to find a way to demonstrate to the kids just how much we appreciate and support that." (HFXNews.ca) Thanks, Andrew!
City Grant to Pay for Bully Prevention
"The Charlottesville City Council has approved a $30,515 grant to continue a Bullying Prevention Program." (DailyProgress.com) Thanks to Andrew for the link.
China Efforts to End Pollution Brings Huge Business Chances
"China has pulled down 253 outdated coal-fired power generator units across the country during the first nine months of this year." This and other actions to improve the environment and energy efficiency in China may yield a whopping $300 billion in business opportunities in the next five years. (People’s Daily) Thanks, Andrew!
Vacuum Cleaner Salesman Donates Kidney to Would-Be Customer
A traveling salesman who tried to sell a Kirby vacuum to a family in Twin Falls, Idaho, ended up, instead, donating his kidney. He calls it “a miracle” that he feels so good. (The Olympian) Thanks to Andrew for the link!
$6 Million to Stray Dog Relief in Taiwan
A Taiwanese businessman will donate $6 million over the next three years to a relief program that cares for stray animals. The fund will be used to ramp up neutering campaigns to reduce the number of stray animals, while providing better medical treatment for the homeless animals. (China Post ) Thanks, Andrew!
David Koch Donates $100M for Cancer Research
Koch Industries executive, David Koch, is giving the MIT a $100 million gift to fund a new cancer research facility to open in 2010. (Wichita Eagle ) Thanks to Andrew for the link.
New Prototype Wellness Phone Gives Fitness Check
A new Japanese mobile phone will tell you when you’re not getting enough exercise, eating too many calories, even measuring bad breath, advising you with a pep talk to take care. (Video)
MS Patient Finds Therapy and Purpose Carving Canes
Mike Hunter, 56, was diagnosed with MS and had to quit working due to weakened legs. He’s found a new purpose, however, after carving himself a cane — he didn’t like the store-bought ones — and deciding to donate hundreds of them, each one different, to other patients like himself. (Seattle P-I) Thanks to Andrew for the link!
Couples Trade in Historic Kidney Swap
"Two married couples give EACH OTHER a kidney in Britain’s first transplant between strangers" (BBC) Thanks, Andrew!
Super Foam Inventor Gets Whacked by a Shovel to Prove a Point (Video)
"A new super foam promises to protect athletes from impact and its inventor proved the point by taking a full force shovel hit to the head." Great Video from SkyNews…
Ease Bullying at School with Computer Role-Play Game
“Researchers have developed an interactive role-play game which helps children to cope with bullying at schools. Currently over 1,000 children all over Europe are part of pilot studies to explore the impact that the software may have in the reduction of bullying among pupils.” (ScienceDaily) Thanks, Andrew!
Need an Emergency Number? Apply ICE
When Dale Cupp accidentally shot himself recently, emergency personnel were able to locate his wife and mother because Cupp had put their names in his cell phone address book as "mother" and "wife". ICE stands for In Case of Emergency, and rescue workers want everyone to program ICE numbers into their mobile phones.
Cell Phone Revolution Eases Burdens in Haiti, Caribbean
In a country where most people live without paved roads, running water or even electricity, there’s one modern convenience that more than a quarter of the people are enjoying: a cell phone. Cell phones are connecting Haitians in unheard-of ways, touching their lives and bringing convenience to those used to hard living.
Art Students Inventing Device to Save Lives
"The London bombings of 2005, which left 56 dead and 800 injured, shocked a group of graduates so much that they decided to invent a device to save lives — the tongue sucker." (BBC) Thanks, Andrew!
Wetlands Restored After Centuries of Coastal Farming
England is again turning the clock back hundreds of years by dismantling a second sea wall to restore saltwater marshes that once was home to wading birds like the spoonbill, stilt and plover. (BBC) Thanks, Andrew!
Clean-Air Rule Targets Existing Diesel Truck Fleet in CA
A new air cleanup rule approved Sept. 27 forces faster replacement of the dirtiest trucks on the road: the thousands of diesel-powered big rigs that together make Los Angeles the most polluted city in the US. (CS Monitor) Thanks to S. Ghent for the link.