Good News Notes: “Remember Egerton, the adorable baby penguin that hatched at Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach in 2020? He’s got competition, big competition. Five, just as cute (dare we say cuter), baby river otters were born last week during the winter storm at Brookgreen Gardens’ Lowcountry Zoo in Georgetown. On Tuesday, the zoo’s veterinarian…
Month: February 2022
World 1st: Hope for paralyzed as Israeli lab spinal cords restore mice mobility
Good News Notes: “Israeli scientists have made paralyzed mice walk by giving them spinal cord implants, and say they are less than three years away from doing the same for humans in clinical trials. The world-first experiment took place at Tel Aviv University, where a large team engineered spinal cord tissue from human cells, and…
Tree Canopy, new assessment shows increase in Louisville
Good News Notes: “Mayor Fischer and other community leaders announced the findings of the most recent Urban Tree Canopy Assessment for Louisville on Thursday at Medora Elementary School. The new study, commissioned by the nonprofit group TreesLouisville, shows Louisville experienced tree canopy gain while also combating canopy loss. Tree Canopy is basically the part of the…
West Michigan firefighters rescue German shepherd at house fire, provide oxygen
Good News Notes: “A West Michigan fire department is crediting special animal oxygen masks with helping them save a German shepherd rescued from a burning home. The dog, named Ace, was pulled unresponsive from a house in the 600 block of South Dangl north of Apple Avenue. Muskegon Charter Township firefighters used special masks donated…
WATCH: Firefighters Rescue Dog That Fell Into the Bay at Miami Beach
Good News Notes: “Firefighters saved the day in Miami Beach on Tuesday by rescuing a dog that had accidentally fallen into the bay. The Miami Beach Fire Department shared a video of the rescue on its Facebook page showing firefighters Santis and Escudero teaming up to bring the water-logged pup to safety. According to the department, Fire…
Florida fire rescue crews break through wall to rescue pair trapped in elevator on 37th floor
Good News Notes: “A fire rescue crew outside Miami, Florida broke through the wall of an elevator shaft in order to rescue individuals stuck in the elevator. “On Thursday afternoon, #MDFR responded to two people trapped inside an elevator on the 37th floor of a high rise at 160 Street and Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach,” Miami Dade Fire…
Revolutionary new solar panels don’t need sunlight to generate energy
Good News Notes: “The idea of solar panels that don’t need sunlight might sound crazy, but it’s not completely impossible. As a cornerstone of the revolution to bring more clean energy to people, solar panels have become one of the best options out there. However, these energy conductors have one fatal flaw. They require direct sunlight to…
‘Buy One Give Some’ art kits to support two Ann Arbor nonprofits in March
Good News Notes: “Artists in the making can support two Washtenaw County organizations while crafting masterpieces. Until Sunday, March 6, proceeds from the purchase of pre-prepared art kits, ArtBoxes, will go towards similar kits being donated to Wonderfool Productions and Peace Neighborhood Center, Ann Arbor Art Center said in a release. Ranging in price, the…
Dallas Mavericks help nonprofit For Oak Cliff get new tech lab | wfaa.com
Good News Notes: “It was a big day for the staff at For Oak Cliff and its clients on Wednesday. The Dallas Mavericks sponsored a large mural and resources to fill the nonprofit’s technology lab. “We want our community, as a whole, to be future proof,” said Taylor Toynes, of For Oak Cliff. The Mavs…
Nonprofit program uses modern techniques to reduce recidivism rates, keep families together
Good News Notes: “When people spend time in jail, a seamless return to society is often unachievable. A nonprofit organization in Arkansas tries to change that and ultimately cut down on criminal activity in the process. “Restore Hope Arkansas” was started by Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) in 2015. The group’s mission statement is to, “reduce…